Tamarind is categorized into sweet and sour varieties. With its naturally sweet and tangy taste and rich nutritional profile, tamarind aligns well with consumers' growing focus on health. Over the past two years, its market awareness has expanded rapidly, and its applications continue to grow. read more

Strawberries are available year-round in Ukraine thanks to imports from warmer countries. However, prices tend to remain high in early spring. In early March, the majority of strawberries on the market are from Greece, with larger shipments expected in April. Prices in supermarkets range from €2.85 to €9.55 per unit. read more

Just like in previous years, the second half of the Dutch onion export season started off somewhat quietly. However, according to Rinus Wisse of Wiscomex, there is no reason to be nervous. "The positive aspect is that we had strong exports up to week 52. The first three weeks of this year have also been positive," he says. read more

A survey conducted by independent auditing firms with each of CitrusBR's members, and later confidentially consolidated by an external audit, revealed that the global inventories of Brazilian orange juice, converted into FCOJ Equivalent, held by CitrusBR members on December 31, 2024, were. read more

North Yorkshire potato grower Tim Rooke has been re-elected as the chair of the NFU Potato Forum. Edward Backhouse, a Yorkshire potato and arable grower, has been elected as vice chair. Tim, who farms 240 hectares of potatoes, also cultivates crops on 400 hectares of his farm. He stated, "I'm delighted to." read more

Since last week, the new Mexican mango season has started at Aztec Fruits. "The Ataulfo mango harvest began last week, and this week we have the first shipment ready for transport to Europe. Things are looking very positive so far, with larger volumes compared to last year," read more

Ostatnio w Hamburgu powstał nowy punkt kontaktowy dla greckich owoców i warzyw. „Wszyscy są mile widziani w naszym nowym magazynie, bez względu na to czy są to klienci hurtowi czy detaliczni” – mówi Georgios Tsekouras, właściciel nowego marketu typu cash & carry oraz dyrektor zarządzający Fresh Line Imports. Oferujemy szeroki wybór owoców. read more

Jakub Krawczyk, export manager for Polish apple exporter Appolonia, states that the Polish apple season has been characterized by quick and steep price changes: "The season is favorable for growers but challenging for exporters. Every cold storage that opens with high-quality apples leads to swift fluctuations in prices." read more

The 2025 Facility Blueberry Industry Chain Integration and Development Exchange Conference was successfully held in Kunming, Yunnan, China, on March 1st and 2nd. The two-day event attracted university researchers, industry experts, growers, and international companies. Since 2021, China has been working on integrating and developing the blueberry industry chain. read more

According to Vietnam Customs, dragon fruit has surpassed durian as the top exported fruit from Vietnam in January. Dragon fruit exports saw a 35% increase from December, totaling $58 million. Meanwhile, durian exports dropped by 73% compared to the previous year, amounting to $31 million, largely attributed to an 83% decrease in. read more

As part of its efforts to promote research, technological development, innovation, and transfer in agricultural matters, the Ministry of Agricultural Development and Irrigation (Midagri) has introduced the new INIA 105 Donajus garlic variety. This high-quality genetic variety can yield more than 14. read more

The Macadamia Nut Processors Association of Kenya (MACNUT) and local growers have refuted allegations that government policies have caused a decrease in macadamia prices from around $1.00 to $0.60 per kilogram. Jane Maigua, Chairperson of MACNUT, clarified that the policy guarantees that no farmer will receive less than $0.67 per kilogram. read more

Z powodu trwającej suszy zbieranie cytryn w tym sezonie ma się opóźnić. Obecnie ceny zakupu na miejscach produkcji wzrosły o prawie 80% w porównaniu do tego samego okresu zeszłego roku, osłabiając przewagę cenową chińskich cytryn w tym sezonie. Cytryny Xuewang działają read more

The larger yield of tropical fruits from Florida is delayed by about a month due to weather problems in the state. "We experienced several cold spells that impacted our production. Typically, by this time of year, we would have already begun, but we haven't. We expect to resume in about two to three weeks with..." read more

Staples Vegetables, a well-established family business in the UK, specializes in brassica cultivation on its farms in Lincolnshire, Isle of White, and Suffolk. The company has recently seen an increase in its financial performance. According to S Farms Ltd's financial reports, pre-tax profits have reached £17.6 million. read more

Legal controls on the movement of fruit and vegetables in Auckland's North Shore will continue for the next few weeks following the detection of a single male Oriental fruit fly last month, according to Biosecurity New Zealand's North commissioner, Mike Inglis. "We have had" read more

This Thursday marks the fourth consecutive day of rainy weather in most of the Iberian Peninsula, with over 400 liters per square meter of rainfall accumulated in the Valencian Community. A severe storm is predicted for Friday, indicating that the widespread rainfall will persist without respite. Many regions are... read more

The orange markets in Spain, Greece, Italy, and Portugal have exhibited specific price trends in the 2024/2025 season. While certain countries have seen consistent drops in prices, others have managed to keep prices relatively stable or even high. This article offers a summary of orange prices from November to read more

Trucks are delivering the final batches of peaches and BC pears to the drying racks at Cape Dried Fruit, where peeled and unpeeled peaches, apricots, pears, tomatoes, mangoes, prunes, and raisins are dehydrated under the sun or in ovens. As temperatures begin to cool towards early autumn, the drying season comes to an end. read more

Peloton Produce grows cauliflower in both Lincolnshire and Cornwall. Nigel Clare from the company stated that currently everything is going well, with demand matching sales. This is attributed to the colder weather conditions in both Cornwall and Lincolnshire over the past 7 days. "At the end of last year..." read more