"Dollar exchange rate, increasing sea freight costs, exceeding quotas, and other challenges in the global garlic market"
2024-12-12 00:00
Rynek czosnku boryka się z licznymi wyzwaniami. "Koszty transportu, wartość dolara amerykańskiego, jakość, rozmiary, kolory, siła robocza, licencje oraz wiele innych problemów," wymienia Danny Deen z Denimpex. W tym artykule prezentuje on aktualizację sytuacji na rynku czosnku z globalnej perspektywy, obejmując obszary Unii Europejskiej, Ameryki Południowej, etc.
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"Gerard Kempen: 60 years as managing director of Kempen Transport"
2024-12-12 00:00
This month, Gerard Kempen is celebrating his 60th anniversary as the director of Kempen Transport in Venlo. It's a perfect occasion to look back with the enthusiastic transport entrepreneur who oversees 135 trucks on the road daily, as well as 20 chartered vehicles, transporting fruit and vegetables across Germany.
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The prices of bananas in Europe are fluctuating by up to €12 per kilogram in December 2024.
2024-12-12 00:00
In the weeks ending December 1, 2024 (week 48) and December 8, 2024 (week 49), banana prices showed subtle changes across Germany (DE), Latvia (LV), Croatia (HR), and Poland (PL), reflecting regional market adjustments. In Germany (DE), the price of bananas experienced a slight decrease from
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Pre-owned fresh-cut range equipment for sale
2024-12-12 00:00
A company based in the Emilia-Romagna region in Italy has recently implemented a new commercial strategy and is now offering its own medium-sized fresh-cut line for sale. The fresh-cut vegetable range consists of three tanks with attached conveyor belts for baby lettuce and.
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Fruits and vegetables (F&V) are unquestionably important for a balanced and healthy diet. Moreover, they significantly contribute to various Sustainable Development Goals outlined by the United Nations in 2015, which set the agenda for tackling global challenges (Figure 1). Given that fruits and vegetables are crucial sources of
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The German assortment featured Elstar, Royal Gala, Jonagold, Boskoop, and Braeburn, while the Italian deliveries included Golden Delicious and Granny Smith. The BLE reported that Red Delicious were especially popular.
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"Robot packing fruit reduces the need for manual labor"
2024-12-12 00:00
Last week, at the Fructura fruit fair in Hasselt, Sorma Benelux showcased one of its newest automation innovations for the fresh produce packing hall: the 'Aporo fruit packing robot.' This Aporo machine is designed to automatically place round fruit into packing trays within boxes, streamlining the packing process.
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Warnez has recently launched its new convenience brand, PomFresh. "We noticed a market demand for easier potato preparation, so we decided to create added value for our company by addressing this need," says Kurt De Nys of the Tielt, Flanders-based company, which has recently expanded into onion.
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Networking and growth in the fresh produce industry
2024-12-12 00:00
Fruit Logistica, a trade show for the fresh produce industry, continues to be a popular venue for professionals from around the world to connect, discuss emerging trends, exchange ideas, and expand their businesses. With over 2,500 exhibitors from 86 countries expected to participate, it offers a valuable networking opportunity for industry players.
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Limited availability of small Persian limes from Mexico
2024-12-12 00:00
The supply of small Persian limes – 200, 230, and 250 ct. – from Veracruz, Mexico has recently been limited. "Due to its extremely limited availability, small limes are fetching higher prices," says Mario Cisneros of Perlag Imports. The shortage of small fruit is due to the crop cycle of the product.
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Armenia has increased its citrus imports by 16.7% in 2024.
2024-12-12 00:00
In the first 10 months of 2024, Armenia imported approximately 24,726.2 tons of citrus fruits, marking a 16.7% increase compared to the same period in 2023, when imports totaled around 21,172.5 tons. The Ministry also shared initial data from Armenia's Customs Service regarding imports.
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Peruvian ginger exports do not meet the results for 2023.
2024-12-12 00:00
W listopadzie 2024 roku eksport imbiru z Peru gwałtownie spadł. Kraj wyeksportował 6 348 ton za 11,9 miliona dolarów. Oznacza to spadek wolumenu o 14% i spadek wartości o 27% w porównaniu z tym samym miesiącem zeszłego roku. Średnia cena imbiru również spadła o 15% do 1,87 dolarów za kilogram. Ten trend spadkowy.
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Iranian apples are in high demand in India and the UAE.
2024-12-12 00:00
Kampania eksportu irańskich jabłek trwa, po zakończeniu zbiorów w październiku. Danial Shahabazi, założyciel i dyrektor generalny firmy Daniur Fresh Fruits and Vegetables, zapewnia, że rynek jest obecnie dynamiczny pomimo rosnących cen. Shahabazi mówi: "Od strony produkcji, było...
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Polish exports of apples to Egypt have resumed, but the high prices are limiting their potential.
2024-12-12 00:00
Eksport polskich jabłek na rynek egipski zdaje się ponownie rosnąć, twierdzi Mohamed Marawan, właściciel eksportera polskich jabłek Sarafruit: "Sezon polskich jabłek przebiega pomyślnie, eksport rośnie. Jednak wciąż trudno jest znaleźć jabłka dobrej jakości w sadach. On".
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Australian strawberry distributors have named Woolworths as the fruit and vegetable trade partner of the year.
2024-12-12 00:00
A family-owned farming business, Australian Strawberry Distributors, has been working with Woolworths since 1974 and was recently named Woolworths Fruit and Veg Trade Partner of the Year. Woolworths hosted its annual awards ceremony last week to celebrate the achievements and contributions of its various trade partners.
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"Sycylijskie owoce cytrusowe obecnie są tańsze niż się spodziewano." "Sicilian citrus fruit is currently cheaper than expected."
2024-12-12 00:00
Zasób cytrusów z ogrodów południowej Włochy teraz stopniowo nabiera tempa, jak mówi nam Angelo Azzarelli, dyrektor zarządzający firmy z siedzibą w Norymberdze o takiej samej nazwie. "Obecnie mamy piękne mandarynki z liśćmi z Kalabrii i cytryny z Sycylii. Pierwsze"
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Banana growers in Mozambique are afraid of complete anarchy.
2024-12-12 00:00
The families of managers working on banana farms around Moamba in the south of Mozambique, very close to the South African border, have left the farms for the safety of South Africa. Only the managers remained ahead of the strikes that ended yesterday. This was the latest in a series of strikes called by former workers.
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Multifunctional orchard covers improve crop growth and protection.
2024-12-12 00:00
The use of orchard coverings, which has now become standard practice for most modern forms of cultivation, actually has a rather recent history. In the 1960s, when our company appeared on the market with the production of pre-stressed reinforced concrete posts, the idea of covering the orchard was just beginning to gain traction.
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The reduced supply of North American grapes is keeping prices stronger at the moment.
2024-12-12 00:00
The grape supply in North America is shifting to different growing regions. In California, there is still some grape supply in storage, but retailers are beginning to shift towards Peruvian and Brazilian fruits. However, California products are expected to remain mainly on the west coast.
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"Wysokie ceny winogron spodziewane są utrzymać się przez pewien czas" "High grape prices expected to persist for some time"
2024-12-12 00:00
"Obecnie jest gorący rynek dla winogron," mówi Henk Vlaeminck z firmy Van Dijk Foods. "Winogrona są sprzedawane po bardzo wysokich cenach, ale popyt nadal rośnie. To nietypowa sytuacja, ponieważ zazwyczaj popyt stabilizuje się, gdy ceny osiągają takie poziomy, ale wydaje się, że ten trend będzie się utrzymywał."
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