Jak obchodzisz powrót swoich kosta Ricańskich ananasów do Holandii? Ten holenderski importer wybrał kreatywne podejście - ułożył słowo "ananas" z pudełek z ananasami.

How do you celebrate the return of your Costa Rican pineapples to the Netherlands? This Dutch importer chose a creative approach—spelling out the word "pineapple" using boxes of pineapples. read more

The "RO-SAD" farming enterprise in the Kherson region is the only one in the area growing apricots on an industrial scale. While apricot trees grow along roadsides in the region, no one had previously cultivated them as a business. After eight months under occupation, "RO-SAD" resumed work. read more

"Miguel González of MG Fruit highlights the increasing presence of Dutch greenhouse strawberries, particularly from mid-March, and field-grown ones from late April. This trend poses a potential threat to the already short Spanish strawberry season," read more

By November 2024, Spain had exported 29,663 tons of fresh fruits and vegetables valued at 84.3 million euros to the United States. This accounted for 0.2% of Spain's total exports, which amounted to 10.9 million tons and 15,852 million euros. The main exports from Spain to the US are garlic, cucumber, and... read more

Sezon 2024/25 dla eksportu brazylijskiego soku pomarańczowego został dotknięty zmniejszonym dostępem do pomarańczy oraz ograniczonymi krajowymi zapasami soku. Comex Stat raportuje, że od lipca do grudnia 2024 roku Brazylia wyeksportowała 448,5 tysiąca ton soku pomarańczowego, przeliczonego na FCOJ 66 Brix. Oznacza to spadek o 23%. read more

According to the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture of Georgia, the value of exported hazelnuts has increased by 37%. From August 1, 2024, to January 26, 2025, Georgia exported 12,200 tons of hazelnuts worth $73.3 million. Compared to the same period last year, the export volume has increased. read more

Traditionally, Romania has not been known for its significant blueberry production, but that is changing. There is a large investment being made in the country, with new varieties being planted that are expected to enter the market in large volumes by 2027. "Most growers have been cultivating the old varieties, but now they are shifting towards newer ones," said an industry expert. read more

At Au Viet Farm Cooperative in Kim Thanh, Director Bui Van Duy joined farmers on February 1 to harvest crops such as tomatoes, pumpkins, and bell peppers. Favorable weather during Tet facilitated crop growth, necessitating timely harvests to maintain quality. Post-Tet, increased vegetable read more

Kurt Ratschiller, sales manager of VIP, has a deep understanding of the apple market dynamics and offers a clear and detailed perspective on the current situation and future outlook. Highlighting an 8% increase in Italian apple production compared to 2023, as reported by Assomela, Ratschiller emphasizes that read more

Over 200 participants, including growers, agronomists, and researchers, attended the inaugural Vegetables Big Day Out in Pukekohe, New Zealand. The event was hosted by the Te Ahikawariki Vegetable Industry Centre of Excellence (VICE) with contributions from A Lighter Touch, Plant & Food. read more

The Chilean Citrus Fruit Committee announced that Chile exported 397,417 tons of citrus fruits last year, slightly less than the 399,824 tons it exported in 2023. The United States remains the largest buyer of Chilean citrus fruits, importing 50,353 tons of clementines and 60,467 tons of lemons in 2024. read more

Max van Ooijen of the Tolpoort Vegetables Cooperative, the market leader in the Netherlands, reports that the chicory market had an unusual year in 2024. He mentioned that prices were particularly good, with auction prices in Belgium even exceeding €5, which is rare. However, there was a downside: the rain. read more

Mexico is a major global producer of blueberries, ranking sixth in the world. The production forecast for the calendar year (CY) 2025 is 73,500 metric tons (MT), which is a nine percent decrease from CY 2024 due to a shortened harvest period. Mexico is expected to export 70,000 MT of blueberries in CY 2025. read more

Zimbabwe's berry export sector has experienced a 50% growth in 2024, with exports increasing from 6 million kilograms in 2023 to 8 million kilograms this year. Data from ZimStats shows a rise from 5,605,894 kg in 2023 to 8,395,217 kg in 2024, indicating the sector's expansion and global demand. read more

Peru was once the world's leading producer of organic bananas, but growth has stagnated since the 2017-2018 season due to more frequent weather phenomena. Karlhos Quinde Rodríguez, project manager at CEDEPAS Norte, says that the Piura region, the epicenter of banana production, has been read more

The avocado market is currently facing a challenging period. Demand in Europe is very low, and January saw minimal consumption. "We are coming off a tough month following the Christmas holidays. There is a shortage of fruit in Europe. The Pinkerton variety from Israel is... read more

According to the press service of Rosselkhoznadzor, Russia has observed an increase in the volume of fruits and vegetables imported from Kazakhstan. Cabbage imports have increased by 1.5 times, reaching about 30,000 tons. Tomato imports have increased by 1.2 times, amounting to almost 20,000 tons. Carrot imports have increased by 15%, totaling 15,000 tons. read more

Rolf Weber of Global Producers in Venlo reported, "The abnormally high rainfall in November, December, and early January resulted in the complete destruction of our melon crops for the first two export weeks (weeks 3 and 4), with significant damage to the crops intended for export weeks 5 and 6." read more

Po rekordowym zbiorze w Egipcie w 2024 roku, w tym roku na europejskim rynku może być o 30% mniej egipskich pomarańczy. Sezon na cytrusy w tym kraju trwa od końca grudnia do czerwca, a głównym produktem są pomarańcze. W 2022 roku Egipt wyprodukował 3,4 miliona ton pomarańczy, więcej niż Hiszpania (2,8 miliona). read more

The consumption of fresh apples in Europe has slowed down, and the Blue Whale Group aims to reverse this trend by becoming a preferred partner for retailers. Blue Whale conducts market research to understand consumer expectations before offering solutions. read more