At Potager City, the pineapple has lost its crown. Following in the footsteps of Cora at the start of the year, the chain specialized in the delivery of fruit and vegetable baskets to relay outlets, decided last month to offer pineapples without crowns. Laurent Vichard, managing director of. read more

About 3.5 years ago, Frutura made its first acquisition in the produce industry with a focus on grapes, citrus, and avocados. However, last year, the company expanded its presence in the berry segment through the acquisitions of Sun Belle and Giddings. Berries are now a significant focus for the company. read more

Przemysł globalnych borówek nadal się rozwija, napędzany wzrostem spożycia na osobę na całym świecie. Prognozy wskazują na znaczące możliwości dalszego wzrostu, bez oznak zwolnienia. Dla peruwiańskiego przemysłu borówek obecna kampania nie tylko przekroczyła oczekiwania.

The global blueberry industry continues to expand, driven by increasing per capita consumption worldwide. Projections indicate significant opportunities for further growth, with no signs of slowing down. For the Peruvian blueberry industry, the current campaign has not only exceeded expectations. read more

A Dutch technician, who arrived in Aruba around 10 years ago without any prior horticultural experience, has been providing frisée lettuce, Batavia, and oak leaf lettuce to numerous chefs on the island. Over time, he has also dedicated himself to training local young people in the world of fruits and vegetables. read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce, through its vegetable division, Mann Packing, is launching Newman's Own™ Salad Kits, the first packaged salad kits from the charitable food brand. This new product line merges Fresh Del Monte's commitment to offering fresh, high-quality products with supporting... read more

On January 1, 2024, the acquisition of the well-established Frankfurt company Augustin was officially confirmed. "My business partner and I already have a lot of experience in the fruit and vegetable wholesale business," says Özer Yilmaz, one of the two new managing directors who has been. read more

The stringent regulatory environment in the European Union and the global trend towards sustainability are compelling fruit growers to embrace more environmentally friendly practices in their businesses. Smurfit Westrock has introduced corrugated cardboard solutions to meet these changing demands. This initiative not only provides... read more

The strawberry planting season in Morocco started late this year, but the weather conditions have led to an earlier-than-expected harvest. Amine Bennani, president of the Moroccan Association of Soft Fruit Producers, stated: "We have had warm temperatures recently, and all the plants, whether planted late or early, are now maturing." read more

Patrick Larèrre from Fermes Larèrre has been cultivating ginger for 4 years now, producing a rare, fresh, and 100% organic product. This is a unique endeavor in France, viewing climate change as an opportunity rather than a challenge. "Ginger requires heat and humidity for growth. read more

Marketing of table potatoes was mainly controlled by German suppliers. Deliveries from France and the Netherlands were irregular. The selection was slightly wider with the French Regina variety. Overall, business was relatively slow. According to the BLE, traders seldom needed to make adjustments to their strategies. read more

The sales of Spanish vegetables at ZON started a little later this year. "We only began auctioning in week 43, but because of DANA, the supply was slow to arrive in November. We have a daily supply ready for sale, but the volumes were still relatively small in November," says Clock Sales Manager Els van. read more

The Spanish Spring garlic season, currently underway in provinces such as Cuenca, has not been affected by the rains in Valencia, another one of the country's most important production areas. According to Miguel Antonio Olivares from La Olma, "the main production area in the Levante region was not." read more

The stabilization fund system in Belarus, aimed at ensuring the availability of affordable vegetables during the off-season, has caused tension among farmers, retailers, and government officials. Attempts to keep prices low have created challenges throughout the supply chain. read more

+Brócoli, a Spanish association dedicated to promoting broccoli consumption, has recently welcomed a new partner: Agrícola Marvic, a company based in Alicante specializing in the production of organic broccoli. "Recognizing the important and necessary work the association is doing to read more

Od czasu uruchomienia kampanii Hass w trzecim tygodniu października, marokańscy eksporterzy osiągnęli dobrą wydajność wolumenu eksportu. Według Abdellaha El Yamlahiego, Prezesa Marokańskiego Stowarzyszenia Awokado, "do tej pory z Maroka wyeksportowano 30 tysięcy ton awokado. read more

Obecnie podaż guavy jest stabilna, ale prognozy wskazują, że wkrótce spadnie. "W porównaniu z ubiegłym rokiem, podaż na polach jest podobna, ale podaż wysokiej jakości do eksportu jest krótsza," mówi Alberto Diaz z firmy Spring Valley Fruits. Alberto Diaz starszy przy rosnącej guawie. Guava. read more

Fatih Toger, owner of the Turkish strawberry producer Trida Global Co, stated that this year's Turkish strawberry season has seen an increase in production. He mentioned, "It has been about a month since we started the strawberry season, and the Turkish season is about to gain momentum. So far, everything is fine, the." read more

Niedawna analiza strat w produkcji ziemniaków w krajach europejskich, mierzona w tysiącach euro i dostosowana do poziomu cen z 2022 roku, ujawnia znaczne różnice w skutkach ekonomicznych między poszczególnymi państwami. Niemcy zajmują pierwsze miejsce na liście z przerażającą stratą w produkcji w wysokości 196,94 miliona euro, odzwierciedlającą... read more

The Fairtrade certification is seen as a valuable asset for Vietnamese fruit and vegetable exporters looking to take advantage of the United Kingdom – Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA). This certification plays a crucial role in guaranteeing that products are produced ethically, including fair practices. read more

Peruvian agricultural exports have resumed to several countries, including French Polynesia, Guinea-Bissau, Moldova, Angola, North Korea, Tanzania, Luxembourg, the Cayman Islands, and Nepal. According to the Association of Exporters (ADEX), from January to October 2024, these exports reached. read more