On July 13th, French peach-nectarine producers staged a protest by dumping fruit in front of the Auchan store in Perpignan and the wholesaler Ets Barioux in Lyon. They were protesting against the sale of French products at "extremely low" prices. The entrance to the Auchan shopping center in Perpignan was blocked. "The red line has been crossed," according to the producers. read more

A team from San Ignacio de Loyola University (USIL) in Peru has developed an innovative coating using mandarin essential oil and other natural ingredients to protect Hass avocados from anthracnose fungus during post-harvest. This coating helps maintain the fruit's quality and... read more

Between May 1 and July 14, Georgia exported 4,500 tons of blueberries, generating a revenue of USD 26.2 million. The Ministry of Agriculture reported a 56% increase in export volume, amounting to an additional 1,600 tons, and a 53% rise in value, totaling an extra USD 9.1 million. read more

The Italian company Sfregola Materie Plastiche (SMP) offers an innovative primary packaging system designed to extend the shelf life of fruits and vegetables. Their range of new products caters to the needs of both fruit and vegetable growers and consumers, ensuring the efficiency of the entire supply chain. read more

A Russian state-operated news outlet has reported an initial agreement with North Korea to purchase apples, in an effort to make up for an expected shortfall in Russia's apple production this year. The details of the quantity and timeline of these imports have not been disclosed yet. read more

As summer reaches its midpoint, Russians are optimistic about expected price drops on popular food items such as vegetables, fruits, and berries. Experts are forecasting that August and September will see some relief for consumers. According to data from the expert analytical center... read more

W czerwcu 2024 roku Rosja odnotowała znaczący wzrost importu jabłek, niemal podwajając jego ilość w porównaniu z czerwcem 2023 roku. Według Rosselkhoznadzor, kraj ten sprowadził 42 000 ton jabłek, co stanowiło wzrost o 10% w porównaniu z 38 000 tonami importowanymi w maju 2024 roku, oraz o 80% więcej niż w czerwcu 2023 roku. Główną… read more

W tym roku obszar przeznaczony na uprawę arbuzów i melonów na Ukrainie jest najmniejszy w historii. Te pola mają teraz połowę wielkości, jaką miały przed pełnoskalową inwazją. W 2024 roku arbuzów i melonów uprawia się jedynie na 30 000 hektarach. Jest to nawet mniej niż w 2022 roku (33 900). read more

At Euro Gijbels' production site in Catalonia, the melon season has started again since last week. "During our inspection two weeks ago, we saw that the melons were growing super well and were now ready for consumption. Now, in Belgium, the weather might be better for sales, but in other read more

W grudniu 2023 r. firma Van den Brink rozpoczęła realizację trzeciej fazy budowy. W związku z tym złożono wniosek o zmianę przeznaczenia terenu, a blok budowlany został powiększony. "Był to dość długi proces, ale dzięki współpracy z władzami samorządowymi Houten przebiegł gładko. Nasze relacje z samorządem są bardzo dobre." read more

According to Guntars Dzērve, an agronomist at the company "Augusta zemenes," the strawberry season on most farms in Latvia may end by the last week of July. Speaking to the LETA agency, Dzērve pointed out that while some farms are currently harvesting late strawberry varieties, the season is expected to conclude soon. read more

Chociaż rzodkiewki są szczególnie popularne w słoneczne dni, Erik de Jong z Jongfresh wcale nie jest niezadowolony z obecnej sprzedaży rzodkiewek. "Popyt faktycznie szedł bardzo dobrze. Po świętach w połowie lata w Skandynawii, zauważyliśmy krótkotrwałe obniżenie cen. Ale teraz rynek... read more

Na rynku awokado pojawiają się istotne wyzwania. „Podaż awokado rośnie w wyższym tempie niż popyt, co wiąże się z istotnymi wyzwaniami dla całego łańcucha dostaw i zmusza nas do bycia bardzo konkurencyjnymi i zrównoważonymi” - mówi Carlos Londoño, dyrektor generalny. read more

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has revised its forecast for the Florida citrus harvest, showing an increase for the second consecutive month. The latest projections indicate that the orange production for the 2023-24 season is estimated at 17.97 million boxes, a slight increase from the previous forecast. read more

Jednorazowe plastikowe opakowania spożywcze są teraz powszechne w społeczeństwie i prawie żaden element łańcucha żywnościowego nie jest wolny od plastiku, a jako produkt uboczny przemysłu naftowego, jest także bardzo tani. Około 36% wszystkich wytwarzanych plastików jest używane do opakowań spożywczych. Niestety,... read more

Five days have passed and the large citrus-growing town of Citrusdal is still isolated from the rest of the Western Cape Province in South Africa. Citrus farmers and community members are awaiting government authorities to create emergency plans to access the town and provide much-needed assistance. read more

" The weather in southern Europe has had a positive impact on grape cultivation, according to Giacomo Grande, the technical manager of Grape Evolution, a grape breeder. "In 2024, table grapes have regained their market share, and producers have begun replanting vineyards again, all thanks to the excellent." read more

In June 2024, Aldi, Tesco, and Sainsbury's were once again at the forefront in terms of purchasing apples from BAPL growers. Aldi acquired 3,499 tons, Tesco received 3,482 tons, Sainsbury's took in 912 tons, Tesco bought 638 tons, and Aldi purchased 571 tons. Source: britishapplesandpears.co.uk read more

According to Hort Innovation, marketing plays a crucial role in driving demand and influencing the perceived value of fruit and vegetables among consumers. Nearly every household buys fruit and vegetables throughout the year, with an average purchase of 114.2kg of vegetables. read more

Freshfel Europe sent a letter to the European Commission cautioning that the proposed reallocation of current EU funds away from promotional 'multi-programme' activities could jeopardize the competitiveness of EU fruits and vegetables and impede progress in promoting health and environmental initiatives. read more