The Turkish cherry season appears to be much improved compared to the last two seasons, with less rainy weather, according to Alper Kerim, the owner of Turkish fruit exporter Demir Fresh Fruits. "We are in constant communication with our growers and have developed very close relationships with them during this period. read more

Agilent Technologies has formed a strategic partnership with ICAR-National Research Centre for Grapes (NRCG) in India. The partnership is focused on jointly developing advanced analytical workflows to address key gaps in food safety protocols. This collaboration is a response to the increasing demand for... read more

Charic Fresh Fruit & Vegetables has been exporting fresh produce from Uganda for many years and offers a wide range of products. "We have the Jumbo avocado, which is native to East Africa and much larger in size compared to the Hass or Fuerte varieties. We export all these varieties from Uganda as well as... read more

The Washington cherry crop is progressing well and the harvest is anticipated to begin on schedule, around June 1st. After a challenging 2023 season, growers and shippers are optimistic for a more favorable market this year. "Cherries are such a vibrant commodity and a sign of hope for us, so we..." read more

Lovita® has experienced significant growth. The heart-shaped red plum was introduced in 2018 at Fruit Attraction. It is now offered in juice, jam, and dried fruit forms. During medFEL 2024, Lovita made its debut with its own booth and showcased its latest line of processed products. Further trials are being conducted. read more

W ciągu lata, popyt na grzyby zazwyczaj jest nieco słabszy. "Jednak obecnie jesteśmy całkiem zadowoleni z wyników sprzedaży. Zauważyliśmy, że maj był regularnie dobrym miesiącem sprzedaży dla szwajcarskich grzybów w ostatnich latach. W czerwcu i lipcu wolumeny sprzedaży - częściowo z powodu wakacji - są read more

The only expected direction for ginger prices to move is upwards, as the supply from Peru is forecasted to decrease by approximately 20% in the second half of 2024. This decline is attributed to the adverse weather conditions that have led to bacterial rot in ginger farms. Antonio Méndez, Sourcing Manager LATAM from Only read more

Melinda's efforts in logistic innovation continue unabated. This time, the focus is on developing transport systems capable of ensuring product shelf life even during extended sea transit times resulting from issues at the Suez Canal. Francesco Pizzolli, the sales manager at Melinda, and Gabriele are spearheading this initiative. read more

Since the end of the pandemic, China's export volume of mushroom growing logs has been steadily increasing over the past two years, almost reaching pre-pandemic levels. However, in the recent month, various expenses have been continuously rising, posing significant challenges for. read more

In the marketing year (MY) 2023/24, unusually high temperatures at the beginning of winter and a slow accumulation of chilling hours led to a delay in the harvest of most deciduous fruits, which in turn caused a delay in export shipments. However, it is expected that production and export volumes will eventually catch up. read more

Rocznik Eksportu Rolniczego USA z 2023 roku zawiera statystyczne podsumowanie eksportu rolniczego USA w ciągu roku 2023, skupiając się na głównych rynkach i głównych produktach. W 2023 roku wartość eksportu świeżych owoców i warzyw z USA na cały świat wyniosła 7,0 miliarda dolarów, co stanowi wzrost o 2 procent w porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem. read more

At the vegetable company Compliment in Volkel, the Dutch season has started again. "On May 3rd, we were already harvesting iceberg lettuce, which was extremely early. The product was planted under favorable conditions, and due to the relatively high day and night temperatures, we were able to." read more

The Protected Designation of Origin "Cereza del Jerte", located in Cáceres, has begun certifying the first cherries of the Navalinda variety, the only cherry with a peduncle in the Jerte Valley. This marks the beginning of this season's marketing of top-quality cherries with a special back label... read more

Peeled pomegranates packed in trays will be the main processed product for the Italian company Masseria Fruttirossi, a first-time exhibitor at the Cibus International Food Exhibition (7-10 May 2024). Italy's largest pomegranate producer has invested in the fresh-cut segment, launching ready-to-eat products. read more

The supply of papayas is "a disaster," according to a South African retail buyer, "for the third season in a row. It was anticipated that the papaya crop would improve in March and April, but in my twenty years of experience, I have never seen papaya supplies this low." At the Johannesburg municipal wholesale market, papayas are equally scarce. read more

In Victoria Point, located southeast of Brisbane, Skippy's Fresh Frootz, a green grocer, has launched a price challenge against Woolworths and Coles by offering Hass avocados and large continental cucumbers at the cost price of 5 cents each. This pricing strategy has garnered nationwide attention in Australia,… read more

Miguel del Pino, president of Asaja's Garlic Sector, announced that the garlic harvest and mechanized collection of garlic in the province of Córdoba has begun. The sector anticipates a decrease in the harvest volume as the area dedicated to this crop has been reduced by 50% compared to the previous season. read more

The producer and exporter Tropi Fresh conducted its first maritime export of sugar mangoes from Colombia to the United States earlier in May 2024. "We are pleased to respond to the growing demand, driven by the significant increase in ethnic and cultural diversity in the U.S.," stated Mateo Sanchez, sales manager at Tropi. read more

In the Ivanovo district of Belarus, the "Agro-Motol" farm is successfully cultivating elite seed potatoes using test tube technology. This method produces potatoes with perfect shape and high disease resistance, contributing to the seed import substitution strategy. The farm's laboratory, led by... read more

Source BI analyzes data from over 20,000 hectares of citrus, 5,500 hectares of avocados, and 9,500 hectares of macadamias to assess the competitiveness of farms by benchmarking against their peers and determining the exact breakeven point of each farm. read more