A week before the Chinese New Year, traders are finishing up their pre-holiday preparations. While the fruit market is still busy, there has been a decrease in foot traffic compared to last week. Chilean cherry prices, which had been increasing for several days last week, have now stabilized and started to decline midweek, affecting sales. read more

The Limagrain subsidiary, HM. Clause, is starting off 2025 with an exciting new addition to its tomato portfolio: a new Marmande-type tomato variety that will be officially introduced at the Fruit Logistica trade fair. This specialty tomato, designed for cultivation in Spain, offers unique features. "It's a read more

China's relationship with the world is influenced by its active engagement in economic globalization and dedication to maintaining a stable international order. The stories of two "apples" – the Huaniu apple and Apple Inc. – provide valuable insights into this outlook. The Huaniu apple, a specialty read more

Gozde Dogan from Turkey has set a Guinness World Record by crushing five watermelons with her thighs in 60 seconds. A video captures her smashing the watermelons one by one while cleaning up the mess in between. She was presented with a plaque and recognized as "officially amazing." Dogan accomplished this feat in February. read more

"Despite increasing international competition from regions such as India, Asia, and the USA, consumer demand for avocados in Germany remains unbroken," observes Felix Sperl, product specialist at the long-established Hamburg-based company COBANA. "The consequences of climate change, above all read more

The radicchio season is looking very complicated/ difficult this year. Roberto Bolla, the owner of "Bolla Ferdinando," one of the major players in the Italian radicchio and brassica sector, reports that: "Despite having good areas allocated to these vegetables, yields per hectare are very low due to the rainfall." read more

In the fruit and vegetable section of the Leclerc store in Drumettaz (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes), managed by Benjamin Genovese, the newest member of the citrus family, the Banzzai mandarin, is prominently displayed alongside the well-known Newhall orange and Sicilian red mandarin. read more

Wauwiler Champignons AG partnered with the startup MycoSense to develop an AI-supported harvesting aid called 'Spotlight'. This technology recognizes the correct mushroom size and highlights it with a colored light spot. The advantage of Spotlight is that it boosts the pickers' harvesting performance by 30%. read more

Nador Cott Protection S.A.S., a company specializing in scientific research and development and holding the intellectual property rights for the Nadorcott mandarin under UK Plant Breeder Right, has started legal action against nine major UK retailers for unauthorized sales of the fruit. read more

Mission Produce, Inc. has expanded its diverse sourcing strategy to ensure a continuous supply of ripe avocados and mangos to the UK and European markets throughout the year. In the past year, the company has incorporated over 8 new sources into its global sourcing network to meet the increasing global demand for avocados and mangos. read more

In 2024, Hong Kong experienced a trend in its kiwi fruit imports, with a volume of 11,000 tons, representing a 21.8% decrease compared to the previous year. However, the total import value reached $49 million. Over the decade from 2014 to 2024, kiwi fruit imports into Hong Kong grew at an annual rate of. read more

The pome fruit season has started with low demand currently, but stocks in storage are being released gradually, helping to maintain market balance. The average prices of apples are slightly higher than last year's prices due to various factors. read more

Pear exports from the Northwest have significantly decreased. Ed Weathers from Duckwall Fruit mentioned that historically over 30 percent of the D'Anjou pears crop is exported. However, this season, the export volume has considerably dropped, mainly due to costs. "We are also prioritizing the protection of that fruit." read more

In 2024, Uzbekistan exported 33,000 tons of plums worth $26.5 million, according to the State Statistics Committee of Uzbekistan. This represents an 18.5% growth in export value compared to 2023. The primary market for Uzbek plums was Russia, which accounted for 20,700 tons. read more

Wyniki badania sfinansowanego przez Międzynarodową Radę Orzechów i Owoców Suszonych zostały opublikowane w czasopiśmie Nutrients. Badanie wykazało, że dłuższe spożywanie mieszanki orzechów może obniżyć ryzyko chorób serca u starszych dorosłych z otyłością lub nadwagą, co potencjalnie pomaga w... read more

The weekly prices of bananas in different countries show interesting fluctuations, with significant changes seen in Spain (ES), Ireland (IE), the Netherlands (NL), and Slovakia (SK). Comparing prices from the week ending January 12, 2025, to the week ending January 19, 2025, reveals varying trends. read more

Sezon egipskich pomarańczy Valencia zaczyna się punktualnie, z owocami już trafiającymi do magazynów pakowaczy. Według Mostafy Alego z Premium Sourcing, kampania eksportowa zapowiada się być bardziej udaną niż poprzednia, choć oczekuje się, że będzie trudniejsza i krótsza niż zazwyczaj. read more

A team from the Ministry of Agriculture is currently in Guatemala exploring new potato varieties with the goal of transforming the country's farming industry. Led by Minister José Abelardo Mai, the delegation is visiting potato farms in Poptún, Guatemala, to identify promising new potato varieties. read more

De Keur is a 90-year-old grower-exporter based in Ceres, who, for two generations, has been connected to Dutoit Agri through shared DNA. Situated high in the Witzenberg Mountains, where Koue Bokkeveld apples get their famous color, De Keur also cultivates a small portion of cherries to be packed under the Dutoit Cherry Time brand. read more

Vertical is a machine designed for harvesting leafy vegetables in bunches, and it was introduced to the market as early as 2022 by Dari Ecomeccanica, a company based in Eboli (Salerno). This innovation is notable for its customized cutting and harvesting system, which enables efficient harvesting of vegetables in bunches. read more