Early indications from China customs inspections suggest that several containers filled with cherries on the long-delayed Maersk-chartered container ship Saltoro will need to be destroyed. The container ship finally reached Nansha Port in China on February 17, 2025, after a lengthy delay. read more

Australian grape growers are experiencing an excellent large crop this season, with high-quality grapes, as stated by Jeff Scott, CEO of the Australian Table Grape Association. "The harvest began in mid-December, with numerous new varieties in full production this season and we anticipate a successful season." read more

The average price of Braeburn apples this week is £1.23 per kilogram, which is slightly higher than last week's average of £1.19 per kilogram. This reflects a 3% increase in price compared to last week. The minor fluctuation indicates stable market conditions for Braeburn apples, with no read more

The shipping company Maersk has reported that the container ship Maersk Saltoro, which departed from San Antonio (Chile) on December 27 carrying over 1,300 containers of cherries destined for China, arrived at the port of Nansha, terminal GZ on February 17. The original scheduled arrival date in China was January 15. read more

Sezon konferencyjnych gruszek w 2024 roku był krótszy niż zwykle w Hiszpanii, a sektor zmaga się z pierwszym kwartałem roku z dużo niższymi zapasami niż w poprzednich latach. "Rzeczywistość jest taka, że luty, kiedy konsumpcja gruszek teoretycznie powinna wzrosnąć, nie rozpoczął się tak silnie, jak oczekiwano. read more

In the most recent banana pricing data, the average price of Colombian bananas has slightly increased from £0.94 per kilogram last week to £0.96 per kilogram this week. This represents a £0.02 increase, indicating a 2% price hike. The price range for Colombian bananas this week is between £0.95 read more

Sezon słodkich ziemniaków w Egipcie nadal trwa dla eksporterów korzystających z logistyki chłodzenia. „Coraz trudniej jest znaleźć dobrej jakości słodkie ziemniaki, co skutkuje podwajaniem się cen między grudniem a styczniem” - mówi Zayed Lasheen z AfriGoodGrow. "Sezon rozpoczął się w Egipcie w read more

Vegetable growers in Ireland have raised concerns following Storm Éowyn, which reportedly decimated up to 80% of early harvest crops in some cases. The Irish Farmers Association, Organic Growers of Ireland, and Teagasc are assessing the damage, estimating losses from polytunnel and glasshouse crops. read more

In the village of Bobrivnyk, located in Poltava, Ukraine, agronomist Oleksii Kravchenko has established a distinctive vineyard on his property. He cultivates around 260 different grape varieties, encompassing both table grapes and wine grapes. Oleksii has been involved in viticulture for almost 30 years. read more

The production cycles of greenhouse vegetables are becoming shorter, and yields are decreasing due to the limited availability of active substances to control the spread of pests. However, high vegetable prices this season are helping to offset this situation. read more

Regenerative agriculture is becoming increasingly popular due to its ability to enhance productivity and soil health in a natural and sustainable manner. One of the most effective practices is the use of vermicompost, which has been proven to have remarkable effects on soil fertility. read more

Wzrost eksportu borówek peruwiańskich w styczniu 2025 r. zmniejszył się w porównaniu do tego samego okresu zeszłego roku. Eksport wyniósł 23 454 tony, osiągając wartość 110,31 miliona dolarów. Oznacza to spadek o 15% wolumenu i o 41% wartości. Średnia cena wyniosła 4,70 dolarów za kilogram (-31,3%). Jednym z decydujących czynników była... read more

A średnio jadowity wąż z Ekwadoru został odkryty w przesyłce bananów w sklepie spożywczym w stanie New Hampshire. Departament Rybołówstwa i Gospodarki w New Hampshire poinformował na Facebooku, że funkcjonariusze ochrony przyrody zostali poinformowani o obserwacji gada w sekcji bananów sklepu. Wąż został zidentyfikowany jako read more

The season for one of the most exclusive Navel oranges grown in Spain's Valencian Community, the Chocolate orange, came to a close at the end of January. "This orange appeared many years ago in the Picassent area due to a spontaneous genetic mutation in a Navelina tree, and little by little, read more

The Crop Report from the Chilean Fruit Blueberry Committee shows that Chilean blueberry exports reached 83,321 tons in the 2024-2025 season, marking an 11% increase from the previous season but a 1% decrease from 2022-2023. By the fifth week, 8,018 tons had been shipped globally, with the United States receiving. read more

A biostimulant made from natural extracts like oregano oil, ReenolTM helps plants fight off various harmful diseases and enhance their growth, resulting in high yields. Dr. Daphna Blachinsky, VP Agronomy at Gadot Agro, stated, "We have conducted conclusive studies on pomegranate". read more

"The renowned Cavaillon melon, a symbol of the Provence region, has now been granted a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI)," as declared by the Union of Cavaillon melon producers and marketers. It took 8 years for the Cavaillon melon to be officially listed in the PGI register. read more

Sofruileg celebrated 20 years of Nergi at Fruit Logistica. To mark the occasion, the company held a press conference to unveil the brand-new visual identity of its mini kiwis. Here is a look back at how these mini kiwis came to be and a preview of future plans. Sofruileg unveiled the brand new read more

The management of Schamel, Germany's leading horseradish processor, confirms that the raw material situation in the horseradish sector is extremely difficult at the moment. "We mainly source our raw materials from three growing areas, namely Bavaria, Styria, and eastern Hungary. Due to significant read more

Visser Agro originally started as an arable farm specializing in growing seed potatoes and onions. However, about five years ago, owners Anne Visser-Veldboer and her husband Sierd Visser decided to begin peeling their own onions in addition to cultivation and direct sales. Initially, this was read more