Plátano de Canarias, in collaboration with the vending company Tareca, has launched the first phase of its initiative to promote the consumption of fresh fruit in schools and colleges through vending machines. This innovative program aims to make it easier for young people to choose bananas over other snacks. read more

The Mid-Autumn Festival is one of the peak periods for fruit consumption in China. With the festival approaching (October 6 this year), demand for Peruvian blueberries has risen, driving a steady increase in prices. Earlier in the season, however, abundant domestic supply kept blueberry prices stable. read more

DP World Peru announced that its business unit, DP World Logistics, in partnership with Fruitist, conducted the first charter flight of perishables to the United States. The operation involved shipping over 100 tons of blueberries to New York. The Peruvian branch of the Dubai-based multinational… read more

Costa Rica continues to be the top producer and exporter of fresh pineapples globally, mainly sending them to the United States and Europe. Approximately 65% of our country's production is shipped to North American buyers, positioning us as a market leader, while the remaining portion is exported to Europe, where there is demand. read more

From September 30 to October 2, Enza Zaden will be participating in Fruit Attraction (booth 10B09A), showcasing two of its brands: Tribelli Seedless, a seedless mini sweet cone pepper, and easyQs, a mini cucumber. Tribelli Seedless was developed as a variation of the existing Tribelli line, offering... read more

In Sicily, prickly pears are increasingly emerging as a key player in the ecological transition, circular economy, innovation, and sustainability. Sicily is the leading region in Europe in terms of dryland cultivation, with Opuntia ficus-indica showcasing adaptability. read more

The citrus, persimmon, and pomegranate season has already started in the Spanish Levante region. This season is characterized by challenges in both production and marketing due to the ongoing sector restructuring. The traditional agricultural model is in need of reform to ensure its survival and continuity. read more

Dutch outdoor vegetable crops are enjoying good yields. "That is actually true for all products, but also for the competitors, so there is enough product on the market," says Coen Swager of TB&S. "For instance, we do notice some price pressure in red and white cabbage sales. For the most part, read more

Is it still possible to grow lettuce without aphids? At the moment, there are serious doubts. That became very clear during the Lettuce Chain Day held on Thursday. Because of the complexity of the issue, the entire supply chain is now working on a joint approach. At Vertify in Zwaagdijk, the read more

The Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (Mardi) has set a target to reduce the country's dependence on imported red onions by up to 30% by 2030 through a structured local seed production programme. Director General Datuk Dr Mohamad Zabawi Abdul Ghani said the initiative aims to boost domestic red onion production and decrease reliance on imports. read more

The peak fruit harvest is mostly over now. "We reflect on a tense period, this time not due to weather conditions. Apart from some damage caused by strong winds towards the end of the picking season, particularly affecting Doyenné du Comice, everything else went smoothly." read more

"Obecnie możemy powiedzieć, że kampania opuncji agostano przebiegła lepiej niż kampania bastardo z powodu niekorzystnych warunków pogodowych. Bastardo, zwykle zbierane w połowie września na Sycylii, dojrzały szybciej ze względu na wysokie temperatury we wrześniu. W rezultacie zbieramy
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Według analityków EastFruit, ceny hurtowe cebuli na Ukrainie ponownie spadły od początku tygodnia. Producenci przypisują ten spadek zbiorom późnych odmian cebuli w północnych i zachodnich regionach, co zwiększyło podaż na rynku. Kliknij, aby powiększyć. Na dzień dzisiejszy, read more

ICOEL, a company specializing in technological solutions for processing fruits and vegetables, is expanding internationally by establishing a new subsidiary in Spain: ICOEL Ibérica. Ruben Bermejo, the newly appointed technical manager, will be in charge of the Spanish subsidiary. read more

In many countries, 20 to 25% of the production cost of blueberries is determined by the cost of picking the fruit, which is a major concern due to the decreasing availability of labor. The presentation on machine harvesting of blueberries generated a lot of interest, especially in the United States. read more

This week, many summer fruits and vegetables were replaced by popular fall produce as retailers changed their displays. More types of apples and pears, particularly those ideal for baking, were added to the usual selection. There was also increased advertising for potatoes and onions, along with special offers on... read more

Na każdym międzynarodowym targach owoców i warzyw znaczna część udziału Afryki jest wspierana i dotowana przez międzynarodowe organizacje i instytucje. Biuro Promocji Importu (IPD) regularnie uczestniczy na wystawach takich jak Fruit Logistica i Fruit Attraction, a jego read more

The U.S. demand for Canadian table potatoes may decrease due to the size of the U.S. crop and low domestic prices, as stated in a market report by the Michigan Potato Industry Commission (MPIC). The North American Potato Market News (NAPMN) predicts that Canadian growers will produce 122.2 million hundredweight (6.21 million tonnes). read more

"This is the first year in which we've had uninterrupted shipments from Colombia, maintaining weekly programs, and as Peruvian volumes increase, the supply is complemented with Danper Group's Peruvian fruit programs. While Peru's production peaks for around 12 to 14 weeks, Colombia offers a continuous supply. read more

Pompur is set to introduce a groundbreaking innovation in the European apple market in the fall of 2025: the first two ECARF-certified, allergy-friendly apple varieties will make their official debut. The new umbrella brand Pompur will be unveiled for the first time at Fruit Attraction in Madrid. read more