Fruits and vegetables (F&V) are unquestionably important for a balanced and healthy diet. Moreover, they significantly contribute to various Sustainable Development Goals outlined by the United Nations in 2015, which set the agenda for tackling global challenges (Figure 1). Given that fruits and vegetables are crucial sources of read more

The German assortment featured Elstar, Royal Gala, Jonagold, Boskoop, and Braeburn, while the Italian deliveries included Golden Delicious and Granny Smith. The BLE reported that Red Delicious were especially popular. read more

Last week, at the Fructura fruit fair in Hasselt, Sorma Benelux showcased one of its newest automation innovations for the fresh produce packing hall: the 'Aporo fruit packing robot.' This Aporo machine is designed to automatically place round fruit into packing trays within boxes, streamlining the packing process. read more

Warnez has recently launched its new convenience brand, PomFresh. "We noticed a market demand for easier potato preparation, so we decided to create added value for our company by addressing this need," says Kurt De Nys of the Tielt, Flanders-based company, which has recently expanded into onion. read more

Fruit Logistica, a trade show for the fresh produce industry, continues to be a popular venue for professionals from around the world to connect, discuss emerging trends, exchange ideas, and expand their businesses. With over 2,500 exhibitors from 86 countries expected to participate, it offers a valuable networking opportunity for industry players. read more

The supply of small Persian limes – 200, 230, and 250 ct. – from Veracruz, Mexico has recently been limited. "Due to its extremely limited availability, small limes are fetching higher prices," says Mario Cisneros of Perlag Imports. The shortage of small fruit is due to the crop cycle of the product. read more

In the first 10 months of 2024, Armenia imported approximately 24,726.2 tons of citrus fruits, marking a 16.7% increase compared to the same period in 2023, when imports totaled around 21,172.5 tons. The Ministry also shared initial data from Armenia's Customs Service regarding imports. read more

W listopadzie 2024 roku eksport imbiru z Peru gwałtownie spadł. Kraj wyeksportował 6 348 ton za 11,9 miliona dolarów. Oznacza to spadek wolumenu o 14% i spadek wartości o 27% w porównaniu z tym samym miesiącem zeszłego roku. Średnia cena imbiru również spadła o 15% do 1,87 dolarów za kilogram. Ten trend spadkowy. read more

Kampania eksportu irańskich jabłek trwa, po zakończeniu zbiorów w październiku. Danial Shahabazi, założyciel i dyrektor generalny firmy Daniur Fresh Fruits and Vegetables, zapewnia, że rynek jest obecnie dynamiczny pomimo rosnących cen. Shahabazi mówi: "Od strony produkcji, było... read more

Eksport polskich jabłek na rynek egipski zdaje się ponownie rosnąć, twierdzi Mohamed Marawan, właściciel eksportera polskich jabłek Sarafruit: "Sezon polskich jabłek przebiega pomyślnie, eksport rośnie. Jednak wciąż trudno jest znaleźć jabłka dobrej jakości w sadach. On". read more

A family-owned farming business, Australian Strawberry Distributors, has been working with Woolworths since 1974 and was recently named Woolworths Fruit and Veg Trade Partner of the Year. Woolworths hosted its annual awards ceremony last week to celebrate the achievements and contributions of its various trade partners. read more

Zasób cytrusów z ogrodów południowej Włochy teraz stopniowo nabiera tempa, jak mówi nam Angelo Azzarelli, dyrektor zarządzający firmy z siedzibą w Norymberdze o takiej samej nazwie. "Obecnie mamy piękne mandarynki z liśćmi z Kalabrii i cytryny z Sycylii. Pierwsze" read more

The families of managers working on banana farms around Moamba in the south of Mozambique, very close to the South African border, have left the farms for the safety of South Africa. Only the managers remained ahead of the strikes that ended yesterday. This was the latest in a series of strikes called by former workers. read more

The use of orchard coverings, which has now become standard practice for most modern forms of cultivation, actually has a rather recent history. In the 1960s, when our company appeared on the market with the production of pre-stressed reinforced concrete posts, the idea of covering the orchard was just beginning to gain traction. read more

The grape supply in North America is shifting to different growing regions. In California, there is still some grape supply in storage, but retailers are beginning to shift towards Peruvian and Brazilian fruits. However, California products are expected to remain mainly on the west coast. read more

"Obecnie jest gorący rynek dla winogron," mówi Henk Vlaeminck z firmy Van Dijk Foods. "Winogrona są sprzedawane po bardzo wysokich cenach, ale popyt nadal rośnie. To nietypowa sytuacja, ponieważ zazwyczaj popyt stabilizuje się, gdy ceny osiągają takie poziomy, ale wydaje się, że ten trend będzie się utrzymywał." read more

Xfresh introduced its new Pearls brand at the recently held Fruit Attraction in Madrid. This Dutch exotics specialist will initially sell flown-in mangoes, pineapple, and passion fruit under the brand. "We deliberately chose an exclusive look," says director Marcel Schers. read more

Announced by WSU apple breeder Kate Evans on December 10, 2024, at the Northwest Horticulture Expo in Yakima, Washington, the name resulted from a public contest that drew over 15,000 responses. "Our breeding program exists to give consumers better apples to eat, and Sunflare checks all our boxes." read more

The cherry harvest began on November 15th for Bite Riot, located in Orange, New South Wales. "We had a perfect growing season up until the early December harvest, when we experienced 56mm of rain at the Mudgee orchard and 111mm in Orange. This resulted in the loss of late varieties in Mudgee and some in Orange." read more

Over the past month, Rosstat has reported an increase in vegetable prices in Russia, with cucumbers seeing the largest rise of 9.5%. Experts attribute this to seasonal factors: from November to December, cucumber prices typically increase as open-field vegetables are replaced by... read more