The raspberry campaign has already started for the second-degree cooperative Onubafruit, from Huelva, one of the leading companies in the production and export of berries. They are also finishing planting strawberry plants and will soon begin their extra-early blueberry program. read more

The 8th edition of Fructura Expo will take place on December 4th and 5th at the Trixxo Arena in Hasselt, Belgium. It is the trade fair for professional fruit growers. This year, Fructura Expo will once again have the support of its regular partners: BelOrta, CLB Group, Arvesta - Hermoo... read more

First planted in 2000, the Juliet apple, which is organically produced and exclusively grown in France, has successfully established itself in the traditional apple market segment. The variety has seen good growth, with around 700 hectares of orchards currently planted. Vincent Lehallier, director of Les Amis de Juliet. read more

Korean retailers are introducing ultra-low priced products in response to high inflation. CU, a convenience store chain operated by BGF Retail Co., has announced that it will be offering vegetable products priced at 990 won later this month. The products will include onions, green onions, radish slices, carrots, and king oyster mushrooms. read more

More than 420 exhibitors from 13 countries are anticipated to participate in the expoSE & expoDirekt trade fair duo taking place on November 20-21, 2024, at Messe Karlsruhe. The 28th expoSE is Europe's top trade fair for asparagus and berry production, while the 13th expoDirekt is Germany's biggest trade fair for agricultural products. read more

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The global potato industry is a key component of agricultural production, providing food for billions of people and generating significant economic activity worldwide. Whether it be large mechanized farms in North America or small-scale operations in sub-Saharan Africa, potatoes have emerged as one of the most versatile crops. read more

Bloom Fresh™ has acquired Inka's Berries breeding program. Inka's Berries, founded in Peru, is a blueberry breeding program known for developing high-quality varieties like Abril Blue+ and Alessia Blue+, as well as having a wide range of new blueberry selections in the works. read more

W październiku franczyzobiorca McDonald's w Michigan podkreśla rolę lokalnych producentów jabłek w dostarczaniu produktów dla ogólnokrajowej sieci restauracji. Ken Berg, który prowadzi sześć restauracji McDonald's na zachodnim Michigan, wyraził wdzięczność za włączenie produktów z Michiganu do ich menu. Podkreślając to... read more

SUNSET® will showcase a high-quality strawberry variety at IFPA's 2024 Global Produce and Floral Show. The WOW® Utopia™ Strawberries were created using innovative breeding and cultivation methods. These greenhouse-grown, non-GMO berries offer a perfect balance of sweetness and juiciness. read more

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has prepared a pest risk assessment (PRA) that identifies potential pests linked to the importation of fresh commercially produced citrus fruits from Botswana to the United States. The PRA assesses the risk posed by these pests. read more

The citrus industry in South Africa, which is a major exporter of oranges, lemons, grapefruit, and other citrus fruits, is experiencing increasing energy needs, particularly for irrigation, refrigeration, packing, and processing activities. Solar panels and battery energy storage systems (BESS) could provide a sustainable energy solution... read more

A day of celebration at Van Ooijen Citrus. The company in Ridderkerk marked its 50th anniversary. However, the Van Ooijen name has been linked to the fruit trade for much longer. As early as 1934, Han van Ooijen began trading fruits and vegetables at the wholesale market on Noordplein. read more

W zeszłym tygodniu mango zajęły pierwsze miejsce na liście eksportu owoców z Egiptu, osiągając liczbę 12 000 ton. Na drugim miejscu znalazły się granaty z liczbą 9 000 ton, a truskawki na trzecim z 4 000 tonami. Raport Krajowej Agencji Bezpieczeństwa Żywności podkreślił, że Egipt wyeksportował łącznie 40 różnych gatunków owoców. read more

Jako produkcja ogórków rozpoczyna się w Sonora, Meksyk, branża uważnie obserwuje skutki huraganu Helene na produkcję na Wschodnim Wybrzeżu. „Jesteśmy nieco przed harmonogramem z powodu bardzo gorącej pogody, z zdrowymi wolumenami produkcji zbliżonymi do poprzednich lat” - mówi Raquel Espinoza z firmy Produce. read more

Ceny na początek sezonu cebuli w Holandii są bardzo różne od ostatnich lat, ale Wim Waterman z firmy Waterman Onions spodziewa się szybkiego zwrotu sytuacji. "Ceny spadły znacząco niedawno, ale wydaje się, że to już minęło. Popyt rośnie ze względu na niższą cenę; zaczynamy być bardziej zajęci, i. read more

Poonpong Naiyanapakorn, director of the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO), has provided an overview of the performance of Thai mangosteen exports. Thailand, continuing to hold its position as the leading global exporter of mangosteen, experienced a significant increase in exports to 248,612.25 tons in 2023, representing a 20.8% rise. read more

Czy trudniejsza gospodarka skłania konsumentów do powrotu do warzyw korzeniowych? Może tak być. "Popyt na warzywa korzeniowe jest na rekordowo wysokim poziomie" - mówi Harris S. Cutler z Race-West Company, Inc. "Ostatnio dużo mówi się o inflacji żywnościowej i porównywaniu informacji o koszyku zakupowym sprzed czterech lub pięciu lat" read more

Dr. Afua Asabea Asare, CEO of the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA), emphasized the Authority's program to provide farmers with high-yielding vegetable seedlings with the goal of boosting Ghana's vegetable exports. In 2023, vegetable exports amounted to $15,050,000 in earnings for the nation. read more

Westpac industry analyst Paul Clark has pointed out the impressive performance of the horticulture sector in generating export revenue in New Zealand. According to the NZ Agri Bites report for September, horticulture exports, specifically kiwifruit and apples, are ranked as the nation's fourth largest export. read more

Nature's Pride, along with its sister company Berries Pride, is taking a major step towards enhancing the sustainability of avocado and blueberry production. Through a public-private partnership, specific initiatives will be carried out in collaboration with growers to decrease CO2 emissions and enhance water access... read more