The Russian government has stopped the publication of the FMCG (fast-moving consumer goods) deflator index by ROMIR research holding. This index, which showed price growth rates higher than those officially reported by Rosstat, has been suspended as it approached an annual price growth rate of. read more

With the turn of the year approaching, the second part of the Belgian pear season is yet to start, but not at Fruitbedrijf Morren where all the pears have already been sorted and sold. "Until June or July, I never really slow down. We sell them as soon as possible each year, and because of that read more

Starting this week, Creta Star oranges, grown on the island of Crete, are once again available through Gebrs van Aarle. Thanks to an exclusive partnership with the Greek family-owned company Synergatiki, consumers can enjoy the finest tree-ripened hand-picked oranges from Greece. "With their read more

Dane porównują "średnią" cenę bieżącego tygodnia z "średnią ceną poprzedniego tygodnia dla kilku owoców, ujawniając niewielkie i istotne wahania w niektórych odmianach. Wśród jabłek na przykład, jabłka odmiany Bramley's seedling zanotowały niewielki spadek, w porównaniu z bieżącym tygodniem. read more

The Peruvian mango season in 2023/2024 started unusually early and was characterized by challenges and strategic adjustments. The season began with abundant production but also faced significant challenges. According to Richard Marillo Núñez, the general manager of Servinca Export, "last year's production was extremely." read more

The mango orchards in Multan have been affected by cold weather and frost, resulting in damage to the fruit. With temperatures dropping to six degrees Celsius, the cold has caused the mango leaves to rot, raising concerns among local farmers about the impact on their year-long hard work in the mango gardens. read more

The innovative umbrella structure designed by Combimetal Carrera is ideal for kiwifruit and can ensure full coverage of the plants thanks to its unique shape. It also provides better ventilation, effectively protecting the crop and its root system by keeping it dry, resulting in optimal outcomes. read more

Rynek eksportowy dla belgijskich organicznych gruszek nadal się nie rozwija. "Sprzedaż gruszek idzie nieco wolniej niż w zeszłym roku, ale dlatego, że popyt nadszedł znacznie wcześniej. W tym roku ruszymy do Szwajcarii około połowy stycznia, podczas gdy w zeszłym roku mieliśmy już zaczęte w tym czasie." read more

GB Potatoes is pleased to announce that Alex Godfrey will be taking over as Chairman after being elected at the Annual General Meeting on the 12th of December. Alex will succeed Mark Taylor, who has served as the Chair since the organization's inception in 2022. read more

Supermarket prices in France decreased in November. The prices of commonly purchased items in French supermarkets and hypermarkets dropped by 0.7% in November 2024 compared to the same month the previous year, as reported by Insee, the French statistics agency. Source: esmmagazine.com UK: Asda read more

Eksport japońskich batatów słodkich wzrósł dzięki postępowi w technologii zapobiegającej psuciu się produktów oraz wysiłkom w dostosowaniu ofert do globalnych rynków. W 2023 roku Japonia wyeksportowała 6 200 ton batatów słodkich, co oznacza niemal dziesięciokrotny wzrost wartości przesyłki do 2,9 miliarda jenów. read more

Kazakhstan has significantly increased its imports of mandarins and lemons from China. In the first three quarters of this year, citrus imports rose by 1.7 times compared to the same period last year, reaching 97,200 tons with a cost of $58.5 million. Mandarin imports totaled 51,400 tons, up by read more

The second estimate from the Grape Committee of Frutas de Chile for the 2024-25 season maintains the export projection at 66 million boxes. There is a significant increase in the significance of new grape varieties, which are expected to make up 67% of total exports, representing a 2% increase from the initial estimate. read more

Despite reports of truck shortages affecting potato and onion markets in the western U.S., growers and shippers are stating that they have not observed any impact on rates yet. Last week, it was reported that the western United States was experiencing truck shortages, with the trucking industry undergoing changes. read more

To many, the street scene of vending machines outside farms offering potatoes, vegetables, or fruit directly to consumers, either grown on-site or sourced from nearby growers, has become increasingly familiar. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a rise in this trend. read more

This year's lamb's lettuce season is now approaching its peak. "Typically, demand sharply increases from calendar week 50. Despite changing dietary preferences, many individuals still desire to have lamb's lettuce on their Christmas table. Especially in the gastronomy sector, lamb's lettuce from regional open fields is highly sought after. read more

To był dziwny rok dla mango, zaznaczony wcześniejszymi zbiorami. "Jest więcej owoców niż w zeszłym roku o tej porze i są tutaj dużo wcześniej" - mówi Giorgio Ceciarelli z GC Imports. "Wszystkie mają większe zbiory i choć sezony zakończą się jak zwykle." Brazylia: Brazylia miała read more

Ecuadorian bananas continue to be one of the main products exported by the country, facing a market with complex challenges and significant opportunities for the future. The Cavendish variety, grown throughout the year, represents the majority of exports to destinations like the United States, Europe, and the Middle East. read more

Pepper production in Morocco has decreased this week as a result of the colder temperatures and increased viral pressure from TSW and PMMV in the Souss Massa region. Obeida Mansour, a pepper producer in Agadir, reported a production decline of 30 to 40% on his farms. "Temperatures have read more

Until December 20, the Bernardi company will be harvesting its own fennel, cultivated in Romagna, Italy. After that, they will continue to obtain the product from their partner farmers located in other regions of Italy. "We are currently in the midst of the fennel season," says sales manager Christopher. read more