Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Avolio, a Ugandan supplier of bulk crude and edible avocado oil. This strategic move represents the company's foray into the avocado oil market and is in line with its overall goal of venturing into specialty ingredients. read more

Enza Zaden has launched a new wild arugula variety called Novizia, designed to meet the requirements of various stakeholders in the food industry, such as farmers, processors, and consumers. One of the key characteristics of Novizia is its upright growth pattern, making it easier to harvest and manage the crop... read more

Obecnie nie ma niedoboru truskawek między kilkoma regionami uprawy, w tym Florydą, środkowym Meksykiem i Kalifornią. Steve Johnston z G.W. Palmer & Co. Inc. mówi: "Średnio zbierają około 7 milionów kartonów tygodniowo, co jest całkiem dobrą liczbą na marzec." read more

The offshore port of Pecem, located in the northwest of Brazil, has experienced remarkable growth in recent years. Its proximity to Europe and the United States makes it a strategic point for international trade, especially for fruit and vegetable exports. Currently, it is a fully operational. read more

Według oficjalnych danych, 2,728 hektarów awokado zarejestrowanych w Wspólnocie Walenckiej w 2023 roku praktycznie podwoiło liczbę 1,467 hektarów z 2020 roku; a boom awokado nadal trwa w tej hiszpańskiej regionie, gdzie, jak później potwierdzą oficjalne liczby, powierzchnia upraw w 2024 roku. read more

The Technical Director of Jingold Greece, Mr. Athanasios Pisalidis, advises maintaining calmness, patience, optimism, and avoiding quick judgments regarding the impact of the recent frost on Greek kiwi crops. He stated, "Over the past few days, I have received numerous phone calls, photos, and videos." read more

W Ho Chi Minh City i prowincjach południowych spożycie kokosów wzrosło w okresie gorącego sezonu. Pomimo wyższych cen detalicznych, właściciele magazynów zgłaszają trudności w pozyskaniu wystarczającej ilości kokosów. Niektóre specjalne odmiany kokosów w cenie około 0,80 USD za sztukę. read more

TVA Organics has had a busy year. Despite facing challenges, such as a fire that damaged two storage sheds and the office last summer, the Dutch company displayed determination and resilience. In 2021, they made substantial investments in processing machines, and the previous year, they focused on improving their onion production. read more

The harvest of pomegranates in the Western Cape has started, and early signs suggest that there will be good yields and high quality. "The first batches of early varieties will reach their destinations soon, and fruit shipments to the Middle East are expected to arrive on time for the end of Ramadan. We are optimistic." read more

Pomimo relatywnie wysokiej produkcji, eksport awokado z Etiopii boryka się z trudnościami w rozwoju, z tylko kilkoma eksporterami obsługującymi głównie sąsiednie kraje. Sytuację pogarsza kryzys Morza Czerwonego, który sprawia, że eksport jest "praktycznie nieistniejący", jak stwierdza Netsanet Tadesse, zastępca dyrektora zarządzającego. read more

Fruits and vegetables still provide great value to consumers, both in terms of economics and nutrition. Even with global food inflation, the price hikes for fresh produce have been lower compared to other food categories, making them a cost-effective option. Between 2015 and 2024, food prices in the U.S. increased. read more

The trend observed last month of decreased consumption of citrus fruits compared to previous years has been confirmed, likely due to the decreased purchasing power of families. Retail sales indicate negative percentages in both value (-0.4%) and volume (-0.6%). On the other hand, the paradigm has... read more

A tropical fruit, which costs around $3.75, is becoming popular due to its potential health benefits. It is recognized for its colorful pink or yellow skin with green scales, and its inner bright white or pink flesh containing black seeds is praised for its nutritional value. Harvard Health has highlighted the benefits of dragon fruit. read more

Australian company Sai World has launched a new business venture in British Columbia, Canada. Nature's Connection, a collaboration with a Canadian grower with 20 years of experience, falls under the Sai World brand. The exports from this partnership include apples, cherries, and blueberries. "We have been growing and exporting apples and..." read more

Ostatnie poranne przymrozki wpłynęły na uprawę owoców w Serbii, szczególnie dotykając wcześnie dojrzewające odmiany owoców pestkowych. Zachodnia część Serbii doświadczyła znacznego uszkodzenia. Raporty wskazują, że morele zostały poważnie dotknięte, aż do 95% plonu zostało zniszczone, jak zauważono przez. read more

Cocaine worth an estimated 19 million leva was discovered by customs officers at Burgas port in Bulgaria. The 40 kilograms of cocaine were hidden within a shipment of bananas from Ecuador. The drugs were found during a thorough inspection of a sea container. This incident occurred shortly after two vessels carrying bananas arrived at the port. read more

The volume of imported fruits and vegetables in the Novosibirsk region, Russia, has increased significantly since the beginning of 2025, rising by 40% compared to the same period last year. According to the press service of Rosselkhoznadzor, approximately 30,000 tons of fresh produce have been imported. read more

The Indian avocado market, which has seen consistent growth over the past four years, is currently encountering a significant challenge caused by a rise in imports, according to Abdul Kadir Memon, Head of Business Development and Procurement at Abacate International. "In just the first two weeks of March 2025, nearly..." read more

Vicente Tur passed away at the age of 98 and was buried on March 20. The native Spaniard was the founder and long-time managing director of Fresh Fruit Alliance. It was only in his early 90s that the passionate fruit importer retired from the company and the fruit trade industry for good. read more

In the beginning of this citrus season, the fruit and vegetable wholesaler Joors, based in Vollenhove, has established a strong partnership with the Spanish fruit company Bollo. "In October, we introduced the first mandarins. We are delighted to have included such a high-quality brand in our range. Bollo is well-known to everyone—the." read more