Gilfresh Produce, based in County Armagh, has partnered with Asda to supply over 50,000 pumpkins to its 16 stores across Northern Ireland. The Gilpin Family, who founded Gilfresh Produce in 1965, started their vegetable business with Thomas Gilpin leading the way. read more

During the India vs Bangladesh Test in Kanpur, BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla was humorously caught eating papaya on live TV. When the camera zoomed in on him, Shukla quickly put his fork down, trying to act as if nothing had happened, even keeping food in his mouth without chewing until... read more

The berry sector in Huelva is constantly evolving, aiming to improve productivity and quality in a changing and increasingly challenging climate. This evolution requires more efficient water use and production schedules that align with the needs and commercial demands of growers. read more

Kupujący polskich jabłek postępują ostrożnie ze względu na wyższe ceny - mówi Aniruddh Ramesh, dyrektor polskiego eksportera jabłek LVMG Grupa: "Od początku sezonu eksport odbywa się bardzo stopniowo. Ze względu na wyższe ceny w Polsce, ogólnie rzecz biorąc, rynki eksportowe są ostrożne". read more

Some types of fresh produce can be quite difficult to clean. For example, blueberries secrete juice that can turn into a tar-like substance and harden like resin, making it very challenging and time-consuming to clean. Snack tomatoes can also split when being processed by packing machinery, releasing their juice. read more

Obszar Doliny Delaware, w tym hrabstwo Delaware i okoliczne obszary w regionie Filadelfii, doświadcza suszy trwającej od 23 dni bez opadów deszczu, co wpływa na lokalne rolnictwo. W Linvilla Orchards pojawiły się obawy dotyczące przyszłości upraw brzoskwiń, gruszek i jabłek. read more

As we anticipate the upcoming onion season in the Southern Hemisphere, many are hoping for a more favorable one compared to last year. The European season seemed promising at first but ultimately did not yield the expected returns due to an oversupply of onions. This was further complicated by the conflict in the Middle East, which resulted in... read more

In Kerala, especially in Vazhakulam near Muvattupuzha, pineapple farmers are experiencing a positive period with farm gate prices holding steady at $0.70/kg over the last 12-18 months. This marks a significant improvement from the low of $0.12/kg seen in 2016. read more

The Board of Hans Merensky Holdings (HMH) and Westfalia Fruit Group (Westfalia) announced the appointment of Chris Bush as the new Group CEO, effective October 28, 2024. Bush will succeed Acting Group CEO Rian du Toit, who will resume his position as Group CFO. Chris Bush, a graduate of read more

Rządy Kanady i prowincji Ontario pomagają 128 producentom jabłek, owoców miękkich i winogron stołowych uprawiać bardziej popularne i wytrzymałe odmiany produktów. Inicjatywa Growing Future Opportunities, finansowana przez Program Partnerskiej Kanadyjskiej Agrykultury Zrównoważonej (Sustainable CAP), ma na celu. read more

The governor's office of the Taliban in Kandahar has reported that the region has exported around 23,000 tons of grapes and 7,000 tons of figs this year. The main destinations for grape exports have been India and Pakistan. The figs were exported over the last two months. read more

Hurricane Oscar has caused significant damage to the agricultural sectors in Guantánamo, particularly affecting banana and tomato plantations. Reports from the state-run newspaper Venceremos and Radio Baracoa have highlighted the extensive damage. In particular, banana plantations have suffered damage in approximately read more

Ta seria prezentuje średnie ceny hurtowe bananów według kraju pochodzenia. Ceny są krajowymi średnimi najczęściej obowiązujących cen bananów na rynkach hurtowych w Birmingham i Londynie. Publikacja ta jest aktualizowana co tydzień. W 42. tygodniu najbardziej zauważalnym wzrostem ceny jest Costa.

This series provides the average wholesale prices of bananas by country of origin. The prices are national averages of the most common prices charged for bananas at wholesale markets in Birmingham and London. This publication is updated weekly. In week 42, the most noticeable price increase is Costa. read more

W ostatnich tygodniach w Bułgarii zaobserwowano znaczące wahania cen owoców i warzyw. Najbardziej zauważalne spadki cen dotyczą następujących produktów: Ogórki szklarniowe: spadek o 12,3%, obecnie w cenie 1,27 €/kg. Arbuzy: obniżka o 14,7%, obecnie sprzedawane za read more

While this year is a completely different apple season for Washington state compared to last year, concerns and challenges persist. "Last year, there were simply too many apples in the market, making it a really tough year for growers," says Chris Ford from Viva Tierra Organic. Supply exceeded read more

The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) in Kenya has announced the end of the export season for Hass, Pinkerton, Fuerte, and Jumbo avocado varieties. This suspension, starting from October 25, 2024, applies to sea shipments for the fiscal year 2024/2025, while air shipments will... read more

Avocados, also known as "green gold," have become one of Mexico's most important agricultural products, not only due to their domestic demand but also because of their increasing popularity in international markets. This year, Mexican avocado exports are expected to reach a new milestone: achieving. read more

W ciągu ostatnich miesięcy ceny bananów w Rosji spadły z 1,66 do 1,24 dolara za kilogram z powodu malejącego popytu. Jednakże ten spadek jest tymczasowy, a ceny mają wzrosnąć w ciągu następnego miesiąca. Głównym powodem obecnej sytuacji są wyzwania w Ekwadorze, głównym dostawcy bananów do Rosji. read more

The walnut harvest in Greece is in full swing, with prices for growers currently fluctuating between €3.00 and €3.50 per kilogram. Top-quality growers are earning as much as €4.00 per kilogram. Mr. Yannis Karkanis, president of the Walnut Agricultural Cooperative Gaia Domokou, stated: "We've... read more

On Thursday, September 12th, the Moldovan "Nr1" opened its third hypermarket in the capital city, Chisinau. The day after the official opening, FreshPlaza went to take a look and spoke to Mihail Zolotuhin, the purchasing manager for fruits and vegetables. In addition to the three hypermarkets, this chain has more. read more