Dwenty years and two thousand miles. That's the distance and time it took for South Carolina peaches to make a significant entry into the Mexican import market and reach the tables of Mexican consumers. After years of challenges, overcoming obstacles, and navigating hurdles, Titan Farms, located in Ridge, finally succeeded. read more

IFA Fruit and Vegetable Chair Niall McCormack expressed disappointment with the measures in Budget 2025 for the Irish horticulture industry. The overall funding for the horticulture industry was reduced by almost 25% to €8.5M. Last year, there was funding of €10M for Investment Aid for Development. read more

W Ukrainie zauważono trend wzrostu cen jabłek, informują analitycy projektu EastFruit. Pozytywny trend jest głównie związany z sezonowym zmniejszeniem podaży odmian jesiennych, które tradycyjnie oferowane są po niższej cenie niż odmiany zimowe. Obecnie, read more

Fruit Attraction has gained increasing importance in recent years and is now considered the most important platform for the fruit industry in southern Europe and Spanish-speaking countries. Although the number of exhibitors from German-speaking countries is still limited, the trade fair has proven to be successful. read more

Lettuce cultivation is constantly evolving, driven by technological advances and the growing demand for sustainable and efficient farming methods. Traditional outdoor cultivation is facing increasing challenges, and innovative new methods such as hydroponics are becoming more prominent. read more

T. Karbanovich, the deputy director of crop production in Belarus, presented data on the country's agricultural storage capacity. Belarus has specialized storage facilities that can hold over 1 million tons of produce, including potato storage for 719,700 tons and vegetable storage for 180,900 tons. read more

This week is the seven-day National Day Golden Week holiday. According to market vendors, consumer spending during long holidays usually centers around tourism and vacations, which has led to a decreased demand for fruit. Consequently, fruit sales have been relatively slow recently, and the number of... read more

In the Mykolaiv region of Ukraine, the total gourd harvest for this year reached 19.5 thousand tonnes, marking a 20% increase from the previous year. This includes 14.7 thousand tonnes of watermelons. Olena Piskun, who heads the Agricultural Sector Department at the Mykolaiv Regional State. read more

Uniban, the leading exporter of bananas, plantains, and value-added products in Colombia since 1966, and the fifth-largest banana exporter globally, announces a significant milestone with the upcoming launch of Puerto Antioquia in 2025. This cutting-edge port, located in the Urabá region, will... read more

The weather once again plays a significant role in the cultivation and harvesting of sweet potatoes in various countries around the world. Dry conditions in many parts of Europe have led to a one-month delay in the start of Italy's 2024 sweet potato harvest season. It is anticipated that the harvest will only begin in the middle or even read more

This datasheet provides the average wholesale prices per kilogram of EU bananas in euros. In week 39, banana prices were €125 per 100 kg in France, remaining unchanged from the previous week. In Spain, 100 kg of bananas cost €118, compared to €110 per 100 kg in week 38. Portugal's banana prices were not specified in the text. read more

Chociaż dostawy szparagów wkrótce się poprawią, logistyka w dostarczaniu produktów do USA stanowi wyzwanie. "Dostawy szparagów były napięte przez ostatnie dwa miesiące" - mówi Tim Ryan Jr., wiceprezes ds. sprzedaży w Square One Farms, LLC. "Jeśli chodzi o dostawy, powinno być dostępne więcej szparagów". read more

Antolin, a global provider of automotive interior technology solutions, has announced the launch of persiSKIN AUTO®, a leather made mostly from kaki waste, co-developed with Spanish startup PersiSKIN. The aim of this product is to offer an eco-friendly alternative to traditional animal and synthetic leather. read more

Rozpoczęcie sezonu cebuli w Holandii w tym roku jest inne niż w poprzednich latach. "W zeszłym roku do każdej dostawy cebuli dołączano pudełko wypieków; teraz dostajesz kopniaka w tyłek, że tak powiem," śmieje się Arie van Baalen z firmy River Onions. "Nie jesteśmy przyzwyczajeni do tych cen, to prawdziwa rewolucja." read more

Sormac will be presenting its vegetable and fruit processing equipment at two consecutive trade shows this fall in the US. The company will start at the Global Produce and Floral Show in October and then move on to Pack Expo in November, where Sormac staff will showcase the machinery. read more

On September 10, Fundecitrus announced a revision in its forecast for the 2024/25 citrus production in the São Paulo and West-Southwest Minas Gerais region of Brazil, indicating a decrease to 215.78 million boxes, a 7.1% reduction from its May forecast. This figure also shows a 29.8% drop from the previous year's production. read more

Șerban Holding Group is planning to invest 62.5 million euros in two initiatives over the next four years, with support from the Agency for Rural Investment Financing (AFIR). These projects will concentrate on the processing and storage of potatoes, aiming to facilitate a smooth integration of cultivation. read more

Sezon zbiorów jabłek zbliża się ku końcowi. To aktualizacja siódmych dojrzałości jabłek w okolicach Grand Rapids. Aktualizacja zbiorów: Jabłka odmiany Fuji, Evercrisp i Red Delicious są obecnie dojrzałe. Następne będą jabłka Braeburn i Pink Lady. Wpływ wysokich temperatur: Wodnista zgnilizna. read more

In the second quarter of 2024, Iloilo was recognized as the top producer of major fruit crops in Western Visayas, according to a report by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). The province stood out in mango and pineapple production, while also securing the second position for bananas. read more

"Po burzliwym zakończeniu poprzedniego sezonu gruszek, mamy udany początek tego roku pod względem poziomu cen. Jednak zamieszanie zeszłego sezonu pozostawiło swoje piętno, zwłaszcza ze względu na nieoczekiwane dostawy pod koniec sezonu" - powiedział Mark Vernooij z firmy Urfruit. "Wielu handlowców i detaliczn
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