The Tahiti lime market in Brazil is currently facing a decrease in prices, as indicated by researchers from the Center for Advanced Studies in Applied Economics (Cepea) at Esalq/USP. Despite the influence of rainfall on harvesting activities, there has been a slight increase in the size of the market. read more

New Zealand-based agritech company Robotics Plus is currently participating in the NW Hort Expo in Washington State this week to exhibit Prospr, its autonomous, multi-use, hybrid vehicle designed for agriculture. Northwest fruit growers are already utilizing Prospr, which is specifically created to perform various tasks in orchards and vineyards. read more

In Kent, the UK, among natural barriers such as hazel, ivy, and briar, there is a major conservation effort underway to preserve apple diversity. The National Fruit Collection, located in this area, serves as a tribute to the range of apples that were once common in the British Isles, displaying over 2,000 varieties. read more

Mimo że popyt na tureckie borówki jest już silny w niektórych okresach roku, produkt nadal jest w fazie rozwoju wśród tureckich producentów i eksporterów - mówi Ceyhun Gündüz, dyrektor generalny eksportera owoców Alya Fruit: "Kontynuujemy zbieranie informacji w sposób skoncentrowany dla... read more

The cherry harvest at Reid Fruit in Tasmania will not begin until mid to late December. However, the crop is already showing promising signs with higher volumes expected. "We have not started harvesting yet and our season will not truly begin until mid to late December. But we anticipate a plentiful harvest." read more

Apostolos Tsinoglou, owner of the Greek fruit exporter Europe Export, stated that the Greek kiwi season has experienced reduced volumes this year due to the weather. He mentioned that when considering the overall situation, the kiwi volumes are between ten and fifteen percent lower compared to the previous season. read more

The garlic supply chain is currently experiencing challenges due to reduced and slower stock movement from major producers such as China and Spain. This shortage has led to an increase in prices, with importers placing a strong emphasis on quality as a key market differentiator. South American garlic supply comes mainly from Peru, Argentina, and Chile. read more

Fifteen years ago, Wim de Weert left behind the Dutch horticultural landscape and moved to the sunny Algarve region in Portugal. What started as a consulting position evolved into a successful venture in the strawberry industry. His company, Rei de Morangos, now provides top-quality winter strawberries to the European market. Basking in the Portuguese sun, Wim has flourished in his new business endeavor. read more

The association has reported a decrease in the export of blueberries from Chile, with hopes for a recovery as the harvest picks up. "By week 47, the total volume of exports has decreased by 28% compared to the same period last year and is 14% lower than the... read more

Downs, a company specializing in potato reception, automated sorting, and storage, has introduced its new optical sorter for unwashed potatoes – the CropVision Plus. Building on the success of the CropVision, which was launched in 2020, the new version offers advanced technology to simplify optical sorting and meet the increasing demands of the industry. read more

"W ramach tak wielu nowych odmian i klubów wchodzących na rynek owoców, jesteśmy wyjątkiem, ponieważ oferujemy historyczne odmiany takie jak złote, babciowe i cesarskie jabłka, śliwki Grossa di Felisio i Prezydent oraz gruszki Abate i William. W naszej opinii, obserwujemy powrót do historycznych odmian". read more

The Pakistani Directorate General of Customs Valuation in Karachi has updated the customs/export values for seasonal fruits, including Kinnow, for the period from December 1, 2024, to May 15, 2025. This revision is intended to enhance export earnings during the winter season. A valuation ruling (4 of...) read more

Dragon fruit from Ecuador remains in high demand despite the warmer climate affecting harvest volumes. David Velez, sales manager of Ecuadorian exporter Roses & Fresh Fruits by Ayelen Living Memories, stated, "Currently, the production of yellow dragon fruit is facing challenges due to the warmer climate." read more

The prices of Chilean cherries fluctuated this week depending on the quantity and quality of arrivals, but experienced a slight rebound later in the week. Overall, prices fell by approximately 10% compared to the previous two weeks. Using Santina as an example, the 2J and 3J classes with 2 x 2.5kg packaging also saw this trend. read more

A zookeeper at Osaka Tennoji Zoo has been accused of repeatedly stealing fruits and vegetables intended for the animals. The man, who is in his 40s and has been employed at the zoo for over a decade, admitted to taking the food, which was supposed to be used to feed the zoo's 1,000 animals. Authorities believe he consumed the stolen produce. read more

In 2023, the global blueberry industry witnessed an expansion of its cultivation area to 267,000 hectares, representing a 7.23% increase from the previous year's 249,000 hectares. This growth trend has been steady over the past years, with recorded areas of 237,000 hectares in 2021, 219,000 hectares in 2020, read more

At this time of the year, clementines are flying off the shelves. This trend is noticeable at Fruit At Work, a company located in Zonhoven, Flanders, that provides fruit boxes to businesses and schools. "Every year, I'm amazed at the amount of clementines we deal with, but this year was a bit more challenging due to" read more

In the marketing year (MY) 2024/25, avocado production is expected to reach 200,000 metric tons (MT) due to favorable climatic conditions, representing a 33.3% increase from MY 2023/24. The total planted area will be 33,010 hectares, which is a one percent growth from MY 2023/24. read more

Potato supplier Branston has introduced a new brand, Nanna Tate, with the goal of updating traditional potato dishes. The launch of Nanna Tate fresh potatoes is scheduled for 30 December and will be sold in 450 Tesco stores across the UK. The Nanna Tate prepared potato range will be introduced later on. read more

Chiina's customs administration announced on Wednesday that it has approved the importation of table grapes from Brazil, specifically from orchards and packaging plants that have been inspected by Chinese authorities for nine specified pests. China will permit producers in Brazil's Pernambuco and Bahia regions to export the Vitis grapes. read more