The pitaya season is slowly coming to an end in Spain with very positive results, especially for the high-yielding plantations, which have encouraged more and more producers to grow this fruit. "Years of experience in pitaya cultivation have allowed us, at Pitaya del Sol, to develop a highly successful growing method." read more

StePacPPC's Modified Atmosphere/Modified Humidity (MA/MH) packaging is enabling a transition from traditional methods of transporting fresh broccoli and other vegetables, such as ice-filled polystyrene and waxed carton boxes, over long distances in the U.S. and Japan. The Otofuke Agricultural read more

The chief executive of NZ Avocado, Brad Siebert, points out the possibility of a better season for avocado growers in New Zealand, citing favorable weather conditions and a strategic change in export approach as reasons for this optimism. The previous two seasons were difficult for growers, characterized by read more

The kale harvest has been quite successful so far, according to Jan Stemmann, a producer at the vegetable growing company of the same name. "The quality has been consistently good due to the low temperature fluctuations. However, if the plants are constantly exposed to freezing temperatures, read more

W miarę jak europejskie, brytyjskie i bliskowschodnie rynki winogron opróżniają się przed Bożym Narodzeniem, RPA przeżywa powolny początek swojego sezonu. Według Nico Louwa, Dyrektora Marketingu w Exsa, firmie eksportującej z siedzibą w Paarl, "Jesteśmy w Exsa w takiej samej sytuacji jak wielu innych w branży; read more

A new report has emphasized the potential for future growth of Australian horticulture in Southeast Asia. The Federal Government conducted an inquiry called 'Trading North,' which examined the involvement of Australian agriculture in the markets of the region. Two significant industry bodies, AUSVEG and read more

"The drought has negatively impacted the summer fruit production, leading to a decrease in the current citrus fruit harvest as well. Blonde oranges and early clementines are smaller in size due to the stress caused by the weather conditions. This is the reason why larger fruits are more expensive." read more

Georgia in a strong position as a supplier of fresh kiwi to the Japanese market. The country's ability to meet Japan's strict quality standards has contributed to this significant growth in exports. read more

Jak donosiły krajowe media w zeszłym tygodniu: "Francuzi przestają importować truskawki i wiśnie tego zimą." Dwie francuskie sieci supermarketów, Intermarché i Netto, ogłosiły, że nie będą już sprzedawać świeżych truskawek i wiśni z zagranicy podczas zimy. Powód: "szkodliwe dla

As reported in the national media last week: "French stop importing strawberries and cherries this winter." Two French supermarket chains, Intermarché and Netto, have announced they will no longer sell fresh strawberries and cherries from abroad during the winter. The reason: "bad for the read more

Peru's mango industry continues to face climate challenges, including water rationing that is impacting the size of the fruit. Additionally, Peru is facing tough competition from Brazil in important markets. Geancarlos Solórzano, Logistics Manager at G&S Agroexport in Peru, mentioned, "The beginning of this season..." read more

Najnowsza analiza cen hurtowych owoców i warzyw wyprodukowanych lokalnie uwydatnia kilka zmian na rynku, porównując średnią cenę bieżącego tygodnia do danych z poprzedniego tygodnia. Jabłka, podstawowy składnik większości gospodarstw domowych, wykazały niewielkie wahania cen. Wariant Gala zanotował lekkie wzrosty. read more

Pakistan has witnessed a 50% decrease in kinnow exports over the past five years, with the current amount standing at 250,000 tons. This decline is attributed to climate change, use of outdated crop varieties, and decreasing production levels. The All Pakistan Fruit and Vegetable Exporters Association (PFVA) has responded to this situation by… read more

Ta analiza cen bananów w różnych krajach w tym tygodniu podkreśla istotne trendy przy porównywaniu obecnych średnich cen z poprzednim tygodniem. Te trendy dostarczają cennych informacji na temat dynamiki rynku, w tym zróżnicowań w łańcuchu dostaw i fluktuacji popytu regionalnego. Kliknij aby... read more

AUSVEG continues to provide updates on the biosecurity response following the discovery of the tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) in South Australia in August. The National Management Group (NMG), comprising representatives from all Australian governments and industry stakeholders who have signed the Emergency Plant Pest Agreement, is involved in the response efforts. read more

After Brussels sprouts, raclette potatoes, leeks, and asparagus, it is now the turn of carrots to join the Minute range launched by Priméale in 2018. Given the popularity it has generated on the market, this range meets the needs of consumers. "Consumer research has shown that the French do not read more

The New Zealand pipfruit sector plays a significant role in the national economy, generating nearly $2 billion in total revenue impact. This economic activity benefits not only the horticulture and fruit growing sector, where apples and pears represent 20% of the gross domestic product (GDP) but read more

Shine Muscat grapes are grown in different domestic production areas, each with its own unique characteristics. In Yuncheng, Shanxi Province, China, Shine Muscat grapes ripen and are harvested by the end of August, a timing that differs from other production areas such as Yunnan. read more

According to François Bellivier, head of development at Capexo, November was a "relatively balanced" month for the avocado market. He stated that apart from the last week, which is typically the worst week of the year in terms of consumption, prices have been very good on the French market. While not as exceptional read more

The Interbranch Association for Fresh French Fruit and Vegetables has launched a project to introduce a wide selection of premium French apples to Mumbai, targeting the preferences of Indian fruit enthusiasts. Some of the varieties being introduced include Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Royal Gala, Granny. read more

Researchers from Tknika, a regional government research center, and the Eurecat technology center collaborated to create a robot that integrates artificial intelligence and visual technology for harvesting delicate fruits like strawberries. The robot was showcased at Expo AgriTech 2024, a read more