The supply of blueberries is expected to remain stable through the first quarter of 2025. Tim Youmans, VP of sales for California Giant Berry Farms, stated, "Overall, our production forecast for 2025 is projected to be slightly higher than in 2024." Currently, the company is sourcing blueberries from Mexico, Peru, and Chile. read more

"Now that the new year has officially arrived, a mental frontier has also been reached in the hard fruit market," observes Randy Dijksman of Combilo. "The marketing season is in full swing, and all market participants have now gained the necessary experience. Despite the fireworks earlier that read more

Japan has made significant progress in preserving the freshness of fruits and vegetables by using a new technique involving near-infrared light. The Shikoku Research Institute, part of the Shikoku Electric Power Group in Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture, has developed a technology called iR Fresh. This technology involves exposing produce to near-infrared light. read more

Agricrafters, a Romanian agricultural company, has launched a project to establish Europe's largest blueberry plantation. Currently managing 40 hectares of blueberry fields, the company aims to expand cultivation significantly. In 2024, Agricrafters initiated planting on new land spanning. read more

Według Północnego Towarzystwa Rolniczego (Sociedad Agrícola del Norte - SAN), susza jest jednym z głównych problemów sektora rolniczego, zwłaszcza dla producentów winogron deserowych. María Inés Figari, prezes SAN, podkreśliła pilność tego problemu. Nastąpił spadek. read more

Westfalia Fruit is pleased to announce that Aldo Empirico has been appointed as the leader of Westfalia Fruit Germany as of January 1st, 2025. Aldo, who has been with the company for 22 years, has been serving as the Managing Director for Westfalia Fruit Germany since 2020, alongside Christoph Buchner. read more

The new ALL-IN-ONE fleet optimization system is also suitable for small fleets of five or more vehicles. If a vehicle is transporting food products, the temperature in the cargo bay is monitored and the compartment temperature is automatically documented. Satlog is presenting this system at Fruit Logistica. read more

The Ministries of Agriculture and Economy, in collaboration with the fruit and vegetable sector, will continue their efforts in 2025 to explore new international markets for Spanish produce. The Fruit and Vegetable Group consists of representatives from both ministries and sector organizations with the aim of. read more

SanLucar is announcing the next significant step in their long-term organizational and structural development. "We aim to revolutionize the fruit and vegetable industry sustainably and capitalize on market opportunities to further our mission." read more

Zakaz importu ukraińskich ziemniaków do Europy pozostanie w mocy przez długi czas z powodu rozpowszechnienia nieprawdziwych danych dotyczących produkcji. "Ta sytuacja wynikła z rozpowszechnienia fałszywych informacji twierdzących, że Ukraina jest w stanie wyprodukować 22 miliony ton ziemniaków", wyjaśnił Ihor. read more

Holandia: Obroty detaliczne wzrosły o ponad 2% w listopadzie. Według Narodowego Biura Statystycznego (CBS) Holandii, obroty detaliczne były o 2,2% wyższe w listopadzie 2024 roku w porównaniu z listopadem 2023 roku. Obroty w sklepach sprzedających żywność, napoje i tytoń były o 2,0% niższe w listopadzie w porównaniu rok do roku. Wolumen sprzedaży był o 5,9% niższy. read more

Westfalia Fruit is pleased to announce that Aldo Empirico has been appointed as the leader of Westfalia Fruit Germany starting from January 1st, 2025. Aldo, who has been with the company for 22 years, has been serving as the Managing Director for Westfalia Fruit Germany since 2020, alongside Christoph Buchner. read more

On December 26, José Antonio Hidalgo, executive director of the Association of Banana Exporters of Ecuador (AEBE), was elected as the co-president of the Coordinating Committee/Advisory Council of the World Banana Forum (WBF) under the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). read more

A Facebook video by Kenyon Douglas shows birds walking on and pecking at vegetables at a Walmart in Houma, sparking online reactions. While some viewers were unsettled, others pointed out that produce is often exposed to wildlife during growth. Comments ranged from jokes to reminders about the realities of farming practices. read more

Rynbeek pointed out that the grape market has experienced a significant shift since Christmas. "At the same time, this wasn't a huge surprise, as everyone saw this volume coming," said Anthony Rijnbeek from Origin Fruit Group based in Rotterdam. "But it's evident that the grape market is currently under pressure, especially after the" read more

The post predicts that China's total citrus production in marketing year 2024/25 will increase compared to the previous year, despite facing weather-related challenges. While orange production is expected to slightly decrease due to a smaller Navel crop, tangerine/mandarin and pomelo/grapefruit production is anticipated to grow. read more

The prices of peppers, tomatoes, eggplants, and zucchinis have been steadily increasing at the start of 2025. Cold weather has led to a slowdown in production, particularly affecting peppers. Additionally, the presence of viruses has emerged as a significant concern, impacting the quality of the produce at its destination. read more

Ciężkie deszcze w Izraelu od końca grudnia opóźniły zbiory awokado o tydzień. Według Yonatana Merona, Kierownika Eksportu w firmie Granot Fresh, "2024 rok był dla nas dobry, a sezon 2024-25 rozpoczął się dobrze w październiku. Koniec 2024 roku okazał się bardziej wymagający, niż się spodziewaliśmy". read more

Have you ever seen fruit or vegetables in inhospitable areas and wondered, "How did that get here?" There are countless ways to transport onions, but the video below highlights just how creative one can be when confronted with challenges. read more

The Association of Pineapple Exporters of Benin renewed its governing bodies at the end of December, electing Choubiyi Edouard as president. According to Choubiyi, "Only a small portion of Benin's pineapple production is currently being exported, and we need to increase our efforts." read more