The first 70,000 trees will be produced this spring as part of the AbateNL concept. Several growers have already placed orders for Abate pear trees, as stated by co-initiator Mark van den Oever, and discussions are ongoing with additional growers. The marketing of AbateNL pears will continue. read more

Last Monday, the first shipment of Onix oranges arrived at Guido Fruit. This orange variety, which won the Innovation Award at the last Fruit Logistica, stands out for its deep burgundy color. "It's a color we've actually never seen before in the fruit and vegetable range. We're very excited." read more

"Dopyt na gruszki nie jest obecnie szczególnie silny. Istnieje znaczna różnica między ceną w magazynie a cenami osiąganymi na codziennym rynku. W tej chwili sprzedajemy z hamulcem ręcznym - sortowanie większych ilości nie przynosi dodatkowych zysków" - zauważa Mark Vernooij z. read more

John Murphy from Vegetables NZ has warned that New Zealand's vegetable supply is at risk of disruption as a result of current government policies. Murphy believes that the current system is flawed and is impacting the sustainability of local growers. He mentioned that growers are facing challenges due to regional decisions that are putting pressure on them. read more

Obecnie dostawa melonów z zagranicy jest dobra. „Nie ma prawdziwego niedoboru owoców między wszystkimi przewoźnikami z zagranicy” - mówi Justin Bootz z Legend Produce. „Wszyscy równomiernie realizują swoje kontrakty na melony cantaloupe i honeydew”. Jest to dość różne niż sytuacja związana z dostawami z zagranicy. read more

The Idaho Potato Commission's Kiss of French, a French fry-inspired lip balm made with real Idaho potatoes, sold out within 48 hours of its launch. Kiss of French is a unique, limited-edition lip balm made from Idaho potatoes, offering a French fry-inspired experience. Infused with... read more

Fresh fruit wastage continues to be a significant problem in global food supply chains, with avocados showing significant growth in export volumes. A study published in the Agriculture and Human Values journal investigates the social factors that contribute to food waste in Tanzania's avocado trade. read more

On February 20, BLW Deputy Director Bernard Belk signed an agreement with the Canton of Thurgau and the supporting association for the regional development project (PRE) 'terrafood'. This marks the start of the implementation of the 48th national-level project to be supported by the BLW. read more

Great uncertainty persists as Chilean exporters and Chinese importers await news about the over 1,300 containers that were transported by the Maersk Saltoro. It has been more than a week since the ship, which had been significantly delayed, arrived at the port of Nanshang in China. Last week's 'official' communication regarding this matter was... read more

Amit Gupta of Indian fruit trader Sheemit Agro Fresh says that every year several containers of apples and citrus are shipped to the Indian market. When it comes to apples, one variety that stands out is the South African apples, which Sheemit Agro Fresh imports in several containers during the season. read more

"In 2017, we entered into a supply chain agreement with several citrus companies to process high-quality produce. Unfortunately, we are now forced to terminate the agreement with those that do not comply with the parameters established," reports Salvatore Imbesi, director of the citrus processing... read more

The macadamia sector in Kenya is currently experiencing a dilemma as two groups, the Macadamia Nut Association (MACNUT) and the Nut Traders Association of Kenya (NUTAK), have put forward conflicting strategies for nut exports. MACNUT is in favor of the government's ban on exporting unprocessed nuts, arguing that it could potentially generate over $80 million. read more

Dla hodowcy warzyw, Willi Sippela z Knoblauchsland w Norymberdze, por i seler należą do najważniejszych upraw na zewnątrz. "Nie sprzedaję mojego selera na wagę, ale jako luźny produkt z zielenią. Zaczynamy zbieranie pod koniec czerwca i dostarczamy naszym klientom detalicznym seler". read more

Frutas de Chile has been closely monitoring the situation of the cherries aboard the Saltoro vessel bound for China, providing real-time updates to producers and exporters. Daily reports are being issued to keep stakeholders informed. "Currently, our general manager, Miguel... read more

Afrucat, the Fruit Business Association of Catalonia, has presented the latest observations of Infolineal, the shelf monitoring program carried out in various cities in Spain including Lleida, Barcelona, Zaragoza, Madrid, Donosti, La Coruña, Valencia, Seville, and Tenerife. Joan Serentill, president of Afrucat's Apple division, announced the findings. read more

A man and a woman were arrested after a high-speed chase across multiple states during which they threw canned vegetables and other objects at the police. The chase, reaching speeds of over 100 mph, started in Kansas and ended in Butler, Missouri, where officers blocked their escape. One of the canned vegetables shattered a patrol car's window. read more

In Północnej Ameryce eksport gruszek z północno-zachodnich Stanów Zjednoczonych znacząco spadł, z jednym z najmniejszych zbiorów w niemal 40 lat. W miarę jak krajowe zapasy się kurczą, import z Argentyny zaczyna się wcześniej, chociaż produkcja organiczna jest niższa w tym sezonie. W Holandii ceny gruszek pozostają... read more

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Według Mehdi Benchekroun, dyrektora generalnego DMB & Co, niskie temperatury na północy Maroka wpłynęły na owoce miękkie: "Obserwujemy opóźnienie w dojrzewaniu owoców, takich jak borówki. Spodziewaliśmy się dużej ilości zbiorów w styczniu-lutym, a teraz przesunęło się to na marzec." read more

The introduction of increased supplementary duties on imported fruits in Bangladesh since January 9, 2025, has resulted in price hikes ranging from $0.28 to $0.94 per kilogram. The Bangladesh Fresh Fruits Importers Association (BFFIA) has observed a decrease in the issuance of letters of credit (LCs) for this sector. read more