Following the Chinese New Year holiday, market demand has decreased, causing a general decrease in fruit prices. Additionally, a variety of fruits have become available, including different types of plums from Australia and Chile. Chilean plums shipped by air are now in stock, and there is an increase in the volume of Australian grapes. read more

Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. confirmed on Thursday that he has authorized the importation of both red and white onions, which are expected to arrive within the next two weeks. "This importation of 3,000 metric tons of red onions and 1,000 metric tons of white onions is." read more

"Już na początku 2025 roku, zauważając znaczną popyt na maliny na rynku zarówno na wiosnę, jak i na lato, nasz zespół rozpoczął planowanie i organizowanie kalendarza produkcji borówek na dostawy jesienne. Firma obecnie kończy przyjmować zamówienia na dostawy rozpoczynające się we wrześniu" - mówi. read more

The Tiền Giang province in the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta reported an export turnover of US$500 million in January, which accounts for about 8% of its annual target. Key agricultural products like rice and vegetables have been experiencing growth since the beginning of the year. Around 13,000 tons of rice were exported. read more

The Commerce Ministry of Thailand organized a business matching event for fruit and agricultural products, along with a signing ceremony for memorandums of understanding (MoUs) between Thai exporters and international buyers. Deputy Commerce Minister Napintorn Srisunpang reported that 96 Thai read more

A two-year research project on managing apple canker has discovered effective strategies to reduce tree mortality and trunk cankers in newly planted orchards by 50%. This collaborative effort involved Niab, Avalon Fresh, and Agrovista, with the support of Growing Kent & Medway. read more

Ukraine has blocked a shipment of fresh lettuce from the Netherlands after detecting a quarantine pest during inspection. The 10.37-ton batch, which entered Ukraine via Poland, was examined at a customs clearance facility in Lviv. During the phytosanitary inspection, authorities found traces of. read more

According to EastFruit, Morocco has redirected its onion export strategy towards the United Arab Emirates (UAE). In 2024, Moroccan exporters shipped more than 5,500 tons of onions to the UAE, with a total value of $1.1 million, representing a significant development in bilateral trade. read more

The apple and pear industry in New Zealand has exceeded $1 billion in orchard gate returns (OGR) for the first time, according to newly released economic impact data. Nearly two years after experiencing a substantial blow from Cyclone Gabrielle, New Zealand Apples and Pears (NZAPI) has now reached this milestone. read more

Verbruggen Palletizing Solutions is introducing a new machine for the fruit-growing sector at Fruit Logistica 2025. "We saw opportunities in this sector, so we embarked on a journey to develop a new palletizer specifically for it. This is an entry-level model at a competitive price while". read more

"Ours is a family-owned company that was founded nearly 70 years ago, rooted in the ancient agricultural tradition of the citrus industry. As growers and entrepreneurs, we have evolved over time, drawing upon the combined experience of three generations." The company is located with Mount Etna in the background. read more

Three people tried to shoplift openly at Woolworths in Mt Wellington, Auckland. They stole a 10-pack of Mountain Dew, laundry detergent, and a pineapple. One of the women threw an item at a customer and later pretended to throw a pineapple at a staff member. A trolley worker attempted to prevent their escape, but... read more

The demand is gradually increasing, as is typical for this time of year. There is good demand for peeling material as the restaurant trade has picked up following a slow period in January. Prices are steady and it is expected that supply will remain balanced for the rest of the season. Growers are now making plans for the future. read more

A recent study investigated the relationship between diet quality and biological aging using sophisticated epigenetic clocks. The research, which involved 826 young adults, suggests that diets high in fast food, processed red meat, and soda, while lacking in fruits and vegetables, could speed up the process of biological aging. read more

Uprawianie malin w Polsce przeżywa okres wzrostu. Z odpowiednim zarządzaniem, ten trend może utrzymać się. Na Ukrainie roczna produkcja malin wynosi około 50 000 ton, nieco mniej niż w Polsce. Ukraiński rynek osiągnął swoją pojemność, co stanowi. read more

Frank P Matthews, a UK-based tree nursery, has introduced a new pear variety called Cornishgold. This pear was originally discovered in Launceston, where it was known as the Treburrow Pear. The tree was found in the kitchen garden of a historic farmhouse. Despite being unnoticed for centuries, this ancient tree produced fruit with read more

Niemcy nadal pozostają głównym odbiorcą sektora owoców i warzyw Hiszpanii, odpowiadając za 27,5% wolumenu eksportu i 29% jego wartości. Ogółem, do listopada 2024 roku (ostatniego miesiąca, za który dostępne są oficjalne dane), Hiszpania wyeksportowała 3,06 miliona ton owoców i warzyw. read more

Namibia exported grapes worth around USD 54.4 million in December, while importing grapes valued at approximately USD 153,000, mainly from South Africa. The majority of these exports were headed for the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. This information comes from the Namibia International Merchandise Trade... read more

FruitMasters officially presented the new sweet blackberry, Bestum, at Fruit Logistica in Berlin. This variety is the newest addition to FruitMasters' Best of Berries program, which features an exclusive selection of soft fruit varieties. Bestum was developed with a strong emphasis on taste and quality. read more

Sezon pomidorów Raf już się rozpoczął. "Oryginalne odmiany potrzebują niskich temperatur podczas owocowania, aby zagwarantować wysoką jakość produkcji. Ponadto, ze względu na cienką skórkę, zimno pomaga im dojrzewać powoli i mogą być wysyłane bez obawy o spontaniczne dojrzewanie. read more