Nigerian ginger, a significant agricultural export, faces challenges in the European market including ginger blight, market access barriers, and European sustainability standards. The Centre for the Promotion of Imports (CBI) works with Nigerian suppliers to establish relationships with local buyers. read more

Albert Bartlett, based in Airdrie, is collaborating with Warner Bros for an on-pack promotion related to 'A Minecraft Movie', which was released on April 4th. This is the brand's first on-pack promotion that includes both fresh and chilled potato ranges. The promotion includes Albert Bartlett Original Rooster and Butter Gold potatoes in the fresh section. read more

The lemon/lime production in Argentina for the 2024/25 season is forecasted to drop from 70,000 tons to 1.4 million tons due to unfavorable rainfall during the bloom period, affecting the quality of the fruit. Argentina is the fourth largest producer and exporter of lemons/limes worldwide, but its exports have been decreasing. read more

As the global demand for fresh produce continues to increase, air freight plays a crucial role in transporting perishable goods from Africa to Europe. Fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as other perishable commodities such as seafood and flowers, are regularly shipped to meet consumer demand in Europe... read more

Nadmierna podaż wiśni spowodowała gwałtowny spadek cen, wpływając na rentowność sektora. Tymczasem jabłka wykazały większą stabilność i możliwości rozwoju. "Ostatni sezon wiśni napotkał trudności z powodu dużej produkcji w Chile, która nasycała azjatyckie rynki i spowodowała...

The oversupply of cherries caused a sharp drop in prices, affecting the sector's profitability. Meanwhile, apples have shown greater stability and opportunities for expansion. "The recent cherry season faced difficulties due to Chile's high production volume, which saturated Asian markets and caused... read more

After storm Gabri hit southern Italy, specifically Sicily and Calabria, fields of new potatoes in the Syracuse countryside were closely monitored, as their season is set to begin in mid-March. Tonino Zito, the sales manager of Soc. Agr. Zito & Co located in the Syracuse province, oversaw this process. read more

This season marks 5 years since Magnus Kahl Seeds BV was established in the EU. "Before the establishment of Magnus Kahl Seeds BV, the European market was served from our Australian headquarters for 15 years. Having a manager, office, and warehouse in Europe over the past 5 years has been a significant step." read more

Jager Holland from Emmen reflects on a successful export season in overseas markets with outdoor products such as onions, potatoes, and carrots. "Since June, we have been active in several markets, including West Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean region. In some West African countries, we read more

May 1945 was not only the month of liberation for the Teeuwen family, but also the beginning of their horticultural company at Zandberg 15 in Helden. For the past 25 years, the 80-year-old company has been solely focused on asparagus, but this followed a period of working with cattle, fruit, and. read more

The proportion of imported fruits in the Russian fresh fruit market has traditionally been between 70-80%, as stated by Irina Koziy, CEO of FruitNews. "A lot of fruit varieties, like bananas and citrus fruits, do not grow in Russia or are produced in limited quantities due to severe climate conditions." read more

"Ghana is quickly moving towards securing a prominent position among the top producers of sweet potatoes." Dr. Felix Kamassah, the managing director of Maphlix Trust Ghana, made this statement. "We benefit from year-round production over a large expanse of land. If we have lagged behind in the past, it is due to the lack of irrigation." read more

The holenderski rynek cebuli obecnie przechodzi z pierwszej połowy sezonu eksportowego w drugą. "W pierwszych tygodniach stycznia eksport był nadal dość silny, ponieważ Senegal pozostał otwarty dłużej. W innych latach w styczniu czasami następował znaczący spadek wolumenów eksportowych, ale teraz...." read more

South African fruit cultivars bred by the Agricultural Research Council (ARC) are known for their exceptional adaptability, according to Mishkaat Anderson, CEO of Culdevco, the commercialization arm of ARC. Culdevco has introduced more than 150 cultivars to over ten countries in the last twenty years. Stonefruit trials are also being conducted. read more

Podaż awokado poprawiała się w styczniu. "Największe rozmiary to 60, 48 i 70," mówi Peter Shore z Calavo Growers Inc., dodając że dostawy pochodzą zarówno z Meksyku, jak i Kalifornii. W porównaniu do ubiegłego roku o tej porze, podaż jest nieco mniejsza, chociaż zawartość suchej masy jest większa. read more

Morocco has increased its imports of shelled almonds from the USA, with over 35,000 tons imported in the first 11 months of 2024, valued at $174.5 million. This marks an 18% increase from 2023, setting a new record in import volume, according to EastFruit. Since 2017, Morocco has shown a trend of increasing almond imports. read more

"Five years ago, we were already questioning when the growth would plateau. However, it continues to rise, and I believe that in another five years, it will still be expanding," says Anton Filippo, from the Dutch logistics service provider LBP, regarding the continuous increase in blueberry sales. The market has undergone significant changes. read more

Po udanym sezonie egipskich pomarańczy navel, teraz skupiamy się na pomarańczach z Walencji - mówi Rayan El Sawy, przewodniczący egipskiego eksportera świeżych produktów rolnych Egyptian Emirati Import & Export: "Od naszej ostatniej aktualizacji, przeżyliśmy bardzo udany sezon cytrusowy. Rozpoczęliśmy od pomarańczy navel, osiągając wzrost w obu... read more

In December, heavy rain persisted in central areas of South Africa, causing a shortage of fresh produce in the market. Initially, leafy greens such as lettuce, spinach, and herbs were affected, but now the shortage has spread to all types of produce, according to André Dippenaar from DW Fresh at the Tshwane municipal market. read more

"We are pleased to announce that Unique Packing, a Moroccan producer of various fruits and vegetables, has become the first Moroccan company to receive the Linking Environment And Farming certification. This certification adds to our portfolio of certifications that demonstrate our dedication to high-quality production." read more

Fruit Logistica will be held from Wednesday, February 5th to Friday, February 7th in Berlin. FreshPlaza and Primeur have partnered to release a 158-page trade show magazine. This edition is truly international, featuring comprehensive articles from the global fresh produce industry. read more