The UN’s food price index is down about 20% from a record set a year ago, and further declines are expected. Mintec, a price-reporting agency whose clients include some of the biggest food companies, is now deploying algorithms to better forecast future costs. Prices of most food commodities
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Have you ever seen white mulberries? In Xiajin Town, in Dezhou City, Shandong Province in Eastern China, there is an important historical agriculture tradition of the production and processing of mulberry fruit. The region is home to a large number of historic mulberry tree forests, that are now
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"The costs of producing greenhouse watermelon has increased sharply and, with the current yields, stands at € 0.45/kg. This puts producers in a critical situation as the prices that they are being currently paid for their product do not even cover half of the production costs." read more

“With its yellow rind, its firm, juicy and fragrant orange flesh, well-developed aroma and deliciously sweet taste,” the Haut-Poitou melon PGI is celebrating the 25 years of its label. Spread over 4 French departments (Maine-et-Loire, Indre-et-Loire, Vienne and Deux-Sèvres), the 12
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The supply of Spanish stone fruit is still not abundant and import demand is taking off as temperatures gradually rise in central and northern Europe. In view of this situation, there are some problems at the moment to meet all the orders, according to Clasol's manager, César Claramonte. read more

May is the off-season for the fruit market, and the types of fruit arrivals are relatively limited with small volumes. Among them, there are more imported apples and citrus fruits. Durian is undoubtedly the most high-profile in the market, while Thai mangosteen is sold out quickly due to the
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Saffron is rather a marginal product in this country and is mainly imported from third countries, above all, Iran, Afghanistan, and India. However, the spice is also produced in Europe, for example, by small farmers in Sicily. In close cooperation with Bananen + Frucht AG in Zurich, Basilio
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Afrucat has held a press conference in a nectarine plantation in Castellserà that clearly shows the effects of the closure of the Urgell Canal. The trees are getting rid of their dehydrated fruits and there is a widespread lack of leafiness. read more

The cherry season is starting with the first extra-early fruits, whose quality, in many cases, is not the one expected by an increasingly volatile market in terms of consumption and prices, and that invites reflection on the suitability of many of the varieties that are currently being grown.
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The Indian grape season is wrapping up to a close. According to Amit Chopde, CEO of Indian fresh produce exporter Chopde Farms and Exports, the season has been quite successful, and was extended as well. read more

EastFruit experts drew attention to very interesting information recently released in the United States concerning the consumption trends of various fruits and berries in this country over the past decade. read more

How many times have we wondered if the time will ever come when we can grow crops in a greenhouse with a roof that is also capable of generating electricity? Science is making enormous leaps forward, and the solution finally seems very close.  read more

"Now is the season for our greenhouse watermelons in ShaHeXin, in China's Eastern Shandong Province. This year, we have newly planted 2K small watermelons. The sugar content of this watermelon can be 30% higher than ordinary watermelons and it has a great taste. We are growing along
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The start of the Verna lemon harvest, whose production has fallen significantly this year, has not helped in boosting the demand, which has remained generally quiet throughout the winter for the Primofiori variety. For the off-season campaign, larger volumes are expected from South Africa and
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"The global coconut market has witnessed huge growth in recent years, especially in the post-Covid era. There's a trend with consumers going for healthy products. Our business core value is not only bringing quality products into the consumer community, but also helping and supporting Vietnamese
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New Zealand apple production in 2022/23 has been revised down sharply as a result of the damage caused by Cyclone Gabrielle, which hit the nation’s largest apple growing and exporting region – Hawke’s Bay/Gisborne – in February. This cyclone hit just as the harvest was starting, and
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It looks like this year’s spring fruit crop will be coming up cherries in Washington state. According to Jon DeVaney, president of the Washington Tree Fruit Association, the state’s crop will be up 30% this year; 19.9 million boxes of cherries, to be exact. The state is looking at a
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After 28 days at sea, the first container of Italian Limorè lemons reached Australia on May 18th 2023. The fruit will soon be distributed to supermarket chains and high-end restaurants in Sidney and Melbourne. read more

The stone fruit season has reopened, but choosing the ideal packaging can be a bit tricky, especially if you want to keep up with the times and prioritize the use of a more sustainable and recyclable packaging. read more

NFU President Minette Batters has presented a new hospitality report at an industry-wide roundtable. Based on research with consumers and businesses, the report showcases the British food and drink story and how farmers and the supply chain working together can add value to businesses. read more