Fresh fruit wastage continues to be a significant problem in global food supply chains, with avocados showing significant growth in export volumes. A study published in the Agriculture and Human Values journal investigates the social factors that contribute to food waste in Tanzania's avocado trade. read more

On February 20, BLW Deputy Director Bernard Belk signed an agreement with the Canton of Thurgau and the supporting association for the regional development project (PRE) 'terrafood'. This marks the start of the implementation of the 48th national-level project to be supported by the BLW. read more

Great uncertainty persists as Chilean exporters and Chinese importers await news about the over 1,300 containers that were transported by the Maersk Saltoro. It has been more than a week since the ship, which had been significantly delayed, arrived at the port of Nanshang in China. Last week's 'official' communication regarding this matter was... read more

Amit Gupta of Indian fruit trader Sheemit Agro Fresh says that every year several containers of apples and citrus are shipped to the Indian market. When it comes to apples, one variety that stands out is the South African apples, which Sheemit Agro Fresh imports in several containers during the season. read more

"In 2017, we entered into a supply chain agreement with several citrus companies to process high-quality produce. Unfortunately, we are now forced to terminate the agreement with those that do not comply with the parameters established," reports Salvatore Imbesi, director of the citrus processing... read more

The macadamia sector in Kenya is currently experiencing a dilemma as two groups, the Macadamia Nut Association (MACNUT) and the Nut Traders Association of Kenya (NUTAK), have put forward conflicting strategies for nut exports. MACNUT is in favor of the government's ban on exporting unprocessed nuts, arguing that it could potentially generate over $80 million. read more

Dla hodowcy warzyw, Willi Sippela z Knoblauchsland w Norymberdze, por i seler należą do najważniejszych upraw na zewnątrz. "Nie sprzedaję mojego selera na wagę, ale jako luźny produkt z zielenią. Zaczynamy zbieranie pod koniec czerwca i dostarczamy naszym klientom detalicznym seler". read more

Frutas de Chile has been closely monitoring the situation of the cherries aboard the Saltoro vessel bound for China, providing real-time updates to producers and exporters. Daily reports are being issued to keep stakeholders informed. "Currently, our general manager, Miguel... read more

Afrucat, the Fruit Business Association of Catalonia, has presented the latest observations of Infolineal, the shelf monitoring program carried out in various cities in Spain including Lleida, Barcelona, Zaragoza, Madrid, Donosti, La Coruña, Valencia, Seville, and Tenerife. Joan Serentill, president of Afrucat's Apple division, announced the findings. read more

A man and a woman were arrested after a high-speed chase across multiple states during which they threw canned vegetables and other objects at the police. The chase, reaching speeds of over 100 mph, started in Kansas and ended in Butler, Missouri, where officers blocked their escape. One of the canned vegetables shattered a patrol car's window. read more

In Północnej Ameryce eksport gruszek z północno-zachodnich Stanów Zjednoczonych znacząco spadł, z jednym z najmniejszych zbiorów w niemal 40 lat. W miarę jak krajowe zapasy się kurczą, import z Argentyny zaczyna się wcześniej, chociaż produkcja organiczna jest niższa w tym sezonie. W Holandii ceny gruszek pozostają... read more

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Według Mehdi Benchekroun, dyrektora generalnego DMB & Co, niskie temperatury na północy Maroka wpłynęły na owoce miękkie: "Obserwujemy opóźnienie w dojrzewaniu owoców, takich jak borówki. Spodziewaliśmy się dużej ilości zbiorów w styczniu-lutym, a teraz przesunęło się to na marzec." read more

The introduction of increased supplementary duties on imported fruits in Bangladesh since January 9, 2025, has resulted in price hikes ranging from $0.28 to $0.94 per kilogram. The Bangladesh Fresh Fruits Importers Association (BFFIA) has observed a decrease in the issuance of letters of credit (LCs) for this sector. read more

Blue Sky Onions in eastern Washington is known for being the first on the American West Coast to feature Eqraft's fully automated electronic grader. In addition to the Eqrader™ line, they have also become the first to implement the European method of grading and packing, which has improved both flexibility and efficiency. read more

At Tovano, the Turkish dried fig season has been ongoing for some time, but the availability is still limited. "The harvest this year has been very poor, unlike in previous years. Consequently, fig prices have reached around 10 euros per kilogram, which is exorbitantly high for this fruit." read more

Bertrand Sabadie, the managing director of ElbeFruit, reflects on the Peruvian campaign for the sweet pea, their flagship product. This review also serves as an opportunity to assess current trends and outline the main themes for the upcoming season. © ElbeFruit A longer Peruvian campaign"This year, for... read more

India's agricultural sector has witnessed a growth in exports, with Indian fruits entering Western markets and rice exports showing an increase. The Modi government's initiative, Aatmanirbhar Bharat, has played a crucial role in creating opportunities for Indian farmers, as stated by a senior official. read more

In December 2024, organic carrots were priced at CHF 2.83/kg (USD 3.15) in regular retail stores, which was 15.6 percent cheaper than in December of the previous year. Non-organic carrots experienced a more significant price drop compared to the same month last year (-28.9 percent) and were sold at a price of CHF 1.37/kg. read more

The marketing season for the famous Cévennes sweet onions has just ended. Carl Grandidier, sales manager for the Origine Cévennes cooperative, is assessing the 2024/2025 season. Another rainy season for Cévennes onions. In September 2024, between 1,900 and 2,000 tons were forecasted. read more