On Saturday, April 20th, the official start of the asparagus season was celebrated at Hoeve 't Bommesaarke in Kinrooi. Flemish Minister of Agriculture Jo Brouns was a special guest at the farm of Leo Henckens and Carine Snijkers for the occasion. "It's always a special moment to inform people that we have started." read more

The key to surviving the recent climatic challenges in Peru for producer and exporter Fruitxchange is the cultivation and export of a variety of crops. According to Giuseppe Accetta, the Commercial Director of Fruitxchange, they grow and export table grapes, ginger, and recently harvested fruits. read more

"The situation with mangoes is very complex. Peru has practically concluded a season marked by limited quantities, with only the last Keitt fruits being flown in. The first Kent fruits from Ivory Coast are expected to arrive by air in week 17, followed by shipments by sea." read more

The North Caucasus Interregional Department of the Federal Service Rosselkhoznadzor has monitored the export of 30.6 tons of fresh mushrooms from Stavropol Krai, Russia from January to April 19, 2024. The products were dispatched from the Georgievsk district. Out of this total, 4.7 tons of mushrooms were exported. read more

The Red Sea crisis has made it difficult to find suitable transportation for apples from Poland to Asia and the Middle East, according to Aniruddh Ramesh, the director of Polish apple exporter LVMG Grupa. He stated, "After the new year, the demand from Asia and the Middle East was very good, despite the Red Sea shipping issues." read more

Według analityków EastFruit, nadwyżka cebuli na regionalnym rynku dotarła teraz do Ukrainy. W szczególności, zaczęły pojawiać się oferty darmowej cebuli na największej regionalnej platformie handlowej EF Trade Platform. "Oddam moją cebulę za darmo każdemu, kto zgodzi się za nią zadbać". read more

Sezon truskawek w Hiszpanii jest obecnie w pełni, chociaż nadmierne opady deszczu spowodowały niższe dostawy niż zazwyczaj w tym okresie roku. Tymczasem maliny pozostają ledwo opłacalne dla producentów w Huelvie pomimo wysokich cen, a zainteresowanie uprawą maleje. Borówki... read more

The prices at Almería's auctions are indicative of the conclusion of the autumn/winter greenhouse vegetable export season. "The supply of bell peppers, a key product for Agroejido, remains high due to a delayed planting season and an extended season by about 15 days," says Paco. read more

The recent general meeting of the French Pomegranate Union provided an opportunity to review the actions taken since the union's establishment a year ago and to discuss future projects. Currently, 55 out of the 200 pomegranate growers in France are members of the union. The significant turnout demonstrated the growers' interest in being part of the union. read more

Juan Manuel Morales has been re-elected as President of EuroCommerce, the European association for retail and wholesale. Members of EuroCommerce unanimously voted to extend Morales's term. He is the first Spanish individual to hold the Presidency of this European wholesale association. read more

Farmable is supporting Italian farms by providing an affordable and user-friendly farm management app that is guaranteed to save them time this season. Italy is among the top 3 European countries in the production of fruits and vegetables, with nearly 300,000 farms dedicated to producing fresh produce. read more

Ta seria przedstawia średnie ceny hurtowe bananów według kraju pochodzenia. Ceny są krajowymi średnimi najczęściej stosowanymi cenami ładowanymi za banany na rynkach hurtowych w Birmingham i Londynie. Publikacja ta jest aktualizowana co tydzień. Obecne średnie ceny tygodniowe bananów wynosiły. read more

"It will be a year of early ripening, even for open-field cherry orchards, given the mild temperatures recorded until a few days ago and for much of the winter. The fruit has reached a very advanced stage of ripening. We will start harvesting the Bigarreau variety next weekend (end of April)." read more

The production area of Jalisco, Mexico is seeking to increase its year-round exports to more than the current 30 countries they currently serve worldwide. Eleazar Oceguera Aguayo, president of Jalisco's Avocado Industry body (APEAJAL), stated that they are aiming to grow exports by 5% this year (2024). "In part the read more

The Herefordshire-based company Freshfields has reached a significant milestone by celebrating 10 years of supplying high-quality British asparagus to Aldi. Since 2014, Freshfields has been growing asparagus for Aldi, the UK's fourth-largest supermarket chain, producing approximately two million spears. read more

As forecasted by EastFruit analysts before the start of the recent apple season, fresh apple prices have remained relatively high. In Ukraine, apple prices are currently high but have not reached record highs yet. However, there are still over three months left until the end of the season, so the situation may change. read more

Ontario has had a mild winter with warmer than usual weather. "These are unusual conditions," says Carmen Bartucci of Canam Fresh. However, this is expected to have a positive impact on both the supply and quality of asparagus in the upcoming season. The harvesting season in Ontario's Simcoe area will begin on May 5th. read more

Interpera 2024 will bring together the international pear industry from June 26 to 27 in Óbidos, Portugal. In addition to the main conference day, the organizers have arranged technical visits to pear orchards. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about pear cultivation and preservation practices in Portugal. The program will offer a blend of informative sessions and hands-on experiences for attendees. read more

The Spanish company Grupo Clasol has partnered with the firm FG3S in an ambitious five-year investment plan to develop berry production in Romania. The plan involves the modernization and development of farms, as well as the implementation of technology and efficiency measures in processing. read more

The strawberry varieties from Nova Siri Genetics are achieving some of the best productivity results in the Spanish province of Huelva, making them some of the most reliable options for producing companies seeking early varieties to meet market demand in November and December. read more