Production of peppers in Morocco's Souss-Massa region has decreased by 30% to 40% this week, primarily because of cold nighttime temperatures and viral diseases such as Pepper Mild Mottle Virus (PMMV), as reported by local producer Obeida Mansour from Universal Peppers. Nighttime temperatures have dropped to 8-9°C. read more

The banana is one of the most affordable fruits to purchase in Greece, resulting in strong sales and a consistent consumption rate, as stated by Mr. Pantelis Iliadis, the owner of Iliadis Bananes, a company specializing in banana ripening and importing exotic fruits and vegetables: "Banana prices are highly competitive. read more

UK: Aldi has introduced its largest vegan range yet for Veganuary, with prices starting at just £1.49. Aldi stated: "Whether customers are transitioning to a fully plant-based diet or simply making some meat-free substitutions, Aldi's new and returning Plant Menu products offer a variety of options for breakfast." read more

The wholesale markets in Korea have a different system compared to other countries, whereby all fruits and vegetables must be reported and sold under three conditions. Firstly, they are sold through auction, and secondly, individual wholesalers can bring their produce to the wholesale market with a negotiated price. read more

Więcej krajów, w tym Meksyk, Ekwador i Kolumbia, zwiększają obecnie podaż organicznych bananów. „To utrzymuje stabilność dostępności” - mówi Mayra Velazquez de León z Organics Unlimited. „Te kraje systematycznie eksportują organiczne banany, aby zaspokoić globalne zapotrzebowanie, w szczególności” read more

W odpowiedzi na problemy jakościowe napotkane w 2022 roku, branża opracowała i wdrożyła siedmiopunktowy plan działania mający na celu poprawę nie tylko zysków producentów, ale także zaufania rynkowego i reputacji marki. W rezultacie sezon 2023 oznaczał znaczącą poprawę w stratach owoców. read more

Anna Gabler, commercial director of Agro Queens Sp. z o.o., says that as Christmas approaches, demand for apples has slightly decreased. "Although we experienced extremely high demand in November, sales have been slow in December so far. We have introduced promotional offers to attract customers and boost sales." read more

Spain, Italy, and Turkey currently make up the primary citrus selection, with products from Morocco and Egypt also available in certain cases. "Although I was offered lemons and grapefruits from the latter countries, we are staying loyal to our core range from Spain, Italy, and Turkey." read more

The state government has approved the establishment of a Mango Development Board in the Dharwad taluk of North Karnataka's Mumbai-Karnataka region. This area is renowned for producing Alphonso mangoes that meet international standards. The creation of the board addresses a longstanding issue. read more

Potato stocks in Idaho on December 1, 2024, totaled 94.0 million cwt. Disappearance of the Idaho crop to date was 41.2 million cwt. December 1 potato stocks in Oregon totaled 20.7 million cwt. Disappearance to date was 5.55 million cwt. In Washington, on December 1 potato stocks totaled 60.0 million cwt. read more

Traditionally, this period does not bring much excitement to the field vegetable trade. "This is not our time. People don't eat cauliflower at Christmas," says Robert Vogel from AGF-Direct in Zwaagdijk. "Supply from Spain has been somewhat limited in recent weeks due to cold weather, which has led to a decrease in availability." read more

In a notable development in the high-tech greenhouse sector, the cultivation of Kiwifruit in Kashmir has been gaining attention. This interest is mainly because of its suitability to the local climate and land, which are considered ideal for its growth. Kiwifruit, known for its water-intensive properties, has been thriving in this region. read more

On December 8, the Chilean Fruit Exporters Association organized a large ceremony at the Guangzhou JNH Wholesale Market to celebrate the arrival of the first direct shipment of Chilean cherries. This event signified the official start of the Chilean cherry season. According to the association, the read more

"By hand, it easily takes ten minutes to change an onion tipper's sieves. Production also halts while you're doing that. Our robotic solution takes less than two minutes," says Bastiaan Krijger, director of KV-Techniek. The 'Robot Company', as this Dutch company calls itself, recently launched a. read more

From 1 January 2025, PerfoTec will initiate a partnership with Master Plastics Group in South Africa. This collaboration is a part of their objective to enhance the shelf life of fresh produce globally and offer cutting-edge solutions for the maritime transportation and storage of fresh fruits and vegetables in large quantities. read more

Starting January 2025, De Groot Fruit & Vegetables will be the sole distributor of the well-known banana brands Turbana and Don Mario Eat Now. These brands will be accessible to wholesalers throughout the Netherlands every day. Furthermore, the company will provide a range of packaging choices for the. read more

Israel's carrot harvest for the domestic market started around a month and a half ago, with exports anticipated to begin in late January. Meanwhile, Amir Porat, CEO of Gezer Shluhot, one of Israel's leading carrot growers and exporters, is closely monitoring market trends in Europe. read more

Wielu Ukraińców nie miało dobrego zbioru jabłek w tym roku, i mówi się, że jest to główny powód wysokich cen tych owoców. Czy to prawda? Tegoroczny zbór jabłek na Ukrainie jest fakt bardzo dobry. Po raz pierwszy od wielu lat ukraińscy producenci jabłek zarabiają trochę pieniędzy. read more

Chile has just reached the peak of their cherry season harvest. The crop estimate has been revised down to 124 million 5 kg boxes, which is still a record high. Despite the fact that the U.S. market will receive approximately five million boxes, this is only a small fraction of the total shipments. "The U.S. represents..." read more

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) reported that Sri Lanka's coconut production decreased by 17.8% in September 2024 compared to the same month in 2023. This significant decline was highlighted in the CBSL's November agriculture bulletin, which attributed it to a combination of factors. read more