Joost Debeuckelaere, the third generation of the company, took over the reins of the Belgian potato wholesaler Agro Debeuckelaere from his father, Walter, in 2001. With decades of experience supplying potatoes to the chip and potato chip industry, Joost expanded into chip production under the name Waltson. read more

W Malezji Consumers' Association of Penang (CAP) wezwała rząd do zawieszenia eksportu lokalnych produktów do końca pory deszczowej, powołując się na niedobór, który spowodował wzrost cen owoców i warzyw. Badania CAP wskazują na wzrost cen kilku produktów.

In Malaysia, the Consumers' Association of Penang (CAP) has urged the government to suspend the export of local produce until the end of the monsoon season, citing a shortage that has led to increased prices for fruits and vegetables. CAP's surveys indicate a rise in prices for several items. read more

W szybkiej odpowiedzi na inwazję moszczycy śródziemnomorskiej wykrytą w pobliżu Punta Cana w grudniu 2023 roku, Republika Dominikańska skutecznie wyeliminowała szkodnika, stosując Technikę Sterylizacji Owadów (SIT). Ta metoda, przyjazna dla środowiska, polega na masowym hodowaniu i sterilizacji samców. read more

The first shipment of Chilean cherries for the 2024-25 season arrived at the port on December 8, with the initial container reaching the Guangzhou Jiangnan Market later that evening. In celebration of this event, the Chilean Fruit Exporters Association and Guangzhou JNH Wholesale Market hosted a. read more

Research scientists at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research Savannah Agricultural Research Institute (CSIR-SARI-Wa) in the Upper West region of Ghana are working towards transforming the region into a major onion production center. This is despite the region's current low levels of production. read more

Huelva's first extra-early blueberries of the 2024/2025 season are already entering the markets. The supply of this exclusive variety is still limited but is gaining ground against the dominant supply from the southern hemisphere. Simultaneously, the first batches of potted strawberries are also... read more

With the passing of time, we are gaining a clearer understanding of the scope of the damage to the fruit and vegetable sector caused by the storms and floods on October 29 in the province of Valencia. After regaining access to the affected farms, we have been able to assess the true extent of the damage. read more

With 2025 approaching, the top fruit market is beginning to take clearer shape. Supply is strong, and demand is increasing with the darker weather, but many uncertainties remain, says Dirk Jan van Lutterveld of Van Lutterveld Fruit. "We have to be careful that, in the future, fruit doesn't become... read more

Rynek awokado jest obecnie silny. "Dostępność jest mniejsza niż zazwyczaj o tej porze roku, a popyt jest wysoki z uwagi na promocje świąteczne" - mówi Brooke Becker, Wiceprezes ds. Sprzedaży w Mission Produce. "Z tego powodu ceny są wysokie we wszystkich rozmiarach." Jak zwykle. read more

Authorities in the Dominican Republic have intercepted a significant cocaine shipment hidden within a banana shipment bound for Europe, making it the country's largest seizure to date. The operation took place at a port in Santo Domingo and led to the discovery of 9,500kg of cocaine. read more

Po podwyżce cen, ceny hurtowe cebuli na Ukrainie ponownie spadły, jak donoszą analitycy EastFruit. Ten trend spadkowy jest głównie spowodowany zmniejszeniem popytu, gdy producenci coraz częściej oferują warzywa średniej i niskiej jakości. Kliknij, aby powiększyć. Obecnie, read more

In a collaborative effort, the Department of Crop Production, Vietnam Gardening Association, and the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of Hoa Binh province, along with related entities and Vietnam Agriculture Newspaper, organized a forum on December 6. The main focus was on enhancing the. read more

Na początku grudnia dotarł pierwszy kontener z organicznymi mango z Peru na wschodnie wybrzeże Stanów Zjednoczonych. "W tym roku sytuacja jest przeciwna do ubiegłego roku" - mówi Fernando Valle z TerraFresh Organics, który oferuje organiczne mango przez większość roku. "W przeciwieństwie do ubiegłego roku, jest to read more

The Philippines currently has an ample supply of red onions, with an inventory of almost 45,000 metric tons (MT) as of the end of November, guaranteeing availability until mid-February next year. The Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) disclosed that as of November 29, the stock of fresh red onions and... read more

Fructura is the largest trade fair for professional fruit growers, organized by VZW Fruittelers Zuid-Limburg. Held once every three years in the Trixxo Arena in Hasselt, Flanders, the event brought together many Dutch and Flemish fruit growers to explore the offerings of more than 140 exhibitors. read more

"Every year, it's the same with truffles. In summer, there's an abundance, and demand is much lower. Now, there are shortages, and demand is sky-high," says Harold Schuurmans of Westland Mushrooms in De Lier. According to traders in mushrooms and fresh exotic products, truffle consumption is increasing. read more

The Expana Benchmark Price (EBP) for Dutch processing potatoes increased to £165/MT on the 3rd of December, representing an 18% month-on-month rise. This seasonal price hike for the 2024/25 marketing year follows the usual pattern, with farmers storing their potatoes post-harvest, which pushes prices up. read more

In the Cherkasy region of Ukraine, a farmer is growing heart-shaped apples that are gaining popularity, especially in February during Valentine's Day celebrations. The first trial in 2017 produced only two dozen heart-shaped apples. Encouraged by this success, production has since expanded. read more

Sergey Lebedev, the director of the Kharkiv Fruit Company, is working towards saving and restoring at least a portion of the destroyed orchard. Once one of the most successful horticultural businesses in Ukraine, the Kharkiv Fruit Company is now one of the most devastated enterprises in the region. read more

"The journey of iCsquared GmbH in Azerbaijan began with a speech by Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev at the 'Strategic Outlook: Eurasia' session during the World Economic Forum 2018, where he encouraged us to consider Azerbaijan as a hub for the CIS and GCC regions. Additionally, the meeting with President Aliyev..." read more