Po długiej karierze w firmach takich jak Ter Wal, Chiquita i Bakker, John van Veen przynosi prawie trzydzieści lat doświadczenia jako kierownik procesu w zakładzie do dojrzewania bananów oraz jako szkoleniowiec dojrzewaczy. Jednym z tych szkoleńców była Julie Jacobs, która dołączyła do firmy w 2020 roku. Kiedy read more

The early Thursday morning weather shift had limited effects on mangoes in Malihabad, despite other districts facing significant crop losses. "As the thunderstorm was not severe, fruit drop was minimal in Malihabad. The light showers will help the fruit not only gain in size but also ripen at least." read more

Fruit cracking is causing serious problems in the cherry-growing areas of Puglia. Last week's continuous rainfall, including thunderstorms, lasted over 48 hours, thereby reducing the harvest in a year when yields were already limited. "We are working at a third of our capacity, with 10 pallets." read more

The mango harvest in West Africa for this year is slowly starting to pick up pace. The first fruits are already being harvested in the southern growing regions and are anticipated to be sent to the Netherlands in calendar weeks 22-23. In the northern regions, the harvest won't fully start for a few more weeks. read more

The European berry season is gradually gaining momentum, as stated by Hasan Atula, a berry specialist at Hilden Wholesale Market and owner of the company of the same name. "We mainly focus on Dutch strawberries. I would describe the campaign thus far and the current demand as satisfactory. read more

The global blueberry market is currently going through a dynamic 2025 season characterized by regional challenges and changing supply patterns. In Spain, Huelva's position as a major supplier to the UK has been affected by production fluctuations and the wettest start to the year in 150 years, leading to a shift in... read more

Mexico is responsible for more than a third of the world's avocado production, making it the leading producer globally. The state of Michoacán in Mexico contributes almost 80% of the country's avocado output, with an annual production exceeding 2 million metric tonnes. The region benefits from volcanic soil and a favorable climate. read more

The province of Córdoba has already started its garlic harvest. The area dedicated to this crop is the same as last year, but still lower than that of two seasons ago. According to Miguel del Pino, president of Asaja's Garlic Sector, the initial forecast for the area planted with garlic was... read more

Giedo Mensinga, aged 34, has been interested in trading since he was young. He previously worked in the tire industry, which he left five years ago after selling his business. He then spent a few years abroad due to a non-compete agreement. His involvement in the fresh produce market started when he assisted a. read more

For over thirty years, Lo Casto Srl has been a significant presence in the domestic and international fruit and vegetable sector. The company's role extends far beyond simple commercial exchange; it acts as a mediator that fosters valuable relationships. Based in the Bologna area, Italy. read more

The Brazilian Government and the Government of India have concluded negotiations to allow Brazil to export five citrus products to that country: Tahiti lime (Citrus latifolia), Sicilian lime (Citrus limon), sweet orange (Citrus sinensis), mandarin and similar (Citrus reticulata and Citrus). read more

Pakistan will commence its mango export season on May 25, 2025, with a goal of exporting 125,000 tons abroad, aiming to generate an estimated $100 million in foreign exchange. This target, set by the Pakistan Fruit and Vegetable Exporters Association (PFVA), represents a 25 per cent increase. read more

In 2024, bananas continued to be a popular choice among consumers, according to Fresh Del Monte. However, increasing prices and the challenges posed by diseases and climate change necessitate adjustments to strategies. The company, which specializes in banana cultivation, markets its products in over 80 countries globally. Primeur read more

Mimo że zbieranie plonów rozpoczęło się zaledwie kilka dni temu, optymizm unosi się w powietrzu w Bristolu. Tommaso Concari, kierownik techniczny produkcji polowej, kontroli i zarządzania jakością w organizacji producenckiej, wyraża pozytywne wstępne spojrzenie na przebieg kampanii dyni. "Rozpoczęliśmy" read more

A promising cross-border agricultural venture is emerging in the Klimovichi District of Belarus. Since April, a local farming enterprise led by Dmitry Sirotkin has partnered with the Chinese agribusiness company Dongfanghong to start a joint production of melons and watermelons. The pilot project is off to a strong start. read more

"This campaign is unusual; sometimes we get excellent results and sometimes we get barely acceptable ones," says Carmela Suriano, a strawberry grower in southern Italy (Basilicata region). "We are in a period where climate change is impacting crops. "The season has started quite well, but... read more

EastFruit analysts have reported that Moldova is making continued efforts to diversify its apple exports in light of instability in the Russian market. Southeast Asia has now become a key focus for Moldovan apple exports. Following Ukraine's lead, which started exporting fresh apples to Singapore and Malaysia between 2017 and 2019, Moldova has also begun to do the same. read more

Orange prices in Spain, one of the major southern European producing countries, followed an upward trend from €81 in February to €84 in March, reaching read more

Jest zbyt wiele cebul. To jest ogólna opinia na temat obecnej sytuacji na rynku cebuli. "Mamy teraz cebule wszędzie. Brakuje również popytu, a ceny są bardzo, bardzo, bardzo niskie" - mówi John Harris z Paradigm Fresh. Jak zauważa, nadal istnieje pewna ilość przechowywanej uprawy. read more

The stakeholders of the Moroccan tomato industry convened yesterday in Agadir for the fifth edition of the Morocco Tomato Conference organized by GreenSmile. More than 600 participants took part in the full-day event focused on Moroccan tomatoes, with 200 international attendees coming from 20 different countries. read more