AvoGrey® Greenskin avocados will be launching in selected New Zealand fresh produce retailers early next week, marking the start of this season's supply. After a limited availability last year, there will be larger quantities available in 2025, as production is projected to see a significant increase. read more

BDA/Dorot Farm is expanding its product line for the upcoming season and will be showcasing their products at Fruit Logistica in Berlin from February 5th to 7th, 2025. "Our product range includes conventional carrots, new organic carrots, and rainbow carrots for food services." read more

Ukraine obecnie produkuje jedynie 30% spożywanego przez siebie czosnku, resztę pokrywają importy. Jednak kraj mógłby zwiększyć samowystarczalność poprzez systematyczny rozwój sektora i inwestycje w odpowiednie magazyny. Według Julianny Mussy, Prezydent.PropTypes read more

The global avocado market is currently undergoing dynamic changes, driven by increases in production, evolving consumer preferences, and logistical hurdles. Peru, Israel, and Morocco are the main players in avocado supply, with wholesale market prices for standard commercial sizes (14-16-18) ranging from 20 to read more

The Fruit and Vegetable Dispute Organization (the DRC) recently announced its 25th anniversary in 2025 as well as jurisdictional expansion. During the June 2024 DRC Board of Directors (BoD) meeting, the BoD approved amendments to the DRC operating rules to eliminate the requirement that disputes. read more

Droushia deputy mayor Sotiris Koupparis emphasized the difficulties that banana farmers are encountering as a result of water shortages, pointing out that the complete extent of the impact has yet to be evaluated. Even with recent rainfall, Cyprus' reservoirs are only at a quarter of their capacity. Regions supplied by the Mavrokolympos dam also depend on the Paphos water supply. read more

Nigerian ginger, a significant agricultural export, faces challenges in the European market including ginger blight, market access barriers, and European sustainability standards. The Centre for the Promotion of Imports (CBI) works with Nigerian suppliers to establish relationships with local buyers. read more

Albert Bartlett, based in Airdrie, is collaborating with Warner Bros for an on-pack promotion related to 'A Minecraft Movie', which was released on April 4th. This is the brand's first on-pack promotion that includes both fresh and chilled potato ranges. The promotion includes Albert Bartlett Original Rooster and Butter Gold potatoes in the fresh section. read more

The lemon/lime production in Argentina for the 2024/25 season is forecasted to drop from 70,000 tons to 1.4 million tons due to unfavorable rainfall during the bloom period, affecting the quality of the fruit. Argentina is the fourth largest producer and exporter of lemons/limes worldwide, but its exports have been decreasing. read more

As the global demand for fresh produce continues to increase, air freight plays a crucial role in transporting perishable goods from Africa to Europe. Fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as other perishable commodities such as seafood and flowers, are regularly shipped to meet consumer demand in Europe... read more

Nadmierna podaż wiśni spowodowała gwałtowny spadek cen, wpływając na rentowność sektora. Tymczasem jabłka wykazały większą stabilność i możliwości rozwoju. "Ostatni sezon wiśni napotkał trudności z powodu dużej produkcji w Chile, która nasycała azjatyckie rynki i spowodowała...

The oversupply of cherries caused a sharp drop in prices, affecting the sector's profitability. Meanwhile, apples have shown greater stability and opportunities for expansion. "The recent cherry season faced difficulties due to Chile's high production volume, which saturated Asian markets and caused... read more

After storm Gabri hit southern Italy, specifically Sicily and Calabria, fields of new potatoes in the Syracuse countryside were closely monitored, as their season is set to begin in mid-March. Tonino Zito, the sales manager of Soc. Agr. Zito & Co located in the Syracuse province, oversaw this process. read more

This season marks 5 years since Magnus Kahl Seeds BV was established in the EU. "Before the establishment of Magnus Kahl Seeds BV, the European market was served from our Australian headquarters for 15 years. Having a manager, office, and warehouse in Europe over the past 5 years has been a significant step." read more

Jager Holland from Emmen reflects on a successful export season in overseas markets with outdoor products such as onions, potatoes, and carrots. "Since June, we have been active in several markets, including West Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean region. In some West African countries, we read more

May 1945 was not only the month of liberation for the Teeuwen family, but also the beginning of their horticultural company at Zandberg 15 in Helden. For the past 25 years, the 80-year-old company has been solely focused on asparagus, but this followed a period of working with cattle, fruit, and. read more

The proportion of imported fruits in the Russian fresh fruit market has traditionally been between 70-80%, as stated by Irina Koziy, CEO of FruitNews. "A lot of fruit varieties, like bananas and citrus fruits, do not grow in Russia or are produced in limited quantities due to severe climate conditions." read more

"Ghana is quickly moving towards securing a prominent position among the top producers of sweet potatoes." Dr. Felix Kamassah, the managing director of Maphlix Trust Ghana, made this statement. "We benefit from year-round production over a large expanse of land. If we have lagged behind in the past, it is due to the lack of irrigation." read more

The holenderski rynek cebuli obecnie przechodzi z pierwszej połowy sezonu eksportowego w drugą. "W pierwszych tygodniach stycznia eksport był nadal dość silny, ponieważ Senegal pozostał otwarty dłużej. W innych latach w styczniu czasami następował znaczący spadek wolumenów eksportowych, ale teraz...." read more

South African fruit cultivars bred by the Agricultural Research Council (ARC) are known for their exceptional adaptability, according to Mishkaat Anderson, CEO of Culdevco, the commercialization arm of ARC. Culdevco has introduced more than 150 cultivars to over ten countries in the last twenty years. Stonefruit trials are also being conducted. read more

Podaż awokado poprawiała się w styczniu. "Największe rozmiary to 60, 48 i 70," mówi Peter Shore z Calavo Growers Inc., dodając że dostawy pochodzą zarówno z Meksyku, jak i Kalifornii. W porównaniu do ubiegłego roku o tej porze, podaż jest nieco mniejsza, chociaż zawartość suchej masy jest większa. read more