W zeszłym roku Stany Zjednoczone importowały około 580 milionów funtów szparagów, głównymi dostawcami były Meksyk i Peru, a następnie Kanada. Podczas gdy Peru odnotowało wzrost wartości importu o pięć procent w porównaniu rok do roku, całkowita objętość pokazała spadek o 24 procent w porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem. "The weather." read more

W odpowiedzi na obawy zgłoszone przez mieszkańca Norfolku dotyczące sprzedaży meksykańskiego szparaga w sklepie Tesco w Downham Market, sprzedawca wyjaśnił swoje stanowisko. Krytyka pojawiła się po tym, gdy osoba zauważyła dostępność szparagów z Meksyku pomimo obecności lokalnie uprawianych. read more

The Egyptian orange season has come to a close, except for producers who delayed the harvest and stored the fruit on the trees, a risky practice, according to Amgad Nessem, Export Manager at El Teriak Farms. The exporter explains: "Because of an oversupply in Europe, due to the Red Sea crisis, read more

On June 11, BelOrta, in collaboration with Aldi, officially launched the Belgian cherry season. The first cherries were provided by grower Benny Herbots from Zoutleeuw and were purchased by Aldi Belgium for €5,000. BelOrta then matched this amount, enabling a donation of read more

The harvest of open-field vegetables this year has been irregular due to the wet and cold weather. The planting of young plants is also starting later, leading to gaps in the harvest, especially in the case of cabbages. For example, cauliflower. read more

Tegoroczny sezon szparagów został znacząco dotknięty nadmiernymi opadami deszczu. "W tym sezonie nie mieliśmy problemu z popytem, ale pozyskanie szparagów, zwłaszcza pod koniec sezonu, okazało się poważnym wyzwaniem" - mówi Marcel Goumans, który zadebiutował jako kierownik produktu w firmie ZON. read more

A delegation from the Brazilian Fruit Growers and Exporters Association (Abrafrutas), representing approximately 80% of Brazil's fresh fruit exports, visited the UK to seek new partnerships for selling their produce. During their visit, they toured London's fruit and vegetable market and met with potential buyers. read more

In just over a month, by mid-July, the first greenhouse mango productions in Europe, grown in the Spanish region of Andalusia, will hit the market. "At Finca El Edén, we cultivate organic Irwin mangoes in our greenhouses in Motril," says Eva Cantos. "The Irwin mango is highly appreciated for its quality and flavor." read more

Spanish apricots clearly dominated the market, with French and Italian batches following at a considerable distance. Matador apricots from Turkey were available on many, but not all markets. Turkish Sekerpare apricots have only arrived in Munich so far. Greek products supplemented the scene in Frankfurt. read more

Co każdego miesiąca, British Apples and Pears zbiera dane od brytyjskich producentów jabłek i gruszek dotyczące ilości brytyjskich jabłek sprzedanych do brytyjskich supermarketów. Najnowsze dane znajdują się poniżej. W maju 2024 roku Aldi nadal był największym nabywcą brytyjskich jabłek sprzedawanych przez producentów BAPL do brytyjskich supermarketów. read more

Madrid's new mango-scented asphalt, designed to cover up the smell of fresh pavement, has sparked renewed anger among residents following the recent removal of almost 9,000 trees in the city. Locals believe that real fruit trees would be more effective in addressing both the odor and the summer heat, as they act as natural coolants. Mayor José Luis... read more

UK: Shoppers at Tesco, Aldi, Lidl, Morrisons, Sainsbury's, and Asda are being encouraged to 'stock up' on red grapes. A scientist claims that a "superfood" found in all supermarkets can significantly reduce cholesterol levels. According to nutritional scientist Alex Ruani, red grapes have the potential to lower cholesterol, reduce inflammation, and boost... read more

In 2024, the total production of sweet cherries in the United States is forecasted to be 355,000 tons, slightly higher than in 2023. Washington, the leading producing state, is expected to produce 185,000 tons in 2024, a decrease of 11 percent from 2023. In Oregon, the total production for 2024 is forecasted to be 43,000 tons. read more

In Germany, many family-owned businesses produce and sell strawberries. They work tirelessly throughout the year to provide freshly harvested fruits from local cultivation to the numerous strawberry enthusiasts in the country during the summer months. Ultimately, locals appreciate homegrown strawberries. read more

The European Commission's Fruit and Vegetable Market Observatory Expert Group's stone fruit subgroup, consisting of sectoral representatives and experts from the Member States, including FEPEX, gathered on Monday to assess the production outlook for the upcoming season. The main producing countries were discussed. read more

The UK pea harvest is about to begin, and at Fen Peas, the fields are being inspected and samples are being taken to assess the maturity. Fen Peas works with 82 growers who cultivate peas on 5000 acres of land in the Lincolnshire area, producing approximately 10,000 tonnes each year. "We cultivate AA grade peas which are" read more

The Australian kiwi supply has been abundant this season, with volumes higher than last year. "The quality has been excellent this season," said Susan Lewis from Murray Bros. "We are observing more green kiwifruit in the Australian market than the gold varieties." Murray Bros supplies Zespri Gold. read more

The International Taste Institute (ITQI) awarded high recognition to Rijk Zwaan's Tatayoyo and Sweet Palermo last week. The prestigious ITQI jury, composed of several renowned chefs, gave Rijk Zwaan's products high marks. Tatayoyo was awarded the highest rating of three stars for its quality. read more

After three years since being transplanted, the Eden pear plants are now yielding satisfactory quantities. The fruits are currently in the growing phase and will begin to color in a few weeks. Harvesting is scheduled to commence in the third week of August. Eden pears will be ready for harvest by the end of August. - Nurseryman read more

The robotic gripper, developed by researchers at Washington State University, is designed to delicately pick the majority of apples from a tree without causing any damage to the fruit. This innovative gripper is a key component of a robotic system that the researchers envision will eventually be able to handle fruit picking and other agricultural tasks on farms. read more