Silnie znane marki. Standard, Plus i Premium. Guido Fruit przysięga na to. Ten importer warzyw, ale zwłaszcza owoców, obsługuje klientów w Belgii i Holandii z siedzibą w Brukseli. Gdy pogoda się zmienia, nawet gdy zbliża się Boże Narodzenie, ciężarówki z Hiszpanii od firmy Llusar jeżdżą tam i z powrotem. read more

The 2024-2025 season for Peruvian blueberries is expected to reach a total volume of 323,928 tons, reflecting a 4.1% increase compared to the initial projections. This achievement solidifies Peru's position as a major global exporter. Luis Miguel Vegas, the general manager of the Association of Producers and Exporters of blueberries in Peru, stated that... read more

Z dużą ilością wysokiej jakości jabłek wschodnich gotowych do spożycia przez konsumentów, firma Rice Fruit Company jest przygotowana na święta i Nowy Rok. "Mamy w tym sezonie umiarkowany wolumen plonów i miłą mieszankę odmian, które zachwycą" - mówi Brenda Briggs z firmy Rice Fruit Company. Zapotrzebowanie na jabłka jest read more

In Marketing Year (MY) 2024/25, South African growers are expected to redirect more citrus volumes towards processing due to higher prices, making juicing a lower-risk option. Production of oranges, grapefruits, tangerines/mandarins, and lemons in MY 2024/25 is forecasted to increase. read more

At Grappe de Raisins, preparations for the end of the year are in full swing. By the end of this week, the real Christmas rush will hit the fruit and vegetable shop. "It is one of our busiest periods. Summer remains the busiest time here on the coast, but we are definitely seeing a peak now too." read more

Stoffels Tomaten is acquiring the greenhouses of Baanheidehof from Beerse. This involves a 10-hectare area where peppers will be cultivated initially. Meanwhile, the tomato grower in Rijkevorsel is demolishing its oldest greenhouse, with new construction planned to follow. Commercial operations are ongoing. read more

As the festive season approaches, many employers take the opportunity to show their staff how much they are appreciated. For the Belgian company Fruitsnacks' subsidiary Logofruit, this means enormous pressure. Its apples bearing personalized logos are unique marketing tools that combine health and… read more

South Africa's table grape industry has reported mixed trends in exports and inspections up to Week 50 of the 2024/2025 season. A total of 10.99 million cartons were inspected for export, marking a 12.6% decline compared to the previous year. This drop was attributed to lower yields in early varieties across the Northern Provinces. read more

Global demand for Egyptian soft citrus remains high despite competition from Turkey and Morocco, with Egyptian mandarins fetching good prices, as stated by Ahmed Abdel El-Ghafar, executive manager of Gift Fruit. According to the exporter, "Our Egyptian mandarin shipments began a month ago and are yielding satisfactory results." read more

Production of peppers in Morocco's Souss-Massa region has decreased by 30% to 40% this week, primarily because of cold nighttime temperatures and viral diseases such as Pepper Mild Mottle Virus (PMMV), as reported by local producer Obeida Mansour from Universal Peppers. Nighttime temperatures have dropped to 8-9°C. read more

The banana is one of the most affordable fruits to purchase in Greece, resulting in strong sales and a consistent consumption rate, as stated by Mr. Pantelis Iliadis, the owner of Iliadis Bananes, a company specializing in banana ripening and importing exotic fruits and vegetables: "Banana prices are highly competitive. read more

UK: Aldi has introduced its largest vegan range yet for Veganuary, with prices starting at just £1.49. Aldi stated: "Whether customers are transitioning to a fully plant-based diet or simply making some meat-free substitutions, Aldi's new and returning Plant Menu products offer a variety of options for breakfast." read more

The wholesale markets in Korea have a different system compared to other countries, whereby all fruits and vegetables must be reported and sold under three conditions. Firstly, they are sold through auction, and secondly, individual wholesalers can bring their produce to the wholesale market with a negotiated price. read more

Więcej krajów, w tym Meksyk, Ekwador i Kolumbia, zwiększają obecnie podaż organicznych bananów. „To utrzymuje stabilność dostępności” - mówi Mayra Velazquez de León z Organics Unlimited. „Te kraje systematycznie eksportują organiczne banany, aby zaspokoić globalne zapotrzebowanie, w szczególności” read more

W odpowiedzi na problemy jakościowe napotkane w 2022 roku, branża opracowała i wdrożyła siedmiopunktowy plan działania mający na celu poprawę nie tylko zysków producentów, ale także zaufania rynkowego i reputacji marki. W rezultacie sezon 2023 oznaczał znaczącą poprawę w stratach owoców. read more

Anna Gabler, commercial director of Agro Queens Sp. z o.o., says that as Christmas approaches, demand for apples has slightly decreased. "Although we experienced extremely high demand in November, sales have been slow in December so far. We have introduced promotional offers to attract customers and boost sales." read more

Spain, Italy, and Turkey currently make up the primary citrus selection, with products from Morocco and Egypt also available in certain cases. "Although I was offered lemons and grapefruits from the latter countries, we are staying loyal to our core range from Spain, Italy, and Turkey." read more

The state government has approved the establishment of a Mango Development Board in the Dharwad taluk of North Karnataka's Mumbai-Karnataka region. This area is renowned for producing Alphonso mangoes that meet international standards. The creation of the board addresses a longstanding issue. read more

Potato stocks in Idaho on December 1, 2024, totaled 94.0 million cwt. Disappearance of the Idaho crop to date was 41.2 million cwt. December 1 potato stocks in Oregon totaled 20.7 million cwt. Disappearance to date was 5.55 million cwt. In Washington, on December 1 potato stocks totaled 60.0 million cwt. read more

Traditionally, this period does not bring much excitement to the field vegetable trade. "This is not our time. People don't eat cauliflower at Christmas," says Robert Vogel from AGF-Direct in Zwaagdijk. "Supply from Spain has been somewhat limited in recent weeks due to cold weather, which has led to a decrease in availability." read more