W Ukrainie średni okres zwrotu z uprawy warzyw wynosi około pięciu lat, pod warunkiem że działalność jest prowadzona na co najmniej 50-60 hektarach i opiera się na nawadnianiu kroplowym. Szacunek ten pochodzi od Vadyma Kryczkivskyiego, szefa gospodarstwa "Organic-D" w regionie Winnickim. read more

Zetapack has had a very successful past few months. The company has installed five systems in five different warehouses in Italy. Nicola Antonacci, the owner of the Cesena-based company in the Emilia-Romagna region, stated, "With the AGV50 technology, we are now able to weigh vegetables. Our focus is on…" read more

Te Mata Exports is currently the only licensed marketer exporting Cosmic Crisp apples from New Zealand. The company works closely with selected growers to manage quality and supply. Most of the Cosmic Crisp crop is grown in Hawke's Bay, with a smaller volume coming from Canterbury. Te Mata is read more

In Levubu, people still talk about the devastating flood of 2000, which marked the end of avocado farming in the region. "The farm essentially became unproductive. In 2001, I was removing dead and dying avocado trees," says Chris James from the Vreemdeling ('Foreigner') farm, near Makhado. read more

The japoński producent obieraków Astra zaprezentował swoje najnowsze rozwiązanie do przetwarzania ananasów na dużą skalę: FAP-3000. Ta wysokoprędkościowa maszyna może obierać i wydrążać ananasy jednocześnie, pomagając producentom żywności zaoszczędzić czas i zwiększyć efektywność. Nowy model FAP-3000 obecnie przechodzi... read more

Według wstępnych prognoz (1 lipca) francuska produkcja jabłek w tym roku będzie niższa, głównie ze względu na zmniejszenie obszaru pod uprawę. Według Agreste, spodziewane są obniżki zbiorów w większości regionów produkujących jabłka. Należy zauważyć, że te prognozy mogą się jeszcze zmienić. read more

Not so long ago, avocado consumption was uncommon in Spain. However, in just a few years, it has become widely popular and is now commonly found, even in the form of guacamole, in the ready-to-eat segment. The Costa Tropical is now recognized as another important production area for this highly valued fruit in Europe. read more

The Sicilian table grape sector is currently in a positive phase, with high-quality grapes that have a high sugar content ranging from 16 to 18 Brix for traditional grapes and 18 to 22 Brix for seedless grapes. The timing of harvesting operations is crucial to ensure the sweetness and quality of the grapes. read more

The India-grown dragon fruit is becoming more popular as an export product, says Priyanka Chhutani, director of The Aril Company: "India's agricultural export landscape is rapidly evolving, and one of the most promising additions to this growth story is the dragon fruit. This is a vibrant, read more

In the week ending 13 July 2025 (week 28), average wholesale prices for ACP bananas (€/100kg) saw notable changes in several European countries compared to the previous week (week 27, ending 6 July 2025), according to the latest market data. Spain (ES) experienced a sharp drop in prices. read more

The first container, containing 23,000 kilos of Ecuadorian Tango mandarins bound for California, was loaded at the port of Guayaquil on July 14, marking the start of exports of this fruit grown in Pimampiro, in the province of Imbabura. The shipment is scheduled to depart for the United States on July 21. read more

In the 2024/2025 season, California peppers grown in Andalusian greenhouses, particularly in Almeria, achieved a record average price, as reported by Hortoinfo based on data from the Andalusian Regional Government's Price and Market Observatory. The average price paid to growers was... read more

W pierwszej połowie 2025 roku import warzyw do Ukrainy na zupę borszcz osiągnął wartość 152,018 miliona dolarów, obejmując ziemniaki, marchewki, buraki, kapustę i cebulę. Dane Służby Celnej państwa (SCS) wskazują na znaczący wzrost importu ziemniaków o 7,9 raza, łącznie 121 606 ton, kosztując read more

Global fresh fruit markets are currently experiencing significant structural changes, as indicated in Rabobank's most recent World Fruit Map released in July 2025. Although several trends from the 2018 edition persist, such as the high demand for blueberries and avocados, as well as the leading roles of the U.S. and Europe in fruit imports, there are also emerging developments worth noting. read more

The harvest of red, oblong tomatoes began on 12 July 2025 in the inland areas of the province of Foggia in southern Italy's Apulia region. It was a complex start, though not unexpected. Massimo Cardente, the sales manager of Carden & Leon Corporation, assesses the current campaign for quality. read more

"What's most important is that we listen carefully to customers," begins Miguel Demaeght, Fruit Sales Manager at the BelOrta cooperative in Belgium. "Based on that, we must find products that are interesting and profitable for clients as well as growers. That can sometimes be a challenging task." read more

Vietnam's ambitions to reach an export target of US$8 billion in fruits and vegetables may fall short amid a rebound in early 2025. Challenges such as seasonal surpluses, inadequate processing infrastructure, and inconsistent adherence to international quality standards hinder sustained growth. read more

If you are in charge of overseeing produce procurement, the question is no longer whether to import fresh fruit from Egypt, but how to do it efficiently, according to the European Business Review. Thanks to year-round sunshine, fertile Nile soils, and strategic shipping lanes, Egypt has become a major player in the industry. read more

Sezon cytrusowy na półkuli południowej jest w pełnym toku, a dostawy pochodzą z kilku krajów. „Obserwujemy bardzo dobrą jakość z Południowej Afryki, Argentyny i Urugwaju” - mówi Mark Lacey z Lange Farms. Kontenery z Południowej Afryki regularnie docierają od końca. read more

Jammu & Kashmir, India's northernmost region, remains an important hub for the country's fruit basket. While significant progress has been made in cold storage, grading, and packing infrastructure, the region's apple and soft fruit sectors continue to face disruptions, especially in the read more