Zaktualizowane przepisy dotyczące pestycydów Unii Europejskiej wpłynęły na eksport warzyw z Kenii, zmniejszając ich wartość o połowę w 2024 roku. W badaniu ekonomicznym z 2025 roku wskazano na spadek o 54,7% eksportu świeżych warzyw, z 164 100 ton w 2023 roku do 74 300 ton w 2024 roku. Wartość eksportu spadła z... read more

Po rozpoczęciu sezonu jagód wewnętrznych z ograniczoną ilością, zwiększają się ilości jagód na południowym wschodzie. Floryda: "Floryda kończy produkcję po małym plonie" - mówi Blair Greenhill, wiceprezes ds. zakupów w firmie Nickey Gregory, zauważając, że ogólnie rzecz biorąc... read more

Packing soft fruits such as strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries often presents challenges that many producers and packaging companies find difficult to overcome. Let's analyze the three main problems with packing soft fruits and identify solutions to make the process easier. read more

"We also enhanced our presence at Macfrut 2025 this year, which was a significant opportunity to strengthen our market position and explore new business opportunities on a global level. During the event, we highlighted our leading products, such as the freshest batches of artichokes and late-season ..." read more

South African Fuji apples have officially entered the market. According to traders, current pricing remains consistent with initial launch levels. Premium batches with bright, evenly striped skins are retailing at around $2.24 per box, while batches with lighter striping are priced at $1.82. read more

Ahold Delhaize has appointed Tim Bork as the Chief Commercial Officer for Ahold Delhaize Europe & Indonesia. The appointment is effective from May 19. This newly established position will report directly to Claude. read more

In the past ten years, there has been a growing trend of sourcing peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, and other vegetables from outside of Europe, mainly from North Africa. However, Beluli Durim, managing director, emphasizes that there are closer alternatives to importing non-European vegetables, such as those from the Balkan region. read more

At no cost to the state, RSA Group CEO Jaco Oosthuizen reminded delegates at last week's World Union of Wholesale Markets (WUWM) conference that wholesale markets in South Africa play a crucial role in supplying millions of people, both locally and across borders, with fruits and vegetables. read more

The French tomato covers 60% of French consumers' needs. This means there is an important production shortage in relation to the domestic market demand, which makes it necessary to resort to imports in certain periods of the year. Facing highly competitive production and labor costs abroad, Savéol. read more

"The price of fennel has not been high lately. The recent festive occasions, such as Easter, Easter Monday, 25 April, and the May Day holiday, have almost wiped out the market. This has led to a domino effect that particularly affected big cities like Milan, where, due to the general holiday rush, the fruit and vegetables market." read more

On May 14, members of the Moldova Fruct Association held a series of meetings in Romania with representatives from the Regional Center for Agricultural Investment Financing in Iași, the Agency for Payments and Intervention in Agriculture (APIA), and local fruit producers. The visit aimed to read more

The numbers are clear: German households have a strong affinity for vegetables. In 2024, tomatoes led the way with 13.6 kg per household, followed by cucumbers (11.6 kg), carrots (9.8 kg), onions (8.4 kg), and peppers (7.7 kg). Three of these top crops are cultivated in greenhouses. With Germany's weather... read more

China, the birthplace of lychees and the world's largest producer, plays a dominant role in global lychee supply. In 2023, global lychee production reached approximately 4.5 million tons, with China contributing about 3.8 million tons, an impressive 84.4% share. However, in 2024, extreme weather read more

The agriculture sector in Hungary is currently dealing with various challenges such as unprecedented frost damage and changing market dynamics. Recent frosts have significantly affected fruit crops, particularly apricots, with potential historic lows in harvests. The projected yield is estimated to be between 2,000 and 4,000 tons, highlighting the severity of the situation. read more

Po uruchomieniu mikrofalowej karczochówki Articook pięć lat temu, producenci Prince de Bretagne wprowadzają teraz na rynek nowy gatunek karczocha i inwestują w mrożone podstawki z karczocha. Celem jest innowacja w celu zaspokojenia potrzeb producentów i konsumentów, w czasie gdy konsumpcja karczochów rośnie. read more

The lime supply has almost doubled since Cinco de Mayo, especially from Veracruz, Mexico. However, the increase in volume is mainly in small sizes - 230s, 250s, and even 275s in some cases - because of a prolonged period of little rainfall. This weather pattern has hindered the fruit from growing larger. read more

The storm that struck Zagora on May 1st temporarily disrupted a Moroccan watermelon campaign that was in full swing. However, according to Mourad Seghieri, CEO of Romana Fruits, the impact is expected to be temporary, and exporters will resume operations in a few days. The exporter has reported a dynamic watermelon campaign. read more

In North America, the citrus season in California is coming to an end with high demand for Navel and Valencia oranges. The arrival of South African Navels guarantees a steady supply. In Brazil, the 2025/26 orange harvest in the São Paulo citrus belt is projected to reach 314.60 million boxes, fueled by... read more

The strike in the banana sector in Panama has caused a complete breakdown in operations in the main production areas. Road blockades are preventing access to farms, the transportation of goods, and the export of products to international markets. "The entire banana sector in the country is shut down. We are unable to access the." read more

The avocado industry in Morocco is continuing to grow rapidly, with exports breaking records for the second consecutive year and surpassing 100,000 tonnes this season. The increase in export volumes is remarkable, nearly doubling compared to the previous season. Despite this growth, average prices have seen a significant decline. read more