"The foodservice market really requires a different approach than the regular export of fresh produce products," says Niko Pennelli of Frisco, the Venlo-based specialist in the Italian market. "We notice different trends in our sales market every year. This year, demand has been very strong for." read more

India remains a major importer of almonds, walnuts, and pistachios due to strong domestic demand and limited local production. While almonds and walnuts are produced domestically, pistachios are not grown on a commercial scale. Imports of all three nuts are projected to rise in the marketing year. read more

The Royal Honey Murcott is a mid-season mandarin developed in Mundubbera, Australia. It is likely a hybrid of Murcott and Ellendale, which was a chance mutation created by Allen and Susan Jenkin from Ironbark Citrus. The season for this variety typically runs from mid-May to June in Queensland and from mid-June to. read more

W ostatnich latach krajobraz fitosanitarny upraw jagodowych na obszarze basenu Morza Śródziemnego zmienia się szybko. Marco R. Butera z BetterBerries - konsultant agronomiczny specjalizujący się w uprawie borówek i zarządzaniu technicznym, a także w truskawkach, malinach i jeżynach w...

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"For a long time overlooked, processed apples have now established a reputation with French consumers. In this rapidly expanding market, the apple sector is now looking to target this segment as well, as evidenced by the establishment of the Processing Commission within the French Apple Pear." read more

Po burzliwej kampanii z 2024 roku, 2025 wydaje się być bardziej „tradycyjnym” rokiem dla grochu cukrowego. Oto aktualizacja od Bertranda Sabadie, dyrektora ds. sprzedaży w ElbeFruit, specjalisty pochodzenia peruwiańskiego. Groch śnieżny Nowi eksporterzy na europejskim rynku na kampanię 2024 roku. Poprzednia kampania była. read more

Dostawa szparagów z Peru zaczyna się zwiększać w miarę zwiększania produkcji z południowej części kraju oraz Baja California. "W porównaniu z ubiegłym rokiem, do tej pory w Ica, Peru, jest około pięciu procent więcej woluminu" - mówi Carlos Solf, wiceprezes ds. zaopatrzenia. read more

The flow of Argentinian lemons into the Greek market continues smoothly, according to Michalis Kioutsoukalis, the owner of the importing-exporting company Cosmos Fruit, based in the Central Market of Thessaloniki. "We can confirm that there are no issues with the availability of Argentinian lemons in the Greek market," he stated. read more

The Chilean cherry industry is preparing for a new season with improved sizes and quality, following a previous campaign characterized by high volumes and challenges in fruit sales. Sergio Rojas Espinoza, general manager of La Consentida, mentions that this year they anticipate reaching around 150 million. read more

The Brazilian melon season has started in a completely different way compared to last year. "The country has experienced little to no adverse weather and, with resistant varieties, almost all Brazilian melon growers can now produce year-round. Previously, only a few growers were able to do so." read more

Przez ostatnie pięć lat wolumeny importu awokado do Indii wzrosły, ponieważ popyt konsumencki rośnie wraz z stabilnymi dostawami awokado Hass z Tanzanii - mówi Jai Kabra, współzałożyciel kenijskiej firmy handlowej Truport Transcontinental Limited, która rozwinęła się z dostawcy usług logistycznych. "Nasze korzenie" read more

Millions of fresh asparagus spears are currently being harvested by New Zealand growers, with supply expected to reach its peak around Labour Weekend before decreasing after Christmas. Dr. Carolyn Lister, Principal Scientist and Science Team Leader (Food & Health Information) at Plant & Food, provided this information. read more

Highline Mushrooms will close down one of its mushroom farms in Ontario at the end of this year. The decision is driven by the age and state of the facility. "We have made the difficult decision to close our facility in Wellington, Ontario as it no longer meets our long-term safety standards and... read more

Po dwóch latach stabilnej redukcji, eksport cebuli z Holandii odnotował znaczącą poprawę w sezonie 2024/2025, według Holenderskiego Stowarzyszenia Cebuli (HOA). Z eksportem o łącznej wadze 1 238 272 ton, sektor zanotował wzrost o 17% w porównaniu z ubiegłym rokiem. Dzięki temu holenderska cebula odzyskała read more

The Spanish National Association of Garlic Producers and Marketers (ANPCA) has expressed serious concern about the challenging situation in the sector, characterized by a series of unprecedented events that pose a threat to the future of garlic farms in Spain and the European Union. read more

The demand for mushrooms is increasing as the summer season ends and fall approaches. After experiencing low yields last year, there is uncertainty about how key raw materials will perform this season for cultivating a product that is gaining popularity among Spanish consumers. read more

Cameroon's banana exports decreased by 10% year-on-year in August, as reported by the Cameroon Banana Association (Assobacam). The total export volume was 14,639 tons, down from 16,105 tons in August 2024, marking a decline of 1,466 tons. This drop was primarily due to reduced shipments from Plantations. read more

Forecasts for the Polish apple crop suggest stable to increased yields, with some market players anticipating a bumper harvest. Poland faced frost in April and May, with overnight temperatures dropping between -3°C and -7°C in certain areas. Hailstorms in June also had a further impact on early crops. read more

The French apricot season has already ended, but the nectarine and peach season is currently coming to a close. When looking at the volumes, quality, demand, and partnerships with retailers during the stone fruit season, what conclusions can be made? There seems to be a mirror effect for the nectarine and peach campaign in France. read more

Last week marked the 30th anniversary since Tasty Tom made its first appearance at the ZON auction clock in Venlo. For ZON Unigrow, the organization responsible for the sales and marketing of Tasty Tom, this milestone symbolizes three decades of teamwork, quality, and market development. From flavorful tomatoes to robust... read more