Georgia is currently witnessing a significant increase in almond and walnut production, according to Tornike Lataria, the director of the Association of Almond and Walnut Producers. He characterizes this as a growing industry for the country, with the previous year's harvest producing high-quality crops. Lataria discloses that... read more

Zasób świeżych organicznych ziół wydaje się rosnąć wchodząc w wiosnę i lato. "Podczas zimy przemysł doświadczył tu i ówdzie problemów z dostawami - były one niepewne z powodu obfitych opadów w regionach upraw, ale dzięki różnorodności naszych regionów uprawowych udało nam się. read more

As consumer trends continue to emphasize the growing significance of fresh snacking, along with consumers' demand for fresh, flavorful, high-quality, locally sourced produce throughout the year, Nature Fresh Farms is responding to these needs by introducing Sweet S'NAPS™ to the market. Quiring states that these peppers offer read more

W Feluga, na południe od Cairns, farmer Peter Brighton natknął się na 45-kilogramowy owoc jałowca na swojej posiadłości, co stanowi istotne znalezisko. Brighton zwrócił uwagę na nietypowy rozmiar tego owocu w porównaniu do typowego zakresu od 5 do 15 kg, zauważając, że w niektórych przypadkach owoce osiągają nawet 40 kg. Jeden z takich owoców trafił następnie na rynek owoców. read more

The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has approved the new 2030 climate targets for Nature's Pride and Berries Pride. These targets focus on reducing emissions across the supply chain. Nature's Pride and Berries Pride are the first fruit and vegetable importers to make this commitment. read more

The 2023/2024 Spanish Fino lemon season has ended with a large amount of fruit left unharvested on the trees due to a severe price crisis, as prices dropped below profitable levels. The campaign will now shift to the harvest of the native Verna variety, which is anticipated to yield better results. read more

The presence of domestic asparagus expanded. For white and violet varieties, there was mainly access to Greek, Dutch, and Italian deliveries. For green spears, besides the domestic batches, there were primarily Spanish, Italian, and Dutch ones. The early harvested products were often sent to the
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Według analityków EastFruit, po katastrofalnym początku sezonu eksportu borówek z Peru, który doprowadził do pierwszego w historii spadku globalnej wymiany tego popularnego owocu, obecnie wolumeny eksportu się odzyskują. W szczególności, w styczniu-lutym 2024 roku, peruwiańscy eksporterzy byli w stanie sprzedać.

According to EastFruit analysts, after a disastrous start to the blueberry export season from Peru, which led to the first-ever decline in global trade of this trending berry, export volumes are currently recovering. In particular, in January-February 2024, Peruvian exporters were able to sell. read more

The Ministry of Justice and Interior has launched "Operation Horta" to improve the traceability of fruit and vegetable products in the Valencian Community, with a focus on products that do not have proper legal certification. This operation started in March in response to an increase in thefts and is ongoing. read more

Ostatnie pozostałe ilości włoskich pomarańczy Tarocco krążą teraz, oznaczając koniec tegorocznego sezonu pomarańczy. "Udało nam się handlować pożądanymi pomarańczami Moro aż do końca stycznia-początku lutego, po czym kontynuowaliśmy z odmianą Sanguinelli. Udało nam się sprzedać Tarocco. read more

Maasoever, in the Netherlands, could not have wished for better weather, and the enthusiasm for this vegetable processor's open day was overwhelming. "We welcomed between 1,100 and 1,200 visitors, giving them an interactive tour. They got a clear picture of how our (organic) vegetables are grown,… read more

MARKET UPDATE
Mexico/Texas Rio Grande Valley: David DeBerry from Southwest Onion Growers in McAllen, TX, reported on April 10th that business is thriving in both growing regions. "We are experiencing strong sales for both Mexican and the new Texas onions," David stated. "Total crossings from Mexico have increased slightly recently, leading to an uptick in demand." read more

Although the majority of vegetables are one of the most affordable sources of food on Earth, some can be extremely expensive. Additionally, experts at EastFruit have noted that the consumption of exclusive and costly vegetables, which provide superfood qualities and excellent taste, is growing rapidly. read more

Rozpoczynając od 1 sierpnia 2024 r., Rosja nałoży cło eksportowe na orzechy piniowe w skorupkach. Ta decyzja ma na celu zwiększenie eksportu wysoko przetworzonych produktów o wysokiej wartości dodanej w kraju. Według Federalnej Państwowej Instytucji Budżetowej "Agroeksport", orzechy piniowe w skorupkach stanowiły 79,9% read more

McCain Foods is pleased to announce that it has enhanced its partnership with Strong Roots, the Dublin-based frozen food producer. The two brands had previously announced a strategic partnership in 2021, with McCain investing to expand its product offering by introducing more vegetable-forward and environmentally-friendly options. read more

WinField United South Africa has announced the appointment of AJ Griesel as the Managing Director for InteliGro Crop Solutions. He will begin his role on June 1, 2024. Previously, Griesel served as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the South African Table Grape Industry and is experienced in operational management. read more

Gisborne-based produce company, First Fresh, announced that Kiwi Rugby star Renee Holmes will be the company's first-ever brand ambassador. The new two-year deal will commence from early April, just as the 2024 fruit supply season gets underway. It's the first ambassadorship agreement for the company. read more

W lutym 2023 roku polarny wir przeszedł przez Nową Szkocję, powodując znaczne szkody w uprawie brzoskwiń przed ich fazą wzrostu. Emily Lutz, dyrektor wykonawczy Związku Plantatorów Owoców Nowej Szkocji, wyraziła optymizm co do powrotu do sił drzew brzoskwiniowych, pomimo uznania. read more

Studenci z Instytutu Badań i Kształcenia Kadr Kierowniczych VN-UK w Đà Nẵng opracowali „Botanical Inks”, innowacyjny projekt polegający na tworzeniu ekologicznych atramentów do pisania i farb do sztuki z resztek owoców i warzyw. Ta inicjatywa zdobyła trzecie miejsce w konkursie „Wyzwanie Innowacji”. read more

Argedava Novaci Agricultural Cooperative, located near Bucharest, Romania, with 800 hectares of farmland, is planning to invest EUR 8 million in an onion storage and conditioning facility. This project is intended to take advantage of the price variations between periods of overproduction and spring, when... read more