W sklepach spożywczych pojawił się trend, w którym osoby umieszczające czerwone papryki w swoich wózkach na zakupy sygnalizują poszukiwanie pozamałżeńskich spotkań. Ta metoda, znana jako „kod papryki”, została ujawniona na forum internetowym na stronie randkowej dla osób zamężnych poszukujących romansów. read more

Kenyan macadamia farmers are calling for a revision of the regulations controlling the export of raw macadamia nuts and other oil crops, with the goal of reducing the authority of the Agriculture Cabinet Secretary over these exports. They are suggesting the creation of a price control board to oversee the export market and address the issue. read more

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced an investment of over $46 million in projects designed to address food and nutrition insecurity in underserved communities. The aim is to promote healthy diets by granting eligible families access to fruits and vegetables. read more

Fresh Forward and a group of independent Spanish growers have agreed to formalize their collaboration. The launch of the Fresh Forward Strawberry Club took place during the Fruit Attraction event in Madrid. The goal of this collaboration is to market Fresh Forward's concept varieties. read more

Wietnam imported $697 million worth of fruits and vegetables from China in the first nine months of 2024, representing a 24% increase compared to the previous year. Chinese produce, such as apples, grapes, garlic, onions, and potatoes, has become more common in major retail chains like MM Mega. read more

Carl van de Wiel from Agro Centre Holland notes that the demand for red onions is currently very low. "However, this is normal for this time of year, as it is still early in the season. Trade only picked up when India imposed an export ban, allowing for increased activity during this period. This situation is different for yellow onions." read more

Pierwsza dostawa świeżych bananów z Laosu dotarła do Pekinu, stanowiąc kamień milowy w systemie logistyki łańcucha zimnego kolei chińsko-laotańskiej. Przesyłka, przewożona przez pierwszy międzynarodowy pociąg zimnego łańcucha kolejowego, podkreśla potencjał tej linii kolejowej do zwiększenia handlu regionalnego i współpracy.

The first shipment of fresh bananas from Laos arrived in Beijing, marking a milestone in the China-Laos Railway's cold-chain logistics system. The shipment, carried by the railway's first international cold-chain train, highlights the railway's potential to boost regional trade and cooperation. read more

BerryQuest International 2025, the leading conference for the Australian berry industry, is thrilled to reveal that renowned leadership expert and Antarctic expedition leader Rachael Robertson will be joining as a keynote speaker. The conference is scheduled to be held in Hobart from 24-27 February. read more

Od momentu założenia w 2013 roku przez Matthijsa Nijhoffa, TripleF Fruit rozwinęło się w zagranicznego importera owoców specjalizującego się w owocach twardych, pestkowych i miękkich. Przybycie Raymonda Roesta i Franka Ocampo dodatkowo wzmacnia i poszerza solidne fundamenty. Raymond Roest, Aline Nijhoff and… read more

"California grape supply appears to be diverse depending on the source you consult. According to CJ Buxman from Sunny Cal Farms, 'All the shippers are in a different situation in terms of volume and availability at this time of the California table grape season.' Buxman is of the opinion that the volume of California grapes varies." read more

The EU calculated the price of apples in September by taking the simple average of the four major EU member states, which was €96 per 100 kgs. This was €1 lower compared to the previous month. The monthly apple prices per 100 kgs were as follows: Poland €59.0, France €144.5, Germany €86.0, and Italy [...]. read more

W 2023 roku Hiszpania umocniła swoją pozycję jako światowy lider w eksporcie sałaty, sprzedając dwukrotnie większą ilość niż Meksyk (jego najbliższy konkurent) - wynika z raportu opublikowanego przez Hortoinfo na podstawie danych z COMTRADE, działu statystyk Organizacji Narodów Zjednoczonych (ONZ). Hiszpania i Meksyk stanowiły prawie read more

CBP officers from the Calexico Commercial Facility seized over 646 pounds of methamphetamine hidden in a shipment of green onions last week. The incident took place on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, when CBP officers came across a 63-year-old male driving a commercial tractor-trailer. read more

Mimo trudności w zbiorach portugalskich gruszek w tym sezonie, sady Central Frutas Painho nie ucierpiały tak bardzo - powiedział Carlos Miguel Henriques, administrator portugalskiego eksportera gruszek: "Na razie kampania idzie bardzo dobrze, będziemy mieć wystarczająco owoców, aby zaspokoić nasze... read more

Starfresh, located in the heart of Liège, is on a mission to provide fruit and vegetables of unparalleled freshness. Adrien Mormal, the sales and merchandising manager, shares insights into the company's strategy centered around quality and customer service. "We have inherited over half a century of accumulated expertise in the industry." read more

During the 14th Seedless Pomegranate and Tropical Fruit Festival in Gazipaşa, Antalya, the Metropolitan Mayor Muhittin Böcek stated the city's goal of establishing itself as a prominent brand in tropical fruit production. Antalya, which currently cultivates more than 50 varieties of tropical fruits, is looking to further expand its presence. read more

Tetsuya Hashimoto, a pear grower in Shiroi, Chiba Prefecture, has decided to reduce the cultivation of the Niitaka pear variety due to three consecutive years of poor harvests caused by intense summer heat. The heat has resulted in blackened skin, softened flesh, and rotting fruit. This year, over 90% of… read more

According to analysts from the EastFruit project, apple prices in Ukraine have resumed their upward trend this week. Producers attribute the latest price increase in this segment to a reduction in the supply of winter apple varieties in the domestic market. read more

STC Food Solutions recently installed a new weighing line at Uienschilbedrijf Ongena. The company from Moerbeke-Waas, Flanders, grows, peels, slices, and packs onions for the fresh market and was looking for a way to achieve higher quality onions. "We were not satisfied with the weigher we had." read more

Within just a few weeks, exports of Italian grapes may cease. This is due to a limited supply, causing operators to prioritize selling their products on the domestic market where prices remain favorable. "To extend the grape sales for a few more weeks, we are limiting the... read more