"The beginning of the pepper season showed promise, with stable prices attributed to the reduced availability of Spanish peppers. The transition to Dutch products occurred quicker than normal, prompting retailers and other buyers to take advantage of the situation. We enjoyed favorable prices in the initial weeks, but starting from week 18, that..." read more

Niektóre z najwyższej jakości winogron stołowych to Victoria, Black Magic i Arra Sugar Drop™. Chociaż te odmiany są uprawiane na całym świecie, unikalne warunki środowiskowe Sycylii, w tym żyzne gleby, suche warunki pogodowe, drastyczne zmiany temperatury oraz bogate dziedzictwo rolnicze, dostarczają idealnych warunków do uprawy.
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Fruit cultivation is steadily replacing vegetable farming in Bangladesh's Chaugacha Upazila of Jessore, driven by lower costs, better yields, and strong market demand, reports Bonik Barta. Currently, about 2,500 hectares of land are used for fruit cultivation in Chaugacha alone, with two-thirds being mango orchards. read more

The watermelon campaign started on April 15th. The Spanish season is in full swing for the Anecoop cooperative, which expects to market 130,000 tons this year, including 25,000 tons in France. "We reached 110,000 tons last year, and we have high hopes of increasing our production by 15% this year." read more

The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) of the European Union is establishing a new benchmark in Europe, requiring brand owners and retailers to reconsider their strategies for packaging fresh fruits and vegetables. It poses a challenge for companies to find a way to maintain compliance while also striking a delicate balance. read more

W tym tygodniu aktywność handlowa na platformie handlowej EastFruit odzwierciedlała zarówno sezonowe obfitość, jak i trwałe wyzwania związane z dostawami. Kluczowe zmiany obejmują gwałtowny wzrost wolumenów wiśni z Ukrainy, zwiększone oferty eksportowe śliwek i brzoskwiń z Uzbekistanu oraz przedłużający się regionalny brak dostaw. read more

W 2024 roku koszt produkcji borówki wysokiej w stanie Michigan przekroczył 10 000 dolarów za akar, zbliżając średnich producentów do ekonomicznego progu rentowności. Pomimo wysokich kosztów, około 240 dolarów na akar zostało uwzględnione na prace zarządcze, odzwierciedlając dochód dla producentów zarządzających własnymi polami. Praca… read more

A new citrus exporter entered the market this year when Hendrik van der Merwe and Nikki Ferreira founded Ultimate Produce. "Our primary source is the Eastern Cape, but sourcing fruit from the northern regions of the country allows us to offer a broader range of cultivars and provide a comprehensive service to our clients," Ferreira said. read more

Türkiye is dealing with the consequences of one of the most severe agricultural disasters in decades, as unseasonal frost and cold weather in April devastated fruit crops across key producing regions. The frost event, described as the most destructive in 30 years, caused a sudden 10°C drop in temperatures. read more

Jonagold apples have a future in Belgium. Despite reports of reduced consumption and uprooted Jonagold trees, Bel'Export's Tony Derwael and Laurent De believe that this Belgian apple will continue to be on shelves in the future without a doubt. read more

Hurricane Erick's passage along the coasts of Oaxaca and Guerrero did not cause any damage to Mexican mango cultivation. The storm reached the country after the harvest in those regions had already been completed. "We had already finished exporting from Oaxaca and Guerrero. Fortunately, the read more

Last Saturday, Biesheuvel Knoflook from Slootdorp delivered the very first fresh garlic of the season to Café Brakeboer in Medemblik. "The head is off," says Arjan Biesheuvel. "And fortunately, we've had a much better start than last year, when we had to both plant and harvest in the mud. read more

Prashant Gidwani, director of fresh fruit importer Fresh Fruit Alliances Pvt. Ltd., notes that there is high demand for apples in India, while import levels are lower than in previous years. He stated, "At the moment, there's a shortage of local apple stocks in the CA rooms due to the strong market demand." read more

The cherry season in 2025 at Lake Constance looks very promising: Stable harvest volumes, significantly improved quality, and a rich aroma define this year's crop. In the Lake Constance region, sweet cherries are primarily grown under protective roofs. This production standard is aimed at ensuring high-quality yields. read more

The director general of the agriculture ministry, Andreas Gregoriou, emphasized the need for seriousness and cooperation in managing water resources in a statement addressing the recent protest by banana growers in Paphos regarding irrigation water supply. Gregoriou acknowledged the concerns of the farmers,... read more

Healthy snacks are popular. Supermarket sales in the Netherlands of snack-sized tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers rose by 16 per cent in 2024. Among the three products, snack tomatoes are the most popular, making up almost 80 per cent of sales. Snack cucumbers and snack peppers are also... read more

W odpowiedzi na nadmiar owoców spowodowany przez spowolnienie importu Kambodży na granicy tajsko-kambodżańskiej, rząd Tajlandii aktywował Tajlandzką Pocztę, aby pomóc właścicielom sadów rozprowadzić ponad 3 000 ton owoców bezpłatnie na terenie całego kraju - raportuje Thansettakij. Zastępca Rządu. read more

The 10th edition of the International Berry Congress concluded on June 19 in Huelva, Spain, with a very positive outcome. During the two days of the event, over 1,700 participants attended the twenty presentations, conferences, and technical panels that were scheduled, providing visitors with the opportunity. read more

Spain: DIA seeks growth with renewed board, fresh capital, new logistics hub
Retailer DIA has announced significant changes to its board of directors in order to strengthen its strategic plan for 2025-2029. Alberto Gavazzi has been named as the new chairman, bringing his operational expertise to lead DIA towards growth. read more

Before the European forecasts are presented at Prognosfruit (Angers) in August, Vincent Guérin, responsible for economic affairs at the National Apple and Pear Association (ANPP), is assessing the final months of the 2024/2025 campaign. "Normal destocking in May," says Vincent Guérin. read more