Las verduras españolas tienen actualmente buenos precios, sin embargo, el mercado carece de impulso, observa Pieter de Ruiter de la empresa 4 Fruit. "Debido a la lluvia y las bajas temperaturas, el suministro es inconsistente y los proveedores españoles están exigiendo precios altos. El único problema es que no estamos dispuestos a pagar esos precios aquí". read more

The coconut crop in Ivory Coast is experiencing increased demand, while competition in Asia is being affected by the Red Sea crisis. However, Mariella Tossou, the general manager of Somat Trading, points out that this is not necessarily leading to higher prices. The exporter states, "The coconut crop is benefitting from a rise in demand, but this is not necessarily leading to better prices." read more

Obecne wysokie ceny owoców dają powód do optymizmu w handlu. Na przykład, jabłka odmiany Elstar są sprzedawane w cenach od €0.90 do €1.25, a gruszki odmiany Conference także kosztują powyżej €1. "Ceny są korzystne, ale musimy utrzymać ten poziom cenowy, aby zachować uprawę w" read more

Measuring flesh firmness is one of the most important parameters for determining the shelf-life of fruit and vegetable products. Despite the introduction of non-destructive technologies for assessing fruit ripeness on the market, this type of measurement still relies on traditional tools. read more

For 40 years, Itaueira has been a prominent company in the Brazilian market for melon production. After 7 years of focusing on the domestic market and not exporting, the company is now taking a significant step forward by entering the global market, summarizing its journey and focusing on... read more

The management of Dutch berry propagator Flevoplant has decided to stop the propagation and cultivation of strawberry plants. Rising costs, particularly for labor, energy, and resources, along with increasingly stringent regulations, have made it unfeasible to continue operations, according to a... read more

Elliott Absorbent Products launched the 'Echo' fruit pad in October last year. The pad not only extends the shelf life of berries by up to 12 hours, but can also be recycled or composted by the consumer. The Echo pads are 100% plastic-free and utilize the Tensei second harvest technology. read more

The Tasmanian cherry and apple grower Spreyton Fresh completed their cherry harvest last week. The final cherries have been packed, while some still need to be processed for juice or used in cooking. "Our harvest began in mid-December and continued until January 21," said Simon Langworthy. read more

Sezon egipskich ziemniaków rozpoczyna się w styczniu i trwa do początku lipca. Według przeprowadzonych badań, wolumeny w tym sezonie są wysokie, przewyższając te z ubiegłego roku. Potwierdza to także Hazem Adel Mohamed, CEO Lehaa Trading & Agricultural Investment. Producent twierdzi, read more

Nowe spostrzeżenia z baz danych dwóch krajowych sprzedawców ujawniają trendy demograficzne dotyczące jabłek Pink Lady®, prezentując ich silne oddziaływanie na zamożnych, zorientowanych na karierę konsumentów. Wyniki te oferują możliwości lepszego zrozumienia klientów Pink Lady i skutecznego dostosowania działań marketingowych. read more

Dewitte Potatoes recently expanded its operations by introducing washing and sorting services for industrial potatoes. This Flemish family business was established over 20 years ago as a potato retail enterprise. Since then, it has evolved into a significant exporter, primarily to southern Europe but also to Belgium. read more

Asaja Almeria has conducted the initial assessment of forecasts for the spring season of 2025, noting a dynamic situation in the province's crops. According to preliminary estimates, the area dedicated to watermelon cultivation will remain similar to that of the previous season. The Níjar area continues to be... read more

W rynku ziemniaków panuje cisza. Tak twierdzi Jan Van Luchene z firmy Bruwier Potatoes. "Od połowy grudnia ceny gwałtownie wzrosły. Byliśmy na poziomie 150 euro za tonę odmiany Fontane, a dzisiaj jest to 250 euro. Na rynku jest mało dostaw, co utrudnia sytuację dla wschodnich i południowych [...] read more

The 2025 Peruvian avocado export season has begun with significant challenges, primarily due to delays in the maturation of the dry matter, a crucial requirement for ensuring quality exports. According to Miguel Cordano, the president of the Technical Appraisal Body of Peru (CTTP Appraisals)... read more

The tomato season in Almeria, which will continue until May/June, is approaching its halfway point following the coldest week of the year, with prices recovering after the drop they recorded after Christmas. "This is especially noticeable in the case of specialty tomatoes, which are reaching read more

Eurofresh in Venlo has started importing the first new 'spring crop' potatoes of the season from Cyprus. Ad Pollux states, "The demand for imported potatoes is increasing, but the market is still slow." This year, the initial batch of imported potatoes, including the Annabel variety from Cyprus, has been received. read more

Rok temu rynek peruwiańskich mang czerwonych wyglądał zupełnie inaczej niż teraz. „W zeszłym roku o tej porze podaż była bardzo ograniczona, a ceny bardzo wysokie” - mówi Luis F. Orrantia z Tropical Specialists. „W tym roku jest odwrotnie.” Następuje to w sezonie, w którym dostępnych jest więcej mang z Peru niż poprzednio. read more

The global agricultural sector is under increasing pressure to balance productivity with sustainability. A collaboration between Spanish fruit exporter El Ciruelo and packaging company Plasgad offers a practical example of how thoughtful solutions can address these challenges. El Ciruelo, known read more

W dzisiejszym sektorze owoców i warzyw, firmy coraz częściej korzystają z oryginalnych inicjatyw, aby się wyróżnić, nie tylko promując swoje produkty, ale także budując emocjonalne więzi z konsumentami. "Luty to nie tylko miesiąc Fruit Logistica, międzynarodowych targów owoców i warzyw... read more

At the upcoming Fruit Logistica in Berlin, Termotécnica will present its DaColheita packaging line, focusing on the protection and preservation of fresh produce. Termotécnica, a Latin American company specializing in EPS (Styrofoam) packaging solutions, aims to showcase its FarmFresh brand, specifically designed for this purpose. read more