For Ahumwire Justine, a banana farmer from Shuku in southwest Uganda, a rain and hailstorm last October emphasized the vulnerability of her plantation to extreme weather. The storm destroyed 300 of her banana trees and killed two cows. This event brought to light the challenges that farmers in such regions face... read more

With a strong presence in the global market, Ecuador's banana sector, a leading exporter, is launching the "Safe Farms" security protocol to address the increasing crime rates. This initiative is inspired by Colombia's strategies to protect its coffee and banana farms. In Ecuador, criminal activities... read more

The South African exporter, Pomona Fruit, specializing in pome fruit, citrus, table grapes, and stone fruit exports to Russia, has reported that the market is functioning normally. Stephen Paulsen, responsible for sales at Pomona, has returned from a recent visit to Russia to oversee the arrival of their products. read more

Kondo onion bulbs have seen a significant increase in production costs in Bangladesh, leading to a sharp rise in prices. This variety is planted in October and harvested in mid-November, playing a crucial role in supplying local markets before the main harvest. read more

A new season of strawberries is beginning in the Larache region, known as the main hub for red fruit production in Morocco. The industry remains volatile, with yearly fluctuations in planting decisions. Local grower Oussama Baioua stated, "We've finished planting." read more

Z powodu niekorzystnych warunków pogodowych w zeszłej wiośnie wiele upraw musiało zostać zasianych stosunkowo późno w tym roku, w tym również organiczne dynie. "Wilgotność latem miała pozytywny wpływ na plony, dzięki czemu nasze dynie Naturland będą dostępne jeszcze przez kilka tygodni sprzedaży. To jest" read more

The Loskop Valley in Limpopo Province is starting its grape season in good condition. Although one farm was hit by a hail shower last week, the impact will be minimal. Overall, the European grape market is in a great position as the 2024/2025 grape season begins. The Orange River region in the Northern Cape is also expected to have a successful grape season. read more

As Thailand's fruit season comes to an end, there has been a noticeable rise in the prices of durian, mangosteen, rambutan, longkong, and mango. The season in Eastern Thailand has concluded with an upward trend in pricing, while the South is nearing the end, having harvested 98.6% of its fruits. read more

Durian custard apples, also known as durian atemoya, are currently available in Vietnam at farmgate prices ranging from $2.17 to $3.16 per kilogram, showing a decrease compared to the previous year. This fruit, originating from Taiwan, was introduced to the Vietnamese market four years ago with initial prices. read more

Po huraganie Milton w tym miesiącu na Florydzie, zapas grejpfrutów będzie mniejszy w tym sezonie. „Chociaż wpłynie to na podaż w branży, oczekujemy, że w tym sezonie będziemy mieć dobrą podaż grejpfrutów" - mówi Steven Callaham z Dundee Citrus Growers. „Mamy plantacje na zewnątrz, które zostały" read more

Bananas are currently the most widely produced fruit in Colombia. The country has approximately 114,377 hectares dedicated to this product, with Antioquia being its largest producer. This sector has demonstrated consistent growth, with production reaching 2.6 million tons in 2023, representing a 2% increase from the previous year. read more

The Moroccan Hass campaign started off with confusion this week. Prices are lower compared to the start of the previous campaign. According to Abdelmoumen El Achkar, CEO of Ecomac, "the Moroccan avocado industry is suffering due to poor communication decisions." El Achkar paints a picture: "Hass." read more

CDC has released a new update on the investigation of a multistate outbreak of E. coli O157 infections associated with onions served at McDonald's. The latest report shows that epidemiological and traceback data suggest that fresh, sliced onions used in read more

"GNA reported that this is an unmissable opportunity for our industry, and we are delighted to showcase the new version of our Wrap Box cover applicator at Interpoma 2024, an international trade fair dedicated to the world of apples, which will take place in Bolzano from 21." read more

Mimo napotykanych trudności klimatycznych, brazylski sektor owocowy utrzymuje wzrostowe tendencje w swoich wskaźnikach eksportu, co szczególnie zauważalne było od stycznia do września 2024 roku. Warto zauważyć, że eksport jabłek i cytryn wykazał znaczący wzrost wartości, chociaż ogólna eksportowana ilość niektórych. read more

A consumer study conducted by Category Partners and CMI Orchards named Ambrosia Gold® as the top-ranked apple in blind taste tests compared to seven other high-flavor branded and core varieties. Overall, 85 percent of participants rated Ambrosia Gold in their top three choices, with 75 percent expressing a preference for it over others. read more

The Sopore fruit Mandi in North Kashmir has dispatched over 900,000 metric tons of apples this season, with a value exceeding 6,000 crore. At the peak of the apple harvest, the mandi is loading about 300 trucks daily to distribute fresh produce throughout India and beyond. "We have around 2.4 million apple trees in our region," said a representative of the mandi. read more

The availability of domestic cucumber offers has significantly decreased as the end of the season approaches. Spanish deliveries have been more prominent than Dutch ones, with some cases also seeing Belgian batches available. According to the BLE, interest in cucumbers was not particularly strong. read more

The Agroworld exhibition in Almaty, Kazakhstan, has officially opened its doors. Futura srl, an Italian company specializing in the sorting of fruits and vegetables, has been participating in the fair for several years to meet new and existing customers. read more

Po obawach dotyczących pozostałości pestycydów, Singapurska Agencja Żywnościowa (SFA) potwierdziła, że winogrona Shine Muscat w Singapurze, importowane głównie z Chin, Korei Południowej i Japonii, są bezpieczne do spożycia. Rygorystyczne testy SFA dotyczące pestycydów nie wykazały żadnych poziomów pozostałości szkodliwych dla zdrowia. read more