The blueberry export season from Peru in 2024-25 has been slower compared to previous years, but has seen an increase in export volume. As of the current date, the country has exported 254,406 tons of blueberries, with 89% being conventional and 11% organic. This represents a 61% increase. read more

Vegetable wholesalers have noticed a significant increase in the popularity and sales of 'Kalettes'. Originally called 'Flower Sprouts', Kalettes are a cross between kale and Brussels sprouts. They are expected to be a popular alternative to traditional Brussels sprouts in restaurants and households this Christmas. Paul Grimshaw, read more

"Banapeel is a home-compostable packaging, specifically designed for bananas, offering biodegradability and extended freshness," says Dr. Ravi Sankar Ummidi, Chief Technical Officer and Co-Founder of fresh produce packaging manufacturer PeelON.inc. read more

U.S. fresh pear exports are projected to decrease to the lowest level since the 1980s in the marketing year 2024/25 (July 2024 – June 2025) due to an expected drop of more than 20 percent in production. U.S. pear production is forecasted to be at 470,000 metric tons, the lowest volume since 1967/68. read more

"The mushroom market in the UK is currently stable, albeit a bit slow," said James Meers, Commercial Director at G's Fresh. "I anticipate a significant increase in demand starting next week, with Monday being a particularly busy day, and this trend is expected to continue throughout the week leading up to Christmas." Meers mentioned that the consistent performance of the market is positive. read more

Aurea Agro, a member of the Aurea Capital Partners Group, has entered into a strategic agreement with the Spanish company Alcoaxarquia, located in Malaga. Alcoaxarquia is a key player in the global organic mangoes and avocados market, with operations in Spain, South America, and Morocco. This partnership will enable... read more

The Department of Trade and Industry XI (DTI) has registered new investments totaling $2.7 million for Cavendish banana exports and $1.53 million for banana chip exports in the Davao Region for 2024. The department supported 30 exporters, resulting in $826,200 in export sales and $738,000 in. read more

EastFruit analysts have noticed a rise in export prices for Ukrainian apples in the 2024/25 season, with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) seeing a 40-60% increase in the price of these imports. Similarly, Saudi Arabia, an important market for Ukrainian apples, has witnessed a 30-40% price hike. read more

The Export Development Board (EDB) of Sri Lanka has identified poor packaging as a primary factor contributing to post-harvest losses in the country's fresh produce sector. It is reported that 20-30% of vegetables and 15-20% of fruits experience losses after harvest due to substandard packaging. read more

In a recent update from the Undersecretariat of International Economic Relations (Subrei), Chile has achieved a new milestone in its foreign trade by surpassing a record US$ 2.518 billion in service exports. This represents an 18% increase from the previous year and marks the first time that service exports have seen such significant growth. read more

T&G Global announced this week the grower returns for the 2024 apple season, providing increased value to its network of growers in Aotearoa New Zealand. Returns for its Envy and Jazz apple brands are the highest they have been in several seasons, resulting in over $124 million being returned to the growers. This demonstrates an increase in value for the growers. read more

Według Juana José Ibarra, z działu sprzedaży hiszpańskiej firmy Moyca, importowanie winogron stołowych do Hiszpanii, jak i reszty Europy, pozostaje wyzwaniem od listopada z powodu różnych czynników. Dlatego też, zaspokojenie popytu ze strony hiszpańskich sieci detalicznych w tygodniach poprzedzających read more

"Many imported products can be found at the Dakar market in Senegal, mainly citrus fruits from Morocco, bananas from the Ivory Coast, and apples from South Africa. However, there is no shortage of European products," reported Renzo Piraccini, President of Macfrut, during his visit to the African. read more

Holland: Albert Heijn osiąga certyfikat B Corp
Ahold Delhaize ogłosił: "Ahold Delhaize z dumą ogłasza, że Albert Heijn w Holandii otrzymał prestiżowy certyfikat B Corp. Ten kamień milowy podkreśla cel Albert Heijn - „Razem sprawiamy, że lepsze jedzenie staje się łatwym wyborem”. read more

In the weeks leading up to Christmas and New Year celebrations, there is an increasing demand for exotic fruits like Spanish cherimoya. However, the limited supply of cherimoyas at this time of year is causing prices to rise significantly. The Spanish mango season has also ended with a larger than usual crop. read more

The real holiday rush has not yet started at Sebrechts Groenten en Fruit. The family-owned wholesaler from Antwerp notes that most customers are still a bit hesitant in their buying, but anticipates a surge in activity by the end of next week. "It feels like the calm before the storm. You can read more

A shortage of table grapes has been reported in many key markets, leading to very high prices ahead of the crucial Christmas to New Year's sales period. The earlier finish of the California, Spain, and Italy seasons, along with a delayed start to South Africa's season, is making for a challenging situation. read more

The production of fresh tomatoes is expected to decrease during the winter season, with a focus on growing smaller varieties. This is the projected trend for the tomato market leading up to 2035. The decline in fresh tomato production is anticipated to be a major development. Meanwhile, the consumption of fresh... read more

During the upcoming Potato Expo in Orlando, Florida, from January 9-10, Haith, in partnership with its US agent, Fox Solutions, will showcase the latest developments in packhouse technologies, with a special focus on box-filling solutions. The vegetable handling equipment manufacturer is expected to present its newest innovations. read more

In Pakistan, the start of the cold wave has not resulted in the expected arrival of oranges in the market, as reported by ARY News. The absence of this season's popular fruit is linked to the negative impacts of climate change on citrus production, which has not only led to a read more