Despite reports of truck shortages affecting potato and onion markets in the western U.S., growers and shippers are stating that they have not observed any impact on rates yet. Last week, it was reported that the western United States was experiencing truck shortages, with the trucking industry undergoing changes. read more

To many, the street scene of vending machines outside farms offering potatoes, vegetables, or fruit directly to consumers, either grown on-site or sourced from nearby growers, has become increasingly familiar. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a rise in this trend. read more

This year's lamb's lettuce season is now approaching its peak. "Typically, demand sharply increases from calendar week 50. Despite changing dietary preferences, many individuals still desire to have lamb's lettuce on their Christmas table. Especially in the gastronomy sector, lamb's lettuce from regional open fields is highly sought after. read more

To był dziwny rok dla mango, zaznaczony wcześniejszymi zbiorami. "Jest więcej owoców niż w zeszłym roku o tej porze i są tutaj dużo wcześniej" - mówi Giorgio Ceciarelli z GC Imports. "Wszystkie mają większe zbiory i choć sezony zakończą się jak zwykle." Brazylia: Brazylia miała read more

Ecuadorian bananas continue to be one of the main products exported by the country, facing a market with complex challenges and significant opportunities for the future. The Cavendish variety, grown throughout the year, represents the majority of exports to destinations like the United States, Europe, and the Middle East. read more

Pepper production in Morocco has decreased this week as a result of the colder temperatures and increased viral pressure from TSW and PMMV in the Souss Massa region. Obeida Mansour, a pepper producer in Agadir, reported a production decline of 30 to 40% on his farms. "Temperatures have read more

Until December 20, the Bernardi company will be harvesting its own fennel, cultivated in Romagna, Italy. After that, they will continue to obtain the product from their partner farmers located in other regions of Italy. "We are currently in the midst of the fennel season," says sales manager Christopher. read more

Kampania tureckich granatów zbliża się teraz do swojego szczytu. "Od początku sezonu obserwujemy sytuację obfitości dostaw, co niestety oznacza, że nie udało nam się w pełni osiągnąć naszych oczekiwań co do cen. W skrócie, na rynku jest zbyt dużo dostaw. read more

A new analysis of the costs that British apple and pear growers are facing suggests that food price increases in 2025 are now an unavoidable result of recent government policies. Simply put, the latest analysis has shown that the budget announcements concerning the national living wage and national... read more

Growing blueberries in pots is necessary when the soil is not suitable for the physiological needs of the blueberry plant. Even if the soil has a pH lower than 6.0, using pots ensures a more consistent and long-term control over the acidity of the substrate and proper fertilization. read more

In the first ten months of 2024, Kyrgyzstan exported around 23,000 tons of apricots, as reported by the Ministry of Agriculture. The main export destinations for Kyrgyz apricots were: Russia with 17,050 tons, Kazakhstan with 5,476 tons, and Belarus with 105 tons. Kyrgyzstan has 12,700 hectares of fruit-bearing land. read more

Taylor Farms is engaging in a strategic collaboration with Hessing, a fruit and vegetable processor in Europe. This partnership will not only provide financial stability for the implementation of Hessing's Green Future strategy but also bring valuable resources from Taylor Farms' extensive experience. read more

W ostatniej aktualizacji brytyjscy rolnicy zgłosili zwiększenie się wielkości brukselki, przypisując 25% wzrost średnicy korzystnym warunkom rolniczym, wprowadzeniu nowych odmian oraz wpływowi klimatu morskiego. Firma TH Clements, główny hurtownik warzyw dla Tesco, ma read more

Analysts from the EastFruit project have reported an increase in trading activity in Ukraine's potato market this week. Industry experts have observed that farmers are raising their selling prices in response to the growing demand in this segment. Potato prices are currently fluctuating. read more

Termotécnica celebrated the recent signing of the Protocol on Phytosanitary Requirements for the Export of Fresh Grapes from Brazil to China, which was signed by the Brazilian and Chinese authorities. This protocol has opened a pathway for exporting grapes to the Asian country. read more

The Association of Friends of the Environment has sent a letter to Interior Minister Abdelouafi Laftit, calling for an immediate cessation of watermelon cultivation in the Zagora region. This request is made in the context of a worsening water crisis, with the region already facing serious water shortages. read more

The Authority for Food and Economic Security (ASAE) in Portugal has recently conducted seizures of 24 tons of fruit in the Algarve region due to improper labeling issues. The operation took place in Vila Real de Santo António and focused on food transport inspections. It was discovered that... read more

Barnier, a specialist in importing exotic fruits, is currently offering mangoes from Peru. "Our mangoes come from different origins depending on the production season in each of our supplier countries." Exotic fruits are particularly popular at the end of the year, with sales generally. read more

In Bungundarra, near Yeppoon in central Queensland, Eddie Cowie has harvested the season's first lychees after a five-year hiatus. The Cowie family farm faced devastation following two consecutive natural disasters, impacting their lychee production significantly. In 2019, a bushfire destroyed read more

Sara Aslıhan Metin, the sales representative for Turkish fresh produce exporter Göknur, has stated that it has been a positive season for Turkish pomegranates with increased production. "The Turkish pomegranate season was better than last year. Overall, our pomegranate volumes increased by approximately read more