The price of tomatoes in the EU in August 2024 was €128 per 100 kg, which was €7 higher than the five-year average. In Spain, round tomatoes, vine tomatoes, and cherry/special tomatoes all experienced a decrease compared to the five-year average. However, in France, all types of tomatoes saw an increase in comparison. read more

W Mołdawii ostatnie opady deszczu miały pozytywny wpływ na branżę orzechową, ułatwiając terminowy początek zbiorów i obiecując poprawę jakości orzechów, jak donosi AgroExpert. Oleg Tirsine, szef Stowarzyszenia Plantatorów Orzechów w Mołdawii, podkreślił znaczenie wilgotności związanej z. read more

A bushfire in the Gascoyne region of Western Australia has affected hectares of shrubland, fruit trees, and farm infrastructure, including machinery. The fire, which reached an "emergency" level, occurred along the Gascoyne River near the coastal town of Carnarvon, approximately 900 kilometers away. read more

W Kalifornii, pomimo konfrontacji z rekordowymi temperaturami, przewiduje się wzrost zbiorów pomarańczy, z USDA prognozującym produkcję kalifornijskich pomarańczy Navel w sezonie 2024-25 na poziomie 78,0 miliona kartonów, co stanowi wzrost o 2% w porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem. Ta prognoza obejmuje produkcję. read more

Fluctuante recently released a report on Peruvian agricultural exports for the first six months of 2024. David Sandoval, CEO of Fluctuante, emphasized the difficulties encountered by the Peruvian fruit industry, particularly in the blueberry sector, as adverse weather conditions affected the early stages of the campaign. read more

In week 37, cucumber prices at the Belgium auction VBT were once again high. The decrease in price from the previous week turned out to be temporary. The average price of nearly 87 euro cents per cucumber is still twice as high as normal. Tomato prices are also slightly above the five-year average, following a small price increase. read more

Popyt na chilijskie czereśnie stale rośnie na rynku azjatyckim, zwłaszcza w Chinach. Według Manuela Moralesa, dyrektora generalnego i założyciela Agusfrut, chilijskie czereśnie są uważane za premium produkt, nie tylko ze względu na smak i trwałość, ale także na symboliczną wartość owocu. read more

W Brazylii sektor rolniczy boryka się z poważnymi wyzwaniami, gdy kraj boryka się z poważnymi pożarami i długotrwałą suszą, najgorszą od siedemdziesięciu lat. Marcos Meloni, plantator trzciny cukrowej z Barrinha, kluczowego regionu rolniczego w stanie Sao Paulo, bezpośrednio doświadczył wyniszczających skutków. read more

"The persimmon season has been positive so far. The quality is good, and we have begun accepting orders as sales will commence in early October," reports Jenny Ghiddi, the owner of 'Domenico Laghi' in Forlì. Harvesting in Romagna will begin in late September or early October and everything is on track." read more

Kantar has revealed its ranking of the most popular fruits and vegetables among the French during the summer of 2024, based on the quantities purchased over the two summer months. The top 3 are as follows: Fruit: Melon takes the top spot as the number 1 choice. read more

In August 2024, the price of apples in the EU was €97.30 per 100 kg, which is a 26% increase compared to the five-year average. In Poland, the price was €68.90 per 100 kg, which is 61.9% higher than the five-year average. You can view the full data sheet by clicking here. Source: Agriculture.ec.europa.au. read more

Po trudnym okresie, rynek warzyw szklarniowych zaczyna teraz odzyskiwać pewną dynamikę. Tak twierdzi Jonathan Vandesande z FMB. "Zajmujemy się dużą ilością transakcji w Niemczech, a na przykład w Bawarii, ludzie tam byli na wakacjach do pierwszego tygodnia września, ale teraz wszyscy wracają." read more

Single-materials represent a viable solution in fruit and vegetable packaging, as they combine efficiency, convenience, and environmental friendliness. Keeping this in mind, "P-Pack" - produced by REV Packaging Solutions' "Puma packaging machines for thermosealed nets" - is the result of many years of development. read more

Według raportu Ag Information Network's Fruit Grower Report, w stanie Waszyngton przewiduje się zbieranie około 124 milionów skrzynek po 40 funtów jabłek. Jon DeVaney, prezydent Washington State Tree Fruit Association, podkreślił korzyści związane z "normalnym" rozmiarem zbiorów ze względu na łatwość zarządzania... read more

A research initiative is currently in progress to improve the resilience of carrots against environmental stressors like water scarcity and diseases. This project has received a grant of half a million dollars from the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR), with a matching contribution from... read more

In response to a shortage, the Philippines has received at least 2,000 metric tons of imported yellow onions to help stabilize market prices. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. shared this news during a forum with the Makati City Business Club, emphasizing the importance of this initiative. read more

Elite Fresh Trade launched at the beginning of this year. The company specializes in exporting high-quality Belgian products via air and sea freight, and has already made strides in its initial months of operation. In early September, they took part in the Asia Fruit Logistica trade show. read more

The annual cranberry harvest is currently taking place in southeast Massachusetts. Workers at the Federal Furnace Cranberry Company in Carver are harvesting crimson queen berries, which will be sent to Ocean Spray for processing on Monday, September 16, 2024. To see the complete photo report of the annual harvest, please visit [source]. read more

The pomegranate sector in Mollar de Elche, which is the only pomegranate in the world with a Protected Designation of Origin, is facing a challenging situation. High temperatures and the outbreak of a thrips plague are causing problems, affecting 60% of the production. read more

At the Pharr International Bridge in Texas, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents recently discovered cocaine worth over $500,000 hidden in an avocado shipment. The drugs were found during a secondary inspection led by an officer, with the assistance of canines. read more