Starting in January and running until March, South Africa is the exclusive supplier of apricots worldwide in certain markets. "Many farmers are interested due to the significant shortage of apricots in the market, especially after Christmas, and the demand from all over the world is incredible," says. read more

The finger lime, also known as citrus australasica, is a unique native citrus fruit of Australia. It is found in the wild exclusively in and around the sub-tropical rainforests of southeast Queensland and the northern rivers of New South Wales. It is one of the oldest citrus fruits used by Indigenous Australians, and its small pearls (vesicles) are considered a superfood. read more

Sezon na południowoafrykańskie organiczne winogrona właśnie się rozpoczyna, ale od poniedziałku, 2 grudnia, południowoafrykańskie organiczne winogrona bezpestkowe są dostępne w Bio Freshi, pozyskane z regionu rzeki Orange. Te organiczne winogrona Prime są wyjątkowej jakości. Posiadają poziom brix powyżej 15. read more

The harvest results in Ukraine have prompted adjustments to the country's vegetable import strategy, according to SEEDS. Bogdan Dukhnitsky, a senior researcher at the Department of Agricultural Production Economics and International Integration of the National Research Center Institute of, reported this. read more

NFB (Import) LTD, a UK importer of fruit and vegetables, would like to alert the industry about a case of identity theft. "We, at NFB, have been the victims of identity theft," said Ramon Garcia. "Someone going by the name David Stevens has been impersonating an employee of NFB (Import) LTD." read more

Since the beginning of the current year, Armenia has reported exporting a total of 7,575 tons of fresh fruits and vegetables, according to the country's Ministry of Agriculture. This includes 2,429 tons of fruits and grapes, representing an increase from the previous year's 2,090 tons. Additionally, read more

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA APHIS) and the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) have recently made several changes to the quarantine areas for the Mexican fruit fly (Mexfly) in Texas. These adjustments have involved expanding the quarantine zones. read more

Australia's table grape producers will take a leading role in a groundbreaking new international marketing program, created in collaboration with growers and aimed at enhancing global brand awareness for the industry. The Australian Table Grape Association (ATGA) will spearhead this initiative under a new Hort Innovation. read more

Global blueberry market is experiencing a change due to China's increasing production capacity. This is because of the country's various climatic zones, which allow for early and prolonged growing seasons. These advancements present a challenge to conventional exporters such as Peru and Chile. read more

Mission Produce, Inc. has announced its participation in the New York Produce Show (NYPS) from December 10-12, 2024, where it will be introducing its retail-ready mango bags at booth #108. Diana McClean, Director of Marketing & Communications, expressed excitement for the launch, emphasizing the read more

The clementine campaign is progressing with prices higher than anticipated. The market appears to be impacted by decreased yields in different clementine-growing regions, leading to a production decline of up to 40%. However, it is the small sizes, which operators do not favor, that are causing this issue. read more

Organic Alliance (ProNatura and Vitafrais) has been selected by the Bordeaux Commercial Court to acquire the Fresh & Dried Fruit & Vegetables, as well as the Fresh Ultra-Fresh and Ambient activities of wholesaler Pronadis (Nouvelle-Aquitaine), which was placed in receivership on October 8th, 2024. read more

Po ratyfikacji umowy o wolnym handlu (FTA) między Filipinami a Koreą Południową przewiduje się wzrost eksportu filipińskich owoców tropikalnych do Korei Południowej. Prezydent Ferdinand Marcos Jr. podkreślił nadchodzący efekt FTA, prognozując wejście read more

Amidst growing concerns about the rising cost of living, Australians have found comfort in the stable and low prices of avocados, a situation attributed to the record avocado production in the country. In the 2022/23 period, Australia produced 115,000 tons of avocados, marking a significant increase from previous years. read more

W tym roku w Austrii zebrano ogółem 145 400 ton owoców. Dolna Austria przyczyniła się do tego wyniku w ilości około 30 900 ton. Według danych Statistik Austria, kraj jako całość odnotował drugi najniższy wynik w ciągu ostatnich dziesięciu lat. W porównaniu do poprzedniego roku, produkcja owoców w całej Austrii... read more

W Kanadzie owoce pestkowe są uprawiane tylko w krótkim okresie, ale są dostępne w sklepach przez cały rok. "Chociaż oferujemy różne produkty z owoców pestkowych z różnych miejsc pochodzenia przez cały rok, wciąż istnieje duży potencjał do poprawy tej kategorii" - mówi Marcelo Rusca z Go Fresh. read more

The rain at the end of October and beginning of November had a very positive effect on the citrus crops in the Vega del Guadalquivir. However, according to a sector operator, "the water and humidity have affected the fruit's condition, making it more prone to rot. That's why it's crucial to be vigilant." read more

Istnieje bardzo małe zapotrzebowanie na truskawki z Kalifornii z różnych powodów, a jednym z nich są niedawne opady deszczu. "W Salinas-Watsonville i Santa Maria nikt nie może pracować, chyba że te jagody są uprawiane pod osłonami", mówi John Wilkinson z Blazer Wilkinson Gee, LLC., dodając, że Oxnard... read more

IG International, a fresh produce importer from India, proudly announced the arrival of the first shipment of premium citrus fruits from Egypt, officially marking the beginning of the new citrus season. This milestone was celebrated with the ceremonial opening of the first container of fresh fruits. read more

The past few weeks have been busy for Dutch onion exports. "This week, the intensity has eased a bit. It's still hectic, but now we can manage the workload properly. Last week, it was just too much," says Dignus Boone of the onion grading and packing station Bowa, located in Waarde. "I didn't expect read more