With less than two weeks to go until the Chinese New Year, fruit traders are entering the peak stocking period. Market activity has surged, with foot traffic in fruit markets significantly higher than in the previous two weeks. Cherry sales are gaining momentum, and market conditions are on the rise. read more

The pineapple sector in Costa Rica concluded 2024 with stable prices and growth prospects for 2025. Internationally, the fresh pineapple market continues to be competitive, with the United States and Europe being the primary export markets. "The pineapple market demonstrated notable stability in 2024. read more

Sezon eksportu awokado w Peru rozpoczął się z pewnymi opóźnieniami spowodowanymi problemami pogodowymi, które wpłynęły na dojrzałość suchej masy owocu, która jest fundamentalnym wymogiem eksportu. "Nie możemy wysyłać owoców, jeśli sucha masa nie jest gotowa. W tym roku eksport rozpoczął się później niż w zeszłym roku, kiedy pierwsze. read more

Villa Sandía, a campsite located in the Serranía de Ronda, Spain, offers its customers the unique experience of sleeping inside a watermelon or a cucumber. The campsite has eight watermelon cabins for two people each, and a dozen cucumber cabins for three people. These cabins are designed specifically for sleeping and do not have any additional amenities. read more

Farmers in Warulwadi, Junnar taluka, who are traditionally known for their export-quality grapes, have begun cultivating export-grade bananas, creating a new source of sustainable income. Rutuparna Meher, an innovative farmer, has made history by sending the first air-conditioned container of bananas. read more

Donald Norene, a walnut grower, is among the founders of the Walnut Alliance of California. read more

The peruvian mango season has about four weeks left, but the first mangoes from Mexico are already available in the market. "Traditionally, we are the first ones to offer mangoes from Mexico," says Rebecca Garcia with Cabefruit. The Cabello Family has been growing mangoes for over 50 years and has read more

The winter season has arrived for FMB, the Flemish exporter specializing in Belgian greenhouse vegetables. This time of year typically signifies a slower period for the company. "Nevertheless, we can't complain about business this year. For instance, at the start of January, the supply of cucumbers is..." read more

Türkiye's Leading Trade Fair for Fresh Produce "Interfresh Eurasia" Loved Izmir and Izmir Loved Interfresh Eurasia! Interfresh Eurasia, Türkiye's trade fair for fresh fruit and vegetables, packaging, cool rooms, storage, machinery, and logistics was held in September 2024 at Izmir Exhibition. read more

Po dołączeniu Bułgarii do Strefy Schengen, greckie owoce i warzywa trafiły na tamtejsze rynki. W ciągu ostatniego roku Bułgaria importowała około 248 200 ton produktów rolnych z Grecji, o wartości 131 milionów euro. Sprawia to, że Bułgaria jest drugim największym importerem greckich produktów rolnych.

After Bulgaria joined the Schengen Area, Greek fruits and vegetables entered the country's markets. Over the past year, Bulgaria imported approximately 248,200 tons of produce from Greece, valued at €131 million. This makes Bulgaria the second-largest importer of Greek agricultural products. read more

The autonomous robot specialist Naïo Technologies celebrated the 10th anniversary of its first robot, Oz, at SIVAL in Angers. The event also served as an opportunity for the brand to showcase its new products for 2025 and reflect on a decade of innovations benefiting farmers and producers of fruits and vegetables. read more

With the Chinese New Year approaching, apple farmers are entering the final stage of selling their produce, while traders focus on stocking up. Mr. Zhou from Shaanxi Tangsen Technology, currently sourcing apples in Jingning, Gansu, shared insights into the recent trends and characteristics of the market. read more

Between January and November 2024, Kyrgyzstan exported 141.2 tons of dried vegetables, which was a significant decrease from 667.7 tons exported during the same period in 2023. The most notable changes were observed in exports to countries like Afghanistan, Iraq, Turkmenistan, and Ukraine. read more

Despite their nutritional similarities, green and yellow kiwis differ slightly in taste, texture, and the sensation they cause when eaten, especially regarding the peculiar "itchy" sensation that remains on the tongue and that is popularly associated with green kiwi. The explanation for this lies in the specific enzymes present in green kiwi that are not as prominent in yellow kiwi. read more

The lemon harvest is currently taking place in the Spanish province of Alicante, with prices being favorable and potentially increasing in the coming weeks. "The season is progressing smoothly in our farm's region, with good sizes and volumes, and current prices at the source exceeding 40 cents per kilo." read more

Po długotrwałym spadku na rynku gruszek, nastąpiła fala popytu na gruszki odmiany Conference w ciągu ostatnich dziesięciu dni, zgodnie z informacjami Emmanuela Sluisa z platformy handlowej Service2Fruit. "To pozytywnie wpłynęło na ceny, choć wzrost pozostaje umiarkowany. Obserwujemy, że handel jest... read more

Senator Ron Wyden, Jeanne Shaheen, and Tim Kaine have introduced the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes on Imported Goods Act in the U.S. Senate. This bill is designed to protect consumers and small businesses from increased costs resulting from tariffs on imported goods. The legislation aims to restrict the President's power to... read more

India: Mizoram's ginger, chili, and passion fruit hit Mumbai's Jio World Drive and Reliance stores

In a significant boost for farmers in Mizoram, the Mizoram State Rural Livelihood Mission has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Reliance Retail. As part of the MoU, five fruits and vegetables from Mizoram will be available for sale at Jio World Drive and Reliance stores in Mumbai. read more

In the period from July to December 2024, Pakistan's citrus fruit exports reached 105,690.3 metric tons, generating a revenue of $30.9 million. Afghanistan emerged as the top importer, buying 77,547.44 MT, which amounted to $16.72 million or over 54% of the total revenue. read more

"Since our establishment over 50 years ago, our sole focus has been on one product, which is ethylene for fruit ripening," says Greg Akins, President & CEO of Catalytic Generators. Since then, fruit consumption has significantly grown, further increasing the need for ripening. read more