Najpierw w Izraelu wystąpił deficyt pomidorów, a teraz spodziewa się również braku niektórych owoców w nadchodzących miesiącach, zwłaszcza gruszek. Są to niektóre skutki zakazu eksportu z Turcji, tradycyjnie dużego dostawcy pomidorów i gruszek do Izraela. Gabriel Raccah, CEO firmy Nativ read more

Korea's fresh pear production is expected to increase by 10.2 percent to 202,000 metric tons (MT) in marketing year (MY) 2024/25, thanks to favorable weather conditions and reduced occurrences of diseases and pests compared to the previous year. This projected production level is in line with the five-year average. read more

During the 11th International conference on "Successful Horticulture, Vegetable Growing, and Processing," key strategies were highlighted to enhance potato farming in Ukraine. The conference, organized by "Technologies and Innovations," emphasized the importance of implementing a comprehensive strategy. read more

Australia's avocado trade association, Avocados Australia, and the China Chamber of Commerce of Import & Export of Foodstuffs, Native Produce & Animal By-Products have signed a memorandum of understanding at the China International Import Expo in Shanghai. This agreement represents a significant step towards ... read more

Egyptian table grape production is expected to rise to 1.59 million metric tons (MMT) in marketing year (MY) 2024/25 (October 2024 through September 2025). Egyptian exports of table grapes are projected to increase by 5.7 percent (185,000 MT) thanks to new varieties that have enhanced production. read more

"Conwentional carrot yields from California are beginning to improve. 'We're hoping to see that continue through to the end of the year so we'll have a more consistent flow of product,' says Rob Giragosian with Kern Ridge Growers, LLC, adding that production is coming from Kern County and will..." read more

This year, Peru has been added to the list of countries where Brazilian agricultural products have gained market access, with a total of eight new authorizations. These approvals have made it easier to export various products such as yerba mate, cassava meal, coconut fiber, and dried cloves. read more

W sezonie 2023/24 (październik-wrzesień), Polska importowała rekordową ilość mandarynek z Egiptu, zgodnie z informacjami EastFruit. W pierwszych 11 miesiącach sezonu, Egipt bezpośrednio dostarczył do Polski 6,8 tysiąca ton mandarynek, ponad dwukrotnie więcej niż w poprzednim sezonie, gdy było to 3 tysiące ton. read more

Dla zwiększenia obecności ziemniaków z USA na rynku światowym, Potatoes USA nawiązało współpracę z siecią sklepów Tamimi, wiodącym detalistą w Arabii Saudyjskiej. Partnerstwo to miało na celu wykorzystanie rosnącego rynku ziemniaków z USA w tym kraju. Strategiczna kampania powrotna do szkoły została... read more

In Fiji, the fruit industry, identified as one of the nation's least developed sectors, encounters challenges related to its organization and expansion. During the Fruits Festival in Nadi, Mr. Savenaca Cuquma, Principal Research Officer, Horticulture, at the Ministry of Agriculture and Waterways,... read more

"The food security of Senegal is at stake," warned Boubacar Sall, a prominent figure in the country's onion industry, highlighting the severe impact of recent flooding in the Podor region, which contributes 46% to the national onion production. The flooding, caused by climate change-induced heavy rainfall, has jeopardized the livelihoods of many farmers and threatens the overall food security of the country. read more

The top fruit market is currently experiencing steady growth, as stated by Frans Buijsrogge from the refrigeration company based in Goes. "There is some tension between supply and demand. On the marketing side, people are particularly unhappy with prices, feeling that there is little profit." read more

Marc Bybee from Eagle Eye Produce in Nyssa, OR, shared information about the current market conditions as of November 5th. Bybee mentioned that demand is steady, and there are attempts to improve pricing, resulting in some increases for specific items. However, prices have not yet reached the anticipated levels. read more

Emily Hill, who is associated with the CU Anschutz Health and Wellness Center, is using the Veggie Meter to enhance dietary assessment techniques. This device utilizes reflection spectroscopy to measure carotenoid levels in the skin, which serve as indicators of fruit and vegetable intake. read more

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) in Bangladesh has announced the removal of all import duties and regulatory taxes on onions. This decision, highlighted in a recent notification, eliminates the tax rate from 10 percent to zero, aiming to mitigate the escalating onion prices and shortages in the country. read more

The tomato volumes for the 2024/25 season are starting to increase significantly in the Spanish province of Almeria. "At the beginning of the season, in August, it was very hot, so poor fruit setting was a common problem. Flowers were falling off and many tomatoes were aborted. As a result, the read more

The USDA's voluntary annual blueberry report predicts that Mexico's blueberry production in 2024 will reach 81,000 tons, which is an 8% increase from 2023. This growth is due to sufficient water supply and an increase in demand for exports. Despite facing drought conditions, Mexico's blueberry sector is expected to continue to grow. read more

With Donald Trump's election as the next US president, the shipping sector is closely monitoring the anticipated economic strategies of his administration, especially amid ongoing trade frictions with China. Punit Oza, a notable figure in shipping and geopolitics analysis, shared on LinkedIn his... read more

Susana Ferreira, commercial and marketing director of Portuguese grape exporter Vale da Rosa, has announced that the Portuguese grape season has ended earlier than usual. She stated, "Overall, it was a successful season for grapes, with a strong demand for the product. However, it was a very short season in terms of duration." read more

Las exportaciones de calabacín español se han estancado en las últimas tres campañas, después de un periodo de crecimiento casi constante. Un informe de Hortoinfo basado en datos de Estacom destaca este cambio de tendencia. Las exportaciones alcanzaron su punto máximo en 451,92 millones de kilos en la temporada 2020/2021. En la siguiente temporada bajaron a 385,6 millones.

Spanish zucchini exports have stagnated in the last three campaigns, after a period of almost constant growth. A report by Hortoinfo based on Estacom data highlights this change in trend. Exports peaked at 451.92 million kilos in the 2020/2021 season. The next season they fell to 385.6 million. read more