The Philippines has received over 10,000 metric tons (MT) of fresh yellow onions in an effort to boost the decreasing domestic stocks and stabilize prices in the market. The Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) has reported that the country has imported a total of 10,370 MT of fresh yellow onions. read more

This week, the prices of apples experienced some changes. Varieties like Bramley's Seedling and Cox's Orange saw a small decrease of £0.02 and £0.01 per kilogram, respectively. On the other hand, Egremont Russet apples had a slight increase in price of £0.05 per kilogram, indicating a fluctuation in demand or a potential change in supply. read more

"Z powodu wielu czynników, głównie klimatycznych, cytryna syryjska miała dość powolny początek. Sycylia była nękana długotrwałą suszą, z temperaturami przekraczającymi 40°C i brakiem deszczu przez długi czas" - mówi Silvia Magliocco, menedżer sprzedaży dla Włoch w PASAM Agrumi, o sezonie 2024/25. read more

Avocados from Western Australia are gaining popularity in the global market, with exports of the green and gold fruit increasing significantly over the past year. The surge in demand is being driven by Asia and the Middle East, where WA avocados are preferred for their attractive appearance, delicious flavor, creamy texture, and high quality upon arrival. read more

The new clementine campaign has started off with excitement for the Apulian company Convif, which owns 45 hectares of citrus fruits. From Massafra (Taranto), Managing Director Floriano Convertino explains that "we are waiting for the second and final harvesting operation, which will take place in". read more

Obszar zasadzony jabłoniami w Nowej Zelandii w roku rynkowym 2024/2025 przewiduje się, że znacząco wzrośnie do 11 100 hektarów (ha) w wyniku szkód spowodowanych przez cyklon Gabrielle w lutym 2023 roku. Sektor jabłkowy doznał uszkodzeń z powodu powodzi o dużym zasięgu, mułu, zanieczyszczeń i wiatru. read more

The summer season from Spain and Italy is gradually coming to an end at Exotic Roots. Due to the increasingly colder weather, there's less supply from local cultivation in these European countries, affecting products like bitter melon (sopropo/karela), long beans, and various types of vegetables. read more

Ads this week were still full of Autumn items, but retailers showed they are ready to roll into the holiday season by offering deals on meal favorites, baking supplies, and gift ideas. Sweet potatoes, cranberries, pomegranates, persimmons, carrots, winter squash, and celery were front and center. read more

The Neretva River delta in Croatia, a region known for its citrus orchards, is currently undergoing its mandarin harvest during unusually high temperatures. This has brought about various challenges for local producers, affecting the health of the crop and the timing of the harvest. Approximately 80 percent read more

HH Fresh Trading Corp of California is recalling its 200g packages of Taiwan Enoki mushrooms due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can lead to severe and sometimes fatal infections in vulnerable populations such as young children, elderly individuals, and those with weakened immune systems. read more

For many years, growers of sweet cherries, plums, and other stone fruit have depended on the innovative covering systems from VOEN Vöhringer. In recent years, solutions for protecting a wide range of soft fruit crops, particularly raspberries and blueberries, have also become increasingly... read more

Farmers in Ghazni, Afghanistan, are content with this year's apple harvest but are struggling to sell their produce because of the lack of a proper market. They are seeking help from government officials, emphasizing the necessity for cold storage facilities. read more

W Ukrainie ceny wysokiej jakości marchwi rosną, ponieważ zwiększona aktywność handlowa pobudza rynek, według analityków z projektu EastFruit. Producenci informują, że zarówno hurtownie, które magazynują marchewkę do przechowywania, jak i ogół społeczeństwa, które przygotowuje się na zimę... read more

W rewolucyjnym wydarzeniu dla sektora handlu rolno-spożywczego, Departament Rolnictwa Stanów Zjednoczonych (USDA) ogłosił przełomową aktualizację przepisów importowych, która znacząco wpłynie na przemysł winogron stołowych. Od lipca 2024 roku określone regiony w Chile, uznane za posiadające niską read more

IG International, a leading fresh fruit importer in India, is pleased to announce the arrival of the first shipment of Chilean cherries of the season in India. This import represents the earliest introduction of Chilean cherries to the Indian market, arriving in the first week of November and signaling the start of the 2024-2025 season. read more

The vegetable industry in New Zealand is urging the government to prioritize commercial vegetable production in the forthcoming freshwater regulations. This call to action coincides with the government's discussions on its national freshwater strategy as part of the reforms to the Resource Management Act. read more

Last year, the Lower Rhine family business Kallen Obst was able to acquire a long-standing farm shop in the area. "The previous owners retired due to old age – a very welcome opportunity for us to expand our direct business with customers. Another focus of our direct marketing is. read more

Taipei's health authorities have ordered the removal of 18 types of fruits and vegetables from the market after finding high levels of pesticide residues during the September testing phase. Among the items on the list is coriander, a common herb used in Chinese and Southeast Asian cuisine. read more

Lifebag, LifeBox, LifeFilm, and LifeMat are products designed by Rigenera and manufactured and distributed by Sfregola Materie Plastiche Srl, a company with over 60 years of experience in the plastic processing and transformation industry. LifeFilm was developed after conducting experiments with these products. read more

Tylko 10% owoców i warzyw zebranych w Mołdawii jest przeznaczonych do lokalnej konsumpcji. To o czymś świadczy o kraju: jak rozwinięty jest sektor świeżych produktów rolnych i jak niewielka jest populacja (około 2,5 miliona mieszkańców). W serii artykułów o Mołdawii opublikowanej w poprzednich tygodniach, my... read more