"Był to trudny sezon w Stanach Zjednoczonych z powodu cła, które USA nałożyły na Peru, podobnie jak na większość krajów, ale nie na Meksyk. Główne wyzwania w tym miejscu to silna konkurencja z Meksyku, błędny wizerunek awokado peruwiańskiego oraz surowe." read more

An increasing trend towards final packaging at the source, such as the revival of apple flow wrapping or packaging blueberries in clamshells and punnets, enhances the returns that growers can achieve, according to Rory Cole of Flowpack Systems, the South African representative for Elifab Sorting technology and Redpack. read more

As the northern hemisphere slowly enters the peak season for fruit and vegetable exports, the focus in the industry has once again shifted towards the management and monitoring of cold chain logistics. This comes amidst the backdrop of a growing complexity in cross-border transportation and increasing emphasis on quality assurance. read more

Dragon fruit sta becoming a more prominent product among the consumers in India, says Shubha Rawal, head of sourcing at IG International. "The demand for dragon fruit in India has grown significantly over the past few years. What started as a niche, exotic offering is now widely recognized." read more

Ananases z Kostaryki mają obecnie dobrą podaż. "Po kilku latach minimalnego wpływu naturalnego kwitnienia na Kostaryce, teraz mamy szczyt produkcji" - mówi Adriana Garcia z Chestnut Hill Farms. "Wolumeny są obfite, a jakość na naszych fermach jest doskonała. read more

Compagnie des bananes de Mondoni (CDBM), a subsidiary of France's Compagnie fruitière de Marseille, exported 5,944 tons of bananas from January to April 2025. Entering the banana market in June 2023, CDBM now ranks third among Cameroonian exporters, overtaking Boh Plantations PLC, a long-time leader. read more

Asaja Córdoba participated in the final meeting of the Citrus Fruit Exchange's citrus table at the Chamber of Commerce, marking the conclusion of this year's season. The season was characterized by a market with lower demand than anticipated, attributed to decreased production in countries like Brazil. Local... read more

"We will finish picking and selling the asparagus in a week. This will bring an unusual year to a close. There was not enough supply, and we struggled to meet all the orders from other countries. In fact, there was a shortage of goods even during periods when we expected to be very busy. On the" read more

With the first shipments arriving in calendar week 22, this year's export season for the popular 'Bella Italia' onions has officially commenced. "We have approximately half of a usual harvest available, and the majority of it is small in size, resulting in a scarcity of large onions (size 70+). Overall, we anticipate good quality." read more

Fińska firma szybkiego handlu Wolt uruchamia globalną kampanię z udziałem aktora Owena Wilsona. Wolt, fińska firma technologiczna dostarczająca jedzenie, artykuły spożywcze itp. w ciągu 30 minut, rozpoczęła nową międzynarodową kampanię, w której występuje aktor Owen Wilson jako jej pierwszy ambasador marki. read more

The Greek stone fruit season has started with very limited availability. Mr. Labros Delas, president of the agricultural cooperative ASEPOP Tirnavos, stated: "It's chaotic. The orchards are in terrible condition due to the frost in March and the hailstorm on April 26. While the fruit..." read more

Ostatnio firma Jining Green Stream Fruits & Vegetables Co., Ltd. przeprowadziła dziewięciodniowe badanie terenowe głównych regionów produkcji czosnku w Chinach. Kierownik Zhang podzielił się wynikami i przedstawił perspektywę rynku czosnkowego na ten sezon. Jako manager ds. sprzedaży w firmie Jining Green Stream Fruits read more

Proposed by President Trump, the fiscal year 2026 budget includes decreased funding for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), which will have a direct impact on the fruit and vegetable component provided to low-income families with pregnant and postpartum individuals. read more

The exceptionally sunny spring, which brought increased sunlight, has led to high production levels but has resulted in insufficient prices for fruit and vegetables. This is the conclusion drawn by Boerenbond after analyzing the VBT figures. The latest figures for week 22 indicate a slight price read more

The current supply of bananas is lower compared to previous years, partially because of a scarcity of reefer containers in South America. As a result, prices are being driven to levels above the average. "In the open market, the price for green bananas is approximately 16 to 17 euros, so these prices are quite high," says Robert Greeve of Anaco. read more

As of May 1, 2025, European apple stocks totaled 1,196,024 tons, which is a decrease of 6.4% compared to the 1,277,784 tons reported on the same date in 2024. This translates to a year-on-year reduction of 81,760 tons. Poland was one of the main contributors to this decline. read more

Between January 1 and May 27, 2025, more than 17,000 tons of fruit were imported into Russia's Kaliningrad Region, as reported by the Mangazeya News Agency. This amount is 10% lower than the 19,000 tons imported during the same period in 2024. Citrus fruits made up a considerable portion of the imported fruits. read more

Akorn Technology, a leader in natural coatings for fresh fruits and vegetables, has introduced an innovative solution for extending the shelf life of cucumbers sustainably - an edible coating that is poised to transform the packaging, distribution, sale, and consumption of cucumbers by replacing traditional methods. read more

"Zgodnie z prognozami sporządzonymi 1 maja 2025 roku, produkcja francuskich truskawek szacowana jest na 76 000 ton na kampanię 2025, co jest zbliżone do poziomu z ubiegłego roku (+1%, +600 ton). W kwietniu 2025 ceny były o 3% wyższe niż w sezonie 2024 i o 10% wyższe niż średnia za lata 2020-2024." read more

François Moran, manager of Tropibana at the Rungis market, is a strong advocate for bananas from Guadeloupe and Martinique, which his father used to sell at the same market. "This banana meets all the criteria: it is French, it is European, and it tastes excellent. Before I took over the" read more