Zespri shifts its supply to the northern hemisphere.
2024-11-18 00:00
Zespri's counter-seasonal Zespri Global Supply (ZGS) program is currently in progress, helping us provide a year-round supply to important customers in key markets. The program aims to strengthen the Zespri brand, ensure sustainable returns for growers, and thrive in the competitive kiwifruit market.
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Reflecting on the grape and stone fruit seasons in California.
2024-11-18 00:00
Zakończone dzisiaj sezony kalifornijskich winogron stołowych i owoców pestkowych, jeden producent i dostawca roślin rolnych zastanawia się nad tym, co uważają za udany sezon. "Jesteśmy wdzięczni za kolejny udany sezon kalifornijskich owoców pestkowych i winogron stołowych. Poświęcenie pracujących zespołów i siła"
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Zespri is expanding its global supply in order to meet the year-round demand for kiwifruit.
2024-11-18 00:00
Zespri's counter-seasonal Zespri Global Supply (ZGS) program is currently in progress, helping us provide a 12-month supply to important customers in key markets. This program aims to strengthen the Zespri brand, ensure sustainable returns for growers, and compete effectively in the kiwifruit industry.
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"Guatemalan avocado exports to Europe face challenges in accessing the U.S. market"
2024-11-18 00:00
To tego jest wymagający sezon dla meksykańskich awokado w tym roku. Wysokie temperatury i niedobór wody spowodowały niższe plony, co utrudnia pozyskanie wysokiej jakości produkcji. Rodolfo Meza z firmy Aztec Fruits, meksykańskiego eksportera z biurem sprzedaży w Leuven, wyjaśnia: "Z powodu ograniczonych wolumenów,
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Storing pomegranates for a long time will be a risky choice.
2024-11-18 00:00
This season has not been a good one for the Greek PDO 'Ermioni' pomegranates, with harvesting expected to finish around November 25. Mr. Dimitris Kontos, owner of the growing and packing company Oikokipos from the Ermioni area, stated: "Due to the drought of the past months, pomegranate trees..."
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"We aim to boost melon exports by 15% and recover the losses we experienced last season in Brazil."
2024-11-18 00:00
The world's largest melon grower and exporter from Brazil, Agricola Famosa, is planning to increase exports by a minimum of 10% to 15% this season. The focus, however, is on recovering lost volumes and sales from earlier in the year. Carlo Porro, CEO of Agricola Famosa, stated that Spain finished the season with a shortfall in production.
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70% of organic vegetables in Ireland are imported, despite the emergence of local growth opportunities.
2024-11-18 00:00
At the BioFarm 2024 conference, John Hogan, an agronomist and horticultural consultant, reported that 70% of organic vegetables purchased in Ireland are imported. Hogan, who serves on the horticultural board of Bord Bia and has represented the vegetable sector in the DAFM Horticulture Action.
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The French tomato season is at a turning point: "Many producers are nearing the end of their season," notes an industry expert. Prices currently range around €1.80 per kilo for grape tomatoes, €1.50 per kilo for round tomatoes, and €1.80 per kilo for fleshy varieties. Although prices
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Himachal Pradesh is promoting horticulture by concentrating on high-value fruits and innovation.
2024-11-18 00:00
Himachal Pradesh is embarking on a strategy to boost its fruit economy, with the goal of positioning itself as a leader in innovative horticulture practices. The state government plans to expand the area dedicated to horticulture, with a particular focus on apple production and marketing.
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"Rozmiary polskich jabłek są idealne do eksportu" "The sizes of Polish apples are perfect for export"
2024-11-18 00:00
"The weather conditions have made it more difficult to maintain good quality apples," says Emilia Lewandowska, office manager for Fruit-Group. "The current Polish apple season is very challenging due to the lower apple harvest in Poland caused by spring frosts.
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Mexico forecasts 817,000 metric tons of deciduous fruit production for marketing year 2024/25.
2024-11-18 00:00
Jeśli chodzi o łączny wolumen, produkcja owoców pestkowych Meksyku w sezonie marketingowym (MY) 2024/25 jest prognozowana na niemalże niezmienionym poziomie, z niewielkim spadkiem produkcji gruszek, który jest w dużej mierze zrównoważony przez niewielki wzrost produkcji jabłek i winogron deserowych. Konsumpcja jabłek jest prognozowana na niewielki wzrost.
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Pakistani fruit exporters are facing challenges due to delayed tax refunds and a shortage of liquidity.
2024-11-18 00:00
Exporters of seasonal fruits in Pakistan have been unable to fulfill export orders this winter due to a liquidity crunch caused by delayed sales tax refunds pending since 2022, and bureaucratic obstacles created by the Federal Board of Revenue's (FBR) regional offices. The refunds, primarily
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Jeju's mandarin industry is adjusting to climate challenges by cultivating subtropical crops.
2024-11-18 00:00
The mandarin orange sector on Jeju Island is facing challenges due to climate change, which have disrupted cultivation practices. This year, extended tropical nights and higher temperatures have led to delayed harvests and impacted fruit quality, forcing farmers to adjust their agricultural practices.
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The fresh pear harvest in Hebei has been completed, with an overall output decrease of about 5% compared to last year. However, the proportion of high-quality fruit is significantly lower this year due to weather conditions. Market fluctuations during the 2023 season resulted in losses for some traders, leading to lower profits.
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Australia is predicting an increase in the production and export of stone fruits for the year 2024/25.
2024-11-18 00:00
Produkcja owoców pestkowych w Australii jest prognozowana na wzrost w sezonie marketingowym (MY) 2024/25 po tym, jak powyżejprzeciętne opady deszczu wpłynęły na niektóre regiony podczas okresu zbiorów w MY 2023/24, co wpłynęło na ogólną produkcję i jakość. Produkcja wiśni jest prognozowana na wzrost o osiem procent, podczas gdy
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Dorin Bob, a Romanian entrepreneur, has launched a project called "Pădurea cu Aluni" to supply hazelnuts to the global brand Ferrero. Managing a 460-hectare hazelnut farm in Homoroade, Satu Mare County, Bob has recently expanded by purchasing an extra 211 hectares in the same area.
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BelOrta growers are introducing a winter crop of cucumbers and tomatoes illuminated with artificial light.
2024-11-18 00:00
Jako popyt na lokalnie uprawiane produkty pozostaje silny nawet zimą, BelOrta ponownie skupia się na uprawie oświetlonych ogórków i pomidorów w tym sezonie. Pierwsze pomidory i ogórki z uprawy oświetlonej są teraz dostępne, co oznacza oficjalny początek sezonu zimowego dla warzyw owocowych w BelOrta.
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Chile breaks fresh fruit export record
2024-11-18 00:00
Pomiędzy styczniem a październikiem tego roku eksport Chile wyniósł 79 962 miliony dolarów, o 0,9% więcej w porównaniu do tego samego okresu w 2023 roku. Tylko w październiku eksport wyniósł 8 721 milionów dolarów, co stanowi wzrost o 12,2% w porównaniu do tego samego miesiąca poprzedniego roku, zgodnie z badaniem przeprowadzonym przez Market Intelligence.
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"We are expanding our selection of citrus fruits to include leaf Clementines and lemons from Portugal."
2024-11-18 00:00
For 11 seasons, Apifood has made Portuguese leaf oranges one of its flagship products. Now, the Montalban-based company is expanding its horizons by introducing a range of leaf clementines. This diversification aligns well for two key reasons: "The Portuguese clementine is ideally positioned in
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Different varieties and cultivation strategies help overcome challenges in growing strawberries under cover.
2024-11-18 00:00
At the new tray field of Genson Quality Plants, Sjef Smits looks out over the rows of Karima variety strawberry plants, a relatively unknown variety in America, with contentment. "Things are going well," he concludes. This achievement is significant, considering the rapid growth of the North American strawberry sector.
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