The Lunar New Year in Asia is associated with cherries, which enables Chile to meet not only the high demand in China but also in many other countries in the region. Yanming Ding, who is located in Chile and specializes in fresh fruits from South America for Valleyfresh, says, "Although the rest of Asia..." read more

Rynek szparagów na Ukrainie szybko ewoluuje, napędzany rosnącym popytem konsumentów na tę wysokiej jakości warzywo. Jednakże branża ta stoi przed znaczącymi wyzwaniami, które wymagają skierowanego wsparcia państwa, aby odblokować jej pełny potencjał w zakresie przetwórstwa i eksportu. W 2024 roku, łączna produkcja szparagów na Ukrainie... read more

In a recent development, fresh fruit exporters are concerned about a possible decrease in the export of kinnow to Afghanistan and certain Central Asian countries due to the implementation of new export-related taxes by the Federal Board of Revenue. According to fruit dealers in Torkham, the read more

The supply of leaf lettuce is currently good and has increased compared to the same period last year, although demand is relatively low. Ratto Bros Inc. is currently offering green, red, and romaine lettuce from Yuma, Arizona. Frank mentioned, "The quality is excellent–we have had very, very mild weather in the desert." read more

British berry growers are preparing for a tough year in 2025 due to increasing energy costs, rising wages, and inadequate returns from retailers. Despite these difficulties, the British berry market has achieved a significant milestone, reaching a total market value of £2 million. read more

Harmoniz, a global seed company, will be exhibiting at the upcoming Fruit Logistica trade fair in Berlin from February 5th to 7th. The company intends to present its newly developed tomato and bell-type pepper varieties, as well as a new product in the fresh produce category. Harmoniz will also read more

Vietnam has been informed by China's General Administration of Customs about the lack of compliance of certain fresh durian and jackfruit exports with phytosanitary and food safety regulations. This notification carries a potential risk to the reputation and brand of Vietnamese agricultural products in... read more

In 2023, Hong Kong was the 17th largest market for U.S. agricultural products globally. During that year, the United States exported $1.5 billion worth of agricultural products to Hong Kong, making it the third largest supplier of consumer-oriented food products to the region after China and Australia. read more

The first Mauritanian Dumara watermelons arrived at Fresh & Cash GmbH in Wuppertal as early as 8 January. "That's about ten days earlier than last year," said co-managing director Cevdet Cavusoglu. "You can see that the campaign tends to get off to an earlier start, which in turn is reflected in." read more

Between January and November 2024, Uzbekistan saw a significant rise in grape exports, reaching a total of 205,500 tons, which represents more than a doubling of growth compared to the same period in 2023. This information was reported by the State Statistics Agency. The revenue generated from grape exports during this period... read more

Clarifruit announced today that it has changed its name to Clarifresh and is excited to share two significant achievements: a rebranding that enhances quality management in all fresh food sectors and the introduction of a self-onboarding platform for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). read more

Argentina reaffirms its leading position in the production and export of cherries, with five provinces producing cherries: Mendoza, Río Negro, Neuquén, Chubut, and Santa Cruz. During the 2023-24 season, Argentina exported 7,192 tons of cherries, making it Latin America's second-largest cherry exporter. read more

Rosstat, the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Supervision in Russia, has reported a significant increase in vegetable and fruit imports in 2024. Vegetable imports have risen by 9.9% to 1.7 million tons, while fruit imports have increased by 2.4% to reach 6.1 million tons. This growth highlights a read more

Marco Groenewold discussed onion cultivation and trade in Senegal at the Onion Theme Day in Dronten. Born in Portugal but raised in the Netherlands, he established a cultivation company in Senegal in 2011 for Van Oers (now Primeale United). The goal was to grow and pack vegetables year-round for. read more

In the second week of 2025, there was a gradual increase in activity levels on regional trade platforms for fruits and vegetables, although they had not yet reached the levels seen before the holiday season. The market dynamics were influenced by the availability of produce and regional pricing... read more

Rozpoczęcie sezonu na południowoafrykańskie owoce kamienne było w tym roku niezwykle trudne. "Zima w regionie była bardzo deszczowa, co oznaczało, że wszystkie tamy były pełne, ale następna wiosna była głównie zbyt zimna, dlatego załadunek mógł się rozpocząć z opóźnieniem o 10-12 dni. Niestety, to" read more

66% of the fresh fruits and vegetables imported by Spain from January to October 2024 came from third countries, while the remaining 34% came from the EU. Spanish imports of fresh fruits and vegetables from third countries totaled 2,696 million euros, and from the EU they amounted to 1,390 million euros. read more

During the 41st Strawberry Day in December 2024, Tobias Linnemannstöns, Head of Supply Chain at Frutania, discussed the 'Production Possibilities for Continuing to Produce Berries in Morocco and Southern Europe despite Heat, Drought, and Water Shortages'. He primarily emphasized the two growing regions. read more

The Spanish artichoke season is proving to be challenging, as has been the trend in recent years. Prices are strong and artichoke sales are going well, "but production volumes, which are closely tied to field and labor costs, are decreasing, causing the market to gradually consolidate into fewer hands. read more

Created by the French Interprofessional Kiwi Agency (BIK) to promote and celebrate France's most exotic fruit, KIWIK, the Kiwi Week will be back for its 3rd edition from January 13th to 19th, 2025. This annual event is a highlight where the 1,150 producers across France proudly showcase their products. read more