Pod koniec sezonu egipskie winogrona znikają z europejskich rynków, ale nadal są eksportowane do Afryki, jak twierdzi Aya Montasser, kierownik eksportu w firmie Fresh Yard. „Nasze eksporty do Europy zazwyczaj kończą się pod koniec czerwca. Pięć lat temu zaczęliśmy eksportować do Afryki, co pozwala nam" read more

Yigit Gokyigit, commercial coordinator for a Turkish fresh produce exporter, mentioned that the harvest for Turkish black figs started earlier than usual this year. He said, "The Turkish fig season began a bit early this year. The first crops were harvested on August 6th in the Bursa region. Normally, this..." read more

W tym roku spodziewa się ogólnie dobrego sezonu melonów w Murcji. "Na razie sezon rozwija się lepiej niż w zeszłym roku, kiedy deszcze i grad miały istotny wpływ na uprawy melonów, dlatego uważamy, że będziemy mieli lepszą produkcję niż w zeszłym roku. Warunki pogodowe pozostają." read more

Berry cultivation in Finland has undergone a significant transformation in the past decade. The cultivation of strawberries and raspberries, which are the most important crops, has predominantly shifted to polytunnels. Eija Lankinen, a lecturer in horticulture at Häme University of Applied Sciences and an independent consultant, has been involved in this change. read more

Prevar was established in 2004 as a joint venture company, and this year they are celebrating their 20th anniversary in business. Located in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, Prevar is owned by industry stakeholders, including shareholders New Zealand Apples & Pears Incorporated, Plant & Food Research, and Apples and Pears Australia... read more

Janusz Kawęczyński, owner of the Polish apple trading company P.H. Elfruit, stated that the trade embargo imposed on Russia about ten years ago had a significant impact on their business. Before the embargo, they used to export 70% of their produce to Russia. read more

Jardins du Midi, located in Beaumont-de-Lomagne, is officially launching its range of products labeled with Planet-Score. The goal is to offer consumers "clarity and transparency." Starting this month, the company's garlic, onion, shallot, and Allium cepa products from the Premium ranges (Cœur de marché, read more

Ukrianian greenhouse company PAEK is expanding its operations by constructing additional greenhouses for cultivating cucumbers and tomatoes. The company plans to finish building 7 more greenhouses by the end of 2024. Yuri Kormyshkin, the owner of the agricultural holding, highlighted this expansion as a key development for the company. read more

Jednym miesiąc w sezonie mango w Egipcie, "popyt jest rozczarowujący, a ceny są niskie", według Mahdiego Salema, dyrektora technicznego firmy Sherouk Land for Agricultural Development. Plantator mówi: "To najgorsza kampania eksportowa, jaką widziałem od lat. Popyt wzrósł dopiero tydzień temu. Przed... read more

The cloudy and rainy conditions during the summer in the UK, although not ideal for holidaymakers, have created the perfect conditions for an exceptional raspberry season. The weather forecasts high volumes of the fruit in August following a period of decreased production. Despite a 4% drop in production compared to last year, due to. read more

The Zmiiv vegetable greenhouse complex in the Kharkiv region, which used to be the largest cucumber producer in Ukraine, has been forced to significantly change its operations as a result of the destruction caused by Russian missile attacks on its greenhouses. It is now growing root vegetables and berries in open fields. read more

The blueberry season in the Pacific Northwest is very different this year compared to last year, but in a positive way. The 2023 crop is one of the lowest producing years for Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia, and expectations were not met. "It was a difficult season for growers, packers, sales teams, and." read more

Włochy: Giovanni Mastrantoni mianowany prezesem PAC 2000AConad
Italy: Giovanni Mastrantoni appointed president of PAC 2000AConad's largest cooperative, PAC 2000A, has appointed Giovanni Mastrantoni as its new president. Mastrantoni succeeds Claudio Alibrandi, who will remain with the cooperative as a director, Conad noted. Source: esmmagazine.com SPAR Jiarong… read more

Prognosfruit 2024 revealed a forecasted decline in European apple production, with most countries expecting reduced outputs due to spring frosts. The World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA) anticipates a total yield of 10.21 million tonnes across Europe, marking an 11.3 percent decrease from the
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Automation is having a profound impact on the fruit industry, changing the way products are grown, harvested, processed, and distributed. Our customers are quickly recognizing the benefits of this technological innovation and are using it to improve efficiency and quality. The benefits of these... read more

With the harvest of the first early apples such as Delbarestivale, this year's apple harvest is gradually gaining momentum in many German growing regions. However, the cold, wet weather of recent months has had devastating consequences for fruit growers in many places. In certain apple-growing
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Egyptian lemons will arrive on the market in September. Expected volumes will undoubtedly be higher than last season, and demand seems to be stronger too, according to Eslam Gelila, CEO of Gelila. The exporter says: "Many farms have planted lemons after last season's success. At Gelila, we are
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Unlike her South African fellow panellists at the annual IFPA Southern Africa conference, Shubha Rawal, head of sourcing at Indian fruit importer IG International, observed a remarkable resilience to price inflation in the Indian economy."When we look at consumer spend, we see that is growing.
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Farmers in the Batken region of Kyrgyzstan have expressed concerns over the challenges they face in selling their apricot harvest, particularly the premium dried varieties. The issue was discussed during a recent meeting between the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Edil Baisalov, and… read more

The supply of lemons from South Africa and Argentina, the leading Southern Hemisphere growing countries at this time of the year, is lower. This is primarily due to adverse weather conditions, including heavy rain and strong winds, which have affected the lemon harvests. As South Africa's lemon season is beginning to come to an end, the availability of lemons from this region is decreasing. read more