The Viennese family business Herzog Großhandels GmbH recently celebrated its 20th anniversary. From the fundamental structural change in the Austrian fruit trade to the pandemic and the current inflation: the company, located at the local wholesale green market, looks back on two eventful decades. read more

The season for German open-field lettuce is now coming to an end, while red and white cabbage is increasingly taking the spotlight. Hermann-Josef Lynders from the vegetable growing sector reported, "Just like last year, we delivered the last colorful lettuce of this year's season in calendar week 44." read more

The President of the Russian Federation mentioned during a meeting with the leader of North Ossetia that Russia is currently facing a shortage of apples. This has highlighted the necessity to boost apple production. North Ossetia boasts the largest apple orchard in southern Russia, spanning an impressive 1,500 hectares. read more

Sunkist Growers, Inc. is excited to start the 2024 holiday season with a thrilling new partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery, combining two timeless classics - Sunkist® Navel oranges and the beloved Christmas film, The Polar Express. This year, Sunkist is launching a read more

Ostatnie dane dotyczące cen bananów ujawniają znaczące tygodniowe wahania na głównych rynkach światowych. Belize, będące częścią grupy ACP, odnotowało średnią cenę 0,90 funta za kilogram, co odzwierciedla wzrost o 5,15% w porównaniu z poprzednim tygodniem. Ten skok może być przypisany regionalnym ograniczeniom podaży lub. read more

Over the past few seasons, the Senegalese mango export industry has faced significant challenges that threaten its future. Industry players attribute these difficulties to climate change, logistical challenges, competition, taxation, and a lack of modernization. read more

Bahia has maintained its leading position in Brazilian fruit agriculture, especially in passion fruit cultivation, according to the Agribusiness Portal. The state produced 253.9 thousand tons of passion fruit in 2023, representing an 8.3% increase from the previous year. read more

The Indian government has purchased 470,000 tons of rabi onions this year for the price stabilization buffer. These onions will be released starting from September 5, 2024, through retail sales at Rs.35 ($0.42) per kg and bulk sales in major markets across the country. This measure aims to tackle temporary supply shortages in some markets. read more

In Tuyen Quang, Vietnam, especially in Xuan Van commune, Soi Ha grapefruit is a noteworthy agricultural product. This fruit is known for its thin, light yellow peel, juicy segments, and sweet taste. There has been a significant change in market pricing for Soi Ha grapefruit. Previously, grade 1 Soi Ha grapefruit was sold at a higher price, but now the market has seen a shift. read more

In Jiangxi province, China, a fruit grower named Li Ningxian observed in 2004 that some Nanfeng oranges were maturing roughly six weeks earlier than usual. Despite initial challenges with the stability of sugar content, Ningxian collaborated with Yi Hualin, a citrus breeding expert from Huazhong... read more

Red-heart kiwifruit production in the Pujiang region of Sichuan, China, is coming to the end of its season, with local citrus fruits ready to dominate the market. Mr. Li from Yichen Fresh, a company that sells Sichuan citrus and red-heart kiwifruit, mentioned that the production of red-heart kiwifruit is dwindling. read more

The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries (MAAIF) in Uganda has introduced a digital tool aimed at enhancing the country's adherence to international sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) standards, focusing on high-value markets like the European Union. Dr. Caroline Nankinga, read more

South Australia is the only mainland state in Australia without an established fruit fly population, known for its clean fruit and vegetable production. However, the region has faced 54 outbreaks of Queensland fruit fly since December 2020, resulting in significant financial burdens. read more

Nadchodzący sezon zimowy na rynku świeżych ziół przynosi branży przygotowania na burzliwy okres. Holenderska firma Europe Retail Packaging (ERP), z siedzibą w Poeldijk, specjalizująca się w sektorze świeżych ziół, prognozuje trendy i zapotrzebowanie na nadchodzącą zimę. read more

Według miesięcznego badania, całkowita liczba jabłek przechowywanych w dniu 1 listopada 2024 roku wynosiła 177 milionów buszli, czyli o siedem procent mniej niż w zeszłym listopadzie, kiedy wynosiła 191 milionów buszli, i o sześć procent więcej niż średnia pięcioletnia dla tego dnia. Świeże zapasy jabłek w tym listopadzie wynosiły 130... read more

The South African deciduous fruit industry is proud to announce the launch of a Centre of Excellence focused on advancing pest monitoring and ensuring the future sustainability of the industry. This new initiative, led by industry association Hortgro, aims to tackle the growing challenges presented by pests. read more

Julio Pérez Alván, the president of the Association of Exporters (Adex), stated during the celebration of Exporters' Day, commemorated on November 9, that Peru had positioned itself as the fifth-largest exporting country in Latin America and the Caribbean in 2023, only behind Mexico. read more

Peru has started the grape harvest season in the Piura region, signaling a time of high productivity for one of the leading global exporters of table grapes. The country enjoys a longer growing season and lower labor costs. Despite facing challenges like a workers' strike in the past, Peru has managed to maintain its position as a key player in the grape export market. read more

In the Una district, a significant decrease in potato production is expected this year, caused by a 30% reduction in crop yield. This decline is linked to the negative impacts of prolonged summer heat and a delayed start to winter. Potatoes are the third most important crop in Una, after wheat and. read more

W całych Indiach ceny warzyw, szczególnie cebuli, ziemniaków i pomidorów, rosną na rynkach miejskich. Dane z hurtowych rynków ujawniają znaczący wzrost cen cebuli, z obecnymi stawkami wahającymi się od około 0,85-0,97 USD za kilogram, w górę z przedziału 0,49-0,73 USD/kg. read more