The wet spring had a significant impact on planting outdoor vegetables this year. The flooded fields prevented planting in many cases or caused delays, which in turn affected the following weeks. "But despite the reduced supply, we have not seen significant price increases in iceberg read more

The first two days of Asia Fruit Logistica 2024, held in Hong Kong last week (4-6 September 2024), were deemed a success by both exhibitors and attendees. However, despite the positive start, concerns arose due to uncertainty surrounding a Typhoon, leading to a missed morning session on the T8 day. read more

In the 2024/2025 season, orange production is expected to rebound in the Spanish region of Andalusia, the country's main producing area, after two years of volumes dropping by over 50% due to the effects of drought in the Guadalquivir Valley. The plentiful spring rainfall has... read more

The Import Promotion Desk (IPD) from Germany will showcase a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables at Fruit Attraction in Madrid next month. Approximately 30 companies from Egypt, Brazil, Ecuador, Ghana, Kenya, Morocco, Peru, Senegal, and Ukraine will be featured at the IPD booth. read more

Bellevue sweet potato is the most popular fresh market variety, grown in many key production areas in Europe. Pat Fitzgerald from Nativaland highlights several advantages that contribute to its appeal. "High yield and a consistently shaped root result in a high percentage of quality product." read more

Nowe dane dotyczące strat gospodarczych spowodowanych zmienionym klimatem; rosnące wskaźniki eksportu żywności; wpływ suszy na ogrodnictwo; szczyt cen kukurydzy; pożary zagrażają gospodarstwom. Straty w rolnictwie zaczynają się pokazywać w danych o PKB. We wtorek Węgierski Urząd Statystyczny (KSH) opublikował swoje

Nowe skrzynki informacyjne w powiązaniu z gospodarczymi stratami z powodu zmienionego klimatu; wzrostem wskaźników eksportu żywności; wpływem suszy na ogrodnictwo; szczytem cen kukurydzy; pożarami zagrażającymi gospodarstwom. Straty w rolnictwie zaczynają się odzwierciedlać w danych dotyczących PKB. Wtorkowy Węgierski Urząd Statystyczny (KSH) opublikował swoje
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Rząd japoński wydał zgodę na eksport awokado odmiany Hass z Brazylii, otwierając nowy rozdział dla brazylijskiego agrobiznesu i oferując szerszy wybór owoców japońskim konsumentom. To wydarzenie nie tylko zwiększa różnorodność dostępnych owoców w Japonii. read more

Marcin Świątek, the key account manager for Bialski Owoc Sp. z o.o., has stated that the Polish apple harvest has begun and the season looks promising. "Just over two weeks ago, we started harvesting Gala apples. The weather has been very hot, so the apples needed to be properly chilled before." read more

This report offers trend analysis of the volume and prices of Seasonal Perishable commodities. The volume represents the current week, while the prices reflect open (spot) market sales conducted by first handlers of products that are generally in good quality and condition, unless otherwise specified. This may include promotional offers... read more

Brazil has a year-round ginger season, but volumes are lower during the first part of the season, between January and May. During that time, the product is shipped to the United States and Europe by air. As soon as the product is mature enough, around June/July, vessels become the main form of transportation. read more

Z powierzchnią prawie 3,700 hektarów, jabłko jest najbardziej rozpowszechnionym owocem uprawianym w Szwajcarii. Jest to również ulubiony owoc Szwajcarów. Spożywają oni około 16 kilogramów na osobę rocznie. Szwajcarskie Stowarzyszenie Owocowe spodziewa się tegorocznej zbioru jabłek prawie 103,600 ton. read more

Consumers should anticipate encountering more and more "misshapen" fruits and vegetables in supermarkets. Climate change is altering the food market. "The increasing temperatures and weather patterns resulting from climate change and global warming are significant stressors for agriculture," Klaus Rauhaus explained. read more

The Mid-Autumn Festival is boosting fruit sales. Traders have reported that although there has been a slight increase in prices for imported apples and citrus fruits, their sales have also increased significantly. The two-week period leading up to the festival is crucial for traders to stock and distribute fruits. read more

Pnina Oren-Shnidor, the Director of Israel's National Food Service, announced the lifting of restrictions on importing fruits and vegetables from Jordan. This decision was made after implementing new pre-import inspections to guarantee the safety of produce entering Israel. read more

Peaches from Fukushima Prefecture have been introduced to the British market, making their debut at Harrods in London. This move is part of Tokyo Electric Power Company (Tepco)'s efforts to showcase Fukushima's agricultural products and support the prefecture's recovery after the 2011 disaster. read more

While HDC Lamotte is finishing up its apricot campaign in the Drôme department, the company, known for its Delicatesse potatoes, is now shifting its focus to the pear season. This strategic diversification was started 6 years ago and now amounts to a volume of 200 tons in its third year. read more

The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has raised concerns about the low profits generated from Nigeria's onion trade, despite being one of Africa's top producers. Nigeria produces almost two million tons of onions every year, but most of them are sold in their raw state. read more

In Vermont, the apple production industry, which produces around 1 million bushels or 40 million pounds of apples annually, is set for a promising harvest this year. This follows a season affected by a late-spring frost in 2023, which had a significant impact on yields in certain areas. Terence read more

In Melbourne, a resident shared a photo from Preston Woolworths, showcasing the heavy reliance on plastic packaging for fruits, raising concerns about its environmental impact. The person also raised doubts about the effectiveness of prohibiting single-use checkout bags when other products are still wrapped in plastic. read more

Emmanuel Schaffner, Sales Director at Verduyn, proudly announced the successful launch of their new production unit. Since Monday, the company's carrots have been packed at the new state-of-the-art facility in Wancourt. The launch of the production unit on Monday brought together the entire team. read more