"Demand in the onion market has drastically decreased since last week, leading to substantial price pressure. We require weekly exports of 20,000 tons to clear out all the onions. The looming question is how the market will react. Eventually, supply and demand will reach an equilibrium. It is still primarily an onion market." read more

The watermelon market in South Africa has been underperforming for some years, according to Jandri Venter, a Rijk Zwaan product developer specializing in watermelons and melons. "It has been a stagnant category, and the most effective solution has been to differentiate the crop category by introducing new... read more

Zwiększone wolumeny, komplikacje logistyczne, rosnące koszty i deprecjacja wona wpływają na marże eksportu peruwiańskich mango do Korei Południowej. "Korea prezentuje się jako okazja do dywersyfikacji eksportu peruwiańskich mango, ponieważ jest to stosunkowo nowy rynek z dużym potencjałem. read more

According to forecasts from January 1st, 2025, French lettuce production will reach 405.4 million heads for the 2024-2025 marketing year, which is 7.9 million heads less than in 2023-2024. In December 2024, prices were 9% lower than in the 2023-2024 season, but 10% higher than the 2019-2023 period. read more

The beginning of the orange season from the Sicilian gardens faced some challenges this year. "Due to drought and water shortage, the initial batch of Navelina oranges that arrived on November 20th were predominantly small. Subsequently, the Washington Navel variety, which we started offering, was similarly affected." read more

Nowadays, the supply chain can be quite unpredictable, with unforeseen delays and disruptions in the cold chain that traditional shipping and packaging methods often cannot handle. Breatheway®, Hazel Technologies' Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) platform, offers packaging solutions for various situations. read more

The management of the Virupaksha Temple in Hampi, Karnataka, has banned the entry of bananas into its premises to prevent devotees from overfeeding the temple elephant and reduce litter from discarded peels. Temple endowment officer Hanumantappa stated that the decision is intended to benefit the temple. read more

Hazera and HM. Clause, both members of the Limagrain Group, will be attending Fruit Logistica from February 5 to 7 in Berlin. Michał Taraska and Manuel Ferrer, who head the fresh chain approach for Hazera and HM. Clause, will be discussing their collaboration at their joint booth (A-50). read more

Packinghouses and cooperatives around the world are facing a growing need to improve efficiency, enhance quality control, and streamline operations to handle various fruit varieties and meet strict retailer standards. Biometic is tackling these challenges with AI-powered solutions for packinghouses. read more

Wspólnie z partnerem Packaging Automation, Het Packhuys po raz pierwszy będzie miało własne stoisko na nadchodzących targach Fruit Logistica. "Ostatnio coraz bardziej skupiamy się na rozwijaniu własnych maszyn, takich jak Sepia Casepacker i denester buforowy. Chcieliśmy zaprezentować…" read more

The campaign for strawberries for the period 2024-2025 concludes in January, with a notable price increase at the beginning of the season. Although only 5% of the total volume has been sold thus far, this price surge is considered a positive development, surpassing the trends seen in the previous four campaigns. read more

Obecnie ceny pomidorów na Ukrainie są wysokie, z wielu sklepów sprzedających je średnio za 110-140 UAH/kg ($2,62 - $3,34). Większość dostępnych obecnie pomidorów jest importowana z Turcji i UE, co sprawia, że są one droższe. Ceny powinny spaść, gdy pomidory z ukraińskich szklarni trafią na rynek. read more

At an average of €1.64 per kilo, the European tomato price remained only slightly above the five-year average of €1.62 per kilo. Tomato prices declined almost everywhere in December, with a few exceptions. In the Netherlands, the average price for cherry tomatoes and loose, round tomatoes read more

Wiscomex, a Dutch exporter of onions, potatoes, and garlic, is making a noteworthy presence at Fruit Logistica in Berlin with a distinctive trade fair promotion. International onion importers visiting their booth have the chance to enter a competition to win a free container of yellow onions (30 tons). read more

Salix Fruits confirms its participation in Fruit Logistica Berlin 2025. The company will be attending the event in Berlin to strengthen its global presence, enhance its network of strategic partners, and investigate new business opportunities in important markets like Europe and Asia. "Fruit Logistica offers a. read more

In 2024, Azerbaijan exported 20,200 tons of hazelnuts, generating $128.9 million, according to the State Customs Committee. Export revenue increased by $5.7 million (4.6%) compared to 2023, while export volume decreased by 3,200 tons (13.8%). Hazelnut exports accounted for 0.49% of Azerbaijan's total exports. read more

Według analityków EastFruit, ukraiński rynek buraków stołowych obecnie doświadcza wzrostu cen. Miejscowi producenci wskazują na spadek zapasów buraków wysokiej jakości na rynku, podczas gdy popyt ze strony sektora hurtowego i detalicznego rośnie. Obecnie producenci mogą sprzedawać buraki stołowe w cenie 14-18 UAH/kg. read more

Tesco is conducting one of the largest surveys on UK consumers' preferences for table grapes to gain a better understanding of what influences their purchasing decisions. The initiative, called Fruitology, is being carried out in Tesco stores throughout the UK in response to the growing variety of flavors available in table grapes. read more

In 2024, the Brazilian state of Espírito Santo experienced a 35.94% increase in papaya export volume, reaching 19.4 thousand tons and generating $28.3 million in revenue. This marked a 34.67% revenue increase from the previous year, translating to approximately R$167.7 million at the current exchange rate. read more

Dulce Vale is a Certified (IFS, Smeta, Grasp) company that specializes in the production, packaging, sourcing, and marketing of fresh fruits from Moldova. Our selection includes plums, sweet cherries, and table grapes, offering a wide range of varieties from Moldova's top orchards. read more