The growers' organization FreshValley, located in the Dutch town of Sevenum, began producing the snack cucumber Quantario RZ in 2024, and it has already become a success. Sales Manager Teun van Roosmalen is proud of the partnership with Rijk Zwaan. "Together, we can reach more and more European markets." read more

If last season the sales campaign ended on 22 January, this year the company Gallicchio Frutta, creator and owner of the brand Divino – il kaki Italiano, plans to extend the last shipments by about a month, due to nearly double the volume availability, thanks to the entry of new. read more

The strawberry season has been over for some time at the Demedts-Demey nursery. "We picked the last Elsanta strawberries around December 20. Afterward, we harvested a few small strawberries, but that was it. Now, we're waiting until mid-March, when we can start harvesting our own strawberries. read more

Kate Scott, chief executive of HortNZ, highlighted the discovery of an Oriental fruit fly in Auckland's Mangere/Papatoetoe area, which has led to the implementation of a Controlled Area Notice and intensified trapping efforts. Scott emphasized the importance of early detection and swift action to... read more

Egypt has become the second-largest exporter of fresh vegetables and fruits to Europe for the export season from September 2023 to August 2024, delivering 917,000 tons, which marks a 7% growth compared to the previous year, according to EU data. Citrus fruits were the leading category in this export. read more

Mało znany fakt to, że barwniki karotenoidowe luteina i zeaksantyna, które zawierają, są zdrowe i dobre dla wzroku. Oprócz miąższu, skórka nadaje czerwonym dyniom ich charakterystyczny smak. De Terp Squashpackers przetwarza je bezpośrednio u źródła. read more

Kompany's first harvested cucumbers were sold at auction at ZON this week. Rob Linders of Linders Fruit & Vegetables placed the first bid, purchasing the first box for €50 per cucumber. With a total of 12 cucumbers in the box, the auction raised €600. This event is particularly significant because Kompany has... read more

W rewolucyjnym badaniu przeprowadzonym przez naukowców z SDU, Szpitala Uniwersyteckiego w Odense i Uniwersytetu Kopenhaskiego, skromna marchew została zidentyfikowana jako potencjalny sojusznik w leczeniu cukrzycy typu 2. Ta choroba, rosnąca zarówno w Danii, jak i globalnie, ma…

In a groundbreaking study conducted by researchers from SDU, Odense University Hospital, and the University of Copenhagen, the humble carrot has been identified as a potential ally in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. This condition, escalating in prevalence both in Denmark and globally, has... read more

Turkey's agricultural sector achieved a significant milestone in 2024, recording its highest annual export figures to date at $36.2 billion, according to the Türkiye Exporters Assembly (TIM). This marks a 3.3% increase from 2023 and accounts for 16% of the nation's total exports. read more

The Lunar New Year in Asia is associated with cherries, which enables Chile to meet not only the high demand in China but also in many other countries in the region. Yanming Ding, who is located in Chile and specializes in fresh fruits from South America for Valleyfresh, says, "Although the rest of Asia..." read more

Rynek szparagów na Ukrainie szybko ewoluuje, napędzany rosnącym popytem konsumentów na tę wysokiej jakości warzywo. Jednakże branża ta stoi przed znaczącymi wyzwaniami, które wymagają skierowanego wsparcia państwa, aby odblokować jej pełny potencjał w zakresie przetwórstwa i eksportu. W 2024 roku, łączna produkcja szparagów na Ukrainie... read more

In a recent development, fresh fruit exporters are concerned about a possible decrease in the export of kinnow to Afghanistan and certain Central Asian countries due to the implementation of new export-related taxes by the Federal Board of Revenue. According to fruit dealers in Torkham, the read more

The supply of leaf lettuce is currently good and has increased compared to the same period last year, although demand is relatively low. Ratto Bros Inc. is currently offering green, red, and romaine lettuce from Yuma, Arizona. Frank mentioned, "The quality is excellent–we have had very, very mild weather in the desert." read more

British berry growers are preparing for a tough year in 2025 due to increasing energy costs, rising wages, and inadequate returns from retailers. Despite these difficulties, the British berry market has achieved a significant milestone, reaching a total market value of £2 million. read more

Harmoniz, a global seed company, will be exhibiting at the upcoming Fruit Logistica trade fair in Berlin from February 5th to 7th. The company intends to present its newly developed tomato and bell-type pepper varieties, as well as a new product in the fresh produce category. Harmoniz will also read more

Vietnam has been informed by China's General Administration of Customs about the lack of compliance of certain fresh durian and jackfruit exports with phytosanitary and food safety regulations. This notification carries a potential risk to the reputation and brand of Vietnamese agricultural products in... read more

In 2023, Hong Kong was the 17th largest market for U.S. agricultural products globally. During that year, the United States exported $1.5 billion worth of agricultural products to Hong Kong, making it the third largest supplier of consumer-oriented food products to the region after China and Australia. read more

The first Mauritanian Dumara watermelons arrived at Fresh & Cash GmbH in Wuppertal as early as 8 January. "That's about ten days earlier than last year," said co-managing director Cevdet Cavusoglu. "You can see that the campaign tends to get off to an earlier start, which in turn is reflected in." read more

Between January and November 2024, Uzbekistan saw a significant rise in grape exports, reaching a total of 205,500 tons, which represents more than a doubling of growth compared to the same period in 2023. This information was reported by the State Statistics Agency. The revenue generated from grape exports during this period... read more

Clarifruit announced today that it has changed its name to Clarifresh and is excited to share two significant achievements: a rebranding that enhances quality management in all fresh food sectors and the introduction of a self-onboarding platform for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). read more