The Chilean cherry express arrived on December 8, signaling the start of the 2024/25 seaborne cherry season. Containers from the ship started reaching markets that night or the next morning, rapidly turning seaborne cherries into the most sought-after product in the market. read more

Optimal spring conditions in New Zealand have created a favorable environment for cultivating kiwifruit, potentially resulting in an exceptional season, as stated by Tim Tietjen, a representative for NZ Kiwifruit Growers. The favorable weather has aided in efficient pollination and contributed to optimal growth. read more

Według danych Comex Stat, w listopadzie 2024 roku wolumen eksportu papai z Brazylii wyniósł około 4000 ton, a przychody z tych eksportów przekroczyły 5 milionów dolarów FOB. Ta wydajność wskazuje na stabilność zarówno w wolumenie, jak i w przychodach w porównaniu z poprzednim miesiącem. Od stycznia do read more

To jest trzecie pokolenie hodowców cykorii, które założyło się na produkcji cykorii w zakładzie produkcyjnym Selosse. Marie i Pierre wrócili na rodzinne gospodarstwo 8 lat temu z celem stworzenia kanału dywersyfikacji. Pomysł ten pochodzi od kuzyna pracującego z niepełnosprawnymi dziećmi. Po odwiedzeniu plantacji cykorii. read more

For the 12th edition of the Rendez-vous de l'Arbo, organized on December 10th by the Fruits Plus association in Valence, the producers' association Peaches and Apricots of France unveiled its new project: the Progress Contract. Olivier Dauvers, consumer expert, and Régis Aubenas, president of the association, were present at the event. read more

In the UK, the importation of 43% of vegetables and 85% of fruit raises questions about the sustainability of our food supply chains. Supermarkets offer a year-round selection of produce that often hides the origins and seasons of the items. Seasonal eating, however, is a key step towards more sustainable… read more

Podobnie jak inne wyspy Antylskie, Bonaire, najmniejsza spośród wysp ABC (ledwie 25 000 mieszkańców i cel podróży dla około 500 000 turystów), importuje niemal wszystkie swoje produkty spożywcze. Firma Fresh Supplier Bonaire (FSB), gdzie Wim Meiling zaczął pracować jako menedżer logistyki w zeszłym roku, jest w trakcie tworzenia. read more

The blueberry export season from Peru in 2024-25 has been slower compared to previous years, but has seen an increase in export volume. As of the current date, the country has exported 254,406 tons of blueberries, with 89% being conventional and 11% organic. This represents a 61% increase. read more

Vegetable wholesalers have noticed a significant increase in the popularity and sales of 'Kalettes'. Originally called 'Flower Sprouts', Kalettes are a cross between kale and Brussels sprouts. They are expected to be a popular alternative to traditional Brussels sprouts in restaurants and households this Christmas. Paul Grimshaw, read more

"Banapeel is a home-compostable packaging, specifically designed for bananas, offering biodegradability and extended freshness," says Dr. Ravi Sankar Ummidi, Chief Technical Officer and Co-Founder of fresh produce packaging manufacturer PeelON.inc. read more

U.S. fresh pear exports are projected to decrease to the lowest level since the 1980s in the marketing year 2024/25 (July 2024 – June 2025) due to an expected drop of more than 20 percent in production. U.S. pear production is forecasted to be at 470,000 metric tons, the lowest volume since 1967/68. read more

"The mushroom market in the UK is currently stable, albeit a bit slow," said James Meers, Commercial Director at G's Fresh. "I anticipate a significant increase in demand starting next week, with Monday being a particularly busy day, and this trend is expected to continue throughout the week leading up to Christmas." Meers mentioned that the consistent performance of the market is positive. read more

Aurea Agro, a member of the Aurea Capital Partners Group, has entered into a strategic agreement with the Spanish company Alcoaxarquia, located in Malaga. Alcoaxarquia is a key player in the global organic mangoes and avocados market, with operations in Spain, South America, and Morocco. This partnership will enable... read more

The Department of Trade and Industry XI (DTI) has registered new investments totaling $2.7 million for Cavendish banana exports and $1.53 million for banana chip exports in the Davao Region for 2024. The department supported 30 exporters, resulting in $826,200 in export sales and $738,000 in. read more

EastFruit analysts have noticed a rise in export prices for Ukrainian apples in the 2024/25 season, with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) seeing a 40-60% increase in the price of these imports. Similarly, Saudi Arabia, an important market for Ukrainian apples, has witnessed a 30-40% price hike. read more

The Export Development Board (EDB) of Sri Lanka has identified poor packaging as a primary factor contributing to post-harvest losses in the country's fresh produce sector. It is reported that 20-30% of vegetables and 15-20% of fruits experience losses after harvest due to substandard packaging. read more

In a recent update from the Undersecretariat of International Economic Relations (Subrei), Chile has achieved a new milestone in its foreign trade by surpassing a record US$ 2.518 billion in service exports. This represents an 18% increase from the previous year and marks the first time that service exports have seen such significant growth. read more

T&G Global announced this week the grower returns for the 2024 apple season, providing increased value to its network of growers in Aotearoa New Zealand. Returns for its Envy and Jazz apple brands are the highest they have been in several seasons, resulting in over $124 million being returned to the growers. This demonstrates an increase in value for the growers. read more

Według Juana José Ibarra, z działu sprzedaży hiszpańskiej firmy Moyca, importowanie winogron stołowych do Hiszpanii, jak i reszty Europy, pozostaje wyzwaniem od listopada z powodu różnych czynników. Dlatego też, zaspokojenie popytu ze strony hiszpańskich sieci detalicznych w tygodniach poprzedzających read more

"Many imported products can be found at the Dakar market in Senegal, mainly citrus fruits from Morocco, bananas from the Ivory Coast, and apples from South Africa. However, there is no shortage of European products," reported Renzo Piraccini, President of Macfrut, during his visit to the African. read more