The Murcia region has started the Spanish organic stone fruit season earlier than in previous years. The campaign began at the beginning of May in the Calasparra production zone in the Murcia region, where our grower Antonio cultivates our full range of organic stone fruit. read more

"Omar Díaz Marchena, General Manager of Westfalia Fruit Peru, stated, 'While last year we ranked second among Peruvian avocado exporters, this year we are on track to leading overseas shipments.' This is a significant achievement for the Peruvian subsidiary of the multinational Westfalia Fruit Group." read more

During the weekend, a total of 25 RubyGlow pineapples priced at $395.99 each were sold out. This surge in sales occurred after widespread media coverage last week regarding the high price of the luxury Del Monte pineapples from Costa Rica sold by shipper Melissa's Produce/World Variety Produce. read more

The South African citrus season has already started at Olympic Fruit with the arrival of the first grapefruits. "The grapefruits arrived a bit early for the European market, as Spain was still active in the market, but now the Spanish volumes are also starting to decline," says the Head of the company. read more

Według niedawno przedstawionych danych przez Stowarzyszenie Biznesu Owocowego Katalonii (Afrucat) i Departament ds. Działań Klimatycznych, Żywności i Agendy Wiejskiej (DACC), kataloński potencjał produkcyjny brzoskwiń i nektarynek spadł o 4% w porównaniu z poprzednią kampanią, z prognozą na read more

"Obecnie dostawy mango w Meksyku przechodzą z południowego Meksyku do środkowego Meksyku. "Aktualnie mamy dobrą podaż, ale południowy Meksyk będzie zakończony do poniedziałku" - mówi Gary Clevenger z Freska Produce, dodając, że produkcja zostanie przeniesiona do stanów Nayarit i Sinaloa. Przejście do środkowego..." read more

The National Food Safety Agency of Moldova has approved the export of products from Gagauz farmers to the Russian market. This announcement was made by Sergey Ibrishim, the head of the agricultural complex department of Gagauzia, on May 21. He mentioned that the necessary documents have already been prepared. read more

The quantity of vegetables available for consumption in the United States decreased by 13 percent to 359.1 pounds per capita in 2022 from 413.9 pounds in 2003. The Healthy Eating Patterns outlined in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans categorize vegetables into five subgroups based on their nutrient content, including pulses. read more

EastFruit analysts have noticed a deterioration in export conditions for these products from Uzbekistan. As of May 14, 2024, the country's Cabinet of Ministers has decreed that the previously recommended prices for fruits and vegetables, which can be found through a specific link, will now be considered the minimum prices... read more

The study revealed that the demand for fresh blueberries labeled as "Stay fresh" showed the least decrease following a one percent price increase, in comparison to blueberries labeled as "Crunchy" and "Sweety". This offers valuable insights for blueberry growers, retailers, and marketers that can be used to make informed decisions. read more

Mączniak rzekomy (Peronospora effusa) jest jedną z najczęstszych chorób grzybowych, które atakują szpinak. Może on spowodować znaczne szkody, zwłaszcza podczas wiosny i jesieni. Ten grzyb ciągle ewoluuje, a nowe odmiany zdolne do atakowania odmian komercyjnych nadal pojawiają się na całym świecie. read more

"No patents on seeds!" has appealed against the decision of the European Patent Office (EPO) to uphold the patent on lettuce (EP2966992). Despite being derived from conventional breeding methods, the patent was not revoked by the EPO's Opposition Division following a hearing in February. read more

EastFruit analysts have noted a deterioration in the export situation for these products from Uzbekistan. Starting from May 14, 2024, the Cabinet of Ministers in the country has made it mandatory for the previously recommended prices for fruits and vegetables, which can be found through a specific link, to now act as the minimum prices... read more

At Macfrut, "Mago," the Italian branch of the Polish multinational company, presented a method to extend the shelf life of fruit by a third in a natural way, directly at the point of sale. "This display stand absorbs ethylene through a series of slots along the metal profile of the frame. It purifies." read more

The Murcia region has started the Spanish organic stone fruit season "a few weeks earlier than in previous years. The campaign began at the beginning of May in the Calasparra production zone in the Murcia region, where our grower Antonio produces our full range of organic stone fruit. read more

Indian importers have recently received large shipments of avocados from Western Australia, with a significant portion coming from Delroy Orchards in the Southern Forests region. More than 320 tonnes of avocados, worth over $1.6 million, have been exported after the removal of a 30 percent tariff. read more

LuLu Hypermarket Qatar has launched the Festival of Vietnam, showcasing nearly 100 Vietnamese items in its stores. These include fresh fruits, groceries, and frozen products, with special displays highlighting the wide selection of Vietnamese agricultural products. read more

As a diversification manager, Patrick Guivarch introduced rhubarb to SICA St Pol de Léon about 15 years ago. "My goal was to introduce new products, so I had to monitor the markets. I noticed that rhubarb was mainly coming from Germany at that time, so I thought it would be interesting. read more