The pepper season at Harvest House has come to an end. "It's a great time to reflect on the past season and look ahead to the upcoming growing year. While most growers are busy preparing for the 2025 season, we can look back on a successful year," says sales representative Marco Bergman. read more

To reach their optimal flavor, shipped mangoes must be ripened with precision. Micha Lejewaan, the ripening master at DL Fruit Logistics in the Netherlands, explains how this process is perfected. "It's not difficult once you understand how to do it, but it requires fine-tuning," he says of the art of ripening. read more

"Our fennel exports to Germany have already doubled," says Christopher Bernardi from Bernardi srl in Rimini, highlighting that "our produce, grown in Romagna and with zero residue, is receiving high praise from certain major German retail chains." Harvesting operations on the farm are currently underway. read more

In the Brachoua region, not far from the Moroccan capital Rabat, organic fruit and vegetable production is expanding as a result of successful technical and commercial trials. Local grower Abdellah Akif shares his recent experience. Akif is an urban retiree who decided to return to his family's agricultural roots. read more

"Nasz sektor arborystyczny to społeczność osób, które dzielą te same wartości. Jednak nadal istnieje potrzeba pogłębionej wiedzy na temat wyzwań, z jakimi boryka się każde ogniwo w łańcuchu" - tłumaczy Guillaume Jarret, deweloper biznesowy w firmie Star Fruits. W celu "odkompartmentalizowania" i stworzenia powiązań. read more

"While the production and marketing season for table tomatoes and dark green courgettes is in full swing, in the next few days we will also see the first sprouts of lamuyo peppers," says Adriana Lo Monaco, Sales Manager of Agroenergie, based in Scoglitti (RG), Sicily. Adriana Lo Monaco (in a pepper... read more

"The ongoing citrus fruit campaign is still being impacted by the effects of climate change. Following the fragile production process in the fields, the fruits are facing challenges during harvesting and marketing due to their reduced shelf-life caused by external factors." read more

A new Christmas-themed packaging of premium products will be launched in the coming weeks by Mitica, an Italian company based in Emilia that specializes in marrons and chestnuts. "It is a way of creating a unique identity and enhancing a product that is characteristic of these autumn months,". read more

The French government is spearheading the resistance against ratifying the trade agreement with the Mercosur bloc, which consists of Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay, with the goal of creating the world's largest free-trade zone. This opposition comes after a string of protests by European farmers, including read more

Mexican mangoes are increasingly popular in the U.S. market, where 90% of the exports of this product are sent. The 2024 season ended with 80 million boxes exported, solidifying the sector's position as one of the leading global suppliers, despite facing certain challenges. read more

The growers in Central Otago are closely monitoring weather conditions in hopes of achieving a record-breaking cherry export season. Kris Robb, the chairman of the Central Otago Fruit Growers Association, pointed out that the region accounts for nearly 90% of New Zealand's cherry exports. The goal is to surpass the current record. read more

The inauguration of the first phase of the port of Chancay in Peru is a milestone for the region's exports to Asia. This ambitious project, spearheaded by Cosco Shipping Ports, required an initial investment of 1.3 billion dollars and is already seen as a crucial catalyst for maritime trade. read more

Co miesiąc zbierane są dane od brytyjskich producentów jabłek i gruszek dotyczące ilości brytyjskich jabłek sprzedanych do brytyjskich supermarketów. Poniżej znajdują się najnowsze dane. Oto te same miesięczne dane przedstawione jako procent wszystkich brytyjskich jabłek sprzedanych przez supermarkety (zielona linia). Czerwona linia to porównanie. read more

Port International, a company with a long-standing tradition in global trade of fresh fruits and vegetables, is strengthening its commitment to future growth by expanding its management team. On September 26, 2024, Karlsson Port and Mathias Marten were officially appointed as Managing Directors of Port... read more

During the 15th edition of the Fruit Growing Fair and Vegetable Industry (TSW), one of the most important events in the horticultural industry in Central and Eastern Europe, the Machinery Conference will be held, dedicated to modern technologies in horticulture. The event, scheduled for the read more

The Reefer Alliance from South Africa is prepared with their pre-Christmas vessel, which will be loaded with deciduous fruit at the Port of Cape Town FPT terminal on 25th November, with departure scheduled for 29th November. Charles Gantz, the managing director of Anlin Shipping, estimates that the first vessel. read more

Pierwsze większe dostawy z Peru do UE i Wielkiej Brytanii nadeszły na początku października i systematycznie rosły każdego tygodnia, rynek jest prawie pusty, ponieważ sezon na półkuli północnej zakończył się wcześniej z powodu warunków pogodowych. "Klimat staje się coraz bardziej zmienny i już nie jest to tylko jednorazowe zjawisko, związane z" read more

Durian, the "king of fruits" known for its unique taste and strong odor, has become the top-selling pizza ingredient at Pizza Hut China. Yum China reported 30 million durian pizzas sold in 2024, making up one in every four pizzas sold nationwide. Chinese demand for durian has skyrocketed, with. read more

Peru, from around the world, felt the pressure to begin exporting table grapes early this season. The harvest in northern Peru commenced at the end of August, with demand mainly coming from Europe and Southeast Asia at that time. "The early depletion of Europe's domestic grape supplies created a significant demand for Peruvian grapes," said a spokesperson. read more

The first shipment of Peruvian blueberries from the port of Chancay to Shanghai, China, has been announced by Qali, a subsidiary of Agrícola Cerro Prieto (ACP). These blueberries were grown in the Santa Rosa irrigation zone, north of Lima, where Qali oversees operations. read more