The Fino lemon campaign is wrapping up in Alicante, with a significant impact that has once again hit producers the hardest. According to price data from the Valencian Government, the average price per kilogram of Fino lemons at the origin has remained below 20 throughout the year. read more

According to information from the Primorsky phytosanitary control posts, from the beginning of the year until April 15, the Primorsky Interregional Administration of the Rosselkhoznadzor monitored the import of 1,100 tons of fresh strawberries from China and Egypt. China emerged as the leader in this import. read more

Fruit companies around the world are using iPhones to perform more efficient fruit sizing for crops such as citrus, apples, grapes, stone and pome fruit, pomegranates, and most recently avocados and macadamias. "The TrueFruit AI fruit sizing toolset has been enthusiastically adopted by producers and read more

Po I 'false start' w połowie lutego, kampania organicznych szparagów na farmie Pasquariello Giovanni w Carapelle (Foggia, Włochy) oficjalnie rozpoczęła się w połowie marca. W sumie firma uprawia 20 hektarów organicznych i 20 hektarów konwencjonalnych szparagów. Apuliańska firma specjalizuje się w

After a 'false start' in mid-February, the organic asparagus campaign at the Pasquariello Giovanni farm in Carapelle (Foggia, Italy) officially began in mid-March. In total, the company grows 20 hectares of organic and 20 hectares of conventional asparagus. The Apulian company specializes in read more

The Fino lemon campaign is wrapping up in Alicante, with a significant impact that has once again hit producers the hardest. According to price reports from the Valencian Government, the average price per kilogram of Fino lemons at the origin has remained below 20 since the beginning of the year. read more

The current avocado season in Peru is facing significant challenges, with an anticipated decrease of 25% to 30% in production compared to the previous season, as stated by Juan Carlos Paredes, president of the Association of Hass Avocado Producers and Exporters of Peru (Prohass). read more

PGI lemons from Sorrento are well-suited for both the fresh and processed produce markets due to their medium-large size, elliptical shape, juiciness, high vitamin C and mineral salt content, good balance between sugars and acids, and medium-thickness peel, which is particularly suitable. read more

Sun World International, LLC, a global company specializing in fruit variety development and licensing, has successfully thwarted fraudulent activities on the popular social media platform TikTok in China. The company recently discovered unauthorized individuals trying to misrepresent them. read more

In the Lapseki district of Çanakkale, Turkey, known for its important role in the country's fruit production, the orchards are currently in bloom, resembling the Japanese Sakura blossoms. This signals a promising harvest season ahead. Ali Kaçan, the district's ... read more

Po raz pierwszy Komisja Europejska jest otwarta na konieczność stosowania chłodzenia dla wszystkich importowanych owoców cytrusowych, które stanowią ryzyko szkodników; środek, którego sektor rolniczy w Walencji domagał się od dawna, aby zapobiec wprowadzaniu chorób i zagwarantować wzajemność w handlu.

The European Commission is open to requiring cold treatment for all imported citrus fruits that present a pest risk for the first time, a measure that the Valencian agricultural sector has long requested to prevent the entry of diseases and to guarantee reciprocity in trade. read more

A delegation of companies from Bulgaria will participate in the upcoming edition of Macfrut (Rimini, May 8-10, 2024). Marina Evtimova from Expo Business Partner will discuss the advancements in Bulgarian fruit and vegetable production and the specific needs of companies. "In Bulgaria, companies produce..." read more

The Dutch company C. Gottmann has been importing mangoes from Puerto Rico for over 25 years. "This year's first container has already arrived. That's somewhat earlier than previous years, but the quality is truly exceptional," says Ron Duinkerke. "A fantastic climate and thorough cultivation." read more

Bến Tre Province is the hub of the coconut industry in Vietnam, known for producing high-quality coconuts. Tom Nguyen's company, Viet Nam International Agriculture, operates plantations in this area. "Vietnamese coconuts can be harvested all year round. From February to August is Vietnam's dry season, during which coconuts thrive." read more

The new Dutch soft fruit season is about to start at BerryBrothers. They sold the last of their stored redcurrants last week. "We're often out of stock by late March. This year, that took slightly longer. The quality of the redcurrants from storage was superb. We've innovated a lot in read more

Fruit Attraction São Paulo has had a successful start at the São Paulo Expo Exhibition & Convention Center, with the Brazilian Association of Fruit and Derivatives Exporters (Abrafrutas) playing an important role in its organization. The event served as a platform to showcase the variety and quality of fruits available in Brazil. read more

Przez długi czas światowe zapasy cytryn przewyższały popyt. "Nierównowaga między podażą a popytem stworzyła skomplikowany cykl, wpływający na rentowność całej branży" - mówi Bernabé Padilla, Kierownik Handlowy Działu Świeżych Owoców w firmie Citromax w Argentynie. Ponowne otwarcie read more

The season for mini watermelons in Portugal is looking promising, as planting is expected to be successful despite the rainy weather, according to Tania Silva, who handles sales for Rush Farms Portugal: "We experienced heavy rainfall during the planting period for mini watermelons. Luckily, we managed to plant on time." read more

W lutym średnia miesięczna cena jabłek w UE (bez opakowania) wyniosła 0,80 € za kg w Niemczech. We Francji cena wyniosła 1,36 € za kg, w Holandii 1,11 € za kg, a w Austrii 1,05 € za kg. Kliknij tutaj, aby zobaczyć większy obraz. Produkcja jabłek w UE. read more

Popyt na specjalne odmiany ananasa, które coraz częściej pojawiają się na rynku, nadal pozostaje wysoki. W firmie Melissa's/World Variety Produce wysyłane są różne odmiany słodszych specjalnych ananasów z Kostaryki, w tym Del Monte Honeyglow Pineapples, Del Monte Pinkglow... read more

Hot potato: Potatoes promoted as the 'best choice' as prices drop by 16.2%
Brigit Corson, Head of Produce and Butchery at Foodstuffs North Island, states that potatoes are a common item in shopping baskets throughout the year. With competitive prices for all varieties, they are expected to be a favored choice. read more