Po kilku kolejnych latach szkód spowodowanych nocnym mrozem na gruszkach, firma Beck Fruit z Sint-Gillis-Waas postanowiła, że to wystarczy. Decyzja została szybko podjęta, gdy spotkali Ernsta Slabbekoorna ze Swift International podczas Dnia Uprawy Owoców w Zeeland w Goes, gdzie zaprezentował najnowszą innowację w wentylatorach przeciw mrozowi. read more

On March 20, the first outdoor rhubarb of the season was harvested at Hof Nefzger. The family business, based in Sainbach, Bavaria, thus started the new campaign almost the same way as last year. "Quantities and qualities are good at the start of the season, thanks to optimal weather conditions." read more

While volumes from Mediterranean origins are dwindling, the avocado production from countries of the southern hemisphere is gradually taking over. "We are at the end of the Moroccan, Spanish, and Portuguese season, and the Israeli production should also finish at the end of April. At the same time, read more

As of March 1, 2025, apple stocks in the listed European countries totaled 2,394,942 tons, showing a decrease of 175,895 tons compared to March 1, 2024, when stocks were at 2,570,837 tons. This marks a year-on-year (YOY) decline of 6.8%. Among the listed countries, Poland... read more

In the oranges sector, Spanish oranges, primarily Navelate and Lane Late varieties, were dominant. Salustiana juice oranges from Spain had a smaller presence. Egyptian Valencia Late oranges, being cheaper than the Spanish counterparts, could also be easily marketed as juice oranges. read more

"The Sicilian blood orange campaign is coming to an end, but well-organized companies like ours can expect to harvest the Tarocco Meli variety for another 40 days or so," says Carmelo Frisenna, Sales Manager of Uniterra Sicilia Group S.r.l. Arancia Loretta, speaking of his company's commercial. read more

Fatiha Charrat, Deputy Managing Director of the Delassus Group, has reported a significant increase in tomato exports from Morocco this season. According to her, Moroccan tomato exports have reached 690,000 tons, showing a 19% year-over-year increase, with 58% of the exports being non-round tomatoes. The UK imported 122,720 tons. read more

Po 20 latach w Holandii, świat cebuli przemysłowej nie zaskakuje już Mateusza Maćkowskiego z Global Onions. Jednakże on nadal idzie do przodu. Mateusz na przykład chce zainstalować przydatne optyczne sortowniki cebuli, zwłaszcza do cebuli przemysłowej, u swoich 100 największych klientów w Polsce. read more

MAF Roda NZ has been consistently active in the New Zealand market since 2016, selling equipment every year since then. MAF Roda Agrobotic is a multinational engineering company dedicated to offering the most innovative and high-end solutions for automation, grading, sorting, and. read more

Sezon melonów i arbuzów wygląda obiecująco dla Bristol PO dzięki zwiększającej się produkcji i nowym możliwościom rynkowym, szczególnie dla jego arbuzów o różnych rozmiarach. Tommaso Concari, kierownik techniczny produkcji polowej i kierownik systemu jakości w PO, opowiada o nowych. read more

The carrot season in the UK is progressing smoothly without any major issues, and the 2024-25 crop has been promising so far. According to Rodger Hobson, a grower and Chairman of the British Carrot Grower's Association, "The crop is in good shape." Despite experiencing some winter frost in the North of England, read more

Morocco's banana import volume reached over 36,000 tons by the end of 2024, marking a 28.8% increase from the previous year and doubling the 2022 figures, as reported by EastFruit. This sets a new record for the period, with import costs surpassing $18 million. Historically, Ecuador and Costa Rica have been the main suppliers of bananas to Morocco. read more

Bananas, valued for their convenience and health benefits, are a versatile addition to one's diet. They are commonly eaten as a pre-workout snack or used in dishes such as smoothies and oatmeal. Nevertheless, the potential health effects of consuming bananas daily should be taken into account. read more

Brazil has become a significant exporter of ginger, with the state of Espírito Santo contributing more than 90% of the production aimed at the global fresh ginger market. In 2024, Santana Ginger, a family-owned business with over twenty years of experience in the industry, concentrated its strategy on... read more

Sakata Seed America ogłosiła wprowadzenie nowej marki konsumenckiej Bimi®, będącej małą brokułową, dostępną teraz w USA i Kanadzie. Już uznawana na rynkach globalnych, Bimi oferuje wyjątkowy smak, teksturę i wartości odżywcze, których dzisiejsi konsumenci szukają. Wprowadzenie marki Bimi oznacza. read more

Chile has been participating in international fairs for many years. However, according to Ignacio Caballero, Marketing Director of Frutas de Chile, the country's presence at the second edition of Fruit Attraction São Paulo is solidifying its position as a regional meeting point in South America, enabling it to expand its reach. read more

The Ministry of Agricultural Development and Irrigation (Midagri) announced through the National Agricultural Health Service that the country had exported 562,093 tons of grapes in the 2024-2025 grape season, making Peru the world's leading exporter for the second consecutive year. read more

A delegation of 15 major fruit exporters from Spain's Extremadura region visited the Port of Santos in Brazil to evaluate the logistics and cargo storage facilities at Transbrasa. The focus was on the reefer container area, which is crucial for maintaining perishable goods. Miguel Angel Bernet, president of Afruex, led the delegation. read more

Finland has always depended on imported fresh berries to fulfill the growing consumer demand outside of the summer season. Almost half of all fresh raspberries, which constitute a market worth €17 million annually, are sourced from warmer regions such as Morocco and Portugal. The long winters in Finland, with minimal natural daylight, contribute to this reliance on imports. read more

Halfway through the 2024/25 British apple and pear season, the competition for the title of British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) Retailer of the Year is heating up. BAPL, the organization representing UK growers, has unveiled its most recent data regarding the quantities of British apples and pears stocked by UK supermarkets. read more