"Christiaan Rijnhout from the crowdsourcing platform Roamler mentioned that every year many companies announce their retail programs on LinkedIn and industry platforms to kick off the Dutch season," Last week, however, the platform's Fruit and Vegetable Monitor revealed an interesting trend." read more

VanRijsingengreen has decided to discontinue its fresh-cut vegetable operations at its vanRijsingenfreshservice division as of 31 March. However, vanRijsingenfreshservice will continue its activities in pickled and fermented vegetables and spices. The fresh-cut vegetable activities of... read more

W lutym Peru wyeksportowało 11 712 ton świeżych bananów za 9,26 miliona dolarów, tj. o 19% mniej wolumenu i o 23% mniej wartości w porównaniu z tym samym miesiącem w ubiegłym roku. Średnia cena za kilogram spadła o 4% i wynosiła 0,79 dolara. Ten trend był głównie wynikiem niższego popytu z Holandii i Stanów Zjednoczonych. read more

Niedawne zamieszanie dotyczące 25% cła na meksykańskie produkty rolne wywołało obawy i chaos w sektorze eksportu, zwłaszcza w branży awokado. "Awokado nigdy nie płacono cła od początku Umowy o Wolnym Handlu w 1994 roku i nadal jest chronione dzięki" read more

The rainfall that was recorded in Andalusia last week has caused several incidents in this autonomous region of Spain. There was a waterspout in Cadiz and even a tornado in the Seville municipality of La Algaba. However, overall, these rains have been very beneficial for the agricultural sector. read more

This year's International Blueberry Conference provided industry with clear information. The blueberry market is continuously evolving, with high demand for the fruit. There is an opportunity for improved sales through market segmentation and the introduction of new product categories. read more

Routine inspections have revealed two shipments of ware potatoes from Poland testing positive for Ring Rot (Clavibacter sependonicus). The UK Plant Health Service is working together with Poland's National Plant Protection Organisation (NPPO) to track down the origin of the infection. Inspections and... read more

This year's first organic cucumbers have been harvested at Vitensa. Jaap van den Berg, Commercial Manager at Harvest House, accepted the first box from Radu Stoica, Harvest Supervisor at Vitensa. This officially launched the Dutch organic season. "We are looking forward to a good and stable harvest," said Jaap van den Berg. read more

The beautiful weather last week resulted in a significant increase in the supply of cucumbers on the market this week. "In the past two weeks, we had decent volumes, but today there were even more cucumbers available. There were a total of about 80,000 packages at the auction." read more

Uprawiający są optymistyczni co do nadchodzącego sezonu ogórkowego na Florydzie. "Jesteśmy w połowie procesu sadzenia na wiosenny sezon i na razie wszystko wygląda dobrze" - mówi Hank Scott z Long & Scott Farms. "Pogoda była doskonała, w przeciwieństwie do jesieni." Sadzenie dla plantatora odbywa się w. read more

Mpact, a packaging company in South Africa's paper and plastics sector, is shifting its attention back to opportunities in the fruit industry, despite facing larger economic difficulties. The company announced a 29.9% decrease in headline earnings per share to 323.6 cents but emphasized a robust... read more

On 1 January 2025, Frysk-Witlof officially became a member of the cooperative The Greenery. This collaboration aims to enhance the market position of both parties and work together to promote chicory on a wider scale, both domestically and internationally. Frysk-Witlof, located in Sexbierum, read more

Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ) chief executive Kate Scott pointed out that growers may be worried about the recent discovery of the Oriental fruit fly in Birkdale, on Auckland's North Shore. "Growers will be concerned because the Oriental fruit fly presents a significant threat to horticulture, as its larvae can pose a serious risk to fruit crops." read more

W LuBa Fresh w Venlo, w zeszłym tygodniu dotarły pierwsze kontenery z indyjskimi winogronami. Dzisiaj (poniedziałek) rozładowano kolejne dwa kontenery, a kolejne dwa mają przybyć w czwartek. "Indie ruszyły 10-14 dni później, i do tej pory odnotowano również spadek o 15-30% w dostawach. read more

Colombia has positioned itself as the top producer and exporter of cape gooseberries in the world, exceeding the $40 million mark in 2024 for the first time, with exports totaling $43.5 million. This represents a 9.4% growth compared to 2023, as reported by Analdex analyzing data from Dian. read more

What started as a modest trade fair has grown into a significant event for buyers interested in Ethiopia's variety of flowers, vegetables, and fruits. With a higher number of exhibitors, a wide range of products, and an increasing number of international visitors registering, the trade fair has gained prominence. read more

A niedawne badanie przeprowadzone przez firmę Grodan, producenta wysokich technologii podłoży do uprawy warzyw i kwiatów, pokazuje, że popyt na warzywa szklarniowe w Rosji wzrósł o 7% podczas sezonu jesiennego i zimowego 2024/25 w porównaniu do dwóch lat temu. Około 68% respondentów zgłosiło spożycie świeżych. read more

"We are planning to conduct the first cultivation of industrial tomatoes in a month, with an estimated yield that is 20 to 30 percent lower than the previous harvest. This decrease is attributed to the ongoing drought, which has had a significant impact on all fruit and vegetable production. It is a serious issue that policymakers need to address." read more

Citrus plants, traditionally cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions, are susceptible to cold stress, which can impact yield and fruit quality. The increasing occurrence of cold spells due to climate change has highlighted the importance of developing cold-tolerant citrus varieties. Glycine betaine (GB) has been recognized for its read more

The import company Oliver, located in the Rungis market, offers Brazilian and Chinese ginger for sale. Guillaume Angilbert explains, "We receive fresh Brazilian ginger by boat or plane, and we also have Chinese ginger." The offer meets both volume and quality requirements. read more