So far this year, we have experienced a wet spring, a good summer, and some heavy rain at the end of September. All of this has contributed to a decent year for growing carrots. "I feel we have had a really good year, but this could just be because the last couple of years have been terrible," said Rodger Hobson, a carrot farmer. read more

The supply of Washington's early apple varieties such as Honeycrisp and Gala is lower compared to last season. Yields and quality were affected by a hot summer, resulting in reduced packout rates. With the oversupply and low pricing situation during the 2023/2024 season, the decrease in production numbers was expected. read more

The 2024/2025 apple harvest is looking great, according to Müller Oosthuizen of Ginger Gypsy in the Waterberg region of Limpopo. He believes that the severe July frost, which reduced their peach and nectarine crop by half, actually benefited their apple orchards. The early apples are looking "outstanding," he says. read more

Dostawa ogórków szklarniowych jest stabilna, zwłaszcza z zauważalnym wzrostem produktu. "W tym roku zwiększyliśmy produkcję mini ogórków, w szczególności naszych Organicznych Mini Ogórków, i będziemy je uprawiać tutaj w Ontario przez cały rok" - mówi Ray Mastronardi, wiceprezes. read more

Fruitwave B.V. has been a victim of identity theft. "Someone has used our company's name without permission. They copied the layout and text of our website. There is only one Fruitwave B.V., based in Sliedrecht, the Netherlands," says Gosia van Jole-Mikolajek. Here is the link to the copied website: [link]. read more

Want to end the year on a high note and purchase a vegetable processing machine before the holidays? In December, Industrial Auctions organizes several auctions for food and vegetable processing equipment. These auctions take place in the Netherlands and also internationally! The machines available for auction include peelers, vegetable cutting machines, and more. read more

Według importera, przetwórstwo jest głównym czynnikiem powodującym znaczny wzrost cen ananasów w ostatnich miesiącach. "Przemysł sokowy już podpisuje coroczne umowy po relatywnie wysokich cenach, co zapewnia plantatorom gwarantowaną minimalną cenę. To powoduje wzrost cen w" read more

Pizza Hut is shaking up holiday traditions by launching a limited-edition tomato wine, crafted in partnership with Irvine's Just Beyond Paradise Winery. The wine, made from ripe tomatoes and infused with basil, delivers a unique flavor profile reminiscent of a chilled white wine, perfect for the occasion. read more

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In the automation of fruit sorting and packing, high capacity is pursued while the machines must also handle the delicacy of the products with due care. STAS, a Glabbeek-based machine builder specializing in such solutions, has teamed up with Festo to develop a new advanced machine to place. read more

The buyers and sales teams of the Ame Haslé Group recently had the opportunity to take a behind-the-scenes look at how the Group sources its organic vegetables. They visited the warehouse of their partner who specializes in organic vegetables. This partner works passionately and committedly with around 40 local. read more

In Larissa, Greece, apple and chestnut producers organized a tractor rally in the central square of Agia, voicing their grievances over unmet compensation promises following the floods caused by storms Daniel and Elias last year. The rally, coordinated by the United Federation of Agricultural... read more

The garlic supply in North America can be described as having two distinct markets. According to Kian Fattahi from Global Farms Enterprises, one market focuses on retail and exclusively uses non-Chinese garlic, while the other market is centered around Chinese garlic. Currently, the supply of garlic not sourced from Asia is quite limited. read more

Peruvian grapes are experiencing an exceptional year in the international market, achieving record prices despite numerous logistical challenges in the sector. Factors such as fruit shortages in Europe and increasing demand in the United States have been key contributors to this success. read more

This week, analysts from the EastFruit project have reported an increase in white cabbage prices in the Ukrainian market. This rise is due to a surge in demand, especially for high-quality cabbage, allowing sellers to raise their prices. Currently, high-quality white cabbage is in high demand. read more

"Według prognoz z 1 listopada 2024 roku, francuska produkcja melonów szacowana jest na 301 000 ton na kampanię 2024, co oznacza o 9 900 ton mniej niż w 2023 roku (-3%). Ceny były dynamiczne w sierpniu, ale spadły poniżej średniej z lat 2019-2023 (-16%) we wrześniu, w kontekście niekorzystnej... read more

The 2024 Pacific Northwest Vegetable Association Annual Meeting dedicated a full day to the Onion Session, featuring twelve presentations that covered a wide range of topics relevant to onion growers in the region. The discussions ranged from pest management to the economic outlook for the industry. read more

Chińskie ananasy zaczęły być eksportowane w tym miesiącu. Według Pana Chena Ruyue z Kooperatywy Produkcyjnej Xuwen MuchSweet, wyniki eksportu osłabły z powodu zmniejszonego popytu na głównych zagranicznych rynkach. "Nasze ananasy są głównie eksportowane do Rosji i Azji Środkowej. W Rosji popyt read more

"Było to trudny sezon dla moringi w Egipcie, ponieważ podaż nie była na poziomie wystarczającym, aby sprostać rosnącemu popytowi" - powiedział Mansour Ahmed, menedżer sprzedaży egipskiego eksportera Pure Herbs: "To był przeciętny sezon na moringę, z niską podażą i wysokim popytem. Wyprodukowaliśmy około 40 ton, co jest mniej." read more

The initial phase of the Spanish orange and clementine season, which will conclude by the end of this month, has been significantly affected by challenges faced by growers and marketers. They have had to deal with the consequences of heavy rainfall caused by recent storms, as well as pricing pressures. read more

The quality of the Spanish garlic in storage is good and the country has just enough stock to complete the sales season, as this year the area devoted to this crop has shrunk considerably. Most Spanish companies are limiting sales on the free market, outside the established supply contracts. read more