Stu Follen has conducted an analysis of the challenges currently being experienced by U.S. onion exporters, especially those from the Pacific Northwest (PNW), as they deal with one of the slowest export seasons in recent history. The analysis shows that the strong U.S. Dollar has had a negative impact on... read more

Projections indicate that the production of apples, pears, and table grapes is expected to increase in marketing year (MY) 2024/25 compared to MY 2023/24. This improvement is attributed to the cold and wet winter of 2024, as well as the introduction of new trees into production. Despite ongoing equipment shortages, it is anticipated that deciduous fruit exports will rise due to the enhanced quality of the fruit. read more

Po zwycięstwie Donalda Trumpa w wyborach prezydenckich w USA, pojawiły się obawy wśród producentów jabłek z Nowej Szkocji dotyczące propozycji jego kampanii dotyczącej wprowadzenia 10-procentowego cła na wszystkie importowane towary. Emily Lutz, dyrektor wykonawczy Stowarzyszenia Producentów Owoców z Nowej Szkocji, wyraziła obawy co do wpływu takiej decyzji na branżę. read more

At R.L. De Vries and Son, Dutch outdoor lettuce is being replaced by the first French lettuce. The grower, based in Heemskerk, started collaborating with a grower in southern France 15 years ago and has maintained the partnership since. "This change fits perfectly with our summer season, enabling us to offer fresh French lettuce to our customers." read more

Civil unrest and brutal police oppression in Mozambique are preventing the loading of South African coal, chrome, and magnetite onto vessels at the Matola Cargo terminal in the port of Maputo. Fortunately for the South African fresh produce industry, there is currently no fruit available during this time of year. read more

Ashish Banerjee, Chief Business Officer of Indian organic apple trader KGF Organic Farms, states that the organic apple sector in India is growing steadily, although there is room for improvement in the pace of growth. "The organic apple market in India is developing gradually, with growth being relatively moderate. read more

The Wildnismanufaktur Engert & Schneider GbR has been operating since April of this year. The company, based in the Allgäu region, will initially function as a specialized trading company for organic mushrooms but will also venture into cultivating gourmet mushrooms in the near future. By summer 2025, they aim to have a total of... read more

W ostatniej konfrontacji Kongres zadał pytania Premierowi Narendra Modi w sprawie jego polityki, zwracając uwagę na nierówność traktowania producentów białej cebuli z Gudżaratu i tych z Maharasztry. Sedno problemu leży w ograniczeniach eksportowych nałożonych przez rząd, które mają. read more

The Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation in Egypt announced a 32% rise in agricultural exports, reaching $4.1 billion in the first ten months of 2024. The exports, which totaled over 7.1 million tons, were mainly driven by citrus fruits at 2.2 million tons, followed by potatoes at 0.9 million tons. read more

The national statistics agency INEGI has reported an increase in Mexico's headline inflation rate for October, driven by a surge in fruit and vegetable prices. This marks a reversal from the previous two months, which saw declining annual rates. According to INEGI, the inflation rate rose to 4.76% in October, up from... read more

"More than 100 hectares of export banana crops in the municipality of Chimoré, in the department of Cochabamba, were destroyed by hurricane-force winds and heavy rain. In my community alone, there are more than 100 hectares of export bananas lying on the ground due to these..." read more

Podaż batatów z Missisipi poprawiła się w ciągu jesieni. "Wygląda naprawdę dobrze" - mówi Lindsey Edmondson z Topashaw Farms Packing. "Na początku myśleliśmy, że plony będą mniejsze z powodu braku deszczu, ale huragan (Francine), który przeszedł przez nas, dał nam dokładnie to, czego potrzebowaliśmy." read more

For the past nineteen years, Namibia has been conducting monthly assessments to determine the availability of specific fruits and vegetables, in order to assess whether the country has a sufficient supply or if imports are required. Additionally, in 2005, Namibia introduced a market share promotion scheme. read more

Aktualne dynamiki rynkowe doprowadziły do wzrostu cen jabłek kustardowych, głównie związane z 30% redukcją produkcji spowodowaną dużymi opadami deszczu w lipcu i sierpniu. Agent hurtowy na rynku Mahatma Fule poinformował „The Hitavada”, że niższa produkcja spowodowała wzrost cen o 10 procent... read more

W ostatnim oświadczeniu rządowym przyznano, że Rosja stoi przed wyzwaniem osiągnięcia samowystarczalności w produkcji warzyw bez polegania na zagranicznych nasionach. Wicepremier Dmitrij Patruszew podkreślił ten problem podczas maratonu edukacyjnego "Knowledge.First." Zgodnie z... read more

Produce Art has begun shipping mangoes to the United States, and Managing Director Rohan Bicknell recognizes the importance of the market, despite the current small volumes being shipped. "It's one of the most challenging markets that Australia has access to, but it's one that we..." read more

Blueberry supplies from Zimbabwe and Namibia are beginning to decrease, while South African supply is increasing after a slow start. Ryno Palm from Rooted Global Fruit Company, a South African exporter based in Hong Kong, stated, "Markets have started to change drastically in the last two... read more

According to a study conducted by the Society for the Conservation of Crop Diversity (Arche Noah), the climate suitable for fruit cultivation in Austria is shifting to higher elevations due to global warming. This analysis focuses on Amstetten South, the Pöllau Valley, and Lungau. read more

In the last two days, wholesale onion prices have been steadily rising at the Yeshwantpur Agricultural Produce Market in Bengaluru. Forecasts suggest that if this trend continues, retail prices could reach up to INR 100 ($1.21) per kilogram. Currently, premium onions are... read more

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is allowing the importation of fresh Hass avocados (Persea americana var. Hass) from Guatemala into the United States. This decision was made after conducting detailed analysis and extensive research, confirming that the avocados meet the necessary requirements for entry into the country. read more