A transition period for the asparagus supply from Mexico is approaching. According to Cruz Carrera, director of sales for the asparagus division at Five Crowns Marketing, the industry supply from the Caborca Mexico region is starting to decline. Caborca is currently the main growing region for asparagus. read more

Fresh produce grower, marketer, and distributor Oppy, in partnership with G&M Farms, a berry producer based in Selma, California, will be launching a new line of premium berries in the market this spring. The collaboration follows the success of last season's introduction of Pink Cosmo™ and Hunkaberry jumbo blueberries. read more

Mark Greeve from Anaco & Greeve has shared some fascinating and occasionally unexpected information about the banana market: Eastern Europe is at the forefront when it comes to spot market prices, Colombia continues to be the primary supplier for Europe, Vlissingen manages trade more efficiently than Rotterdam, and there is a noticeable growth in the organic sector. read more

W ostatnim rozwoju rolnictwa, farmer Shantaram Limbaji Thorat z Manchar (Taluka Ambegaon), Indie, zebrał 1,5 tony bezcukrowych ziemniaków Kufri Neelkanth na pięcioguntowym kawałku ziemi. To pierwsza znana próba uprawy tej odmiany leczniczych ziemniaków w Maharasztrze. read more

Egyptian potato exports continue to follow an upward trend observed over the last three years, especially with a notable increase in exports to Russia and other countries. Despite the high demand, prices are decreasing, as reported by Amr Kadah, the export manager at Fruit.Farm. Kadah stated, "We have seen a consistent read more

Seen on Creapills: A greenhouse café where you can pick your own strawberries simply by lifting your arm. read more

Produce movement and pricing trends remain mixed across key categories as spring approaches. While avocado and blueberry volumes from Mexico are stable, strawberries from Central Florida are starting to decrease seasonally. On the other hand, cucumbers and green bell peppers from Mexico are experiencing price... read more

The New Zealand apple harvest is in full swing, with favorable growing conditions in Nelson. "We experienced a varied summer with slightly above-average temperatures and higher-than-average rainfall. However, February and March have been relatively dry," Brendon explains. read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Avolio, a Ugandan supplier of bulk crude and edible avocado oil. This strategic move represents the company's foray into the avocado oil market and is in line with its overall goal of venturing into specialty ingredients. read more

Enza Zaden has launched a new wild arugula variety called Novizia, designed to meet the requirements of various stakeholders in the food industry, such as farmers, processors, and consumers. One of the key characteristics of Novizia is its upright growth pattern, making it easier to harvest and manage the crop... read more

Obecnie nie ma niedoboru truskawek między kilkoma regionami uprawy, w tym Florydą, środkowym Meksykiem i Kalifornią. Steve Johnston z G.W. Palmer & Co. Inc. mówi: "Średnio zbierają około 7 milionów kartonów tygodniowo, co jest całkiem dobrą liczbą na marzec." read more

The offshore port of Pecem, located in the northwest of Brazil, has experienced remarkable growth in recent years. Its proximity to Europe and the United States makes it a strategic point for international trade, especially for fruit and vegetable exports. Currently, it is a fully operational. read more

Według oficjalnych danych, 2,728 hektarów awokado zarejestrowanych w Wspólnocie Walenckiej w 2023 roku praktycznie podwoiło liczbę 1,467 hektarów z 2020 roku; a boom awokado nadal trwa w tej hiszpańskiej regionie, gdzie, jak później potwierdzą oficjalne liczby, powierzchnia upraw w 2024 roku. read more

The Technical Director of Jingold Greece, Mr. Athanasios Pisalidis, advises maintaining calmness, patience, optimism, and avoiding quick judgments regarding the impact of the recent frost on Greek kiwi crops. He stated, "Over the past few days, I have received numerous phone calls, photos, and videos." read more

W Ho Chi Minh City i prowincjach południowych spożycie kokosów wzrosło w okresie gorącego sezonu. Pomimo wyższych cen detalicznych, właściciele magazynów zgłaszają trudności w pozyskaniu wystarczającej ilości kokosów. Niektóre specjalne odmiany kokosów w cenie około 0,80 USD za sztukę. read more

TVA Organics has had a busy year. Despite facing challenges, such as a fire that damaged two storage sheds and the office last summer, the Dutch company displayed determination and resilience. In 2021, they made substantial investments in processing machines, and the previous year, they focused on improving their onion production. read more

The harvest of pomegranates in the Western Cape has started, and early signs suggest that there will be good yields and high quality. "The first batches of early varieties will reach their destinations soon, and fruit shipments to the Middle East are expected to arrive on time for the end of Ramadan. We are optimistic." read more

Pomimo relatywnie wysokiej produkcji, eksport awokado z Etiopii boryka się z trudnościami w rozwoju, z tylko kilkoma eksporterami obsługującymi głównie sąsiednie kraje. Sytuację pogarsza kryzys Morza Czerwonego, który sprawia, że eksport jest "praktycznie nieistniejący", jak stwierdza Netsanet Tadesse, zastępca dyrektora zarządzającego. read more

Fruits and vegetables still provide great value to consumers, both in terms of economics and nutrition. Even with global food inflation, the price hikes for fresh produce have been lower compared to other food categories, making them a cost-effective option. Between 2015 and 2024, food prices in the U.S. increased. read more

The trend observed last month of decreased consumption of citrus fruits compared to previous years has been confirmed, likely due to the decreased purchasing power of families. Retail sales indicate negative percentages in both value (-0.4%) and volume (-0.6%). On the other hand, the paradigm has... read more