In the same familiar location as always, Salix Fruits was once again present at Fruit Logistica Berlin two weeks ago. CEO Alejandro Moralejo provided a brief update on the dynamics in the citrus market, the largest fruit category for the company. In general, it is a changing environment with new. read more

Badanie przeprowadzone przez naukowców z Centrum Volcani w Rishon LeZion, Izraelu, wykorzystało edycję genów CRISPR do zmniejszenia gorzkości grejpfruta. "Dzieci zazwyczaj nie lubią grejpfruta, ponieważ jest dla nich zbyt gorzki" - powiedział dr Nir Carmi. Gorzkość grejpfruta jest związana z związkami chemicznymi, takimi jak naryngina,... read more

The włoski rynek winogron przechodzi przez fazę znaczącej transformacji, charakteryzującą się spadkiem odmian z pestkami i pojawieniem się nowych strategii zarządzania późnymi odmianami bezpestkowymi. Ostatnia kampania podkreśliła istotność odmian średnio-późnych, które. read more

Spanish offerings dominated the mandarin market with Nadorcott, Tangold, and Orri varieties. Turkey's primary representation was Murcott. Israeli Orri oranges were well received for their organoleptic properties, and the first Minneola oranges from Israel are expected in week 8. read more

Obecnie dostawy papryki z upraw szklarniowych z Meksyku osiągnęły swój szczyt. "W tym okresie roku uprawiamy paprykę w czterech różnych stanach Meksyku - Sonora, Sinaloa, Nayarit i Jalisco - i wszystkie cztery regiony produkcyjne znajdują się w różnych fazach, ale wszystko idzie zgodnie z planem" - mówi Mark Munger, wiceprezes. read more

Farmer in Punjab are increasingly growing broccoli as demand rises among higher-income consumers, according to a report by Wealth Pakistan. Even though broccoli is still considered a niche crop compared to cauliflower and cabbage, it is now being sold in major supermarkets, specialized vegetable stores, and online platforms. read more

Ceny ogórków w Rosji wzrosły o 111% w ciągu ostatnich trzech miesięcy. Podwyżki cen w styczniu i lutym są typowe, ale skala tego wzrostu przyciągnęła uwagę opinii publicznej. W kilku miastach ceny detaliczne wzrosły do 500–1,000 rubli za kilogram (€5.50-€11.0), co wywołało porównania z. read more

Chile's cherry industry is facing challenges in the 2026 season due to high export volumes, decreasing prices, and reduced demand in China, its primary market. Despite several years of growth in exports, there are now indications of a market adjustment. According to Frutas de Chile, shipments have reached 113.8 million boxes... read more

The starting gates have opened, and there is no lack of potential Chinese buyers seeking South Africa's stone fruit. The first two shipments of sugar plums (an old South African prune variety called Van der Merwe) sent by Icon Fruit arrived on time in Shanghai. read more

Import of Vietnamese dragon fruit into India is currently at its peak during the wedding season from November to February, according to Vikrant Sharma, a partner at IndoViet Group, a company that imports and exports fresh produce. "Vietnam's red soils produce high-quality white-flesh varieties with a unique sweet-sour taste." read more

Agronometrics has launched the Morocco Data Club during Fruit Logistica 2026, signaling a significant advancement in fostering market transparency and collaboration within the Moroccan blueberry industry. Over the past decade, Morocco has established itself as a key global blueberry supplier, solidifying its position in the export market. read more

An apparent decrease in EU imports of Moroccan tomatoes has been attributed to delays in customs data transmission rather than changes in trade volumes. A notification on the European Commission customs portal states that Moroccan imports have been "significantly lower than the typical levels" in recent months, with delays caused by national authorities. read more

Despite the climatic disruptions of 2025, including prolonged droughts and out-of-season heat waves that tested the resilience of producers, the harvest of PGI Leonforte peaches increased by over 30% during the 2025/26 season. Domenico Di Stefano, president of the Sicilian Consortium for the read more

New Zealand: Foodstuffs' basket continues to track below FPI in 2026, Bumper apple crop on the way

The Foodstuffs grocery co-ops in New Zealand are reporting that despite wider inflationary pressures, their food basket prices remain below the Food Price Index in 2026. Additionally, they are experiencing one of the strongest apple seasons in decades, providing excellent value and quality for apple enthusiasts. read more

Georgian blueberry exports are projected to range from US$4 to US$5 per kilogram on the global markets this season, as reported by Agritouch founder Ekaterine Vepkhvadze. Prices usually start at higher levels during the early June to August harvest period and decrease later on, with Russia being a key market. read more

Vitafresh's South African butternut squash has had a successful beginning, with harvesting and packing commencing in the second week. The first containers are now beginning to arrive in Europe and the UK. "The volumes are progressing well," stated Daniel Badger from Vitafresh. "We are heading into a read more

India's Nashik onion market is experiencing typical fluctuations, with red onion exports remaining stable due to demand from the Gulf and Asia, according to Kiran Gandurde, Co-founder of Matoshree Fresh Foods. "Export-quality red onions are being sold at USD 11-16.5 per quintal, recovering from last week's low of USD 9-14." read more

At Goertz Asperges in Maria Hoop, preparations for the asparagus season are in full swing. "We now have two-thirds of our acreage covered with black foil. We expect to harvest the first asparagus around 20th March. The remaining acreage will be harvested later in April," says. read more

Nowa badania przeglądowe przeprowadzone przez Cranfield University i opublikowane w czasopiśmie Agricultural Water Management oceniły wydajność środowiskową jabłek w łańcuchu dostaw w Wielkiej Brytanii między 2016 a 2025 rokiem. Badanie przeanalizowało emisje gazów cieplarnianych i wpływy deficytu niebieskiej wody, porównując. read more

The Eisberg Group, which is a part of the Bell Food Group, has recently undergone a significant strategic realignment in 2025. This included selling its production facilities in Eastern Europe and refocusing its efforts on its core DACH markets (Germany, Austria, Switzerland). As part of this reorganization, former CFO Tobias Wölfle assumed the role of CEO. read more