Potatoes Australia Ltd has announced its new role as a Gold Sustaining Partner of the World Potato Congress Inc. (WPC), following the conclusion of the 2024 World Potato Congress held in Adelaide. The partnership reflects Potatoes Australia's intent to remain engaged in the international potato industry. read more

VitaFresh Exports is kicking off the South African citrus export season. The company exports a wide variety of citrus fruits, including lemons, grapefruits, and oranges. "Our main exports are lemons and oranges, but we export the entire range from South Africa and Zimbabwe. We have a trustworthy team of..." read more

A niedawno opublikowany recenzowany artykuł w czasopiśmie Current Developments in Nutrition stwierdza, że regularne spożywanie migdałów może przynieść kilka korzyści dla zdrowia metabolicznego serca. Publikacja podsumowuje wyniki debaty naukowej, w której uczestniczyło 11 światowych ekspertów w dziedzinie zdrowia i żywienia, którzy read more

Things are a bit quieter in the organic leek market at the moment. "With the Easter holidays currently underway in Flanders, we're seeing a slight dip in demand. There will also be less volume coming to market this week, so prices should hold for a while. Next week, when people return, demand read more

Amy Sangaré's misson when she founded Safi Roots last year was to promote exotic African fruits on the international market. "We now have an African sector that is becoming more professional, with good, healthy products that are unfortunately still relatively unknown. Our goal is therefore to..." read more

Belgium: Renewed Spar Alken to reopen on 22 May
On Thursday, May 22, the Spar Colruyt Group store in Alken will reopen after a thorough renovation and expansion. As a store in the heart of the fruit-growing region, Spar Alken focuses on offering delicious local products, such as strawberries and... read more

The Indian grape season is currently in full swing. Jaap den Boer from Olympic Fruit mentions, "We are now entering the final packing week, but with the Suez Canal still closed, arrivals will continue until mid-May." He expresses positive surprise at the Indian season this year compared to last year when growers and exporters in India had. read more

Two new thirst-quenching juice blends have recently hit the market, catering to those who are conscious of their health and wellness. These mixes are not only healthy but also rich in vitamins A, C, and E, thanks to the inclusion of carrot, pineapple, and clementine. The two new offerings come from Masseria. read more

New fruit varieties used to only reach fruit growers after passing strict and neutral cultivation tests conducted by research institutes. This ensured that the cultivation risk for the fruit grower remained manageable, as valuable information was developed impartially. However, with the introduction of club varieties or... read more

PURO FINCA and CAM Agroindustry have teamed up to launch a collaborative effort aimed at enhancing Colombia's position in the European sweet potato market. The companies aim to cultivate 500 hectares of sweet potatoes by 2025, with a strong emphasis on fresh exports as well as processed products like flour, starch, and frozen items. read more

On April 15, the International Trade Centre (ITC) organized a technical seminar and practical workshop in Bishkek to assist in the growth of Kyrgyzstan's dried fruit industry. The event was part of the EU-funded Ready4Trade Central Asia project and took place at the "Tekhnolog" training center of Kyrgyz State... read more

Zbliżając się długi weekend wielkanocny, Pieter de Ruiter z firmy 4Fruit zauważa, że sprzedaż nie spełnia jeszcze oczekiwań. "Dziś nie ma oznak wielkanocnego szaleństwa. W tej chwili głównie sprzedajemy dobrej jakości hiszpańskie pigwy, zwłaszcza klientom tureckim i marokańskim. Oraz karczochy." read more

Avocado imports from third countries have caused the price of the Valencian product to fall, as is usually the case with other crops. According to La Unió Llauradora, the price of the Lamb Hass avocados from the Valencia Region, the most widely planted variety, has fallen this season by more. read more

Angus Fruits managing director John Gray has published his Nuffield Farming report, titled "Fresh produce excellence: Growing our share of the value chain." The report was sponsored by The Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland and The Worshipful Company of Fruiterers. John's research involved traveling to... read more

Ananas from Costa Rica are experiencing a successful year. Prices have reached levels unprecedented in over ten years, and producers are seeing a notable increase in exports due to various external and internal factors. The global shortage of orange and apple juices has also contributed to this trend. read more

The growers association SweetPoint has decided to cultivate the Tatayoyo, the latest innovation from Rijk Zwaan. They are growing slightly larger snack peppers at their location in Honselersdijk. Tatayoyo is known for its powerful taste, intense sweetness, and rich aromas. Michel Zuijderwijk, a grower at... read more

" The mango and avocado sectors in Peru are currently experiencing challenges due to overproduction and increasing logistics costs. These issues are posing a threat to the competitiveness and stability of Peruvian exporters. While some growers have had a very productive season, others have been forced to discard their produce. read more

Zainteresowanie konsumentów owocami cytrusowymi o pigmentacji wzrasta w ostatnich latach, a ich spożycie ma wzrosnąć w przyszłości, zwłaszcza jeśli zostaną znalezione dowody na wybitne korzyści zdrowotne w przypadku różowych owoców cytrusowych ze względu na zawartość likopenu. Czy rozwój nowych... read more

The mangosteen harvest in Indonesia has just begun. Also called the 'Queen of Fruits', mangosteen is cultivated in Padang, Sumatra, as well as Purwakarta and Sukabumi in Java. Minyaci Kehidupan Indonesia harvests the fruit twice a year, first in January and February, and then again. read more

The damage to orchards cultivating a wide variety of fruits that the freezing weather has caused in Turkey is unprecedented, according to Akin Soyleyen, the marketing manager for the Turkish fresh produce exporter Aksun. "Recent severe frosts across Turkey have caused..." read more