Z chłodniejszymi wieczorami w ostatnim tygodniu, popyt konsumencki i sprzedaż detaliczna były silniejsze niż oczekiwano. Ogólnie sektor usług spożywczych był również solidny w ostatnich tygodniach, a popyt na ziemniaki utrzymuje się na wysokim poziomie. Istnieje pewne negatywne nastawienie ze strony niektórych przedsiębiorstw przetwórczych ziemniaków. read more

Egypts exports of fresh grapes to Finland have significantly increased, reaching 3.8 thousand tons by the end of 2024, valued at over $14 million. This volume is almost three times higher than in 2023, signaling a new milestone in Egypt-Finland trade relations. read more

To strengthen the Habanero chili production chain through collaboration between science and the agricultural sector, Yucatan's Scientific Research Center (CICY) announced the launch of two new Habanero chili seed varieties: Mayan K'iin and Mayan Chac. These new varieties will allow producers to... read more

The Ukrainian company Agroprodservis has initiated the planting of an apple orchard in the village of Nastasiv, situated in the Ternopil region. The orchard will span around 10 hectares, with plans to plant 29,800 apple trees, mainly consisting of. read more

Dole Fresh Fruit Co. has placed an order for 400 Star Cool 1.1 refrigeration units, which will include the Sekstant telematics system. The decision is part of the company's broader efforts to increase operational efficiency and address ongoing changes in the refrigerated transport market. read more

The first mango export center in Yemen's Hodeida province has been launched in the al Sa'id area of the Bayt al Faqih district. This facility, developed in partnership with the Bayt al-Faqih Multipurpose Cooperative Society, has initiated its operations by dispatching its first shipment to Oman. read more

The first shipment of South African lemons for the 2025 season arrived in India this week. This arrival is also the very first shipment of lemons exported to India by FruitOne, a local citrus cultivation and export company. "We are delighted to announce the arrival of the first shipment of South African lemons in India," said a spokesperson for FruitOne. read more

The demand for Cyprus Late Ovals, including Morphou and Lefka oranges, has exceeded the supply. Growers have noted increased prices since March. Usually available until mid-May, the crop is expected to be depleted by the end of March due to high demand from markets such as Norway, New Zealand, and the Far East. read more

While there is still snow on the ground in Quebec's garden, the planting season for iceberg lettuce, Romaine lettuce, Romaine Hearts, and celery is expected to begin in about three weeks, around April 14. These crops will be followed by carrots, green onions, parsley. read more

This year, the area dedicated to vegetable and melon crops in the Kherson region of Ukraine will double, thanks to land demining and the partial restoration of irrigation systems on the right bank of the region. Dmitry Yunusov, the head of the Department of Agriculture in the... read more

The UK leek season still has a couple of months left, and according to James Seddon from Seddon & Sons, it has been a peculiar one. "The issues we anticipated due to the weather did not arise, but unexpected ones did," said James Seddon, who oversees agronomy at the company. read more

Egzotic fruits, such as oranges, mandarins, mangoes, and avocados, are still expensive in Serbian markets and stores. According to reports from Belgrade, bananas are priced at around 250 dinars ($2.30) per kilogram in markets, while in stores, they can range from 140 to 190 dinars ($1.29–$1.75). Market vendors claim that... read more

Unseasonable weather patterns are beginning to impact the availability of staple vegetables in UK supermarkets. From empty avocado displays to gaps in locally sourced carrots and parsnips, consumers are noticing the effects of a changing climate on their fresh produce options. Supermarkets are read more

To strengthen the Habanero chili production chain through collaboration between science and the agricultural sector, the Yucatan Scientific Research Center (CICY) announced the launch of two new Habanero chili seed varieties: Mayan K'iin and Mayan Chac. These new varieties will enable producers to read more

The blueberry sector in Colombia is growing quickly, with estimates from the Agricultural Rural Planning Unit (Upra) suggesting that the current 650 hectares dedicated to blueberry cultivation could increase by 669.23% to reach 3,000 to 5,000 hectares by 2026. read more

The European Union has granted Protected Designation of Origin status to Türkiye's Kirkagac melon, ensuring its name protection within the EU. This recognition links the melon to the Kirkagac region in the Aegean and its unique cultivation methods. Kirkagac District Governor Zafer Oktay read more

From January 1 to March 20, 2025, approximately 13,000 tons of fresh fruits and vegetables were imported to the Kaliningrad region, arriving from 21 countries. This volume is similar to last year's figures for the same period, when 13,500 tons were imported, according to the regional office of... read more

The Egyptian orange campaign is coming to a premature end due to difficulties in sourcing oranges for export. Zeinab Mohammed, export sales representative at Al Solimania, says: "It's getting increasingly difficult to source the right size oranges in Egypt, and we're nearing the end of." read more

There has been a response from the Ecuadorian banana sector in light of comments made by "political figures" linking banana exporters to alleged drug trafficking activities. The Ecuadorian Banana Marketing and Export Association (Acorbanec) has denounced these remarks as "malicious and biased." read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Avolio, a Ugandan supplier of bulk crude and edible avocado oil. The move marks the company's entry into the avocado oil market and aligns with its broader initiative to expand into specialty ingredients. read more