The Rivoira Group's Sambóa apple project has been officially launched with the start of commercial production of 4,000 tons. The company is establishing a solid presence in the extra-sweet apple segment, thanks to the development of three different varieties in Brazil that enable a year-round supply. "We started the read more

India has witnessed a significant rise in the consumption of exotic foods, with avocado consumption reaching 4 million kg in the first half of 2024, up from 140,600 kg in the same period in 2019, and a substantial increase from 15,170 kg in the first half of 2015. Avocado, originally from Mexico, is... read more

One month into the French yellow onion season, Patrick Flin, manager of Paris Ail, reviews the market situation. "Imports have concluded, and we are currently focusing on all the early yellow onion varieties, which are expected to wrap up in 2 to 3 weeks. However, this new harvest is encountering quality issues due to diseases that have emerged." read more

Tomato growers have been dealing with Tuta absoluta for years now, and it remains a concerning pest, as it can infest tomato plants at any stage of development and damage up to 100% of the affected crops. It has a very high reproduction rate and short biological cycles that become even faster. read more

Kampania libańskich winogron właśnie się rozpoczyna. Moussa Zgheib, Dyrektor Generalny Bamo Zgheib, ma mieszane uczucia, pomiędzy dobrymi perspektywami sprzedaży a komplikacjami logistycznymi spowodowanymi wojną w regionie. "W ostatnich latach włożyliśmy wiele wysiłku w otwarcie nowych rynków i dostosowanie się do" read more

W ciągu ostatniej dekady, Gwatemala odnotowała znaczne wahania w eksporcie mango. Osiągnęła najwyższy szczyt w 2014 roku, gdy wyeksportowano prawie 5 milionów skrzynek po 4 kg głównie do Stanów Zjednoczonych; jednak w latach 2023 i 2024 eksport spadł odpowiednio do 4,3 i 3,5 miliona skrzynek.

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In response to an order from the ruling party, North Korea has ramped up its imports of Chinese blueberries in an effort to enhance the production of fruit-based beverages. A source from Ryanggang province revealed that these imports are coming in through Hyesan customs and are intended for local... read more

The transportation of fruit by air freight is facing growing criticism nowadays, leading some food retail chains to discontinue importing fruit this way. However, fruits like papayas, mangosteen, and others continue to have strong demand from quality-conscious European consumers, as noted by Lorenz Hartmann. read more

Last Friday, Pomanjou, a part of the Innatis group, opened its new fruit processing plant in Verrières-en-Anjou. This state-of-the-art facility combines modernity, efficiency, and cutting-edge technologies. An investment of 30 million euros [33.2 million USD] was needed to outfit this 14,300 square-meter site. read more

This week, Ukrainian vegetable prices have experienced significant hikes, especially for cucumbers and potatoes. Greenhouse cucumbers are now priced between $0.97-$1.45/kg, marking a 14% increase from the previous week. The rise in prices is a result of a reduced supply of both greenhouse and field-grown cucumbers, as demand remains high. read more

"The market for chili peppers is global, but each country has its own traditions and preferences. As a seed company, we have always promoted local flavors and varieties. This has led us to rediscover many Italian local ecotypes and initiate hybridization programs in various directions." read more

The past week was a major milestone for China's pomelo export routes. The "Land-Sea-Rail Pomelo Express," a partnership between COSCO Shipping and MinYue Logistics, was officially launched. This collaboration allows pomelos grown in Zhangzhou, Fujian, to be transported to Europe using a comprehensive "Land-Sea-Rail" route. read more

"It has been years in the making, but Ecuador is finally starting to emerge as serious commercial avocado growers and exporters. According to Juan Diego Chiriboga, Sales and Business Development manager at the Agro-export Unit of Nobis Holdings, "Ecuador as an origin is relatively new." read more

Fresh vegetable and fruit exporters in Bangladesh are currently encountering challenges caused by a rise in airfreight costs, specifically by Biman Bangladesh Airlines. The national carrier recently hiked up cargo prices significantly, with hikes ranging from 56 percent to 150 percent depending on the read more

The first harvest of Moroccan tomatoes is expected to arrive early this season, unlike the previous season. This is due to more consistent and peaceful planting decisions in the Souss Massa region, which contrasts with the uncertainty of the last season. Oussama Machi, a local vegetable grower, is leading this early harvest. read more

W ciągu ostatnich miesięcy rosyjscy konsumenci zetknęli się ze znacznym wzrostem cen bananów. Według Stowarzyszenia Producentów i Dostawców Produktów Spożywczych ("Rusprodsojuz"), ceny detaliczne bananów wzrosły o 31,2% w ciągu ostatniego roku, osiągając poziom 1,6 USD za kilogram. D. Wostrikov, Dyrektor Wykonawczy read more

Jak Pakistan dąży do utrzymania swojego statusu wśród czołowych producentów mango na świecie, udoskonalenia w opakowaniu i logistyce są niezbędne do podniesienia konkurencyjności jego eksportu mango - tak donosi WealthPK. Pan Nurullah, Starszy Oficer Naukowy w Narodowym Badaniu Rolniczym. read more

Davidorlah Farms, known for its expertise in pineapple cultivation, has revealed that it will be offering 50,000 hectares of land to farmers interested in Nigeria. Ambassador Olusegun Alabi, the CEO, disclosed information about this program during a press conference held at the National Assembly complex. read more

Kilam and Wangam. The extent of the damage is still being assessed by authorities. read more

Growers from Australia are getting ready to participate in Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong, with the goal of showcasing their fresh produce to potential buyers from Asia. This annual event covers the entire value chain of the fresh produce industry and attracts over 700 exhibitors from 43 countries. read more