The average price for loose tomatoes increased to 1.664 euros per kilogram last week. The average price for vine tomatoes also saw a slight rise, reaching 1.337 euros. Despite the price hikes at the auctions associated with the Federation of Belgian Horticultural Cooperatives, tomato prices are currently below. read more

Every day between 140 and 160 tonnes of bulk vegetables – potatoes, onions, butternut, tomatoes, peppers, sweet potatoes, beetroot, carrot, ginger, and garlic – are packed and repacked at Allways Fresh in Germiston, Johannesburg. The facility is open 24 hours a day to receive the trucks coming in from the. read more

"Nasza zautomatyzowana technologia sortowania jest tym, co nas wyróżnia. Wykorzystujemy markowy system automatycznego sortowania optycznego Tomra o nazwie Spectrim (Machine Learning), który wykonuje 150 zdjęć każdego awokado lub limonki Tahiti, które przetwarzamy. Do tej pory zebraliśmy ponad 12 miliardów zdjęć. Daje nam to" read more

Verdant™ Technologies and Indianapolis Fruit have teamed up to enhance the broccoli experience using Verdant's HarvestHold Fresh® technology. In collaboration with growers Ippolito International and Dole Fresh Vegetables, this partnership improves shelf life and freshness, resulting in a premium product. read more

Greenhouse tomatoes are increasingly being mass-produced, often including commodities that do not add value. So, what is the strategy to stay competitive and appealing to sales channels? Gioacchino Russo is a small producer who, over the years, has realized that read more

The Brazilian fruit export sector has experienced significant growth in the past decade, increasing from generating 500 million dollars to 1.3 billion dollars in 2024. Although the country only exports 3% of its annual production, there is evident growth and a growing number of opportunities in... read more

The campaign of 2024/2025 has set a record for Peruvian blueberries. Since the commercial expansion in 2011, Peru's blueberry sector has faced challenges, ultimately becoming the top agricultural export product. This growth is attributed to climate conditions and technological investments. read more

The Chinese laboratory tests on cherries from the 20 inspected containers from the long-delayed Maersk Saltoro have confirmed the worst news: "all the fruit must be re-exported or destroyed in China." The potential cost of over 1,300 containers weighing... read more

The potato farm Freckmann, run by Anja Freckmann and Robert Krebs, is known for its top quality and specialization in potato cultivation. From crunchy salads and hearty soups to shoestring fries and roasted potatoes, as well as fresh, unprocessed vegetables, the Freckmann potato farm offers a wide variety. read more

"2024 was a good year for us, with the establishment of multiple production lines. Operators in the fruit and vegetable industry are increasingly seeking technologies from us that can produce trays with guaranteed weights, minimizing product giveaway," reports Ruggero Ricci, owner of Bulltec, as he shares. read more

W Holandii istnieje powiedzenie: "Kiedy na menu pojawi się biały szparag, czas zacząć planować wakacje letnie". Chociaż pogoda nadal może być zimna, pierwsze plony holenderskich białych szparagów już dotarły. "Wiosna tuż za rogiem, a wkrótce temperatury wzrosną. read more

W miarę jak konsumenci stają się coraz bardziej świadomi zdrowia i zrównoważonego rozwoju środowiska, rządy na całym świecie zaostrzają przepisy dotyczące jednorazowych, niebiodegradowalnych plastików. Te polityki przyspieszyły zmianę wśród eksporterów i detalicznych sprzedawców na korzyść materiałów kompostowalnych i biodegradowalnych,... read more

Ostatnie deszcze w Kalifornii były mile widzianym wydarzeniem dla upraw cytryn. „W polach było sucho, ale deszcz był błogosławieństwem dla wielu cytrusów w Dolinie Centralnej” - mówi Robert Schueller z Melissa's Produce, dodając, że to głównie tam jest dostępność amerykańskiej produkcji. read more

Manfred van der Vlag from Sweet Fruits' Dutch sales office in Emmen stated that the mango market is currently experiencing positive growth. He mentioned that the supply of mangoes has been inconsistent due to various factors like weather conditions, congestion, and strikes. These delays have been ongoing for weeks, which can have a significant impact on the market. read more

The need for fruit and vegetable trade between North America and Europe has changed significantly in the past 15 to 20 years. "A few decades ago, we used to import apples from France and bell peppers from the Netherlands," says James Milne from Oppy. At that time, the North American... read more

The Ministry of Commerce will be hosting the 18th Cambodian Products, Fruits, and Vegetables exhibition at the public exercise area facing the Siem Reap River, from February 27 to March 2, under the theme "Increasing the added value of fruit and vegetable businesses." The exhibition is a great opportunity. read more

Zgodnie z planem sezonu owoców pestkowych w Kalifornii na rok 2025, firmy Giumarra ogłaszają wprowadzenie unikalnych kodów PLU dla swojego wyłącznego programu brzoskwiń marki DulceVida®. Nowe kody PLU umożliwią sprzedawcom uproszczenie zarządzania zapasami i wyróżnienie premiowych produktów DulceVida. read more

The National Interprofessional Union of Fruit Juices (Unijus) is sounding the alarm about a significant decrease in fruit juice consumption and is urging for a collaborative effort to reverse this trend. Fruit juice consumption has dropped by 20% between 2019 and 2024, with many consumers switching to other beverages. read more

Ecuadorian fruit and vegetable exports continue to grow. According to the Ministry of Production, non-oil exports grew by 10% in 2024, reaching $22.36 billion. Fruit accounted for $6.89 million (31% of the total). This growth shows that the sector is back at full speed. Bananas remain the main read more

The iconic London market was featured in episode four of the 19th series, which aired on BBC One last week. Contestants were challenged to compete against each other in a task to transform tomatoes and potatoes into profits at Britain's biggest wholesale marketplace for fruits and vegetables. The ambitious participants, all vying for success, were... read more