With Chinese New Year just around the corner, there is always peak traffic for Belgian Fruit Valley. The company, which became part of BelOrta last year, has been working on promoting Belgian Conference pears to the Asian market once again. "The rush is carefully planned because we know that leading up to the holiday... read more

The polski sektor warzywny odnotował wzrost eksportu między lipcem a październikiem 2024 roku, pomimo spadku konsumpcji krajowej, jak donosi Główny Urząd Statystyczny (GUS). Eksport w sektorze warzywnym (CN07) wzrósł o ponad 4% w ujęciu rocznym, napędzany przez read more

In an interview with Lavan Guardia, nutritionist Luis Zamora emphasized the importance of incorporating certain vegetables into daily meals due to their health benefits. Zamora highlighted the presence of sulforaphane in broccoli, cabbage, and Brussels sprouts, noting its role in reducing. read more

The volumes of broccoli and cauliflower are significantly lower compared to the same period last season. While there is a limited supply, there are no shortages, and prices remain high due to increased demand. The recent frosts in Murcia and Alicante have had a negative impact on the harvest of some products, including broccoli and cauliflower. read more

Since early December, tomato prices have been increasing from a low point (reaching up to EUR2.20/kg), but last week the VBT median prices dropped again (to EUR1.77/kg for loose tomatoes and EUR1.67/kg for vine tomatoes). Prices are currently slightly above the five-year average. As for cucumbers, the situation is different. read more

Leonard Cohen's 1967 debut single, "Suzanne," references oranges from China, correctly identifying the country as the birthplace of the sweet orange variety, different from its bitter counterpart, with a history dating back at least 2,500 years. Nevertheless, the history of this citrus fruit is intricate, as it is a hybrid of wild origins... read more

Wydajność samowystarczalności żywnościowej w Eurazjatyckiej Unii Gospodarczej (EAEU) osiągnęła 92,2% w 2024 roku, według Marii Baygot, Kierownika Departamentu Polityki Agroprzemysłowej i Projektów Międzystanowych w Komisji Gospodarczej dla Eurazji (EEC). Pomimo silnej samowystarczalności w produktach takich jak mięso, zboża, i... read more

The Mediterranean Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Exporters' Association, led by Ferhat Gürüz as its Board Chairman, announced that Turkey's fresh fruit and vegetable exports reached 3.4 billion dollars in 2024. Gürüz emphasized that the association plays a key role in coordinating and managing the sector. read more

The NSG company, which specializes in researching and experimenting with new strawberry and berry varieties, has solidified its strong growth in Spain during the 2024-2025 season. 58 million plants of NSG varieties, including NSG 203-Marimbella, Melissa, NSG 207-Gioelita, and NSG 465-Rossetta, have... read more

In the Hex River Valley, growers have had a clear mission: to shorten the harvesting period of their crops so that packing can be completed by week 10, before the grapes are at risk of being rained on. Previously, they did not experience late-season February rain, and it is uncertain whether this change is due to climate change or temporary weather patterns. read more

It's Fresh Ltd has announced that its Rypen Case Liner is a finalist in the 2025 Fruit Logistica Innovation Awards in the Technology category. Initially developed for the table grape industry, the Rypen Case Liner is designed to help reduce bunch weight loss, lower waste levels, and maintain freshness. read more

Contecon Guayaquil has opened a state-of-the-art cold storage facility at the Port of Guayaquil, representing a significant achievement for Ecuador's banana export infrastructure. The Guayaquil Banana Gateway is Ecuador's first on-dock cold storage hub, designed to enhance the country's position as a leader in banana exports. read more

The recent data from DEFRA offers a valuable comparison of weekly price fluctuations for different fruits and vegetables. Bramley's Seedling apples experienced a slight price increase, rising from £1.29 to £1.35, representing a 5% weekly change. Similarly, Cox's Orange Group apples also saw a... read more

The new year has started particularly well for Dithmarschen cabbage producers. "There are numerous inquiries from Eastern Europe, including Poland, the Czech Republic, Hungary, and Serbia. Additionally, exports to Scandinavia are also continuing at a steady pace," as Dirk Johannßen from Kohl Direkt reports. read more

W dziedzinie wysokich technologii upraw w szklarniach istotne jest zrozumienie dynamiki rynku. Najnowsza analiza zespołu EastFruit rzuca światło na trendy na rynku owoców i warzyw w Europie Wschodniej, Azji Środkowej i Bliskim Wschodzie. Analiza ta opiera się na danych z handlu EF... read more

The severe weather conditions that struck Sicily last Friday, January 17th, resulted in substantial damage to fruit and vegetable crops, proving that the red warning, which some believed to be exaggerated, was in fact justified. Sebastiano Fortunato Although the data is still preliminary, an initial assessment read more

W sektorze kolumbijskich awokado zanotowano wzrost wolumenu eksportu w 2024 roku, co było rezultatem korzystnych warunków pogodowych oraz wejścia do produkcji nowych pól. Niemniej jednak, przemysł nadal boryka się z znaczącymi wyzwaniami, zwłaszcza w logistyce oraz wahaniach cen. "Ostatni rok był pozytywny pod względem read more

Domestic potato offers continued to dominate the market for potatoes. According to the BLE, availability was generally sufficient to meet demand. The quality was mostly convincing. Prices in Frankfurt rose slightly. In Cologne, on the other hand, they fell slightly. Loads from the Netherlands. read more

The watermelon season in Mauritania is facing significant logistical challenges that are affecting exports and reducing exporters' profits, despite a strong production and high quality. "Exporters are going to suffer," laments Mauritanian producer and exporter El Mokhtar Mahdaoui. read more

Plantators of avocados in California are preparing for their largest crop since 2020. According to Terry Splane, vice president of the California Avocado Commission, "This robust supply of California avocados is expected to peak in late March/early April and is anticipated to remain consistently high throughout the summer." read more