Rosja pozostaje głównym importerem gruzińskich owoców, z silnym popytem na brzoskwinie, mandarynki i jagody. Według agencji statystycznej Gruzji, kraj w 2024 roku wyeksportował owoce o wartości 98,7 miliona dolarów do Rosji, co stanowi wzrost o 3,2% w porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem. Brzoskwinie stanowiły największy udział.

Russia remains the top buyer of Georgian fruits, with strong demand for peaches, mandarins, and berries. According to Georgia's statistics agency, the country exported $98.7 million worth of fruit to Russia in 2024, a 3.2% increase from the previous year. Peaches accounted for the largest share. read more

The Dutch growers association Fossa Eugenia has a strong presence in the winter vegetable market. They offer a diverse range of products such as carrots, leeks, celeriac, chicory, and different types of cabbage. With the addition of new growers, their organic selection is expanding, especially in the organic sector. read more

The Mela di Verona project is evolving with the creation of Mela Veneta srl, a new business established by cooperatives and private warehouses in the Verona and surrounding areas. The goal of this new company is to enhance the marketing of local apples under the "Mela di Verona" brand. This brand, for which the PGI (Protected Geographical Indication) has been obtained, represents a significant step towards promoting and protecting the unique apples grown in this region. read more

Water lentils, a protein-rich and environmentally friendly plant, have been officially approved as a vegetable in Europe, opening up new possibilities for the global protein transition. Despite being widely consumed in parts of Asia, they are still largely unfamiliar in Western diets. In order for this crop to gain... read more

The most recent price data for fresh produce shows diverse trends in the pricing of essential commodities, with some items experiencing price hikes while others have observed decreases. Apples from the Cox's Orange group saw a significant increase in average price, rising from 1.27 to 1.36 per kg, indicating a weekly... read more

Lorentzen & Sievers (L&S) will be attending Fruit Logistica in Berlin again this year. The expert discussions at the exhibition stand have proven particularly valuable, and this year's guest at the stand will be Henning Kleinespel from the German Fruit Trade Association. read more

The holiday season is always a great time for sales, but Selenella did not expect such a success. "We exceeded 5200 tons in December," says Massimo Cristiani, president of the Consorzio Patata Italiana di Qualità (Italian Quality Potato Consortium), "which proves that consumers trust our product." read more

The Spanish Hass avocado season, which comes before the Lamb Hass season, has begun in the Valencian Community after facing initial challenges with supply. A larger volume of fruit is anticipated this season, although some areas have had issues with achieving good sizes, resulting in average sales up to this point. read more

Planasa, a global breeder of next-generation berry varieties, has announced the acquisition of ABZ Seeds, a well-known breeder of seed-propagated F1 hybrid strawberry varieties. This strategic acquisition represents a significant milestone in Planasa's expansion into the rapidly growing market of F1 hybrid strawberries. read more

Process optimization and real-time access to detailed information are essential for making correct decisions in the fruit and vegetable sector. The sector deals with a large number of products and formats, as well as a high volume of labor, making it necessary to have tools that can help in this regard. read more

The most recent price data for fresh fruit imports shows a slight decrease in average weekly prices for various major supplying countries. In Colombia, the average price per unit declined from 0.95 to 0.94, indicating a 1% decrease. Similarly, Costa Rica also saw a drop in average price from... read more

"Mark Everett, Business Unit Director for Avocados at Worldwide Fruit, stated that the supply of avocados from Israel has been generally good, with high-quality fruit received so far. However, there have been some challenges with shipping and recent strikes at the port of FOS." read more

Zespri is increasing its efforts to fight counterfeit fruit branding as fraudulent labeling is anticipated to increase due to the growing availability of illegally grown kiwifruit abroad. A recent visit by an industry insider to Indonesia uncovered supermarket shelves filled with low-quality "Zhouzhi" fruit... read more

Rijk Zwaan is looking forward to welcoming attendees at the show in Berlin to its booth (Hall 1.2, Stand D-13) to explore together how commitment to care can help partners thrive in today's ever-evolving market. Experts from the fruit and vegetable breeding company are also contributing to a read more

Pomimo rekordowych zbiorów śliwek i jabłek, firma Gemüsevertrieb Südbaden (OGS) z Efringen-Kirchen w Niemczech stoi przed wyzwaniami. Niepewna sytuacja gospodarcza i wysokie koszty energii mają negatywny wpływ na sprzedaż. Zbiór śliwek był absolutnym rekordem. Sytuacja była mniej read more

The Department of Agriculture (DA) reported that the Philippines will import around 4,000 metric tons of red and yellow onions due to decreasing stocks. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. mentioned that the agency intends to authorize these imports to manage the anticipated domestic shortage. read more

Wszystko jest gotowe na nową edycję targów Fruit Logistica, na których UNICA zaprezentuje wszystkie swoje nowe produkty. Spółdzielnia w pełni zaadaptowała serię V do swojego katalogu od momentu przybycia Surinver z Alicante. Jej najbardziej wyjątkowe produkty spośród nawet stu referencji obejmują: read more

Zmiany klimatyczne i brak środków ochrony roślin narażają sektor porów belgijskich na presję. To prawda także dla REO Veiling, gdzie porówki są drugim największym produktem po pomidorach. Pomimo wyzwań, ta spółdzielnia dostrzega szanse poprzez współpracę z producentami. read more

From February 1 to 7, the Week of Chicory will be held once again in Flanders. This traditional Flemish product is celebrated for a week each year and is becoming more popular among younger generations. The arable farm owned by brothers Charles and Edward Vantieghem is also part of this event. read more

Peru is once again experiencing a difficult ginger season, similar to last year. Crop yields are decreasing, and quality issues are impacting the supply. Two diseases, Erwinia and Ralstonia, have been significant factors in this season, causing quality defects upon arrival. These issues are recurring problems for the ginger industry in Peru. read more