With 8 years of experience in yellow kiwi production, especially in Italy, the Peruzzo Group, led by Tony Saglietto, aims to develop its late variety SunLife (hy01). To achieve this objective, the company is introducing a turnkey solution for growers who are interested in starting. SunLife: a yellow read more

Since New Year's Day, the market for Chilean cherries has continued to underperform, with sales remaining sluggish. In previous years, the market typically experienced a downturn for 3–4 days after New Year's Day before gradually recovering. However, this year, weak demand has persisted for a longer period. read more

On January 9th, Intermarché and Netto, both part of the Les Mousquetaires group, announced a significant change in their sourcing strategy: they will no longer be buying apples from southern hemisphere countries like Chile and South Africa. Instead, they are strengthening their support for French producers. read more

Perfect stonefruit weather prevails in the Western Cape, and while plums are slightly smaller in size, their eating quality and Brix levels are superior to last year. Peaches and nectarines, being larger in size, typically make their way to the UK and Europe by mid-November, with plums following shortly after. read more

In Kathalia, Sonamura, monkeys are causing trouble for fruit and vegetable vendors due to habitat loss from deforestation and rubber cultivation. Troops of monkeys often invade markets and homes, stealing fruits and vegetables without hesitation. Vendors like Sridam Debnath and Shanu Paul have reported... read more

The Assembly of Fruit, Vegetable, and Horticultural Regions (AREFLH) has announced the addition of two new members. AOP Europae, an Italian PDO, has joined the College of Producers, while SPPIOPO, the Polish association of greenhouse tomato and cucumber growers, has become part of the College of... read more

"Porównując do 2023 roku, liczba ton świeżych owoców i warzyw wprowadzonych na rynek wzrosła o 5,5%, osiągając 284 144 ton rocznie, co jest rezultatem niezobaczonym w ciągu ostatnich dziesięciu lat" - powiedział komunikat z rynku świeżych produktów MAAP w Padwie, który kontynuuje: "Ten ważny wzrost jest wynikiem... read more

The shocking news and images from the historic wildfires in Los Angeles, California that started on Tuesday morning continue to emerge. Although it appears that the fires are mainly impacting communities, homes, and causing loss of lives rather than affecting produce-growing areas, the situation remains concerning. read more

The planting of new potatoes is in full swing in the Spanish province of Seville, where companies like Nevado e Hijos have already completed over 60% of the sowing on their approximately 400 hectares spread across the municipalities of Villamanrique de la Condesa, Dos Hermanas, and La. read more

The Netherlands: Discounters ended 2024 as the best performers in the Netherlands

Discounters emerged as the top performers in the Dutch grocery market by the end of 2024, according to a new study conducted by Hiiper. The market overall showed minimal growth year-on-year. Hiiper's Supermarket Quarterly Monitor Q4 2024 revealed this trend. read more

Ecuador has solidified its position as the world leader in banana exports, with a total of 330.9 million boxes exported by November 2024; a 1.39% increase compared to the same period in 2023. The European Union remains the primary destination, representing 29.12% of exports, followed by... read more

Sezon truskawek w hiszpańskiej prowincji Huelva rozpoczął się w grudniu z ograniczonymi ilościami, ale teraz podaż zwiększa się, co pozwala na rozpoczęcie eksportu na rynki europejskie. Ceny są nieco wyższe niż w zeszłym sezonie, a także wzrosły koszty, mimo że dostawy wody i siła robocza. read more

Po ujawnieniu informacji, że Międzynarodowe Stowarzyszenie Pracowników Portowych (ILA) oraz zrzeszenie pracodawców United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) osiągnęły wstępne porozumienie, unikając tym samym potencjalnego strajku w amerykańskich portach, przewoźnicy winogron z Chile - oraz wielu innych towarów - znów oddychają z ulgą. read more

This week, representatives from Freshuelva's labor department, the Huelva's Strawberry Producers and Exporters Association, traveled to Colombia and Honduras to conduct a new selection process for 380 workers who will participate in the berry harvesting campaign in the province. This initiative was developed under the... read more

The rząd stanowy zmienił Minimalną Cenę Wspierania (MSP) dla konkretnych kategorii owoców na rok fiskalny 2024-25, dążąc do równego wynagrodzenia dla lokalnych producentów owoców. MSP dla malty klasy 'C' została teraz ustalona na około 0,12 USD za kilogram, co stanowi wzrost z. read more

Ukranian berry exporters are facing challenges including low product quality, discrepancies with specified requirements, and delays in delivery, as reported by Irina Kukhtina, the president of the "Berry Growing Ukraine" Association. These issues are impeding their ability to successfully penetrate the market. read more

In 2024, Egypt's grape exports to Germany reached a new milestone, with exporters shipping a record 26.5 thousand tons valued at $739 million to the German market, according to a report by EastFruit. This volume signifies a nearly 30% rise compared to 2023 figures and more than a doubling from 2022. read more

W Plant City, producenci wysokiej technologii w szklarniach podejmują nocne wysiłki, aby zabezpieczyć swoje uprawy truskawek przed zagrożeniem spadkiem temperatury poniżej zera. Na farmie Parkesdale, zajmującej 300 akrów przeznaczonych na truskawki, obecnie skupia się uwaga na ochronie zbiorów przeznaczonych na Walentynki. read more

"On Tuesday, January 7th, there was a significant rise in vegetable sales, suggesting a positive turnaround. Whether this pattern will persist or if it was merely a temporary surge linked to the Epiphany holiday is yet to be determined. Nonetheless, it appears to be a more substantial recovery compared to" read more

Producers and representatives of the main fruit and vegetable associations in France, Italy, Portugal, and Spain, along with officials from the administrations of the four countries, are launching the 2025 contact groups this January. The first meeting of the year will focus on citrus fruits. read more