The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) has implemented a closed border policy on certain vegetables for June in order to support local farmers, as stated in a report by Simonis Storm Securities. The restricted items include beetroot, butternut, cabbage, and onions, with the goal of increasing domestic production by restricting imports. read more

India is set to import avocados from Brazil for the first time, aiming to address the high prices of the fruit in the domestic market, which range from ₹100 to ₹2,000 per kilogram depending on the variety. This move is part of a broader agriculture deal being negotiated between the two countries. read more

The Washington Apple Commission (WAC) has announced Michael Schadler as their new president. Schadler, who currently serves as the Executive Vice President for the Florida Tomato Exchange (FTE), the Florida Tomato Growers Exchange (FTGE), and the Florida Tomato Committee (FTC), will be taking over from Todd Fryhover, the previous president. read more

The agricultural sector in Turkey is facing challenges due to extreme weather fluctuations, affecting crop yields and quality nationwide. Unusual weather patterns, such as heavy rainfall, hailstorms in certain regions, and drought in others, have caused significant damage to crops, especially fruits. read more

The garlic harvest began well, benefiting from very good weather conditions. However, the intermittent rains last week have been causing some difficulties in the final stage of harvesting the white and violet Spring garlic. Approximately 50% of the crop has already been safely stored in warehouses, where the... read more

Vietnam's agricultural exports to Russia have increased by 48.7% in the last five months, with coffee, seafood, cashew nuts, fruits, and vegetables being the most imported products. Preliminary statistics from the General Department of Customs indicate that by late May 2024, agricultural exports have seen a significant surge. read more

El director general de la Asociación Nacional de Exportadores de Berries (Aneberries), Juan José Flores García, le dijo a El Economista que el sector de los berries enfrenta desafíos significativos que podrían llevar a una disminución del 18-20% en las ventas al extranjero. Esto se debe a una serie de factores adversos, incluido el clima.

The general director of the National Association of Berry Exporters (Aneberries), Juan José Flores García, told El Economista that the berry sector faces significant challenges that could lead to an 18-20% decrease in foreign sales. This is due to a series of adverse factors, including climate. read more

The Irish Central Statistics Office (CSO) has reported a 73.6% increase in output prices for potato farmers over the 12 months leading up to April 2024. Potato and vegetable growers experienced price rises of 11.7%. The agricultural input price index decreased by 12.6% annually, while the output price index saw a slight… read more

In a significant development in the bio-based materials sector, researchers from Mahidol University in Thailand have innovated a method to produce leather using pineapple leaf fibers. This new material not only replicates the properties of real leather but also outperforms it. read more

W ostatnich latach supermarkety starały się bardzo pomysłowo wyróżniać swoje działy z owocami i warzywami. W tym tygodniu w supermarkecie Auchan w Cognac (departament Charente), prezentowane są arbuz i melony. Na wystawie znajduje się traktor wypełniony dużymi arbuzami. read more

Andalucia has been the top exporter of fresh strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries internationally in the first quarter of 2024, during which the region accounted for 80% of global sales of these products. With these sales from January to March, the Andalusian region has achieved read more

Divine Flavor, in partnership with Niabell Farms, will be introducing a new range of California table grapes for the first time this July. This expansion into Bakersfield, California aims to fill the gap between the conclusion of the Mexican season and the beginning of the South American season. read more

The blueberry season for 2023-2024 in Peru ended on a positive note, despite encountering significant challenges caused by adverse weather conditions, primarily attributed to the El Niño phenomenon. Despite the production being severely affected by high temperatures and heavy rainfall on the northern coast of the country. read more

This week, the price of cherries decreased by £2.90 due to an increase in volumes. On the other hand, the price of raspberries went up by £3.62. Average vegetable prices, on the other hand, remained stable overall. For the full report, click here. read more

In 2024, Moldova started actively exporting fresh apples to one of the most attractive fresh apple markets in the world - India. In 2023, despite a relatively low yield of apples, Moldova faced challenges in selling its stocks as Russia had banned imports of fruits and other food items from the country. read more

The mango harvest volumes in Israel for 2024 are expected to double this season, despite some damage caused by the early desert summer heat. Nir Harel, Sales Manager at Galilee Export in Israel, stated, "The mango quantities this year are expected to be double compared to last year." read more

Wraz z nadejściem lata, spożycie soków owocowych rośnie zarówno w domu, jak i w sektorze Horeca (hotele, restauracje i kawiarnie). W rezultacie, operatorzy poszerzają swoją ofertę, która stała się bardzo zróżnicowana na rynku, który jest jednak kompletnym labiryntem, gdzie z pewnością obowiązują regulacje. read more

W ciągu pierwszych pięciu miesięcy 2024 roku Brazylia doświadczyła znacznego wzrostu importu cebuli, który wyniósł 226 500 ton, co oznacza znaczący wzrost o 176% w porównaniu do tego samego okresu w 2023 roku. Jednocześnie wydatki na te importy wzrosły o 333% w skali rocznej. Niemniej jednak pojawiły się sygnały spowolnienia.

In the first five months of 2024, Brazil experienced a substantial surge in onion imports, totaling 226,500 tonnes, marking a significant 176% increase compared to the same period in 2023. Concurrently, expenditure on these imports rose by 333% year-on-year. However, signs of a slowdown emerged. read more

South Africa has granted permission to import various Indian mango varieties, such as Alphonso, Totapuri, and Kesar, after thorough regulatory scrutiny. This decision is intended to diversify South Africa's fruit options and meet the demand from Indian expatriate communities in neighboring countries. read more

Podaż na rynku cebuli nadal znacząco przewyższa popyt. W rezultacie ceny hiszpańskiej produkcji spadają od początku tegorocznych zbiorów wiosną. Obecnie średnie ceny w miejscach zbioru wynoszą około 0,10 euro za kilogram. read more