In 2024, Egypt's grape exports to Germany reached a new milestone, with exporters shipping a record 26.5 thousand tons valued at $739 million to the German market, according to a report by EastFruit. This volume signifies a nearly 30% rise compared to 2023 figures and more than a doubling from 2022. read more

W Plant City, producenci wysokiej technologii w szklarniach podejmują nocne wysiłki, aby zabezpieczyć swoje uprawy truskawek przed zagrożeniem spadkiem temperatury poniżej zera. Na farmie Parkesdale, zajmującej 300 akrów przeznaczonych na truskawki, obecnie skupia się uwaga na ochronie zbiorów przeznaczonych na Walentynki. read more

"On Tuesday, January 7th, there was a significant rise in vegetable sales, suggesting a positive turnaround. Whether this pattern will persist or if it was merely a temporary surge linked to the Epiphany holiday is yet to be determined. Nonetheless, it appears to be a more substantial recovery compared to" read more

Producers and representatives of the main fruit and vegetable associations in France, Italy, Portugal, and Spain, along with officials from the administrations of the four countries, are launching the 2025 contact groups this January. The first meeting of the year will focus on citrus fruits. read more

The first pallets of Calinda strawberries arrived at Special Fruit last week, marking the traditional start of the premium variety's season at the Belgian importer with the beginning of the new year. "It looks very promising so far. The quality is excellent, and we are already noticing a market read more

The first part of the clementine season has come to an end, and there is now beginning to be some supply of Sandos to ensure continuity in markets that are seeking sweet and juicy varieties. The reduced supply of clementines and mandarins in the second part of the season indicates that prices are likely to remain stable. read more

The first shipment of Polish apples, chosen as the official fruit for the Polish presidency of the Council of the EU, was sent to Brussels on Wednesday from the Grójec orchards. These apples come from the Grójec region, renowned as 'the largest orchard in Europe'. read more

The astronauts aboard China's Shenzhou 19 spacecraft are currently conducting a pioneering experiment on the Tiangong space station. They are studying 15 adult fruit flies and 40 pupae to investigate the impact of microgravity and sub-magnetic fields on the insects' behavior, growth, and biological rhythms. read more

Consumers can fill biodegradable cups in three different sizes from a three-kilo capacity cooler box on their own without touching the fruit. This hygienic and cost-effective solution is specially designed for large, firm Sekoya blueberries. The machine is easily and read more

Fieldstone, a family-operated company in Poland, is entering the upcoming year with a forward-looking approach to berry cultivation. Specializing in raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, and redcurrants, with a particular focus on lingonberries, Fieldstone is Europe's leading producer of lingonberries. read more

In Cottenham, a truck carrying seven individuals hidden among cucumber containers was intercepted after one of the passengers made a distress call to the police on January 7. The vehicle was quickly located, uncovering six men and a woman who had been concealed inside for 18 hours. Following the incident, the... read more

Extending the persimmon harvesting period, and consequently, their marketing season, from mid-October to the end of January enables farmers to enhance their market appeal by offering buyers ample planning options during a time when supply is scarce. The fruits are ready to be harvested. read more

In tym pierwszym Globalnym Rynku na rok 2025, skupiamy się na pomarańczach, z powodu chłodniejszej pogody, zwłaszcza w Europie, co prowadzi do wzrostu popytu. Francja ma dynamiczny rynek z dobrą podażą. Niemcy zanotowały wzrost popytu na pomarańcze pochodzące z wielu krajów dostawców. Kampania pomarańczowa we Włoszech w sezonie 2024/25... read more

With the advancement of the fruit season in the southern hemisphere, the demand for temperature and humidity monitoring products used in long-distance cold chain transportation has peaked. "Disposable USB temperature data loggers remain the first choice for most customers. Compared to the same read more

2024 has been a successful year overall for the Turkish cherries, says Yigit Gokyigit, commercial coordinator for the Turkish fresh produce exporter Alanar: "We had a great cherry season this year. Although the competition was high between the exporters shipping to Europe, we noticed there was… read more

The Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) have announced the development of a battery powered by mushrooms, marking a significant advancement in microbial fuel cell technology. This groundbreaking project harnesses the metabolic processes of two different types of fungi to produce electricity. read more

Challenges are plentiful, and at the 21st Strawberry Day, there was no avoiding naming them. However, things are not looking too bleak for strawberry growers. In fact, upon closer examination of the data and market analysis, it becomes apparent that strawberry growers are in a favorable position here. read more

Those who grow and process vegetables understand the significance of precision in packaging. Keeping this in mind, Bulltec has introduced a new grader that offers exceptional precision and gentleness. Owner Ruggero Ricci explains that "our machine is equipped with a combined weighing system for" read more

Czy jest możliwe, aby w grudniu mieć słodkie, premium owoce jagodowe, które zostały wyhodowane w Wielkiej Brytanii? Sandy Booth z New Forest Fruit udowodnił, że tak. Firma już produkuje jedne z najwcześniejszych truskawek w kraju, ale poszli dalej i produkują premium truskawkę. read more

Parmentine aims to allow the French to keep enjoying 100% natural potatoes while minimizing the issues related to cooking them. In order to achieve this, they have developed a new line of fresh, pre-cooked potatoes in "Easy & Good" trays. This innovative product, showcased at SIAL, will soon be available for purchase. read more