The season of Flemish greenhouse cherries has ended once again at the Demedts - De Mey nursery. While the outdoor growing season has just begun, grower Benoit Demedts is already focusing on the apricots they anticipate picking next week. "We had a really good cherry season," he said, reflecting on the performance compared to our colleagues. read more

Prekmurje, a region in the north-east of Slovenia, will soon be home to the country's largest greenhouse vegetable production complex, following an €80 million investment. Production is scheduled to commence in 2026. The GreenGardens project was officially unveiled on June 27 in Dobrovnik, where the partners gathered to present it. read more

Producers and exporters of citrus in Peru are relieved that this year's harvest has brought back good fruit coloring after two challenging years of El Niño. "The forecast for this year is that the fruit will have better coloring compared to last year," says Andres Orbegozo Tellez. read more

Prosper Africa has facilitated a $56 million trade deal through the United States-Africa Trade Desk (USATD) for the import of 700 containers of table grapes from South Africa into the US. The USATD, a partnership between Prosper Africa and Afritex Ventures, is designed to link African... read more

"An unusual season," that's how Jonathan Vandesande from Frans Michiels Belgium (FMB) describes the current Belgian greenhouse vegetable season. "There appears to be a low demand for tomatoes, leading to a clear drop in prices across all varieties. Even specialty tomatoes, which typically stand out, are being affected. read more

The traditional Düsseldorf wholesale market, a key player in the regional economy and a major provider of fresh fruits and vegetables, has relocated to a new site. By the end of the year, the wholesale market will shut down its operations at its former location in the north of Düsseldorf and move elsewhere. read more

Pod nadzorem Rosselkhoznadzoru w czerwcu 2024 roku do regionu Czelabińskiego w Rosji dotarło 904 partii produktów roślinnych. Obejmowały one 14 400 ton owoców, warzyw i melonów, a także 158 700 sztuk produktów kwiatowych, importowanych z Kazachstanu, Kirgistanu, Uzbekistanu, Tadżykistanu,... read more

The current weather conditions can be challenging for certain summer produce in terms of both consumption and production, but they have been quite favorable for other vegetables. This is the case for turnips, which are marketed by Le Marché de Phalempin, a producers' cooperative consisting of 230 members in the Hauts-de-France region. read more

Przez kilka lat East4Fresh sprzedawał tajskie kokosy. W zeszłym roku Rick Rebergen i Helien Verhagen wprowadzili również markę Goco Nutty z Portugalii: białe, nieprażone kokosy wraz z systemem łatwego otwierania jako gotowy do spożycia koncept. W tym roku import młodych kokosów... read more

With the beginning of the main variety Lepotica (Cacaks Schöne) in week 26, the plum harvest in the central Serbian region of Topola is approaching its peak. However, the early blossoming, combined with hail and late frost, is causing severe issues for the stone fruit sector in the renowned growing area. read more

A very unstable spring is expected to have an impact on the upcoming Belgian top fruit harvest. Conventional producers are already predicting lower volumes, and it seems that organic hard fruit will also be affected. In pears, we anticipate being able to harvest up to 30 percent less. read more

"Rainy weather has caused a delay in the pea harvest in Denmark," says Frederik Pahus Bruun, PR manager for Danish pea producer and exporter GreenPeas. "Our pea production has been slightly delayed this year due to an exceptionally rainy spring and colder winter than usual. We have experienced late frosts and hail." read more

Peru will be able to export table grapes by air to the Chinese market thanks to an agreement reached during the visit of the president of Peru, Dina Boluarte, to China. "Peru is one of the world's main exporters of table grapes, blueberries, avocados, and mangoes. The government's objective is to increase trade opportunities and strengthen economic ties with China," said Boluarte. read more

Effective July 1, 2024, Olympic Food Group will acquire the commercial operations of the Greek Grape Company (GGC). GGC, with its 30 hectares, is one of the largest grape cultivation sites in Greece. This acquisition will enhance Olympic Food Group's capabilities in the grape industry. read more

While the West Coast is experiencing a heat wave, the East Coast is also facing challenging weather conditions, including a heat wave. Neil Mazal from East Coast Farms & Vegetables stated, "The high temperatures have had a significant impact on the markets. Georgia and South Carolina have been particularly affected by the excessive heat." read more

Heemskerk Fresh & Easy and Fruity Pack will be collaborating starting from 1 July 2024. They will leverage their respective strengths to deliver a comprehensive and innovative product range that caters to the needs of customers and consumers. This partnership will enable both companies to offer a more diverse and tailored selection of products. read more

Peru has experienced a significant growth in avocado exports to the U.S., with quantities reaching almost 75,000 metric tons, valued at over $145 million in 2023, according to USDA data. The introduction of Peruvian avocados to the U.S. market in 2006 has resulted in a steady increase in both the volume and value. read more

This tydzień Martin Oudenes celebrates his six-month anniversary with My Roots & More. The importer was among the pioneers in marketing sweet potatoes in Europe and they are still among the key products today. "What started 20 years ago as a test with a few containers to import from the US and Egypt, has read more

A Queensland fruit stand owner installed security cameras after a Maserati driver was caught stealing bananas. The incident, captured on video, showed the man taking as many bananas as he could carry without paying. The owner, Aaron Marsh, operates seven unmanned stalls based on an honesty system. read more

Brak letniej pogody w tym roku w Wielkiej Brytanii wpłynął na produkcję miękkich owoców. "Truskawki zaczęły powoli rosnąć. Potem, kilka tygodni temu ładna pogoda przyspieszyła wzrost zbiorów i dała nam krótki przypływ, ale od tego czasu było albo zimno, ale suche albo pochmurno i deszczowo, co skutkowało ograniczonym dostępem". read more