Niedawna umowa między Mercosur a Unią Europejską, która została zawarta po 25 latach negocjacji, ma potencjał wpływania na brazyjski przemysł cytrusowy, zwłaszcza w zakresie eksportu soku pomarańczowego. Badacze Cepea zwracają uwagę na oczekiwaną stopniową eliminację ceł eksportowych na sok pomarańczowy. read more

The second part of the clementine and mandarin campaign is starting earlier this year due to both earlier ripening and quality issues with the Clemenules, the dominant variety in the first part of the campaign. A lower mandarin supply is expected in the coming months, so if good quality... read more

The production of mandarins in Japan continues to decrease due to high summer temperatures, as well as a reduction in the number of farmers and cultivated land. These factors are not expected to significantly increase citrus imports from the United States due to the continued weakness of the Japanese yen. read more

With the citrus season in full swing, many operators in the sector are noticing some sluggishness in demand and are eagerly waiting to see how the market will react to the arrival of the first volumes of Egyptian citrus, mainly oranges, many of which are already being shipped by sea. read more

In the last two weeks, ships filled with Chilean cherries have arrived at different ports. For instance, at Guangzhou Jiangnan Market, cherries from three ships have already been delivered to the market, and a fourth ship is expected to arrive in the evening of the 20th. The growing supply has led to an increase in cherries available in the market. read more

Potandon Produce, one of the largest suppliers of fresh potatoes in North America and a global leader in the top three food crops worldwide, has announced that Mel Davenport, the company's Chief Executive Officer, will retire after over 30 years of service highlighted by the introduction of Klondike Gold™. read more

Trials for blueberry cultivation are increasing in Egypt. One of these trials is being conducted in the Sadat region by Mahmoud Essa of Blue Nile Egypt. Essa shares his experience, stating, "We conducted our initial blueberry production test this season. In June, we planted a six-hectare area. read more

An entire year of work is concentrated on approximately two months of the year when grape farms in Namibia's Aussenkehr Valley harvest their fruit to supply the profitable pre-Christmas market in Europe and the UK. read more

"The apple industry is currently experiencing a period of renewal. There will be a rise in demand in the short and medium term for varieties that are suitable for organic and zero-residue fruit. As a result, there is a need for genetics that have resistance or tolerance to the main diseases," reports Giovanni Zanzi. read more

Since the beginning of the overseas grape season, it has been chaotic. "Brazil and Peru did not meet the promised volumes. Yields per hectare appeared to be lower across the board. Consequently, there were fewer products on the market, and we witnessed price levels in recent weeks that I couldn't remember," says Wibo van den. read more

Współczesne uprawy truskawek stają w obliczu znaczących wyzwań spowodowanych efektami zmian klimatycznych, co prowadzi do warunków nieprzewidywalnych i często stresujących dla roślin. Takie warunki obejmują nagłe zmiany temperatury, ekstremalne zjawiska pogodowe... read more

"Many high-quality potato growing regions can be found in Italy, and for many years Veneto has been rightfully considered one of the best in terms of quality," says Domenico Citterio, director of the company specializing in seed, fresh market, and industrial potatoes. "It has been an epochal era." read more

W tym ostatnim przeglądzie globalnego rynku z 2024 roku, skupiamy się na gruszkach, których zbiory różnią się w poszczególnych krajach europejskich. We Francji zbiory są wyższe, podczas gdy Włochy się odbijają. Holandia i Belgia zaczęły sezon z niższymi zapasami po szkodach spowodowanych przez gradobicia w zeszłej wiośnie. read more

The banana industry in Colombia is wrapping up the 2024 season on a positive note, as reported by the Association of Banana Producers of Colombia (Asobancol), representing 70% of the country's export banana hectares. "Nevertheless, the year also brought about significant challenges that required resilience." read more

"W zimie Hiszpania jest warzywnym ogrodem Europy, prawda? Jest konkurencja, sytuacja nie jest łatwa, ale nasza przewaga nas ratuje: w ciągu dwóch do trzech dni możemy być w Holandii." Kees Havenaar z Frutas Luna i Patrick Konings z Marni Fruit podkreślają silną. read more

Według danych Stats NZ, eksport kiwi z Nowej Zelandii w sezonie 2024 osiągnął wartość 3,5 miliarda dolarów, co oznacza wzrost o 1 miliard dolarów (44 procent) w porównaniu do sezonu 2023. Sezon zbiorów kiwi trwa od marca do listopada, przy czym zwykle kiwi złote osiąga wyższą cenę jednostkową niż kiwi zielone. read more

Dan Borer from Keystone Fruit Marketing provided an update on December 18 from his sales office in Walla Walla, WA. "I'll begin with our imported products," Dan stated. "The demand for Peruvian onions has been consistently strong, especially during this time of year. The market has remained stable and..." read more

Egypt is increasingly becoming a prominent exporter of fresh fruit and vegetables. With an estimated export volume of 3.5 million tons, Egypt is ranked just below the top-tier countries in terms of fresh fruit and vegetable exports. For comparison, the Netherlands and Belgium re-exported 9.5 million and 2.5 million tons, respectively. read more

The Deutsche Fruchthandelsverband e.V. (DFHV, en: German Fruit Trade Association) will celebrate its 25th anniversary on 1 January 2025. On 1 January 2000, the Zentralverband des Deutschen Früchte-Import und -Großhandels e.V. (en: Central Association of German Fruit Importers and Wholesalers) was established. read more

The enthusiasm that typically defines the fruit and vegetable sector during the Christmas season has been unexpectedly subdued this year. Overall, the vegetable market is seeing a lack of consumption. This trend extends to the broccoli category as well. "The available quantities of the product are... read more