Convenience and locality are two trends that have been shaping the fresh produce market for several years. De Terp Squash Only, the largest organic pumpkin grower in the Netherlands, has been tapping into these trends by offering Dutch-grown produce throughout the fall season and by recently opening a processing kitchen. This demonstrates their understanding of the market and their commitment to providing quality products. read more

Rescina Service, a company from Apulia that designs and assembles weighers, is preparing to introduce a tabletop version of the Karmen model. "In the last three years, we have sold hundreds of this model, which is utilized for packaging directly at the harvest, particularly in vineyards. This weighing solution is..." read more

Zespri has started a pre-commercial trial of red kiwifruit in a few selected stores in Belgium. The newest kiwifruit variety from Zespri, RubyRed, is now in its third year of commercial production. The fruit, grown in New Zealand, is generating a lot of excitement in the market among consumers. read more

Turkish pears of the Santa Maria variety were the most dominant. Italian Santa Maria and Abate Fetel followed in terms of importance, as well as the domestic Conference variety. From Germany, Alexander Lukas, Williams Christ, and Xenia pears also arrived. Italy completed the selection with Williams Christ and Carmen. read more

The Alegra Group's persimmon campaign is about to commence. Enrico Bucchi, General Manager of Valfrutta Fresco and Sales Manager for Italy at Alegra, has outlined the potential scenarios. Enrico Bucchi stated, "The persimmons that the Alegra Group markets are primarily cultivated in Emilia-Romagna. read more

Po burzliwym sezonie - który kończy się w Apulii - ceny pomidorów poszybowały w górę. Mówimy tutaj o kwocie ponad 3,00 EUR/kg za małe, kolorowe odmiany, a popyt jest dość duży. Enzo Lapietra z firmy o tej samej nazwie w Monopoli (BA) podaje te informacje.

After an unstable season - the one that is coming to an end in Apulia - prices for tomatoes have soared. We are talking about more than 3.00 EUR/kg for the small colored ones, and demand is quite strained. This is Enzo Lapietra from the company of the same name in Monopoli (BA), who gives a read more

Olympic Food Group will now operate under the name Fruitful Ventures. With a new company name, refreshed positioning, and a modern logo, the company is taking a significant step towards the future. The history of Fruitful Ventures dates back to 2001, when Thijs van den Heuvel founded Olympic. read more

Obecnie dostępność awokado jest ograniczona. Peter Shore z Calavo Growers Inc. wyjaśnia, że opady deszczu spowodowane huraganem Johnem w Meksyku opóźniły i ograniczyły zbieranie przez trzy dni. Dodaje także, że w tym tygodniu w Meksyku był także jeden dzień świąteczny. "Dlatego dostępność awokado jest w pewnym stopniu ograniczona ze względu na"So the supply is somewhat limited because of read more

Windermere Berry Farm, located in Whanganui, is preparing for its most anticipated season yet, with plans to start exporting to Vietnam. This move signals a new beginning for the farm, which has been owned by the Boswell family since 2011. The farm was originally established 73 years ago. read more

Dwenty years and two thousand miles. That's the distance and time it took for South Carolina peaches to make a significant entry into the Mexican import market and reach the tables of Mexican consumers. After years of challenges, overcoming obstacles, and navigating hurdles, Titan Farms, located in Ridge, finally succeeded. read more

IFA Fruit and Vegetable Chair Niall McCormack expressed disappointment with the measures in Budget 2025 for the Irish horticulture industry. The overall funding for the horticulture industry was reduced by almost 25% to €8.5M. Last year, there was funding of €10M for Investment Aid for Development. read more

W Ukrainie zauważono trend wzrostu cen jabłek, informują analitycy projektu EastFruit. Pozytywny trend jest głównie związany z sezonowym zmniejszeniem podaży odmian jesiennych, które tradycyjnie oferowane są po niższej cenie niż odmiany zimowe. Obecnie, read more

Fruit Attraction has gained increasing importance in recent years and is now considered the most important platform for the fruit industry in southern Europe and Spanish-speaking countries. Although the number of exhibitors from German-speaking countries is still limited, the trade fair has proven to be successful. read more

Lettuce cultivation is constantly evolving, driven by technological advances and the growing demand for sustainable and efficient farming methods. Traditional outdoor cultivation is facing increasing challenges, and innovative new methods such as hydroponics are becoming more prominent. read more

T. Karbanovich, the deputy director of crop production in Belarus, presented data on the country's agricultural storage capacity. Belarus has specialized storage facilities that can hold over 1 million tons of produce, including potato storage for 719,700 tons and vegetable storage for 180,900 tons. read more

This week is the seven-day National Day Golden Week holiday. According to market vendors, consumer spending during long holidays usually centers around tourism and vacations, which has led to a decreased demand for fruit. Consequently, fruit sales have been relatively slow recently, and the number of... read more

In the Mykolaiv region of Ukraine, the total gourd harvest for this year reached 19.5 thousand tonnes, marking a 20% increase from the previous year. This includes 14.7 thousand tonnes of watermelons. Olena Piskun, who heads the Agricultural Sector Department at the Mykolaiv Regional State. read more

Uniban, the leading exporter of bananas, plantains, and value-added products in Colombia since 1966, and the fifth-largest banana exporter globally, announces a significant milestone with the upcoming launch of Puerto Antioquia in 2025. This cutting-edge port, located in the Urabá region, will... read more

The weather once again plays a significant role in the cultivation and harvesting of sweet potatoes in various countries around the world. Dry conditions in many parts of Europe have led to a one-month delay in the start of Italy's 2024 sweet potato harvest season. It is anticipated that the harvest will only begin in the middle or even read more

This datasheet provides the average wholesale prices per kilogram of EU bananas in euros. In week 39, banana prices were €125 per 100 kg in France, remaining unchanged from the previous week. In Spain, 100 kg of bananas cost €118, compared to €110 per 100 kg in week 38. Portugal's banana prices were not specified in the text. read more