The Kantar Institute has used this year's International Agricultural Show in Paris as a platform to showcase the trends and advancements in French consumption and the significance of fruits and vegetables. "As a result of a series of recent crises, the topic of food sovereignty has once again become central to" read more

Ostatnie zmiany cen na rynku świeżych produktów rolnych wykazały zauważalne wahania, szczególnie w przypadku jabłek i warzyw. Jabłka odmiany Egremont Russet zanotowały spadek średniej ceny za kilogram z £1.36 w poprzednim tygodniu do £1.20. Ten spadek o 12% wskazuje na potencjalną zmianę. read more

Rynki limonek i mango w Brazylii stale borykają się z wyzwaniami, spowodowanymi wahaniem popytu, logistyką, konkurencją między krajami producentami oraz rygorystycznymi wymaganiami fitosanitarnymi. "Nasze podejście polega na zaspokojeniu wymagań rynku europejskiego. Dostosowujemy się do potrzeb każdego klienta, aby zapewnić... read more

REO presented its five-year plan to its grower-cooperators and employees at a launch event on Sunday, March 2. "REO demonstrates its relevance daily in the rapidly evolving fresh fruits and vegetables industry. Maintaining the status quo might be tempting, but it is not an option. New market trends and customer preferences require us to stay agile and innovative." read more

José Manuel Fernandes confirmed that the export of lemons from Portugal to Brazil has been resolved after a decree addressing phytosanitary conditions was published. The Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries stressed the importance of starting the necessary processes to achieve this goal, highlighting previous obstacles. read more

"We are in the middle of the harvesting and marketing season. Thanks to the rain between late January and early February, our lemons are reaching a larger, ideal size, and thus fully falling into the premium segment. We are shipping an average of six to eight pallets a day, but we are expected to increase… read more

T&G Global has reported improved financial results for the year ending December 31, 2024, attributing the recovery to strong demand and higher pricing for its premium apple varieties. The company recorded a pre-tax loss of $6.8 million, a significant improvement from the $64.2 million loss. read more

Not a tough man or woman as the hero of a story, but a broccoli, carrot, or tomato. 'The Brock-'n-roll Show', 'Join me, WorTEL?', and 'You are my little tomato' are just a few of the adventures featuring fruits and vegetables in the books published by the Flemish publishing house Höngry. "Fruits and... read more

The modern horticultural business Höfler Gemüse GbR. in the heart of the Knoblauchland region harvests mini cucumbers all year round, in the low-light phases until well into March from lighted cultivation. "Since 2021, we have had lighting systems for our mini cucumbers (1.7 ha). Although the" read more

The supply of pineapples remains limited, but relief is expected in the near future. "That's what all the multinationals are telling us - the season has started with limited supply," says Anthony Serafino from EXP Group. "We're not exactly sure why." It is not uncommon to experience a tight supply at the beginning of the season. read more

The Ministry of Industry and Commerce in Afghanistan has reported that fresh fruit exports were valued at over $143 million in the first 11 months of the fiscal year. According to Ministry spokesperson Akhundzada Abdulsalam Jawad, approximately 296,000 metric tons of fresh fruits were exported during this period. read more

The first shipment of Moroccan citrus fruits arrived in Japan last Wednesday, meeting all sanitary and regulatory requirements set by Japanese health authorities. This highlights the collaboration between Morocco's National Office for Food Safety (ONSSA) and Japan. read more

Moldova is ranked among the top ten global producers and exporters of walnuts, and according to authorities, the development of this sector remains a priority. During the National Walnut Producers Conference, President Maia Sandu emphasized the economic importance of the walnut industry. read more

UK consumers walking through supermarket aisles may assume that the products they are buying are sourced locally. However, a significant portion of the produce labeled with the Union Jack flag is not actually British. This misleading practice, known as farmwashing, has negative impacts on small to medium-sized farming businesses, as approximately three-quarters of fruits and vegetables in the UK are not locally sourced. read more

Retailers extended a helping hand to shoppers at the checkout this week with discounts on popular produce items. Grapes were the most prominently advertised fruit, closely followed by strawberries and blackberries. Among the top vegetable choices were russet potatoes, asparagus, and mushrooms. read more

Dzięki skutecznym politykom państwowym w handlu i wysiłkom lokalnych producentów rolnych, sprzedaż białoruskich jabłek na krajowym rynku niemal potroiła się w ciągu ostatnich czterech lat - powiedziała Tatiana Krasnyuk, szefowa Departamentu Rynku Konsumenckiego w Ministerstwie, podczas seminarium. read more

Verduyn has announced its acquisition of Otimo. "Today, we are writing a new chapter in the history of Verduyn! We are proud to announce the acquisition of Otimo, a well-established player in the washing, sorting, and packaging of carrots in Northern France. This acquisition is a major milestone." read more

The Mexican Caborca season, which takes place annually from late January to mid-April, plays a vital role in connecting the Peruvian and European asparagus seasons. This year, the transition has been smooth, with a brief period of high volumes available at competitive prices. However, there are some challenges facing the Mexican industry. read more

Starting April 1, 2025, Moldova will have the opportunity to export fruits and other products to Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein without having to pay customs duties or with reduced tariffs. This is made possible by the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA). read more

The United States, traditionally a leader in agriculture, is projected to face a $49 billion trade deficit in agriculture this year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) trade outlook report. Increased imports of products such as avocados and coffee are major contributing factors. read more