Hawaii is intensifying its efforts to combat the coconut rhinoceros beetle, an invasive species that poses a threat to local agriculture and ecosystem stability. This nocturnal beetle, originating from Africa, China, and Southeast Asia, can fly up to two miles in search of food and lays 50-140 eggs during its lifecycle. read more

Around 27 years ago, Jeroen Bosschaart discovered vegetable exporter Le Dauphin in Brittany, France, through a job advertisement in the industry magazine Primeur. He has been the director of the Breton vegetable export company for several years now, with a main focus on the Benelux, United Kingdom, and... read more

Eastcoast Beverages is a family-owned business located in Kulnura, north of Sydney, with a 60-year history. The company cultivates citrus fruits, produces juices, and bottles them on-site. They supply their selection of 40 unique juice blends to Woolworth's, Coles, and independent retailers across the Eastern region. read more

"Prices in the Brussels sprouts market are at a good level this season," says André Noordhoek of Noordhoek Agro in Bleiswijk. "Although yields are slightly lower than usual, the prices are compensating for it. B-grade sprouts are selling for around eight cents, while A-grade is going for 65-70 cents." read more

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At the age of 31, David Runge, who was born in Germany, has developed a strong interest in Africa's vibrant business landscape. He first got involved with the continent through internships in Uganda and South Sudan, which set the stage for his future projects. After completing his academic... read more

"Cebula rusza się na rynku eksportowym, ale długoterminowa perspektywa jest niepewna. Kilka transakcji terminowych zaplanowano na grudzień, ale obecnie nikt nie zajmuje dużych pozycji. To wiele mówi o obecnym zaufaniu do rynku" - obserwuje Leon van Meir z firmy sortującej z siedzibą w Steenbergen. read more

As South African strawberry exports to the Middle East slow down to make room for Jordanian and Egyptian strawberries, the newly-established Cape Country Exports is shifting its focus to exporting stone fruit and blueberries to this market. The past three months have been very successful for South African strawberries. read more

The Dulcis® kiwifruit harvest is coming to an end. This variety was developed by New Plant in Forlì, in collaboration with the Universities of Udine and Bologna, and is produced and marketed exclusively by the Agrintesa-Alegra, Apofruit Italia, and Orogel Fresco cooperatives. Dulcis fruits are... read more

Dlaczego winogrona deserowe notują rosnące liczby konsumpcji? Starszy analityk świeżych produktów Rabobanku, David Magaña, ma pewne przemyślenia na ten temat. Spośród owoców w Stanach Zjednoczonych, Magaña, który w zeszłym miesiącu współautorował Raport o Winogronach Stołowych na 2024 rok: Odbudowa po Wyzwaniach Zeszłego Sezonu.

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Guayaquil, Ecuador, Oct. 24 (EFE).- The 21st edition of "Banana Time," the largest international convention for the banana industry, began with a plea for unity from Ecuador, the world's top exporter of the fruit, to address global challenges such as low supermarket prices in Europe. read more

This week, analysts at EastFruit have observed a decrease in the prices of white cabbage in Ukraine. This decline is due to an oversupply in the market, especially of mid-late varieties that are not suitable for long-term storage. The current prices range from 15 to 23 UAH/kg ($0.36-0.56/kg), representing a 16% decrease. read more

Chiny stały się trzecim co do wielkości rynkiem eksportowym Zimbabwe w 2023 roku, stanowiąc około 23% destynacji eksportowych Zimbabwe o wartości 1,7 miliarda dolarów, zgodnie z Trade Map 2024. Wśród eksportu Zimbabwe do Chin, sektor owoców jadalnych jest stosunkowo mniej rozwinięty, a całościowy eksport wynosi. read more

"Lime prices in Europe are still not at the level that Natural Import had been hoping for," says Audrik Victoria, who works for the Portuguese produce exporter. "At Natural Import, we have been waiting for an increase in lime prices in the European market. This is taking a little bit longer." read more

According to Ailimpo, the 20% to 30% decrease in lemon production, primarily caused by climatic factors, will help stabilize prices by preventing an oversupply in the market. This, coupled with the strong international demand, is expected to keep prices balanced for. read more

Operating in Chile for over two years and with a history spanning 42 years since its inception, Fall Creek® has positioned itself as a key partner for berry production and export companies globally. The firm's extensive experience fuels continuous innovation in its nurseries and research. read more

W Grecji, wiodącym na świecie producentem kasztanów, branża boryka się z drastycznym spadkiem produkcji ze względu na ekstremalne warunki pogodowe. Anestis Altinis, rolnik z wioski Kissos, zgłasza drastyczny spadek dojrzewania kasztanów, z prognozowanym 90% spadkiem produkcji. Tegoroczne zbiory są... read more

Afghanistan has exported 6,368 tons of tomatoes from Kandahar to Pakistan in the first six months of the Afghan calendar year, as reported by the Taliban-run Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation, and Livestock. This represents a 2.94 percent increase in tomato exports from Kandahar compared to the previous year. read more

Avantium N.V., a competitor in renewable and circular polymer materials, has announced a partnership with Royal Vezet, Europe's largest fresh food company specializing in convenience vegetables, fruits, salads, and fresh meals. The collaboration aims to introduce Avantium's PEF (polyethylene furanoate) technology into Royal Vezet's packaging solutions. read more

Po otwarciu sezonu awokado marokańskie odmiany o zielonej skórze, kampania odmiany Hass właśnie się rozpoczyna, a ceny są nieco niższe niż w zeszłym sezonie. Salah Eddine Belkadi, Dyrektor Zarządzający Uniq Packing, twierdzi: "Wierzymy, że będziemy pierwszym marokańskim eksporterem, który wyśle odmianę Hass do Europy." read more

Australia's vegetable industry is a significant sector. In 2023, the country's vegetable industry was valued at $5.86 billion, with 3.6 million tonnes sold for both domestic consumption and export. Queensland alone accounts for one-fifth of the national vegetable production. read more