Spain, Italy, and Turkey currently make up the primary citrus selection, with products from Morocco and Egypt also available in certain cases. "Although I was offered lemons and grapefruits from the latter countries, we are staying loyal to our core range from Spain, Italy, and Turkey." read more

The state government has approved the establishment of a Mango Development Board in the Dharwad taluk of North Karnataka's Mumbai-Karnataka region. This area is renowned for producing Alphonso mangoes that meet international standards. The creation of the board addresses a longstanding issue. read more

Potato stocks in Idaho on December 1, 2024, totaled 94.0 million cwt. Disappearance of the Idaho crop to date was 41.2 million cwt. December 1 potato stocks in Oregon totaled 20.7 million cwt. Disappearance to date was 5.55 million cwt. In Washington, on December 1 potato stocks totaled 60.0 million cwt. read more

Traditionally, this period does not bring much excitement to the field vegetable trade. "This is not our time. People don't eat cauliflower at Christmas," says Robert Vogel from AGF-Direct in Zwaagdijk. "Supply from Spain has been somewhat limited in recent weeks due to cold weather, which has led to a decrease in availability." read more

In a notable development in the high-tech greenhouse sector, the cultivation of Kiwifruit in Kashmir has been gaining attention. This interest is mainly because of its suitability to the local climate and land, which are considered ideal for its growth. Kiwifruit, known for its water-intensive properties, has been thriving in this region. read more

On December 8, the Chilean Fruit Exporters Association organized a large ceremony at the Guangzhou JNH Wholesale Market to celebrate the arrival of the first direct shipment of Chilean cherries. This event signified the official start of the Chilean cherry season. According to the association, the read more

"By hand, it easily takes ten minutes to change an onion tipper's sieves. Production also halts while you're doing that. Our robotic solution takes less than two minutes," says Bastiaan Krijger, director of KV-Techniek. The 'Robot Company', as this Dutch company calls itself, recently launched a. read more

From 1 January 2025, PerfoTec will initiate a partnership with Master Plastics Group in South Africa. This collaboration is a part of their objective to enhance the shelf life of fresh produce globally and offer cutting-edge solutions for the maritime transportation and storage of fresh fruits and vegetables in large quantities. read more

Starting January 2025, De Groot Fruit & Vegetables will be the sole distributor of the well-known banana brands Turbana and Don Mario Eat Now. These brands will be accessible to wholesalers throughout the Netherlands every day. Furthermore, the company will provide a range of packaging choices for the. read more

Israel's carrot harvest for the domestic market started around a month and a half ago, with exports anticipated to begin in late January. Meanwhile, Amir Porat, CEO of Gezer Shluhot, one of Israel's leading carrot growers and exporters, is closely monitoring market trends in Europe. read more

Wielu Ukraińców nie miało dobrego zbioru jabłek w tym roku, i mówi się, że jest to główny powód wysokich cen tych owoców. Czy to prawda? Tegoroczny zbór jabłek na Ukrainie jest fakt bardzo dobry. Po raz pierwszy od wielu lat ukraińscy producenci jabłek zarabiają trochę pieniędzy. read more

Chile has just reached the peak of their cherry season harvest. The crop estimate has been revised down to 124 million 5 kg boxes, which is still a record high. Despite the fact that the U.S. market will receive approximately five million boxes, this is only a small fraction of the total shipments. "The U.S. represents..." read more

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) reported that Sri Lanka's coconut production decreased by 17.8% in September 2024 compared to the same month in 2023. This significant decline was highlighted in the CBSL's November agriculture bulletin, which attributed it to a combination of factors. read more

The Ministry of Agriculture of the Junta de Andalucía has officially declared the Euwallacea fornicatus pest, also known as the ambrosia beetle, as a pest affecting the region. This pest has become one of the main threats to avocado producers on the Tropical Coast of Granada. According to the Junta de Andalucía... read more

The BEHR company will celebrate its 130th anniversary in 2025. The family-owned company, now in its fourth and fifth generation, originated from a small vegetable-growing business in Rosenweide in the municipality of Stelle. As early as 1895, vegetables were being grown here in the open field and... read more

With the pear season in full swing, Mouneyrac Frères, a wholesaler present at the Rungis market, is giving priority to French products in its range. The efforts to renew aging French pear orchards mainly focus on new club varieties such as Fred, QTee, and Angys. read more

Eksport owoców z Brazylii osiągnął rekordową wartość 1,2 miliarda dolarów w 2023 roku, dzięki nowym umowom handlowym, które wspierają wzrost sektora. Otwarto siedem nowych rynków dla brazylijskich owoców, a 12 kolejnych znajduje się w fazie negocjacji. Sektor owoców w Brazylii korzysta z zaawansowanej technologii i korzystnych warunków naturalnych. read more

Las exportaciones de pimientos españoles de enero a septiembre de 2024 experimentaron una notable recuperación después de una disminución en el año anterior. Según un informe de Hortoinfo basado en datos de Estacom, España exportó 586,13 millones de kilos de pimientos, es decir, un 15,27% más que en el mismo período de 2023, alcanzando un valor.

Spanish pepper exports from January to September 2024 experienced a remarkable recovery after a decrease in the previous year. According to a report by Hortoinfo based on Estacom data, Spain exported 586.13 million kilos of peppers, i.e. 15.27% more than in the same period of 2023, reaching a value. read more

The Summerfruit Australia Board has announced the beginning of the search for a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) as part of a strategy to position the summerfruit industry to be more competitive and resilient. On behalf of the industry, the Board would like to express its sincere gratitude to. read more

Podaż borówek jest obfita w Kanadzie, chociaż może to się niedługo zmienić. „W nadchodzących tygodniach rynek stanie się nieco bardziej ograniczony, ponieważ zdecydowanie spadną ilości z Peru. To zmieni sytuację” - mówi Steve Galloway z TK Fresh Produce. Obecnie podaż jest obfita. read more