Türkiye's Leading Trade Fair for Fresh Produce "Interfresh Eurasia" Loved Izmir and Izmir Loved Interfresh Eurasia! Interfresh Eurasia, Türkiye's trade fair for fresh fruit and vegetables, packaging, cool rooms, storage, machinery, and logistics was held in September 2024 at Izmir Exhibition. read more

Po dołączeniu Bułgarii do Strefy Schengen, greckie owoce i warzywa trafiły na tamtejsze rynki. W ciągu ostatniego roku Bułgaria importowała około 248 200 ton produktów rolnych z Grecji, o wartości 131 milionów euro. Sprawia to, że Bułgaria jest drugim największym importerem greckich produktów rolnych.

After Bulgaria joined the Schengen Area, Greek fruits and vegetables entered the country's markets. Over the past year, Bulgaria imported approximately 248,200 tons of produce from Greece, valued at €131 million. This makes Bulgaria the second-largest importer of Greek agricultural products. read more

The autonomous robot specialist Naïo Technologies celebrated the 10th anniversary of its first robot, Oz, at SIVAL in Angers. The event also served as an opportunity for the brand to showcase its new products for 2025 and reflect on a decade of innovations benefiting farmers and producers of fruits and vegetables. read more

With the Chinese New Year approaching, apple farmers are entering the final stage of selling their produce, while traders focus on stocking up. Mr. Zhou from Shaanxi Tangsen Technology, currently sourcing apples in Jingning, Gansu, shared insights into the recent trends and characteristics of the market. read more

Between January and November 2024, Kyrgyzstan exported 141.2 tons of dried vegetables, which was a significant decrease from 667.7 tons exported during the same period in 2023. The most notable changes were observed in exports to countries like Afghanistan, Iraq, Turkmenistan, and Ukraine. read more

Despite their nutritional similarities, green and yellow kiwis differ slightly in taste, texture, and the sensation they cause when eaten, especially regarding the peculiar "itchy" sensation that remains on the tongue and that is popularly associated with green kiwi. The explanation for this lies in the specific enzymes present in green kiwi that are not as prominent in yellow kiwi. read more

The lemon harvest is currently taking place in the Spanish province of Alicante, with prices being favorable and potentially increasing in the coming weeks. "The season is progressing smoothly in our farm's region, with good sizes and volumes, and current prices at the source exceeding 40 cents per kilo." read more

Po długotrwałym spadku na rynku gruszek, nastąpiła fala popytu na gruszki odmiany Conference w ciągu ostatnich dziesięciu dni, zgodnie z informacjami Emmanuela Sluisa z platformy handlowej Service2Fruit. "To pozytywnie wpłynęło na ceny, choć wzrost pozostaje umiarkowany. Obserwujemy, że handel jest... read more

Senator Ron Wyden, Jeanne Shaheen, and Tim Kaine have introduced the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes on Imported Goods Act in the U.S. Senate. This bill is designed to protect consumers and small businesses from increased costs resulting from tariffs on imported goods. The legislation aims to restrict the President's power to... read more

India: Mizoram's ginger, chili, and passion fruit hit Mumbai's Jio World Drive and Reliance stores

In a significant boost for farmers in Mizoram, the Mizoram State Rural Livelihood Mission has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Reliance Retail. As part of the MoU, five fruits and vegetables from Mizoram will be available for sale at Jio World Drive and Reliance stores in Mumbai. read more

In the period from July to December 2024, Pakistan's citrus fruit exports reached 105,690.3 metric tons, generating a revenue of $30.9 million. Afghanistan emerged as the top importer, buying 77,547.44 MT, which amounted to $16.72 million or over 54% of the total revenue. read more

"Since our establishment over 50 years ago, our sole focus has been on one product, which is ethylene for fruit ripening," says Greg Akins, President & CEO of Catalytic Generators. Since then, fruit consumption has significantly grown, further increasing the need for ripening. read more

"Jednym z głównych postępów w przechowywaniu owoców jest przejście od syntetycznych do naturalnych chłodziw," mówi Frank van de Geijn z firmy Fruit Bewaring & Advies. Po latach doświadczenia w DLV Consultancy i badaniach na Uniwersytecie Wageningen, założył swoją własną firmę, Fruit Bewaring & Advies, w. read more

In 2024, Russia decreased its exports of fruits, nuts, and vegetables to the European Union by three times compared to 2023, according to Eurostat data. From January to November, the EU imported these goods from Russia worth €121.1 million, which is 2.8 times less than during the same period in 2023. read more

The rząd USA zamknął granicę dla hiszpańskich papryk. Decyzja ta była niespodziewana i bez ostrzeżenia. Coexphal, Stowarzyszenie Organizacji Producentów Owoców i Warzyw z Almerii, natychmiast skontaktowało się z Ministerstwem Rolnictwa, aby poznać dokładne okoliczności i zadać pytanie read more

The Spanish farmers' organization COAG will be pursuing legal action against importers of Moroccan tomatoes for tax fraud. Andrés Góngora from COAG confirmed this during a webinar discussing the implications of the European Court of Justice's ruling that declared the free trade agreement between the EU and Morocco. read more

Ukraina przygotowuje się do zwiększenia eksportu mrożonej czarnej porzeczki, korzystając z rosnącego międzynarodowego popytu. Dzięki stabilnej cenie na rynku i rosnącemu zainteresowaniu globalnemu, ukraińscy rolnicy widzą obiecującą szansę na ten owoc. W ostatnich latach krajowe spożycie czarnej porzeczki było niskie. read more

"The state's apple industry in Washington is in a strong position as of the beginning of 2025," says Randy Hartmann of Pacificpro Sales. "Despite the challenges presented by weather patterns during the 2024 growing season, the crop has shown resilience." In contrast to earlier predictions, the total volume of apples is... read more

"Data shows a remarkable growth of 30-50% in Chilean cherries arriving at the Chinese market by sea this season. Larger sizes, particularly the 3J specification, are trending upwards, while 4J and 5J sizes have consistently increased year by year." Shenzhen Changhong Logistics Co., Ltd., a read more

As in previous years around this time, there is a slowdown in prices and export dynamics of Spanish citrus. This is attributed to the significant import of inexpensive Egyptian oranges, as reported by the Spanish growers' association La Unió Llauradora. The association believes that solutions are necessary to address this issue. read more