Blue Sky Onions in eastern Washington is known for being the first on the American West Coast to feature Eqraft's fully automated electronic grader. In addition to the Eqrader™ line, they have also become the first to implement the European method of grading and packing, which has improved both flexibility and efficiency. read more

At Tovano, the Turkish dried fig season has been ongoing for some time, but the availability is still limited. "The harvest this year has been very poor, unlike in previous years. Consequently, fig prices have reached around 10 euros per kilogram, which is exorbitantly high for this fruit." read more

Bertrand Sabadie, the managing director of ElbeFruit, reflects on the Peruvian campaign for the sweet pea, their flagship product. This review also serves as an opportunity to assess current trends and outline the main themes for the upcoming season. © ElbeFruit A longer Peruvian campaign"This year, for... read more

India's agricultural sector has witnessed a growth in exports, with Indian fruits entering Western markets and rice exports showing an increase. The Modi government's initiative, Aatmanirbhar Bharat, has played a crucial role in creating opportunities for Indian farmers, as stated by a senior official. read more

In December 2024, organic carrots were priced at CHF 2.83/kg (USD 3.15) in regular retail stores, which was 15.6 percent cheaper than in December of the previous year. Non-organic carrots experienced a more significant price drop compared to the same month last year (-28.9 percent) and were sold at a price of CHF 1.37/kg. read more

The marketing season for the famous Cévennes sweet onions has just ended. Carl Grandidier, sales manager for the Origine Cévennes cooperative, is assessing the 2024/2025 season. Another rainy season for Cévennes onions. In September 2024, between 1,900 and 2,000 tons were forecasted. read more

The European apple market requires high-quality fruits in excellent condition, with increasingly challenging demands for certification and residue levels. "For years, apple hectares in Chile have been decreasing. However, this trend could potentially reverse in the coming years, primarily due to the read more

The market for organic greenhouse vegetables is currently experiencing high demand, as stated by Gunther De Vadder, organic manager at BelOrta. "There is a growing trend towards reaching a 30 percent organic target on store shelves, leading to an increased demand for organic products. If this trend continues, we can expect further growth in the organic market." read more

Biosecurity New Zealand has put in place legal restrictions on the transportation of fruits and vegetables in the Birkdale suburb of North Shore in Auckland, after discovering a single male Oriental fruit fly in a surveillance trap. This is the second such incident this year, with a previous detection in South… read more

Egypt is continuing to increase its potato exports to Greece, with EastFruit reporting that over 156,000 tons of ware potatoes were imported from Egypt to Greece in the marketing year 2023/24. This import was valued at $64 million, representing a 12% increase from the previous season and a 71% rise from the prior year. read more

The Spanish outdoor vegetable season encountered difficulties this year due to weather conditions, and this was also the case at Savasun, Staay Food Group's cultivation site in Tarragona. "It didn't rain as much at our plant as in Valencia, but the weather did prevent us from sowing on time. If you read more

Pierwsze południowoafrykańskie awokado mają dotrzeć na europejski rynek w 10./11. tygodniu. Spodziewane są podobne ilości do ubiegłego roku. „Nasza wstępna prognoza na ten sezon to 84 000 ton, dokonamy ponownej oceny w marcu, gdy będziemy mieć dokładniejsze dane” - powiedział Derek Donkin. read more

Avocado Intelligence is a tool that provides access to data on the weekly avocado supply in European markets. It allows users to predict the supply and its origin several weeks in advance. Additionally, the tool offers information from importers and exporters, including weekly prices in the main European markets. read more

Despite the devastating impact of the war, "Artika-Bio", a food processing company based in Kharkiv, has managed to recover 70% of its production capacity and is still delivering high-quality frozen fruits and vegetables to its customers. Prior to 2022, "Artika-Bio" operated as a full-cycle company. read more

A nowe badanie przeprowadzone przez Western New England University (WNE) odkryło istotny związek między długoterminowym spożyciem winogron a poprawą zdrowia mięśni. Badania, niedawno opublikowane w czasopiśmie Foods, sugerują, że regularne spożywanie winogron może pozytywnie wpływać na ekspresję genów mięśniowych, poprzez... read more

Over the past twenty years, the area dedicated to avocado cultivation has significantly increased globally, reaching nearly one million hectares in 2023. Countries where avocado production is feasible have witnessed rapid growth, with Morocco being one of them, as indicated by official statistics. read more

"The food retail customer is looking for German green asparagus. Until now, they have been purchasing Spanish asparagus because it has always been much cheaper. German green asparagus is primarily known for its high anthocyanin content. As Mr. Meinhardt has already pointed out, the key factor in marketing is." read more

The use of spectroscopy in agriculture is increasing, as reported in studies published in Postharvest Biology and Technology and the Journal of Food Quality. Monitoring the quality of fruits throughout the production, harvesting, and marketing process is expected to help sustain modern food production. read more

Argentina's pear harvest and exports are looking promising, with growers hoping for a good year. This positive outlook comes after a successful cherry season in Argentina. Jonatan Carballo, Sales Manager at Emelka SA in Argentina, stated, "The pear harvest is going very well, we are finding high-quality fruit, with very. read more

Despite the rains in the region last week, the supply of strawberries from southern California remains good. "We have been cleaning up the fields after the recent rains. Production was slowed in the last couple of weeks in southern California, but overall we are on track for the expected volume," says. read more