Expert Maria Ginzburg explained that Russia is facing challenges in increasing fruit imports from Syria and Egypt due to high markups on these products. Despite both countries being willing to export goods, such as oranges from Syria and mangoes from Egypt, they are unable to compete with local products. read more

Clarebout Potatoes is acquiring a minority stake in Pomuni. This strategic decision will give Clarebout access to the fresh potato market, enhancing the company's diversification, as reported by the Belgian newspaper De Tijd. Pomuni will remain under the leadership of the Muyshondt family and has recently... read more

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) research has discovered that strategic orchard thinning can lead to more consistent supplies of high-quality fruit. This research was conducted as part of the six-year Avocado Industry Capacity Building project, which was co-funded by DPIRD and Hort Innovation. read more

The vegetable pricing landscape in Ukraine shows a diverse range across supermarkets and wholesale markets. This diversity is seen in the prices of key ingredients for borscht, such as potatoes, carrots, onions, and beets. A study conducted by the Khvilya portal brought attention to this. read more

Oranges from South Africa are still available in many markets, but lower export volumes were caused by mixed winter weather conditions across the country and high local juice prices. Similarly, Brazil is experiencing a shortage of oranges for juice due to their own weather challenges. read more

The almond harvest in Greece has already ended, but the crop is being stored in warehouses as there are still leftover stocks from last season in the markets. According to Mr. Thymios Kasoumis, a farmer and president of Almoland, an almond and nut agricultural cooperative in Lamia, these stocks will be. read more

After the BC Tree Fruits Cooperative went into receivership in late July, its Kelowna site has resumed apple storage under new management. A private entity, known as NOVEM, has started operations at the Sexsmith Road facility, marking the first activity since the cooperative's financial difficulties. read more

As the 2024/2025 Peruvian blueberry campaign progresses, it closely follows industry projections, although it is lagging behind the figures from the previous season. By week 37, a total of 44.926 tons of blueberries have been sent to different markets, indicating a 7% decrease compared to the 2023/2024 season. read more

Plump table grapes have been growing and thriving in the greenhouse of Heinsberg gardener Heribert Kremers (62) since 2011. However, the table grape pioneer will soon be closing his business for good. "Due to a lack of successors, table grape cultivation will come to an end at the end of this season." read more

Rob Machado has created a new surfboard named the "Machadocado," which is inspired by the shape of an avocado. This innovative board, developed in collaboration with Firewire Surfboards, blends characteristics of a shortboard and a fish. It boasts a wide outline for enhanced speed in smaller waves, along with a slim tail for improved control. read more

The Department of Patents, Designs and Trademarks (DPDT) of Bangladesh's Ministry of Industries has officially designated the pineapples from Madhupur upazila in Tangail as a Geographical Indication (GI) product. This certification, signed by Mumin Hasan, the director general of DPDT, officially recognizes the unique quality and characteristics of pineapples grown in Madhupur upazila. read more

In Croatia, a sanitary inspector analysis at the border revealed the presence of the banned pesticide indoxacarb in Turkish tomatoes, with a concentration of 0.032 milligrams per kilogram. This is the second instance within a week where Turkish tomatoes have been found to contain the pesticide. read more

The latest batch of dried figs from Ephesus has been loaded in Turkey for delivery to Tovano in Maasdijk. "These mountain figs are highly valued by experts. The finest figs are sourced from the mountains, where they have the most flesh," says Dillen Langenberg from the nut and dried fruit company. read more

W roku 2024 producenci śliwek z Mołdawii borykali się z wyzwaniami związanymi z niekorzystnymi warunkami pogodowymi, w tym brakiem letnich opadów deszczu i rekordowo wysokimi temperaturami, które wpłynęły zarówno na plony, jak i jakość śliwek. Uczestnicy rynku przewidują wcześniejsze zakończenie sezonu śliwkowego. Kraj... read more

Vermont's apple industry is ready for a successful harvest this season, showing improvement from the previous year which was affected by a late-spring frost. Terence Bradshaw, a professor and fruit specialist at the University of Vermont, has confirmed the optimistic forecast, stating that most orchards are read more

In Kushtia, Bangladesh, 34 villages in four unions in Daulatpur upazila have been flooded as a result of heavy rainfall and increased water flow from upstream. The affected areas, located near the Padma River, have suffered extensive damage to agricultural lands. Crops such as pulses, chilies, bananas, and... read more

The Greek strawberry is one of the earliest harvested in Europe, beginning in November. However, the most important part of the Greek season is the second half, beginning in March. This is when the first big volumes of the most widely cultivated variety in Greece, Victory, come to market. read more

In the first half of 2024, Morocco reached a new record in blueberry exports, shipping an unprecedented volume to multiple Eastern European countries, as reported by EastFruit. This achievement allowed Moroccan exporters to surpass their total exports from the previous year, thereby... read more

Sezonowe okno czasowe dla południowoafrykańskich borówek staje się coraz bardziej istotne na rynkach międzynarodowych. Według Barbary Botes, Kierowniczki Obszaru Southern Africa w firmie Fall Creek®, "Nasza region zyskuje uznanie na rynku dzięki wyjątkowej jakości owoców, a detaliści aktywnie... read more

Banana cultivation in Malawi is experiencing a revival after being severely impacted by the banana bunchy top virus (BBTV), which caused widespread damage to local varieties. This disease, affecting up to 16 African countries, results in substantial yield losses, rendering affected plants unproductive. read more