Amidst growing concerns about the rising cost of living, Australians have found comfort in the stable and low prices of avocados, a situation attributed to the record avocado production in the country. In the 2022/23 period, Australia produced 115,000 tons of avocados, marking a significant increase from previous years. read more

W tym roku w Austrii zebrano ogółem 145 400 ton owoców. Dolna Austria przyczyniła się do tego wyniku w ilości około 30 900 ton. Według danych Statistik Austria, kraj jako całość odnotował drugi najniższy wynik w ciągu ostatnich dziesięciu lat. W porównaniu do poprzedniego roku, produkcja owoców w całej Austrii... read more

W Kanadzie owoce pestkowe są uprawiane tylko w krótkim okresie, ale są dostępne w sklepach przez cały rok. "Chociaż oferujemy różne produkty z owoców pestkowych z różnych miejsc pochodzenia przez cały rok, wciąż istnieje duży potencjał do poprawy tej kategorii" - mówi Marcelo Rusca z Go Fresh. read more

The rain at the end of October and beginning of November had a very positive effect on the citrus crops in the Vega del Guadalquivir. However, according to a sector operator, "the water and humidity have affected the fruit's condition, making it more prone to rot. That's why it's crucial to be vigilant." read more

Istnieje bardzo małe zapotrzebowanie na truskawki z Kalifornii z różnych powodów, a jednym z nich są niedawne opady deszczu. "W Salinas-Watsonville i Santa Maria nikt nie może pracować, chyba że te jagody są uprawiane pod osłonami", mówi John Wilkinson z Blazer Wilkinson Gee, LLC., dodając, że Oxnard... read more

IG International, a fresh produce importer from India, proudly announced the arrival of the first shipment of premium citrus fruits from Egypt, officially marking the beginning of the new citrus season. This milestone was celebrated with the ceremonial opening of the first container of fresh fruits. read more

The past few weeks have been busy for Dutch onion exports. "This week, the intensity has eased a bit. It's still hectic, but now we can manage the workload properly. Last week, it was just too much," says Dignus Boone of the onion grading and packing station Bowa, located in Waarde. "I didn't expect read more

California is responsible for 40% of the organic commodities consumed in the United States, including 68% of the organic vegetables, as reported by the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources. Chris Ford, with 30 years of experience in the organic produce sector, currently... read more

Premier Foods Wholesale, a UK-based supplier of fresh produce, has launched a mechanized packhouse in Kigali's special economic zone. This facility, run by Premier Wholesale & Jameela, a subsidiary, has a daily fruit processing capacity of 40 tons. Its goal is to boost exports. read more

On Thursday morning, November 28, the Spanish Day event was held at De Mooij-Amsterdam. Customers and partners were offered a promotion featuring a variety of Spanish fruits and vegetables, along with live cooking demonstrations by a chef. In addition to the promotion of Spanish products, read more

From Central America to Southeast Asia, plantains and bananas are some of the most popular fruits in the world. Both belong to the Musaceae family, which includes bananas, and like all crops, they are vulnerable to diseases. One of the biggest disease threats for these two crops is black leaf streak. read more

Badanie przeprowadzone przez Centrum Zdrowego Starzenia się Mózgu (CHeBA) na Uniwersytecie Nowej Południowej Walii w Sydney wykorzystało cztery główne międzynarodowe badania nad bliźniakami, aby zbadać wpływ spożycia owoców i warzyw na objawy depresyjne u dorosłych w wieku 45 lat i powyżej. To badanie obejmuje Australię, Danię, Szwecję i. read more

Xalkidiki, one of the most important apricot-growing areas of Greece, was also one of the most affected by the Bora storm, which broke out last weekend in Northern Greece. Roads turned into rivers, houses and shops were flooded, and mud and debris covered a large part of the villages. The Sithonia... read more

On the occasion of its tenth anniversary, Surberry has reaffirmed its dedication to sticking to its current course of action for the next decade. Harold Huot, the company's manager, stated, "We aimed to be a symbol of quality, and that will remain our roadmap." read more

Według Franka Ocampo z TripleF Fruit, sezon melonów był dotychczas udany, chociaż pojawiły się pewne wyzwania związane z niektórymi odmianami. "Od początku do teraz, Cantaloupe Harper (typ amerykański) i włoski Cantaloupe (typ Charentais) wykazały się wyjątkowo dobrze. read more

"By ripening our avocados and mangoes to perfection, we are building consumer trust in our products and driving demand for ripe produce," says Paul Frowde, Managing Director of Mission Produce Europe and UK, a company that specializes in sourcing, ripening, and marketing avocados and mangos. "Shoppers" read more

An operator at the wholesale market in Perpignan gives an overview of the current dynamics in the orange market. "Currently, our main sources are Spain, Italy, and Portugal. In Spain, we obtain oranges from the Seville, Malaga, and Valencia regions, which include varieties such as the read more

W grudniu FreshPlaza skoncentruje się na egzotycznych i tropikalnych owocach. Jesteś producentem, importerem lub eksporterem tych produktów? Chcielibyśmy usłyszeć od Ciebie. Możesz przesłać nam informacje lub możemy zadzwonić do Ciebie na wywiad, po prostu daj nam znać. Skontaktuj się z nami pod adresem info@freshplaza.com.

In December, FreshPlaza will be focusing on exotic and tropical fruits. Are you a grower, importer, or exporter of these products? We would love to hear from you. You can send us some information or we can call you for an interview, just let us know. You can contact us at info@freshplaza.com. read more

W piątek pierwsze orzechy włoskie z Kalifornii w skorupkach dotarły do firmy Tovano. "I zostały szybko wyprzedane," mówi Dillen Langenberg. Według handlarza orzechami, orzechy Diamond spełniają popyt co roku. "Szał sprzedaży z przeszłości trochę opadł, ale klienci nadal czekają z niecierpliwością." read more

Poor vegetable harvests in Europe have resulted in a growing demand for Lithuanian produce. Local farmers are expanding their exports to not only include neighboring Latvia and Estonia but also to reach markets further away. Saulius Zakas, a farmer from Joniškis District, emphasized this trend. read more