Analysts from the EastFruit project reported that this week, the Ukrainian market received its first shipments of locally grown greenhouse tomatoes. It is important to note that in 2023, Ukrainian greenhouse facilities started selling their first tomato batches on average one and a half weeks later than usual. read more

A viral TikTok video showcasing a banana bought from Costco, which was surprisingly tough and doughy when broken, has amassed over 5.3 million views. The user @hunterkiotv posted the video depicting his mother grappling with the banana's unusual texture, comparing it to glue or Play-Doh. read more

The beginning of 2024 has been more favorable for a Polish apple exporter compared to the beginning of the previous year, according to Emilia Lewandowska, office manager for Fruit-Group. "When we look at the start of 2024, our company has successfully boosted its apple sales compared to the beginning of 2023. However, the same cannot read more

The Tomato Contact Group of the Spanish-Franco-Italian Fruit and Vegetables Joint Committee met for the first time on Tuesday, April 16, in Almeria. The meeting, sponsored by Coexphal, focused on discussing the current situation and priorities of the sector. One of the key topics addressed was the importance of balancing the European market... read more

Shanxi Province, China has exported 5,428 kilograms of fresh apricots from Yuncheng to Russia. This marks the province's first overseas shipment of this fruit, according to Shanxi customs. This development expands the range of fruit varieties from Shanxi that are exported. read more

Aktualnie w Nowej Szkocji dostęp do jabłek jest nadal bardzo dobry. Michael Van Meekeren z gospodarstwa Van Meekeren mówi: "W szczególności odmiana Honeycrisp, chociaż możemy zobaczyć, że kończą się one w lipcu, być może nawet na początku sierpnia", dodając, że spakowano jabłka z tej wschodniej kanadyjskiej prowincji. read more

The Turkish weather has been perfect for cherry cultivation, according to Mert Özcelik, a sales representative for the Turkish fresh produce exporter Ana Fruit. "The weather has been within normal expectations, and the current conditions are actually ideal for growing cherries. read more

W regionie Odeskim jedna z ferm należących do przedsiębiorstwa TOV SP "PAEK" rozpoczęła sadzenie wczesnych sadzonek arbuzów hodowanych w szklarniach przedsiębiorstwa, co stanowi istotny krok w lokalnym rolnictwie. Według właściciela TOV SP "PAEK" Yuriya Kormyshkina, produkty przedsiębiorstwa. read more

At Warnez Potatoes, there is currently a gradual shift towards importing potatoes. Jurgen mentioned that "local sourcing is becoming more challenging. It's difficult to determine the availability of industrial potatoes, and ware potatoes are decreasing rapidly, so we are increasingly turning to imported options." read more

The inaugural Fruit Attraction São Paulo event held in Brazil, which concluded yesterday, is being praised as a success by attendees who reported making new connections, forming new partnerships, re-engaging with potential customers, and strengthening existing collaborations, as well as catching up with friends. read more

Genesis Fresh, in partnership with its parent company AMFresh Group, is excited to announce the success of The Alizza Fruit™ Season 3, which has been awarded the prestigious Three-Star Superior Taste Award by the International Taste Institute. This summer, we are introducing limited volumes of the Alizza Fruit from South. read more

Senegalese mango exporters are preparing for the beginning of the season at the end of April. According to Bassirou Ba, the general manager of Sunu Mango, "conditions for the Senegalese mango campaign have improved this year, especially in terms of the country's security situation, departing from the... read more

"It's a fantastic pear season, but whether we'll reach last season's final months' prices remains a big question," starts Dominiek Noppe from Vergro. This Belgian trading company is reflecting on a successful winter and believes this trend could continue into the final months. Throughout the season, the pear market has been strong. read more

The week was marked by slow business activity. According to the BLE (Bureau of Agricultural Economics), domestic apple varieties such as Elstar, Jonagold, and Braeburn continued to be predominant. From Italy, Pink Lady and Golden Delicious were the main varieties available, while France primarily supplied club varieties like Jazz and Pink Lady. read more

W Illinois, specialty growers are actively engaging in spring preparations. Tony Pferschy from Garlic Breath Farms in the northern region reports the commencement of planting 70,000 garlic bulbs and managing 5,000 to 10,000 plants, including peppers, tomatoes, and potatoes, within his. read more

Vidalia, GA: Danny Ray from Ray Farms Inc. in Glennville, GA, informed us on April 17th that their family's Vidalia onion season is beginning well. "We are very busy right from the start," Danny said. "The quality of the onions looks excellent, and our customers are excited to start the new season with us. Thank you." read more

As the winter chill in the Northern Hemisphere subsides, it's also time to transition to sourcing oranges from suppliers in the Southern Hemisphere. Spain, the main citrus-producing country, reportedly had a successful season with prices now decreasing towards the end. However, their supply is expected to last a bit longer. read more

Ukrainian vegetable growers are actively exploring storage solutions, as the absence of proper storage facilities in autumn could force them to sell their produce at rock-bottom prices. The most popular vegetables for storage are those commonly used in borscht. Oles Kapitanchuk, the manager of read more

16th of April saw the inauguration of Chiquita's largest European ripening facility at the GI.MA.TRANS logistics center in Cortenuova, in the province of Bergamo, Italy. The event was graced by the presence of the Provincial Councilor, Massimo Cocchi, as well as the company's industrial partners and customers. read more

Labour has criticized the Conservative Party for causing damage to the rural economy in Nazeing and has promised to introduce a new plan to support vegetable and fruit growers in order to enhance Britain's food security. During a recent visit to salad producers at a supermarket in Nazeing, Steve Reed MP, Labour's Shadow Environment Secretary, emphasized... read more