The Netherlands: Discounters ended 2024 as the best performers in the Netherlands

Discounters emerged as the top performers in the Dutch grocery market by the end of 2024, according to a new study conducted by Hiiper. The market overall showed minimal growth year-on-year. Hiiper's Supermarket Quarterly Monitor Q4 2024 revealed this trend. read more

Ecuador has solidified its position as the world leader in banana exports, with a total of 330.9 million boxes exported by November 2024; a 1.39% increase compared to the same period in 2023. The European Union remains the primary destination, representing 29.12% of exports, followed by... read more

Sezon truskawek w hiszpańskiej prowincji Huelva rozpoczął się w grudniu z ograniczonymi ilościami, ale teraz podaż zwiększa się, co pozwala na rozpoczęcie eksportu na rynki europejskie. Ceny są nieco wyższe niż w zeszłym sezonie, a także wzrosły koszty, mimo że dostawy wody i siła robocza. read more

Po ujawnieniu informacji, że Międzynarodowe Stowarzyszenie Pracowników Portowych (ILA) oraz zrzeszenie pracodawców United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) osiągnęły wstępne porozumienie, unikając tym samym potencjalnego strajku w amerykańskich portach, przewoźnicy winogron z Chile - oraz wielu innych towarów - znów oddychają z ulgą. read more

This week, representatives from Freshuelva's labor department, the Huelva's Strawberry Producers and Exporters Association, traveled to Colombia and Honduras to conduct a new selection process for 380 workers who will participate in the berry harvesting campaign in the province. This initiative was developed under the... read more

The rząd stanowy zmienił Minimalną Cenę Wspierania (MSP) dla konkretnych kategorii owoców na rok fiskalny 2024-25, dążąc do równego wynagrodzenia dla lokalnych producentów owoców. MSP dla malty klasy 'C' została teraz ustalona na około 0,12 USD za kilogram, co stanowi wzrost z. read more

Ukranian berry exporters are facing challenges including low product quality, discrepancies with specified requirements, and delays in delivery, as reported by Irina Kukhtina, the president of the "Berry Growing Ukraine" Association. These issues are impeding their ability to successfully penetrate the market. read more

In 2024, Egypt's grape exports to Germany reached a new milestone, with exporters shipping a record 26.5 thousand tons valued at $739 million to the German market, according to a report by EastFruit. This volume signifies a nearly 30% rise compared to 2023 figures and more than a doubling from 2022. read more

W Plant City, producenci wysokiej technologii w szklarniach podejmują nocne wysiłki, aby zabezpieczyć swoje uprawy truskawek przed zagrożeniem spadkiem temperatury poniżej zera. Na farmie Parkesdale, zajmującej 300 akrów przeznaczonych na truskawki, obecnie skupia się uwaga na ochronie zbiorów przeznaczonych na Walentynki. read more

"On Tuesday, January 7th, there was a significant rise in vegetable sales, suggesting a positive turnaround. Whether this pattern will persist or if it was merely a temporary surge linked to the Epiphany holiday is yet to be determined. Nonetheless, it appears to be a more substantial recovery compared to" read more

Producers and representatives of the main fruit and vegetable associations in France, Italy, Portugal, and Spain, along with officials from the administrations of the four countries, are launching the 2025 contact groups this January. The first meeting of the year will focus on citrus fruits. read more

The first pallets of Calinda strawberries arrived at Special Fruit last week, marking the traditional start of the premium variety's season at the Belgian importer with the beginning of the new year. "It looks very promising so far. The quality is excellent, and we are already noticing a market read more

The first part of the clementine season has come to an end, and there is now beginning to be some supply of Sandos to ensure continuity in markets that are seeking sweet and juicy varieties. The reduced supply of clementines and mandarins in the second part of the season indicates that prices are likely to remain stable. read more

The first shipment of Polish apples, chosen as the official fruit for the Polish presidency of the Council of the EU, was sent to Brussels on Wednesday from the Grójec orchards. These apples come from the Grójec region, renowned as 'the largest orchard in Europe'. read more

The astronauts aboard China's Shenzhou 19 spacecraft are currently conducting a pioneering experiment on the Tiangong space station. They are studying 15 adult fruit flies and 40 pupae to investigate the impact of microgravity and sub-magnetic fields on the insects' behavior, growth, and biological rhythms. read more

Consumers can fill biodegradable cups in three different sizes from a three-kilo capacity cooler box on their own without touching the fruit. This hygienic and cost-effective solution is specially designed for large, firm Sekoya blueberries. The machine is easily and read more

Fieldstone, a family-operated company in Poland, is entering the upcoming year with a forward-looking approach to berry cultivation. Specializing in raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, and redcurrants, with a particular focus on lingonberries, Fieldstone is Europe's leading producer of lingonberries. read more

In Cottenham, a truck carrying seven individuals hidden among cucumber containers was intercepted after one of the passengers made a distress call to the police on January 7. The vehicle was quickly located, uncovering six men and a woman who had been concealed inside for 18 hours. Following the incident, the... read more

Extending the persimmon harvesting period, and consequently, their marketing season, from mid-October to the end of January enables farmers to enhance their market appeal by offering buyers ample planning options during a time when supply is scarce. The fruits are ready to be harvested. read more

In tym pierwszym Globalnym Rynku na rok 2025, skupiamy się na pomarańczach, z powodu chłodniejszej pogody, zwłaszcza w Europie, co prowadzi do wzrostu popytu. Francja ma dynamiczny rynek z dobrą podażą. Niemcy zanotowały wzrost popytu na pomarańcze pochodzące z wielu krajów dostawców. Kampania pomarańczowa we Włoszech w sezonie 2024/25... read more