"The avocado market is currently stable," observes Ive Lambert of Starfruit. "It's a product that can sometimes sell extremely well, but it never really hits rock bottom. However, there's always something changing. Right now, we're seeing very few small sizes coming in, while larger calibers from." read more

Obecnie popyt na cebulę jest mniejszy niż podaż. „Meksyk ma dużą uprawę i zaczęli przekraczać granicę, choć początek cebuli żółtej jest sprzedawany jako cebula słodka, co stanowi inną kategorię” - mówi John Harris z Paradigm Fresh. Wydaje się również, że istnieje dobra kanadyjska podaż. read more

Ulrich Etiketten has announced that their paper flow packs for fruit and vegetables have won an award for the third time. "Being recognized as a winner of the 2025 WorldStar Awards in the Fresh Fruit and Vegetables category, our innovative and eco-friendly packaging solution demonstrates that our efforts are paying off." read more

The Consortium of Associated Lemon Producers has introduced a new packaging solution for Italian and foreign large retail chains, specifically designed to promote smaller-sized lemons that may not be fully appreciated in the fresh market. "Instead of using traditional nets, we opted for... read more

Bakker Barendrecht, a Greenyard company, will begin construction this week on a new center for fresh fruit and vegetables in Ridderkerk, The Netherlands. The state-of-the-art building will incorporate the latest technological innovations for warehousing, packing, and ripening of fresh fruit and vegetables. read more

Kultive started off 2025 with a significant development: CASAY (Cooperative Agricultural of Greenhouse Growers in Aube and Yonne), one of its three production organizations, has acquired Marchal greenhouses, a major player in cucumber production in the Grand-Est region. "The takeover was finalized at the end read more

The processed strawberry industry, especially in frozen and freeze-dried strawberries, is witnessing rapid growth due to various factors such as new consumer and commercial trends that are making them a popular choice among consumers and the hospitality and restaurant sector. read more

As deep winter weather has settled in Romania, there has been an increase in consumer demand for imported fruits and vegetables. Andrei Boitoș from Bostanaria Cooperativa Agricola, a Romanian agricultural cooperative, explains, "The colder weather impacts fruit consumption in Romania. During winter, people prefer to have access to a wider variety of fruits and vegetables." read more

SanLucar has expanded its market presence in Sweden through a partnership with Greenfood, a top supplier of healthy food items in the Nordic region. This exclusive collaboration will enable Swedish consumers to access the diverse selection of SanLucar fruits and vegetables. read more

Dutoit is introducing sweet onions that are expected to quickly become a pantry staple, thanks to their mild flavor, low pungency, and versatility in both raw and cooked dishes. Available seasonally from November to March. "We are thrilled to introduce sweet onions as part of our 2024-2025 product lineup." read more

Sormac, producent technologii specjalizujący się w przetwarzaniu świeżych produktów rolnych, planuje wprowadzić cztery nowe innowacje podczas targów Fruit Logistica. Firma przedstawi te nowości wraz z aktualizacjami istniejących technologii i sprzętu przeznaczonego do przetwarzania marchwi, cebuli, papryki i melonów. read more

A food production plant in the Mykolaiv region is planning to open a new deep-freezing facility. The new facility will specialize in freezing vegetables, fruits, and other food products. This expansion is expected to boost Ukraine's food exports and offer local farmers a year-round market for their produce. read more

Od 1 stycznia rurociąg, który przecina Ukrainę i dostarcza krajom Europy Wschodniej rosyjski gaz, leży nieużywany. Umowa tranzytowa z Gazpromem wygasła pod koniec grudnia, a ukraiński prezydent Zelenski postanowił jej nie odnawiać, aby uniknąć dalszego wzbogacania skarbca wojennego Putina.

Since January 1, the pipeline that crosses Ukraine and supplies Eastern European countries with Russian gas has been lying idle. The transit contract with Gazprom expired at the end of December, and Ukrainian President Zelensky chose not to renew it to avoid further fueling Putin's war chest. read more

"Western Saharan melons and cherry tomatoes must be correctly labeled to indicate their true territory of origin, but their import cannot be prohibited by France," ruled the Conseil d'État in its recent decision (No. 455088 of 28 January 2025). The court rejected the appeal by the read more

Gehan Elsherif, executive manager of G Fresh Export & Import, stated that the Egyptian potato season has been stable so far. "Egypt is one of the top potato exporters globally, with a substantial amount of the crop being sent to markets in Europe, Russia, and Africa. read more

"The strawberry campaign has now started at Coop Sole, but the current weather conditions, characterized by rain, cloudy skies, and low temperatures, are causing production delays and some difficulties. Due to these reasons, we cannot guarantee a consistent supply of quantities. However, we read more

To co zaczęło się od wakacji w Kenii, stało się ambitnym projektem rolniczym: uprawą i eksportem awokado. Janyra Organics, założone przez Tona Verheijke i jego keniańską żonę Janet Chamia, wyrosło z ich wspólnego marzenia o uprawie wysokiej jakości produktów rolniczych oraz pozytywnym wpływie na społeczność. read more

The citrus fruit derivatives industry in Sicily holds a leading position in the production of blood oranges, known for their high pigmentation. This pigmentation is due to the production of anthocyanins, which are characteristic of the vesicles and carpels of the three main orange cultivars. read more

Global warming is having a growing impact on agriculture in Ukraine, endangering traditional crops such as potatoes, cabbage, and cucumbers. Vera Balabukh, a climate scientist at the Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Institute, has stated that increasing temperatures and shifting precipitation patterns are read more

Shippers of Chinese ginger are waiting to hear whether President Donald Trump will impose a 10 percent tariff on products from China. Clara Shih from Best Buy Produce says, "We are already paying a 25 percent tariff on ginger and garlic from China, and with this increase, it will be 35 percent." read more