The latest export season for Peruvian mangoes and avocados has been characterized by low prices, logistical hurdles, and saturated markets. However, exporters have also implemented innovative strategies to stay competitive. By targeting niche markets and improving operational efficiency, companies have been able to adapt and thrive. read more

Austria: SPAR expands with 16 SPAR Express forecourt stores

SPAR Austria, in partnership with petrol station operator SOCAR, is expanding its network of SPAR Express forecourt stores. Two new stores opened in Schwechat (Lower Austria) and Knittelfeld (Styria) just before Christmas 2024, and 14 more are planned to open in various locations across the country. read more

W zeszłym roku greckie eksport warzyw i owoców osiągnął nowe rekordy. Incofruit Hellas, Stowarzyszenie Greckich Przedsiębiorstw Eksportowych zajmujących się owocami i warzywami oraz sokami, podało szacunki wskazujące na wzrost o 8,2% w porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem, osiągając. read more

Badanie przeprowadzone przez badaczy z City University of Hong Kong wykazało, że stworzyli oni elektryczny lizak zdolny do symulowania dziewięciu smaków, w tym cukru, soli, zielonej herbaty, duriana i marakui. Urządzenie wykorzystuje chemiczne składniki spożywcze osadzone w kieszonkach żelu, aktywowane przez prądy elektryczne, które mieszają się ze śliną. read more

Total mango volumes from Peru have been significantly higher this season compared to last. "The effects of El Niño significantly impacted production in 2023," says Albert Perez with Continental Fresh. While Peru is past its peak production, shipments to the U.S. are expected to continue until... read more

The strawberry season in Huelva started in November with the first harvests, and there has been a strong demand, which is great news for the growers who have made significant investments in the crop this season, such as the Cuna de Platero cooperative. "This year we expect our strawberry volumes to be higher than in previous years," said a representative of the cooperative. read more

Lemoenpoort Farm has been in the Viljoen family for over 190 years. Pieter Viljoen and his wife, Christine, are the sixth generation of the French Huguenot family managing the Breede River Valley farm in South Africa. In addition to wine grapes, the farm is now also cultivating pears. read more

Dokładnie rok temu BioMasters stał się częścią FruitMasters, mając na celu połączenie podaży i popytu na organiczne i biodynamiczne owoce miękkie i twarde. Teraz, 365 dni później, Manager Jednostki Biznesowej Peter van der Schoot odnosi się z zadowoleniem do udanego roku. "BioMasters zaczęło z kopyta. read more

The 2024/25 season, which began at the end of August with the early varieties, is not yet finished for Italy's top pomegranate producer, Masseria Fruttirossi. "We still have over 1,000 tons of produce to sell," says sales manager Dario De Lisi from the Apulian facility. "According to... read more

Orange supplies in California are currently at their peak, as the state enjoys close to year-round supply of this fruit. "We are currently in the peak harvest season of Navel oranges in California," says Jesse Silva from Kings River Packing. Kings River Packing is a family-owned business that has been operating for eight generations, handling the growing, packing, and shipping of oranges. read more

The 2024/25 Limoré lemon campaign has officially started, with the Rocca Imperiale lemon harvest commencing on Saturday, December 21, 2024. The producers' consortium made the strategic choice to delay the initial harvests by two weeks to ensure the fruit achieves optimal coloration and quality. read more

The growers' organization FreshValley, located in the Dutch town of Sevenum, began producing the snack cucumber Quantario RZ in 2024, and it has already become a success. Sales Manager Teun van Roosmalen is proud of the partnership with Rijk Zwaan. "Together, we can reach more and more European markets." read more

If last season the sales campaign ended on 22 January, this year the company Gallicchio Frutta, creator and owner of the brand Divino – il kaki Italiano, plans to extend the last shipments by about a month, due to nearly double the volume availability, thanks to the entry of new. read more

The strawberry season has been over for some time at the Demedts-Demey nursery. "We picked the last Elsanta strawberries around December 20. Afterward, we harvested a few small strawberries, but that was it. Now, we're waiting until mid-March, when we can start harvesting our own strawberries. read more

Kate Scott, chief executive of HortNZ, highlighted the discovery of an Oriental fruit fly in Auckland's Mangere/Papatoetoe area, which has led to the implementation of a Controlled Area Notice and intensified trapping efforts. Scott emphasized the importance of early detection and swift action to... read more

Egypt has become the second-largest exporter of fresh vegetables and fruits to Europe for the export season from September 2023 to August 2024, delivering 917,000 tons, which marks a 7% growth compared to the previous year, according to EU data. Citrus fruits were the leading category in this export. read more

Mało znany fakt to, że barwniki karotenoidowe luteina i zeaksantyna, które zawierają, są zdrowe i dobre dla wzroku. Oprócz miąższu, skórka nadaje czerwonym dyniom ich charakterystyczny smak. De Terp Squashpackers przetwarza je bezpośrednio u źródła. read more

Kompany's first harvested cucumbers were sold at auction at ZON this week. Rob Linders of Linders Fruit & Vegetables placed the first bid, purchasing the first box for €50 per cucumber. With a total of 12 cucumbers in the box, the auction raised €600. This event is particularly significant because Kompany has... read more

W rewolucyjnym badaniu przeprowadzonym przez naukowców z SDU, Szpitala Uniwersyteckiego w Odense i Uniwersytetu Kopenhaskiego, skromna marchew została zidentyfikowana jako potencjalny sojusznik w leczeniu cukrzycy typu 2. Ta choroba, rosnąca zarówno w Danii, jak i globalnie, ma…

In a groundbreaking study conducted by researchers from SDU, Odense University Hospital, and the University of Copenhagen, the humble carrot has been identified as a potential ally in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. This condition, escalating in prevalence both in Denmark and globally, has... read more

Turkey's agricultural sector achieved a significant milestone in 2024, recording its highest annual export figures to date at $36.2 billion, according to the Türkiye Exporters Assembly (TIM). This marks a 3.3% increase from 2023 and accounts for 16% of the nation's total exports. read more