"We didn't lose a farm. We built a prototype, and we learned what it takes." That's how Lasse Carlsen, Founding Director of Copenhagen-based Bygaard, announced the sale of the company's first full-scale urban mushroom farm on Refshaleøen. The move marked a pivotal transition from proof of concept to commercial operation. read more

Asparagus markets around the world are dealing with different weather conditions, supply changes, and changing consumer preferences. This overview highlights the main developments in North America, the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and South Africa at present. read more

Po sezonie naznaczonym trudnymi warunkami pogodowymi i logistycznymi zatorami, peruwiańskie eksporty awokado Hass mają znacząco wzrosnąć w 2025 roku. PromPerú i ProHass szacują, że eksport może wzrosnąć o 37% w porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem, po trzech latach stagnacji lub spadku produkcji. read more

South African grapes, especially the red Crimson Seedless variety, were the most popular in the German market. Shipments from Chile were also significant, while loads from Peru and India mainly served as additional supply. There was a wide variety of grape types available, resulting in a diverse price range in some cases. read more

Corbins was one of the municipalities in the Spanish province of Lleida affected by a hailstorm last week. The town, located in the north of the Segrià region, suffered damage of varying degrees as the storm had weakened in intensity. "In towns further to the southwest, such as Alcarrás, where..." read more

In the cold chain logistics of fruits and vegetables, where even small temperature or humidity fluctuations can lead to spoilage, precision monitoring is essential. To address these challenges, Shenzhen Tzone Digital Technology Co., Ltd. is introducing an upgraded version of its real-time monitoring system. read more

A framed Ajax jersey hangs in the boardroom of Adriaan Vis, the director of FruitMasters. Perhaps it's a subtle nod to the decisiveness of Amsterdam that the director merges with the rich fruit-growing tradition of the Betuwe region. "We try to combine the best of both worlds, because the world is bigger than. read more

"Ostatnio mówi się często, że Wielkanoc sprzyja sprzedaży świeżych produktów bardziej niż Boże Narodzenie, ale także w zeszłym tygodniu Wielkanocnym sprzedaż nie była szczególnie dobra" - mówi Robert van Ooijen z firmy Van Ooijen Groenten en Fruit, który codziennie kupuje na aukcjach BelOrta, REO i Hoogstraten dla klientów w. read more

The Turkish cherry season was ruined by frost before it even began, particularly in the Central region of the country, according to Alper Kerim, the owner of Turkish fruit exporter Demir Fresh Fruits (DFF). "Cherry production in the Central region of Turkey was nearly completely lost because..." read more

Jakub Krawczyk, export manager for the Polish apple exporter Appolonia, states that despite the availability of Polish apples, the European markets are not showing strong demand for them. This is due to the presence of cheaper alternatives. Apples available for export include mostly Golden, Red Jonaprince, Idared, and Jonagold varieties. read more

Industrial Auctions is organizing an online auction on behalf of Zeeland Trade B.V. in Vogelwaarde (NL), showcasing a specialized range of machinery for carrot processing, packaging, and palletizing. The auction will feature sorting machines, washing machines, filling and packaging machines, read more

During the first week of April, temperatures in the main Greek strawberry regions were slightly below average. However, the abundant sunshine and the increasing length of the days have contributed to consistent ripening and good fruit quality, especially for the dominant variety in Greece. read more

Strawberries are one of the most popular seasonal fruits in Germany. On average, about 3.7 kilograms are consumed per person each year. The strawberry harvest lasts from May to the end of July, but raspberries, blackberries, and cherries are also very popular with consumers and are harvested. read more

Rio Grande do Norte, the largest melon producer and exporter in Brazil, is ramping up its efforts to increase exports of fruits and vegetables to China. This initiative seeks to capitalize on the commercial potential and demand in the Asian market, particularly from October to April, when the domestic supply in China is lower… read more

The Peruvian mango campaign is coming to an end. According to Martina Garletti, McGarlet's Purchasing Manager, it will conclude around week 19, signaling the end of a season characterized by significantly higher volumes compared to the previous year. "In 2024, we faced a challenging campaign, strongly affected by read more

Po przeprowadzeniu aktywnej kampanii merchandisingowej przed Ramadanem, Natural Delights® świętuje niebywały sukces w tegorocznym sezonie sprzedaży, prezentując wpływ kulturowo istotnego marketingu oraz dobrze wykonanych tematycznych wystaw sklepowych. Według danych firmy Circana do 23 marca, read more

The new season of organic strawberries is almost here at Ecodal - Kestemont. Last year, BelOrta started selling organic strawberries for the first time. Organic options have become more common in many product categories, but organic strawberries have been more difficult to come by. read more

Spodziewane zapotrzebowanie na importowane jabłka wydaje się być mniejsze w tym roku. "Z wyjątkiem jabłek Honeycrisp - w tym roku w stanie Waszyngton zabrakło jabłek Honeycrisp i obserwujemy wzrost importu tej odmiany" - mówi Tom Selfridge z Paramount Export Company. "Standardowe odmiany takie jak Fuji i Gala, read more

It's currently challenging to distinguish between South Africa's summer and winter rainfall regions: since November, the rain has hardly stopped in the central areas where a substantial portion of South Africa's vegetables are cultivated, near the province with the highest population density, Gauteng. read more

Podaż mango z Meksyku jest obecnie dobra i stabilna. „Mieliśmy trochę niedoboru. Zobaczymy dobrą podaż czerwonych mango, ale żółte mogą być nieco niestabilne w dostawie” - mówi Gary Clevenger z Freska Produce. „Kiedyś było mnóstwo dużych owoców, ale teraz jest ich trochę mniej. read more