Europejski sektor detaliczny i hurtowy wzywa do szybkich rozmów handlowych UE-USA. EuroCommerce donosi: "EuroCommerce nalega na natychmiastowe negocjacje handlowe między UE a USA w celu rozwiązania nieuzasadnionych taryf celnych na import z UE. Te taryfy podtrzymują inflację i podnoszą ceny, zwiększając presję na europejskich detalistów i hurtowników, którzy..." read more

The winter cauliflower harvest has quietly begun at P.N. Slagter in Andijk. "We started two weeks later than last year. This year, we are also facing drought conditions. We are currently irrigating heavily, but rain is always better for growth," says Ruud Slagter. The delayed start also means that the read more

The Drewry World Container Index (WCI) composite index increased by 2% to $2,208 per 40ft container, which is 79% lower than the previous pandemic peak of $10,377 in September 2021. Nevertheless, the index was 55% higher than the 2019 average of $1,420 before the pandemic. The year-to-date (YTD) average composite index ended at $2,993 per 40ft container, which is $105 higher than the previous figure. read more

Sumit Bhujbal, the Business Development Manager of Indian fresh produce exporter Shubham Enterprises, mentions that the pomegranate season in India is going well, with production levels similar to last year. He states, "The pomegranate season in India is progressing smoothly. Our shipments are actively." read more

Brazil jest trzecim największym producentem owoców na świecie, ale zajmuje tylko 24. miejsce pod względem eksportu, wysyłając zagranicę zaledwie 2–2,5% swojej produkcji. Roczny eksport owoców wynosi około 1 miliona ton, generując około 1,3 miliarda dolarów. Główną przeszkodą dla rozwoju, zdaniem ekspertów branży, jest sytuacja Brazylii. read more

The 2025 edition of HortiFlora concluded yesterday at the Millennium Hall in Addis Ababa, marking its largest event to date with 140 exhibitors. This year's fair attracted numerous international visitors and showcased Ethiopia's cut flower industry, along with its expanding fruit and vegetable sector. read more

At Van Overbeke, the new strawberry season will really kick off next week. "The first picking is scheduled for next week, but people are already in happy anticipation, and so are we. In any case, it looks promising. The strawberries are thickening well, so we expect to get nice sizes," says. read more

Emiel van der Walle of Direct Pack says, "Packing sheets used to all be plastic. These days, more people are switching to paper due to its environmental and health benefits." This Dutch company provides the fruit and vegetable sector with packaging solutions, ranging from cardboard trays to plastic. read more

The Chettikulam small onion, grown in the Alathur and Perambalur blocks of India, has been granted the GI tag, a move that has been well received by local farmers. This variety, cultivated in 18 villages, is characterized by its pinkish outer skin and pungent flavor, attributed to the sulphur-rich soil in the region. read more

Sander Moret, Hars & Hagebauer's 'travelling buyer', is currently in Korhogo in the north of Côte d'Ivoire. "Here we are monitoring the first mangoes that will be shipped for us. From week 17, we will start receiving mangoes from the Ivory Coast. With a backpack full of mosquito nets, malaria. read more

Prezydent USA Donald Trump ogłosił 10% wzajemną taryfę obowiązującą wobec Ekwadoru i innych krajów. Zagraniczni eksperci ds. handlu oceniają potencjalny wpływ tej taryfy na eksport ekwadorskich produktów na rynek USA. Sektor bananowy, reprezentowany przez Stowarzyszenie Eksporterów Bananów Ekwadoru read more

Badanie wykazało, że 88% Belgów nie kupuje jeżyn. "Jest to zatem mniej znany produkt z dużym potencjałem wzrostu" - mówi Miguel Demaeght, Dyrektor Działu Owoców w BelOrta. Wskazuje on na Wielką Brytanię, gdzie ta odmiana miękkich owoców sprzedaje się znacznie lepiej. A także na Kanadę, gdzie 340 read more

The Egyptian capsicum season is coming to an end, following a period of peak harvests from November to February. Limited quantities can still be exported until July, as stated by Ayman El Sayed, Sales and Export Manager at Fresh Zone. The exporter is providing updates on the progress of the season. read more

After a ten-year absence, Serwo GmbH returned as an exhibitor at Fruit Logistica in Berlin this year. The packaging company, which has locations in Leverkusen, Egeln near Magdeburg, and Emmendingen near Freiburg im Breisgau, had a successful comeback at the world's leading trade fair. read more

If all Dutch citizens were to eat two pieces of fruit daily and eliminate processed meat such as sausages and hamburgers, the Netherlands could see around 20% fewer new cases of diabetes, coronary heart disease, and strokes by 2050. This is the conclusion of new research by Wageningen University. read more

Polska jest jednym z największych producentów jabłek na świecie, wspieranych korzystnymi warunkami klimatycznymi o umiarkowanym charakterze i żyznymi glebami. Te warunki przyczyniają się do soczystości i smaku polskich jabłek, które są uprawiane na szeroką skalę w całym kraju. Jabłka mają długą historię w Polsce,... read more

The Egyptian blueberry season started in January and is expected to end in May. The current period is experiencing a high volume of harvest, while Morocco, Egypt's main competitor, is having a slower harvest pace. Karim Fayed, Operations Manager at Fayed Agricultural Development Company. read more

The root vegetable, renowned for its health advantages, relies significantly on seed production, with Aotearoa, New Zealand, providing more than half of the worldwide carrot seed supply. Carrots are grown each year from fresh seeds, requiring a reliable source of high-quality seeds to support the global. read more

Global grape markets are experiencing various changes due to seasonal shifts and evolving export patterns influencing supply. In North America, Mexico's harvest is synchronizing well with Chilean imports, whereas in the Netherlands, lower volumes from India are being delivered at a slower pace compared to the previous year. read more

Fruit Attraction 2025 will take place from 30 September to 2 October at IFEMA Madrid. Now in its 17th edition, the international fruit and vegetable trade fair is set to expand its exhibition area and introduce a revised hall layout and sector-based distribution. Organized by IFEMA MADRID. read more