Fruit variability is a real phenomenon that significantly affects the supply chain by leading to underripe fruit, overripe fruit, and uneven ripening. Nonetheless, with the appropriate tools, it can be measured and controlled. In the past, the industry depended on experience, intuition, and small destructive techniques. read more

W roku 2025 eksport mango z Peru odnotował znaczący wzrost zarówno pod względem wartości, jak i ilości w porównaniu z rokiem 2024. Wartość eksportu wzrosła z 434,9 miliona dolarów do 524,8 miliona dolarów, a ilość zwiększyła się z 239 694 do 355 967 ton. Pomimo tego wzrostu, średnia cena spadła z 1,81 USD/kg do 1,47 USD/kg. Przez cały rok 2025, read more

Zainteresowanie lokalną sałatą w Kanadzie nadal jest duże. "Zwiększyliśmy produkcję sałaty w porównaniu z ubiegłym rokiem" - mówi Valérie Terrault, dyrektor ds. sprzedaży i marketingu w firmie Cultures Gen V Inc., która uprawia sałatę hydroponiczną, paprykę, ogórki, miniogórki i pomidory... read more

There is still a limited supply of greenhouse vegetables from southern Europe and Morocco due to the impact of colder and rainier weather than usual in recent years. In the case of peppers, there is also a high incidence of Thrips parvispinus infestation. High prices are generally expected as a result. read more

During the most recent reporting week, wholesale fruit prices in the UK displayed various trends, with some apple and pear categories experiencing price increases, while others saw decreases or remained unchanged. According to the latest data, Bramley's seedling apples were reported at an average price of read more

Tabuk Agricultural Development Company has announced that its board of directors approved the signing of an investment contract for the company's grape orchards with Ruwad Alsinaa Waltatweer Company. The agreement is intended to increase utilization of existing assets and improve cash flow. read more

Na przełomie roku długoletnia handlowczyni owocami Desirée Hecker i jej syn Ignacio założyli nową firmę HECKER Fresh. Z siedzibą w Hamburgu, firma zatrudnia własny personel zarówno w Niemczech, jak i w Hiszpanii, i głównie skupia się na partnerach handlowych w Niemczech i Europie Środkowej. "Nowa firma opiera się na" read more

Afrykańskie eksportowane awokado wzrosły w 2025 roku, a całkowita wysyłka wyniosła 430 432 tony, zgodnie z wstępnymi danymi z Przeglądu Rynku Tropikalnych Owoców FAO opublikowanymi w środę, 28 stycznia. Oznacza to wzrost o 16,67% w porównaniu do 368 845 ton zarejestrowanych w 2024 roku. Wyniki eksportu w całym read more

The situation with Peruvian mangoes is significantly different compared to last year. The supply is much lower, and prices are considerably higher. According to my supplier, with whom we regularly send Kent mango shipments, there will not be a full harvest this year; production is estimated to be at 70-80%. read more

The average wholesale banana prices in the UK stayed relatively stable this week, with only a few changes in prices for dollar banana origins. Colombia (Dollar) saw a decrease in the most common price range from £0.88 to £1.04, resulting in a range of £0.15. read more

South African citrus growers packed a record 203.7 million cartons for export last season, representing a 22 percent increase compared to 2024. Despite the growth in export volumes, industry stakeholders emphasize that simply increasing output does not lead to structural growth. read more

The spread of the Ralstonia solanacearum bacterium, known as moko, has raised alarms in the province of El Oro, one of Ecuador's main banana production centers. According to Javier Lupú, director of Productive Development of the Prefecture, the disease is now present in 185 farms, posing a risk to the banana industry. read more

MyCubies is Rijk Zwaan's brand of mini snack cucumbers that will be showcased at Fruit Logistica 2026. They are extra crunchy thanks to their higher dry matter content compared to long English cucumbers. With a vivid flavor and texture, MyCubies offer an appealing, fresh, healthy, and delicious snack option. read more

With Chinese New Year and Fruit Logistica approaching, it is a busy period for the Belgian Fruit Valley (BFV). Especially in a challenging pear season like the current one, this presents additional challenges. "We have observed that the pears are more fragile compared to the previous season. This read more

Duda & Sons and G's Group announced today, February 3, 2026, the joint venture acquisition of Tozer Seeds Ltd, an independent vegetable seed company based in the UK. Tozer Seeds was founded in West London in 1944 by Arthur Tozer and has been owned by the Dawson family since 1950. It has operated as a specialist company for many years. read more

Sun World International, LLC has achieved a significant legal victory in the protection of its plant variety rights (PVR) in a landmark case before the IP Court of Bari. They obtained an interim vine removal order against a well-known Italian grower in Apulia who unlawfully propagated vines of the company's varieties. read more

Bimi Tenderstem Broccolini was awarded two stars in the Superior Taste Award by the International Taste Institute, a prestigious international certification. Following a rigorous blind tasting by over 200 renowned chefs and sommeliers, Bimi achieved an average score of 85.9, earning it the "outstanding"... read more

The domestic pear supply currently appears significantly different from this time last year when growers and shippers were dealing with a limited pear crop. "We have a good amount of Anjous and Bosc pears available for promotion this season," says Mac Riggan from Chelan Fresh. "We have a plentiful supply of large Boscs. read more

The season for Peruvian table grapes for the 2025/2026 season is anticipated to end in week 17, with a slight reduction in the final production estimate. Provid's most recent forecast indicates that total exports will reach 84.2 million boxes, each weighing 8.2 kilograms. As of the end of week 4 in 2026, Peru had... read more

China is currently in the peak strawberry season, and the second batch of frozen seedlings from Dandong is slowly entering the market, leading to a simultaneous increase in both supply and demand. In comparison to previous years, the overall strawberry market prices are lower this season, while purchase prices for... read more