Volume-wise, it has been an above-average year for peaches and nectarines, according to Pierre de Wet, the estate manager of Romansrivier in the Breede River Valley. However, the Packham pear harvest is very low. "We prefer a cooler October for fruit set, but instead, last October we had quite a lot of hot weather." read more

Many suppliers offering a diverse range of organic foods participate in BioFach in Nuremberg, Germany, each year. Schneider's Gemüseland has been a consistent exhibitor in the organic vegetable category for several years. The company is situated in the heart of Lower Austria. read more

The agricultural sector continues to be one of the primary sources of exports for Costa Rica, representing 18% of total international shipments in 2024; a 7% increase from 2023. However, global market dynamics present challenges in terms of logistics, costs, regulations, and consumption for Costa Rican agricultural products. read more

The Peruvian mango and avocado market has encountered challenges during the 2024/2025 season, ranging from weather issues to logistical complications. "Mango production in Peru has decreased by 50% compared to past seasons, primarily attributable to the inadequate rainfall in the northern region of the country. This has also resulted in increased..." read more

Japan has shown interest in strengthening its trade relations with the Philippines, particularly in increasing imports of Philippine bananas. The Philippines has suggested a review of the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA) to secure a larger portion of the Japanese banana market. read more

Włoska roczna produkcja mandarynek i klementynek zazwyczaj oscyluje między 600 000 a 700 000 ton, w zależności od warunków klimatycznych i trendów rocznych. Clementines i mandarynki stanowią znaczną część europejskiej produkcji cytrusów, która we Włoszech przekracza 3 miliony ton. read more

Eric Lasportes, founder and CEO of Sodirex Vietnam Co, LTD based in Ho Chi Minh City since 2010, has specialized in fresh coconuts and established the Mekong Gourmet export brand targeting the 4th range market. "We import exotic fruits grown in Vietnam, such as coconuts from the Mekong region. read more

Argentinean pear exports have undergone transformations driven by the expansion to new destinations and the need to adapt to quality and sustainability requirements. According to Santiago Lyons, the commercial director of Fruit World, an Argentinean company that produces and exports pears, read more

In 2024, Uzbekistan exported 219,200 tons of grapes, more than double the volume of the previous year, according to the country's Statistics Agency. The total export value amounted to $186.2 million. Russia was the biggest purchaser, importing 174,900 tons, followed by Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan with 21,000 tons each. read more

Apple orchards in the Almaty region have been put up for auction. Agrofirm NurAgro LLP announced the sale with a starting price of 10.07 billion tenge (approximately $19.39 million), listing the lot on the e-Qazyna website. The company is owned by the National Food Contract Corporation. read more

This rok represents a special milestone dla Beekers Berries: the company is celebrating its 30th anniversary. What started in 1991 as a modest cucumber farm run by Wil Beekers and his wife Anita has, over three decades, grown into a leading player in the soft fruit industry. Beekers Berries is read more

Brazil's banana export volume reached 49 thousand tons in 2024, marking a 13% decrease from the previous year, as reported by Comex Stat. Contributors from Hortifrúti/Cepea attribute this reduction to a controlled national supply of dwarf bananas and competition from Bolivia and Paraguay. read more

The German psychologist Werner Sommer and his colleagues discovered that storytelling can motivate children to choose healthier food options. In an experiment involving 80 preschoolers, one group listened to a fairy tale about magical vegetables that restored a sick painter's strength, while another group heard a story unrelated to food. read more

Ziemniaki są coraz bardziej wymieniane na światowym rynku, zwiększając ryzyko rozprzestrzeniania się kwarantannowych szkodników i chorób. Organizacje takie jak Europejska i Śródziemnomorska Organizacja Ochrony Roślin (EPPO) oraz organy krajowe regulują wiele z tych zagrożeń, co wymaga zjednoczonego podejścia do problemu szkodników i chorób… read more

Las verduras españolas tienen actualmente buenos precios, sin embargo, el mercado carece de impulso, observa Pieter de Ruiter de la empresa 4 Fruit. "Debido a la lluvia y las bajas temperaturas, el suministro es inconsistente y los proveedores españoles están exigiendo precios altos. El único problema es que no estamos dispuestos a pagar esos precios aquí". read more

The coconut crop in Ivory Coast is experiencing increased demand, while competition in Asia is being affected by the Red Sea crisis. However, Mariella Tossou, the general manager of Somat Trading, points out that this is not necessarily leading to higher prices. The exporter states, "The coconut crop is benefitting from a rise in demand, but this is not necessarily leading to better prices." read more

Obecne wysokie ceny owoców dają powód do optymizmu w handlu. Na przykład, jabłka odmiany Elstar są sprzedawane w cenach od €0.90 do €1.25, a gruszki odmiany Conference także kosztują powyżej €1. "Ceny są korzystne, ale musimy utrzymać ten poziom cenowy, aby zachować uprawę w" read more

Measuring flesh firmness is one of the most important parameters for determining the shelf-life of fruit and vegetable products. Despite the introduction of non-destructive technologies for assessing fruit ripeness on the market, this type of measurement still relies on traditional tools. read more

For 40 years, Itaueira has been a prominent company in the Brazilian market for melon production. After 7 years of focusing on the domestic market and not exporting, the company is now taking a significant step forward by entering the global market, summarizing its journey and focusing on... read more

The management of Dutch berry propagator Flevoplant has decided to stop the propagation and cultivation of strawberry plants. Rising costs, particularly for labor, energy, and resources, along with increasingly stringent regulations, have made it unfeasible to continue operations, according to a... read more