The grapefruit packing for export was estimated at 14.8 million cartons (equivalent to 17 kilograms each), which is an increase of nearly 14% compared to last year's 13.0 million cartons. This growth was attributed to the recovery from the dry conditions that were experienced in the northern regions in previous years. The estimate, which was prepared in mid-March, also... read more

Murat Koygun, founder and CEO of Turkish fresh produce exporter Kayra Tarımsal Ltd., states that it seems to be a positive season for Turkish pear production. "The Turkish Santa Maria pear season has begun well. Despite lower export demand for our pears, the... read more

At AGF-Overtoom in Amsterdam, the supply of Turkish fruits and vegetables is arriving steadily. "We are currently receiving plenty of pomegranates and Sultana grapes, along with Turkish vegetables like eggplants, zucchini, and peppers," says Mustafa Ozdemir, the manager. read more

The garlic planting has recently been completed in Nea Vissa, Evros, which is the most significant garlic-growing region in Greece, producing approximately 70% of the national crop. According to Mr. Yannis Margaritidis, president of the local agricultural cooperative ASPEE Garlic Vissa, it is too early. read more

The domestic strawberry season is slowly coming to an end. Due to the ongoing high energy costs, we intentionally planted our greenhouse strawberries about 10 days earlier this year. As a result, we will conclude the season in calendar week 45, similar to last year. Typically, we were always able to supply. read more

W tym okresie roku rynek bardziej niż zwykle zwraca uwagę na Hiszpanię. Po ostatnich gwałtownych warunkach pogodowych tam, pojawia się pytanie: Co stanie się z cenami warzyw? Oczekuje się przynajmniej pewnego wpływu na ceny papryki, choć wiele jeszcze pozostaje niepewne. Na aukcjach VBT ceny papryki nie zostały jeszcze ustalone. read more

The apple season is now in full swing, and Lagache Lomme, a wholesaler based on the Lomme wholesale market in Lille, has decided to highlight French production from eco-responsible orchards. The goal is to raise awareness among its clients about the benefits of this approach. "Our clientele is... read more

W poprzednim raporcie East Fruit ujawnia blisko rekordowy wynik marokańskiego eksportu papryki. Według źródła, kraj wyeksportował 150 tysięcy ton między styczniem a sierpniem, o 20% więcej niż w poprzednim sezonie. Amine Amanatoullah, producent wczesnych warzyw z siedzibą w Agadirze, read more

The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) in the Solomon Islands, under the guidance of Permanent Secretary Dr. Samson Viulu, has announced plans to export fresh pineapples to Australia starting in 2025. This initiative follows encouragement from the Australian High Commission. read more

Rich Ellenson (from the US) managed to cut a pineapple in just 17.85 seconds, beating the previous record of 27.07 seconds. read more

At this year's expoSE in Karlsruhe, HEPRO GmbH is showcasing the latest innovations in the field of asparagus peeling machines. The main highlight of the trade fair is the enhanced professional peeling machines ranging from the HEPRO-1800 XL to the 9000 XL, as well as the "asparagus to go" option. read more

The Spanish National Garlic Board analyzed the previous season and discussed the planting expectations for the upcoming season at a meeting in Madrid. The area dedicated to garlic cultivation in Spain decreased by 8% compared to the previous season. This marks the third consecutive year of decline, resulting in a total drop of 23%. read more

W Kaszmirze plantatorzy owoców obserwują wzrost popytu na ich jabłka na indyjskich rynkach, co oznacza zmianę w stosunku do wcześniejszego słabego popytu w czasie szczytu sezonu zbiorów. Ten wzrost umożliwił plantatorom uzyskanie lepszych cen, przy czym Mohammad Yaqoob, plantator z Shopian, zauważył, że. read more

French leek production decreased at the start of autumn. For the 2024-2025 marketing year, total production is projected to be 163,600 tons, a decrease of approximately 12,000 tons compared to the previous year's high production. In September 2024, prices were 24% higher than in the 2023-2024 season. read more

Supplying fresh, ready-to-eat cut fruits and vegetables to two premium retailers, Marks & Spencer in the United Kingdom and Woolworths in South Africa, requires nearly 10,000 employees, predominantly women, from the company In2Food to prepare daily. They hand-prepare over 3,700 tons. read more

Skutki surowej pogody w Hiszpanii były niszczące dla społeczności hiszpańskiej, według Miguela Gonzaleza z MG Fruit. "Obrazy, które widzimy, to tylko ułamek tego, co się dzieje. Niektórzy ludzie stracili wszystko—nie tylko materialnie, ale także członków rodziny. To nie pozostawia. read more

W Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, the blueberry industry has become a key factor in revitalizing rural areas, boosting local economic development, and increasing farmers' incomes. The Mengzi City Blueberry Farming Centre exemplifies the region's dedication to agriculture. read more

Richard Salazar, executive director of the Ecuadorian Banana Marketing and Export Association (Acorbanec) and organizer of the Banana Business 2024 Convention, announced that the event will also serve as a platform to promote strategic alliances, conduct business negotiations, and foster collaboration. read more

Trade Winds Citrus Limited (TWCL), Jamaica's top citrus producer, is currently dealing with production challenges caused by pests, diseases, and diminishing farmland, which are significantly impacting orange yields. One major contributing factor to the reduced yields is citrus greening disease, also known as citrus huanglongbing (HLB). read more

The Spanish province of Huelva was on red alert for torrential rains just a few days ago. The rainfall was significant in municipalities such as Aljaraque, which recorded almost 150 mm of rain on November 1, as well as in Cartaya, Gibraleón, and Punta Umbría, according to the Huelva Provincial authorities. read more