Peru is a crucial provider of organic ginger to the European and North American markets. Despite this, many buyers are unaware of the processes growers must follow to meet organic standards, especially those set by the European market. "We are fully vertically integrated." read more

With a commercial calendar that runs from October to June, O.P. Terre della Luce is one of the Italian players in the production and sale of raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries. They are able to ensure markets and supermarkets with a consistent supply for a large part of the year. Carmela Suriano, read more

In Kelowna, B.C., an unprecedented winter cold snap led Jennifer Deol and her husband to remove over a hectare of peach trees from their orchard. Early January's extreme temperatures inflicted severe damage on stone-fruit trees and grapevines throughout the Okanagan Valley, destroying the buds. read more

"What we all hoped to avoid has unfortunately become a reality for a number of growers and traders," notes Mark Vernooij from Urfruit. "In a season where there have been ample opportunities to sell the fruit at very favorable prices, there are still companies that have not." read more

The Banana Board is advising banana and plantain growers in Jamaica to avoid removing foliage from their crops as a precautionary measure ahead of approaching hurricanes. While this practice is common among farmers, the board is stressing the possible negative effects it could have on the crops. read more

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The Czech Republic is expected to see a 77 percent decrease in fruit harvest this year compared to the five-year average, according to Martin Ludvík, chairman of the Fruit Growers' Union. The country has been hit by severe spring frosts, causing significant damage to crops, particularly impacting. read more

The global trend towards a healthier diet has increased the demand for asparagus, leading to a positive growth outlook for this crop. However, Peruvian exporters have faced several challenges in terms of productivity and commercial obstacles. After a period of growth and favorable prices, the situation became complicated. read more

The stone fruit season is underway in Catalonia and the supply will soon reach its peak. However, the bad weather in Northern Europe has not yet helped boost sales, and the excess of small sizes has put nectarine prices under pressure even before the start of the season. "We are going to have a read more

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Pharr International Bridge intercepted a significant amount of methamphetamine worth over $5.1 million. The discovery took place on June 30, during a secondary inspection of a tractor-trailer carrying cucumbers and bell peppers. read more

Martha Mora, a member of the Fulton County Farm Bureau and owner of Johnston Fruit Farms in Swanton, mentioned that much warmer temperatures than usual in February and March resulted in early ripening of produce in Ohio. This posed challenges for growers, particularly with strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries. read more

"This week marks the true beginning of the plum season," says Alexandre Cancel from Vergers Cancel, one of France's top plum marketing companies. "The African Rose, a club variety from the Lily Ploom brand, kicked off the season two weeks ago. It's an experimental variety that has met our expectations and is now in." read more

Alfredo Ramirez Bedolla, governor of Michoacán, announced that avocado exports to the United States will be fully reactivated on Wednesday, July 3. During a press conference, Ramirez Bedolla stated that this decision follows the gradual progress agreed upon by the US Embassy in Mexico and the Association of Avocado Producers. read more

ADK Export Import Co. specializes in the cultivation and export of a wide range of exotic fruits, including limes, as well as spices and nuts. Our primary export product is dragon fruit, which is predominantly sourced from our orchards in Vietnam's southern Binh Thuan province. In addition to our own orchards, we also collaborate with other high-quality growers to ensure a diverse and premium product range. read more

For O'Bio, these weeks are all hands on deck. The company has begun harvesting its blueberries since Monday. "Blueberries are our main product for trading, so with the new harvest, the start of the peak season has been set from now until August," said Isabel Decrock of O'Bio. read more

The recent strike by workers of the National Agricultural Health Service (Senasa) has raised some concerns in the Peruvian agro-export sector. Since June 24, 2024, the Senasa Workers' Union has been on an indefinite national strike, jeopardizing the issuance of phytosanitary certificates. read more

W ostatnim czasie, czereśnie z Panjshir zostały wprowadzone na międzynarodowe rynki, a eksport jest obecnie ukierunkowany na Chiny, Pakistan i Indie. Produkcja czereśni w Panjshir wzrosła w tym roku, przewyższając zbiory z zeszłego roku i wskazując na owocny sezon. read more

The avocado harvest in Israel is significantly increasing. Betsalel Ohana of Planet Israel mentioned that it has gone up by approximately 67% compared to 2023 after attending the Avocado Growers Conference. The conference, organized by the Israeli Ministry of Agriculture, was aimed at promoting the avocado industry. read more

Jocelyn Joncour has switched from cultivating blueberry crops to growing lamb's lettuce in the Finistère department. His produce is intended for SICA Saint Pol-de-Léon. "Together with my partner, we took over a 4.5-hectare farm, with 3 hectares covered, in Tréflaouénan. Lamb's lettuce is a very different crop from read more

Renier Grobbelaar, procurement director at Freshgold, says: "Trading in Africa has been challenging this year, as we did not start off with prices as we had hoped. In Europe, early BCs, Packhams, and Pink Ladies have been disappointing. The East has been supportive, but South Africa..." read more

Ta seria przedstawia średnie ceny hurtowe bananów według kraju pochodzenia. Ceny są narodowymi średnimi najczęściej stosowanymi cenami bananów na rynkach hurtowych w Birmingham i Londynie. Publikacja ta jest aktualizowana co tydzień. Aktualne średnie ceny tygodniowe bananów wynosiły... read more