Prezydent USA Donald Trump ogłosił 10% wzajemną taryfę obowiązującą wobec Ekwadoru i innych krajów. Zagraniczni eksperci ds. handlu oceniają potencjalny wpływ tej taryfy na eksport ekwadorskich produktów na rynek USA. Sektor bananowy, reprezentowany przez Stowarzyszenie Eksporterów Bananów Ekwadoru read more

Badanie wykazało, że 88% Belgów nie kupuje jeżyn. "Jest to zatem mniej znany produkt z dużym potencjałem wzrostu" - mówi Miguel Demaeght, Dyrektor Działu Owoców w BelOrta. Wskazuje on na Wielką Brytanię, gdzie ta odmiana miękkich owoców sprzedaje się znacznie lepiej. A także na Kanadę, gdzie 340 read more

The Egyptian capsicum season is coming to an end, following a period of peak harvests from November to February. Limited quantities can still be exported until July, as stated by Ayman El Sayed, Sales and Export Manager at Fresh Zone. The exporter is providing updates on the progress of the season. read more

After a ten-year absence, Serwo GmbH returned as an exhibitor at Fruit Logistica in Berlin this year. The packaging company, which has locations in Leverkusen, Egeln near Magdeburg, and Emmendingen near Freiburg im Breisgau, had a successful comeback at the world's leading trade fair. read more

If all Dutch citizens were to eat two pieces of fruit daily and eliminate processed meat such as sausages and hamburgers, the Netherlands could see around 20% fewer new cases of diabetes, coronary heart disease, and strokes by 2050. This is the conclusion of new research by Wageningen University. read more

Polska jest jednym z największych producentów jabłek na świecie, wspieranych korzystnymi warunkami klimatycznymi o umiarkowanym charakterze i żyznymi glebami. Te warunki przyczyniają się do soczystości i smaku polskich jabłek, które są uprawiane na szeroką skalę w całym kraju. Jabłka mają długą historię w Polsce,... read more

The Egyptian blueberry season started in January and is expected to end in May. The current period is experiencing a high volume of harvest, while Morocco, Egypt's main competitor, is having a slower harvest pace. Karim Fayed, Operations Manager at Fayed Agricultural Development Company. read more

The root vegetable, renowned for its health advantages, relies significantly on seed production, with Aotearoa, New Zealand, providing more than half of the worldwide carrot seed supply. Carrots are grown each year from fresh seeds, requiring a reliable source of high-quality seeds to support the global. read more

Global grape markets are experiencing various changes due to seasonal shifts and evolving export patterns influencing supply. In North America, Mexico's harvest is synchronizing well with Chilean imports, whereas in the Netherlands, lower volumes from India are being delivered at a slower pace compared to the previous year. read more

Fruit Attraction 2025 will take place from 30 September to 2 October at IFEMA Madrid. Now in its 17th edition, the international fruit and vegetable trade fair is set to expand its exhibition area and introduce a revised hall layout and sector-based distribution. Organized by IFEMA MADRID. read more

The tariffs imposed by Trump will not have a major impact on fruit and vegetable exports from Turkey to the United States, as these exports are minimal. However, Yigit Gokyigit from Alanar believes that the current political situation could create opportunities for exports to Canada. read more

Spade consumption has dropped worryingly in Europe, especially among younger consumers, while mandarin consumption is only slightly down, and lemon consumption is holding steady. How could this situation be reversed? This was one of the most talked about topics in the recent Fruitnet Citrus. read more

Growers and shippers are preparing to switch lettuce supply from one region to another. Fresh Avenue will make the transition during the weekend of April 12th. "The plantings in Salinas, California were done on schedule. Some years, weather conditions such as rain can disrupt the planting cycle, but this time everything went smoothly." read more

Braving the thunder, Hans Meiring has sat under nets during hailstorms to see its reaction to the pelting stones and its accumulating weight: he consults in the fruit and vegetable industries in the central Highveld, a high-altitude area at high risk of hail, battering the hard structure. read more

Preparations for PotatoEurope 2025 are progressing steadily. In early April, demonstration fields were planted under favorable conditions at the Open Crops site of Wageningen University & Research (WUR) in Lelystad. Jacob de Jong, farm manager of the WUR business unit, oversees the 25 hectares of... read more

With trade windows becoming shorter, tariffs becoming more restrictive, and increased competition from global rivals, the mango and grape export market is facing a critical juncture where each logistical choice can determine the outcome between success and failure. Grand Valle, a company based in San read more

The production and export of fresh pineapples are currently experiencing a period of adjustment due to shortages and logistical challenges that are affecting the sector's operations. Additionally, there is increased competition from the juice industry, which is adding pressure to the situation. read more

Banana producers worldwide are facing growing challenges due to climate change, which highlights the need for more resilient crops. However, since bananas do not have seeds, traditional plant breeding techniques cannot be applied to enhance their genetics. In response to this, a research team at KU Leuven has... read more

Anuga, the world's largest trade and market platform for the global food and beverage industry, has announced Korea as the official partner country for the 2025 event. The Korean Food Industry Association (KFIA) is the event partner. With a consistently expanding export strategy, Korea is a significant player. read more

During the Perishable Logistics Africa 2025 conference in Nairobi, Kakuzi PLC's Managing Director, Chris Flowers, emphasized the importance of Kenya's avocado sector diversifying its exports beyond Europe and targeting North America. Flowers highlighted the need for both public and private stakeholders to explore this opportunity. read more