The spot prices for bananas started on a high note this year but have reduced a bit. According to Jorge Alex Serrano, from the exporter Jasafrut based in El Guabo, El Oro in Ecuador, "In the beginning of the year, the spot price was very high, but it has reduced slightly in these past few months." read more

Według Maryan Safi de Aguilar, menedżerki zakładu pakowania Panafruit SA, w 2024 roku panamski rynek papai borykał się z problemami pogodowymi, które zmniejszyły podaż i podniosły ceny w USA. Jednocześnie popyt na zieloną papaję w amerykańskiej społeczności azjatyckiej rośnie, a preferencje dla read more

Wzrost eksportu owoców i warzyw z Albanii o 26% w 2024 roku został ogłoszony przez ministra rolnictwa i rozwoju wsi, Anilę Denaj. Wyniki sektora odzwierciedlają wysiłki lokalnych rolników w produkcji konkurencyjnych produktów "Made in Albania" dla rynków globalnych. Denaj podkreśliła, że "The" read more

The production of vegetables in the southeast region appears to be lower due to recent cold temperatures. "Currently, there is limited volume of any produce coming from the southeast region due to the cool and rainy weather in Florida and Georgia. This has also been exacerbated by some snowfall in the southern areas." read more

Planasa will be participating in a new edition of Fruit Logistica, which will serve as a meeting point for all companies in the sector interested in learning first-hand about the advancements in its portfolio of strawberry, raspberry, blueberry, and blackberry varieties, tailored to different climates. read more

A well-known presence at Fruit Logistica is the VLAM pavilion, which has been expanded this year to include three new companies and a new stand concept. "We see that Berlin continues to be a popular destination for Flemish companies, so we are pleased to provide this opportunity for them each year," read more

Ifco, a company offering reusable packaging solutions for fresh food, reported substantial environmental benefits in 2024 due to the growing usage of its reusable packaging containers (RPCs). The company documented 2.4 billion shipments of fresh grocery items, such as fruits, vegetables, and meat. read more

A group of fresh produce exporters from South Africa will be presenting their products at the South African National Pavilion during Fruit Logistica Berlin 2025. Their participation is being facilitated by the Department of Trade, Industry, and Competition (DTIC) with the goal of boosting South African exports. read more

The Northeast region of Brazil, especially Rio Grande do Norte and Ceará, is the country's main area for melon production. As the rainy season begins, there is growing concern about disease control in melon crops to prevent significant losses. During this time, fungicides are commonly used to protect the plants from fungal diseases. read more

Egyptian date exporters, like those in other major date-producing countries around the world, take advantage of a highly active market leading up to Ramadan. This period sees shifts in the sources and markets for this tropical fruit, driven by weather and economic conditions. Abdelrahman Ali, date category read more

The green asparagus season in Granada will start later this year because of the low temperatures experienced this winter. In the meantime, some businesses are already beginning to transition from sourcing asparagus from Peru, which had a challenging season, to Mexico, where the product is currently commanding high prices. read more

An Australian stone fruit producer has acknowledged that this summer has presented significant challenges for production due to the wet weather in the growing regions. Tom Panna, the National Sales Director of Mattina Fresh, stated that the rain arrived right in the middle of the season, affecting not only their location but the entire industry. read more

Egipt is expanding its presence in the Italian garlic market with the goal of becoming one of the top three exporters. According to EastFruit, Egypt's garlic exports to Italy experienced growth in 2024, reaching 1.66 thousand tons valued at over $3 million. This marks an 84% increase from... read more

The harvest of Greek Navelina oranges and Nova mandarins concluded on February 25 with small-sized fruits. In the final phase of their season, the grower price for Navelinas loaded on trucks was €0.30/kg, while for Novas, the price was €0.40/kg. Looking ahead to the upcoming days, it appears that read more

AvoGrey® Greenskin avocados will be launching in selected New Zealand fresh produce retailers early next week, marking the start of this season's supply. After a limited availability last year, there will be larger quantities available in 2025, as production is projected to see a significant increase. read more

BDA/Dorot Farm is expanding its product line for the upcoming season and will be showcasing their products at Fruit Logistica in Berlin from February 5th to 7th, 2025. "Our product range includes conventional carrots, new organic carrots, and rainbow carrots for food services." read more

Ukraine obecnie produkuje jedynie 30% spożywanego przez siebie czosnku, resztę pokrywają importy. Jednak kraj mógłby zwiększyć samowystarczalność poprzez systematyczny rozwój sektora i inwestycje w odpowiednie magazyny. Według Julianny Mussy, Prezydent.PropTypes read more

The global avocado market is currently undergoing dynamic changes, driven by increases in production, evolving consumer preferences, and logistical hurdles. Peru, Israel, and Morocco are the main players in avocado supply, with wholesale market prices for standard commercial sizes (14-16-18) ranging from 20 to read more

The Fruit and Vegetable Dispute Organization (the DRC) recently announced its 25th anniversary in 2025 as well as jurisdictional expansion. During the June 2024 DRC Board of Directors (BoD) meeting, the BoD approved amendments to the DRC operating rules to eliminate the requirement that disputes. read more

Droushia deputy mayor Sotiris Koupparis emphasized the difficulties that banana farmers are encountering as a result of water shortages, pointing out that the complete extent of the impact has yet to be evaluated. Even with recent rainfall, Cyprus' reservoirs are only at a quarter of their capacity. Regions supplied by the Mavrokolympos dam also depend on the Paphos water supply. read more