Xfresh introduced its new Pearls brand at the recently held Fruit Attraction in Madrid. This Dutch exotics specialist will initially sell flown-in mangoes, pineapple, and passion fruit under the brand. "We deliberately chose an exclusive look," says director Marcel Schers. read more

Announced by WSU apple breeder Kate Evans on December 10, 2024, at the Northwest Horticulture Expo in Yakima, Washington, the name resulted from a public contest that drew over 15,000 responses. "Our breeding program exists to give consumers better apples to eat, and Sunflare checks all our boxes." read more

The cherry harvest began on November 15th for Bite Riot, located in Orange, New South Wales. "We had a perfect growing season up until the early December harvest, when we experienced 56mm of rain at the Mudgee orchard and 111mm in Orange. This resulted in the loss of late varieties in Mudgee and some in Orange." read more

Over the past month, Rosstat has reported an increase in vegetable prices in Russia, with cucumbers seeing the largest rise of 9.5%. Experts attribute this to seasonal factors: from November to December, cucumber prices typically increase as open-field vegetables are replaced by... read more

"Zazwyczaj większość podłoża jest już zużyta przed umieszczeniem jej w workach. W przypadku grzybów Cardoncelli (Pleurotus eryngii) istnieje bardzo duże zapotrzebowanie zarówno na granulki, jak i na świeże grzyby. Obserwujemy wzrost o 7-10% rocznie, tak bardzo, że nie jesteśmy w stanie w pełni zaspokoić klientów." read more

Oprócz indyka, ziemniaki pozostają bardzo popularne podczas Święta Dziękczynienia i Bożego Narodzenia w amerykańskich domach. Branża z największego stanu uprawy ziemniaków w USA, Idaho, oczekuje z niecierpliwością na sezon świąteczny. Ross Johnson, Wiceprezes Sprzedaży Detalicznej i Międzynarodowej z Idaho Potato. read more

W ostatniej operacji w centrum ładunkowym międzynarodowego mostu w Pharr, oficerowie amerykańskiej służby celnicy i ochrony granic (CBP) przechwycili znaczną ilość kokainy. Odkrycie zostało dokonane, gdy oficerowie, korzystając z technologii nieinwazyjnej kontroli, wybrali ciągnik siodłowy wjeżdżający z read more

W tym roku popyt na nasiona ziemniaków jest wyższy niż w poprzednich latach, prowadząc do znacznego deficytu wysokiej jakości nasion. Niektóre odmiany są nawet trudne do znalezienia w Europie, w tym odmiana Riviera, która cieszy się dużą popularnością wśród ludności. Informację tę przekazało AgroPortal.ua. read more

Sinterklaas has left the Low Countries, and Christmas is approaching, which is a peak time for mushroom sales at Lesage Champignons. "We are experiencing more fluctuations in demand. In recent years, summers have been quieter, while winters have become busier, leading to a sharp increase in sales during this period. read more

Obecnie panuje duże zapotrzebowanie na greckie gruszki, według pana Dimitrisa Kinolisa, właściciela firmy pakującej i eksportującej 2 epoxes z siedzibą w Tirnavos. „Przepływ handlowy postępuje normalnie, a konsumpcja jest dość dobra. Dzieje się tak, ponieważ zdecydowana większość obecnie sprzedawanych gruszek... read more

Christmas business at Hannover Wholesale Market has not yet taken off this year. "Things will only start picking up a little from calendar week 50 onwards. It must be said that Christmas is falling at a rather unfortunate time this year, which is not helping us either. Overall, we are expecting a read more

"Our industry has significantly declined over the past decade," Roland Vonarburg, head of Wauwiler Champignon AG, told SRF. He serves on the board of the Swiss Mushroom Producers Association. Recently, they have expressed concerns about the survival of their industry due to increasing imports. read more

The agrarian company "Full Basket," located in the Volyn region of Ukraine, plans to expand its vegetable production and start processing operations, according to the company's director, Viktor Dorotenko. Reportedly, since March of this year, the farm has built 31 greenhouses and cultivated. read more

At Potager City, the pineapple has lost its crown. Following in the footsteps of Cora at the start of the year, the chain specialized in the delivery of fruit and vegetable baskets to relay outlets, decided last month to offer pineapples without crowns. Laurent Vichard, managing director of. read more

About 3.5 years ago, Frutura made its first acquisition in the produce industry with a focus on grapes, citrus, and avocados. However, last year, the company expanded its presence in the berry segment through the acquisitions of Sun Belle and Giddings. Berries are now a significant focus for the company. read more

Przemysł globalnych borówek nadal się rozwija, napędzany wzrostem spożycia na osobę na całym świecie. Prognozy wskazują na znaczące możliwości dalszego wzrostu, bez oznak zwolnienia. Dla peruwiańskiego przemysłu borówek obecna kampania nie tylko przekroczyła oczekiwania.

The global blueberry industry continues to expand, driven by increasing per capita consumption worldwide. Projections indicate significant opportunities for further growth, with no signs of slowing down. For the Peruvian blueberry industry, the current campaign has not only exceeded expectations. read more

A Dutch technician, who arrived in Aruba around 10 years ago without any prior horticultural experience, has been providing frisée lettuce, Batavia, and oak leaf lettuce to numerous chefs on the island. Over time, he has also dedicated himself to training local young people in the world of fruits and vegetables. read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce, through its vegetable division, Mann Packing, is launching Newman's Own™ Salad Kits, the first packaged salad kits from the charitable food brand. This new product line merges Fresh Del Monte's commitment to offering fresh, high-quality products with supporting... read more

On January 1, 2024, the acquisition of the well-established Frankfurt company Augustin was officially confirmed. "My business partner and I already have a lot of experience in the fruit and vegetable wholesale business," says Özer Yilmaz, one of the two new managing directors who has been. read more

The stringent regulatory environment in the European Union and the global trend towards sustainability are compelling fruit growers to embrace more environmentally friendly practices in their businesses. Smurfit Westrock has introduced corrugated cardboard solutions to meet these changing demands. This initiative not only provides... read more