Fresh Direct, a leading foodservice fresh produce provider in the UK, has introduced a new plastic-free packaging solution for its avocado twin-pack, in collaboration with Westfalia Fruit, its main avocado supply partner. This initiative represents the first use of such packaging in. read more

The Belgian greenhouse vegetable season is now in full swing. The sunshine has been a long time coming, but since this week, there is no escaping it. It means the appetite for a tomato, strawberry, but also a sweet pepper is there among consumers again. "Due to the difficult spring, it is read more

The cultivation of strawberries in Ukraine has stabilized compared to the 2022-2023 period, with a significant amount of the produce being actively exported. At the beginning of the season, Ukrainian greenhouse strawberries were more dominant in the market than imported ones. read more

At a press conference on June 14th, UNILET, the French interprofessional organization for canned and frozen vegetables, presented the latest market figures for the sector, as well as a survey on their image and consumption among the French. Canned and frozen vegetables were reported to "enjoy a good image" and availability. read more

Agricultural holding company PAEK in Mykolaiv, Ukraine, has begun harvesting early watermelons, thanks to the construction of greenhouses and the use of mulch film in their fields. In March, PAEK planted watermelon seeds with the goal of harvesting in late June. They constructed greenhouses, prepared the soil, read more

Sweet C mandarins from South Africa have recently been introduced in China, along with a new brand mascot that narrates the brand's story and its journey of producing these fruits. Sweet C, a mandarin brand originating from South Africa, has gained popularity in China and Southeast Asia in the last three years. read more

"The beginning of the season was challenging due to overproduction, with fruits from Veneto (Chioggia) and Lazio (Maccarrese) still being available, along with the initial harvest from Abruzzo (Fucino). The surplus supply and consistent demand resulted in falling prices. Furthermore, consumption was also..." read more

A Central Queensland couple who switched careers from mining and media to become mango growers have been named Honey Gold Grower of the Year by Piñata Farms. Dan and Alice Rye of Evaldar Pty Ltd, Alton Downs, located north-west of Rockhampton, had no previous experience in horticulture when they purchased the orchard. read more

Peru's mandarin/tangerine production and exports are expected to recover and increase by two and three percent, respectively, in MY 2023/2024 (March 2024 to February 2025). Production is forecasted to reach 560,000 metric tons (MT), while exports are forecasted to recover to 210,000 MT. The increase is attributed to higher demand and improved growing conditions. read more

Sezon imbiru w Peru rozpoczął się w maju i do tej pory produkt był importowany do Stanów Zjednoczonych drogą powietrzną. Imbir nie był wystarczająco dojrzały, aby przetrwać dwa lub trzy tygodnie na wodzie, ale teraz sytuacja się zmienia. "Wreszcie mamy wystarczającą dojrzałość, aby wysyłać go statkiem" - mówi Roger Zardo z JLZ Produce. "Nasza". read more

Record high orange juice prices are expected to boost orange juice production as growers ramp up deliveries for processing. Growers are shifting oranges away from the export market and local sales to focus on processing due to favorable prices. Adequate rainfall in the Spring of 2023 has ensured enough water for… read more

The new season carrot harvest has begun in some parts of England, and despite a damp spring that caused delays in planting, the crop is flourishing. "Norfolk and Suffolk have already started, here in Yorkshire we are about two weeks away," said Rodger Hobson, a carrot grower and Chairman of the British Carrot Growers Association. read more

The watermelon harvest has already finished in the greenhouses of Almeria, and since early June, the season has continued in the north of the province, in the Region of Murcia, and also in the Region of Valencia. Currently, yields are lower than expected due to the predominance of small sizes. read more

The high consumer acceptance of seedless grapes is now a fact; last week we started the first releases of the ARRA Sugar Drop™ variety (ARRA 30). The grapes look uniform and delicious because they are harvested only when they have reached perfect ripeness. In fact, we are aware that the. read more

The increase in berry prices in Russia, particularly for raspberries, cherries, and strawberries, has been linked to adverse weather conditions, as stated by Yaroslav Abramov, Key Account Manager at Grodan. Currently, raspberry prices are at 783 rubles per kilogram, while cherries are at 486. read more

Tradycyjne arbuzi pozostają jednymi z najpopularniejszych owoców i warzyw na sezon letni 2024, pomimo preferencji nabywców dla odmian bezpestkowych i mniejszych. Dla Daniele i Nadii Martucci z Martucci Srl, komercjalizacja dopiero się zaczęła i wydaje się być całkiem obiecująca. "My" read more

W Szwecji wydano ostrzeżenie dotyczące kupowania truskawek od sprzedawców przydrożnych z powodu potencjalnych powiązań z konfliktami gangów w kraju. The Times podkreślił kulturowe znaczenie truskawek w Szwecji, zwłaszcza podczas święta środka lata, porównując je do read more

Rynka na wczesne południowoafrykańskie cytrusy nie jest jeszcze zbyt ożywiony, zauważa Edwin Wolf z Rotterdamu z firmy Origin Fruit Group. "Tymczasem podaż zaczyna się zwiększać, po tym jak RPA był w trybie opóźnienia przez długi czas. Szczególnie zauważalne to było w przypadku cytryn, gdzie duże ilości wciąż były dostępne. read more

Around 1998, when most of Peru's agro-exporting associations were formed, the country's exports of fruits and vegetables mainly consisted of asparagus and mangoes, with additional volumes of grapes, avocados, and citrus fruits. This was also the year when ProCitrus was established. read more

AgResearch scientists, in collaboration with the Australian Meat Processor Corporation, are leading a project to improve the flavor of Brussels sprouts. Dr. Raise Ahmad, Jihan Kim, and Scott Hutching are using a flavor peptide extracted from beef offal to enhance the taste profile of the vegetable, with the goal of adding value to it. read more