Calavo Growers, Inc., a global player in the avocado industry and a provider of convenient, ready-to-eat fresh food, released its financial results for the fiscal second quarter ending on April 30, 2024. In the second quarter of 2024, the company reported the following financial overview: read more

UK cherry growers typically sell their produce to UK retailers. However, for growers of high-quality, large-sized cherries, the price returns or volumes that can be sold may not always meet expectations. This year could bring a change, as two new premium cherry brands are being introduced in the UK market. read more

"The demand for Greek peaches is not as high as exporters would prefer, especially considering the ample volumes available for clients," says Apostolos Tsinoglou, owner of the Greek fruit export company Europe Export. "The Greek peach season is currently in full swing. However, despite the..." read more

Izraeli grower and exporter of sweet potatoes, Carmy Exports, are now focusing solely on supplying this product to their domestic market. This decision was made due to the high input costs in Israel, which have made exporting sweet potatoes less profitable for them. "We are producing for the read more

The flooding disaster in the southern German region is also worrying fruit wholesalers at the Munich wholesale market. The unpredictable weather has already affected the markets, especially the asparagus market, according to vegetable wholesaler Hermann Felber. "Due to the storm and heavy rains,..." read more

Asda has partnered with Stewarts of Tayside, a Perthshire-based grower, to distribute 5.3 million Scottish strawberries across the UK during the Wimbledon fortnight. Stewarts of Tayside, operated by Liam Stewart and his family, is the largest independent strawberry grower in Scotland. read more

In this 2024 review of the table grape season in Europe, the Kölla Group notes: "Despite the significant difficulties caused by heavy rains at the beginning of the year, the season overall was positive. Initially, there were productivity losses due to diseases from excessive moisture, but read more

At the beginning of June, the decrease in Peruvian avocado volumes was confirmed. "For over 5 weeks, the volumes of avocados from Peru have been lower compared to last year. Since the start of the year, we have noticed a deficit, with Peruvian volumes down by 15%," explains. read more

Hellovidék.hu has reported that the cherry season in Hungary has started earlier than usual this year, with the harvesting of early varieties beginning in mid-May. It is expected that the majority of Hungarian cherries will be available in the market by early June. The National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) is also involved in monitoring the situation. read more

Moldova is rapidly becoming a significant supplier of various fruit products to Europe. Iurie Fala from Moldova Fruct states that the country has made significant advancements in its fruit exports. "There has been substantial progress in exporting plums to Europe in recent years, and now with...". read more

Pomimo nietypowych wzorców pogodowych w tym wiosennym sezonie, produkcja owoców jagodowych na Ukrainie ma zaspokoić zarówno krajowe, jak i eksportowe zapotrzebowanie. Jednakże ceny na rynku mogą być nieprzewidywalne, jak donosi EastFruit. W wywiadzie udzielonym SEEDS, Taras Bashtannik, Prezydent UHA (Ukraińskiego Stowarzyszenia Ogrodniczego) read more

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With a production peak expected this week, the Strawberry Raspberry of France association is calling on consumers and retailers to support the sector. Production peak in JuneAfter a month of May marked by particularly unfavorable weather conditions for the ripening of French strawberries, the production peak is expected this week. read more

Seeka Limited has reported a notable rise in the quantity of class 1 kiwifruit trays packed during this year's harvest season. A total of 43.0 million trays were packed, a significant increase from 29.8 million trays packed the previous year. This 44% surge is a welcome rebound after facing two difficult years affected by adverse weather conditions. read more

Staay Food Group will significantly increase its growing capacity by acquiring Westende Fruitteelt B.V. in Fijnaart. With production spread over 135 hectares, Westende Fruitteelt is one of the largest pear growers in the Netherlands. The company was established nearly 50 years ago by J. read more

The Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa's (CGA) Grapefruit Variety Focus Group has announced another decrease in its export estimates for the 2024 season. Feedback from regional grower representatives has confirmed the trends observed in packing and shipping for the season. read more

Capitán Piña Panama S.A., with the support of ProPanamá, has shipped two containers of MD2 pineapples to Spain and the Netherlands. The company's trial shipment included 3,360 boxes containing approximately 23,500 pineapples. This shipment represents a significant milestone, showcasing Panama's. read more

Innowacja i zrównoważoność są niezbędne w coraz bardziej wymagającym sektorze spożywczym, aby prowadzić zmiany. W tym kontekście Agrimat wyróżnia się jako motor innowacji, oferując spersonalizowane rozwiązania, które wspierają firmy w przetwarzaniu innowacyjnych i zrównoważonych produktów, takich jak np. owoce opuncji. read more

Avocados are usually the best-selling product at Aztec Fruits, but the Mexican exporters' group is currently experiencing a shift towards mangos. Mangos are also a significant product for the group, but this season has been challenging, as stated by Rodolfo Meza from Aztec Fruits. read more

Niedawno kilka regionów rolniczych na Ukrainie zostało dotkniętych nietypowo dużymi gradobiciami, co wzbudziło obawy o potencjalne szkody w uprawach owoców. Eksperci z EastFruit przeprowadzili wstępną ocenę, aby oszacować zakres wpływu na istotne produkty ogrodnicze. Gradobicie read more