The Green Living Company (GLC) and Consolidated Distribution Partners, Inc. (CDP) are excited to announce the launch of their co-branded line of portable temperature-controlled solutions for fresh fruit and vegetable end-use. ColdPICK is a collaborative product of GLC's Brand Cold Chain Material Handling System and CDP's EZ. read more

Since 2000, the volume of fresh tomato imports into the United States has increased by 176 percent. Almost all of this growth in imports over the last twenty years has come from tomatoes grown in greenhouses. In the early 2000s, greenhouse-grown fresh tomatoes made up around 14 percent of the total fresh tomato import volume and 23 read more

In the Nooken district of the Jalal-Abad region, the harvest of bell peppers is currently underway. Initially, the cost of bell peppers was 80 soms, but it has since decreased to a range of 35-40 soms. The local logistics center has gathered approximately 7 tons of bell peppers, as mentioned by... read more

Obecnie cebula brązowa i biała zarabiają ponad 92 R (4,7 euro) za 10 kg na rynkach miejskich, a cebula czerwona prawie podwaja tę kwotę: 195 R (10 euro) za 10 kg. W swojej tygodniowej analizie rynku rolnego ekonomista rolny dr Johnny van der Merwe zauważa bardzo silną korelację między ruchem cenowym. read more

In Muğla, Turkey, the Muğla Metropolitan Municipality is making efforts to combat the Mediterranean fruit fly, which poses a threat to the region's citrus exports. Using biotechnological systems, the municipality has started trapping operations over an area of 35,000 decares in the Köyceğiz district, which is home to a read more

Morocco, a significant global importer of dates, is still showing strong import numbers for this product during the 2023/24 season, according to a report by EastFruit. However, the final results for the ongoing season may be slightly lower than the previous one due to a rise in local production. read more

Belgian pear growers have had to endure hail, frost, persistent rain, and most recently, the pseudomonas bacterium during this growing season. Despite these challenges, many have managed to overcome them fairly well. "The weather we have had was really incredible. We expect a yield of" read more

Australia's table grape industry will soon have access to a "plug-and-play" traceability solution that is aimed at boosting customer confidence and increasing exports to Southeast Asian markets. The Australian Table Grape Association (ATGA) has been granted funding for this initiative as part of a recent development. read more

Jedyny eksporter persymonów z RPA miał w tym roku 30 do 40% niższe wolumeny, co zasmuciło klientów. "Wszyscy byliśmy rozczarowani, ponieważ rynek był obecny, a ceny były dobre we wszystkich naszych rynkach: Europie, Wielkiej Brytanii, na Bliskim Wschodzie, ale po prostu nie było wystarczającej ilości produktu", mówi Charl. read more

The UK is home to many varieties of apples. However, one ancestor of modern apples had been lost – until a group of determined "apple detectives" embarked on a mission to rediscover it. In the family tree of British apples, there have always been noticeable gaps, akin to a missing great-grandfather whose identity has been obscured. read more

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd have recently announced the resumption of container transportation services to key ports in Ukraine, particularly those situated on the Black Sea. This marks the first time container shipments have resumed since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began. read more

The citrus export season in South Africa is gaining momentum, with volumes gradually increasing after a slightly slower start. According to Sarel Joubert, Managing Director of the exporter In2Fruit, "the season is going well, and we are shipping to various countries, including the UK, Europe, Canada, Russia, and." read more

From 2015 to 2021, Inagro vzw, in collaboration with REO Auction, carried out an experimental study on leek cultivation using hydroponics in an outdoor Deep Float Technique (DFT) system. The study demonstrated various benefits of this system, including extensive mechanization and automation possibilities. read more

A drop of between 30 and 40% in plum production in Extremadura, Spain's main production area for this fruit, is not leading to significantly higher prices compared to last season. This poses a challenge, especially for large companies with high costs. The abundance of small-sized plums is also impacting the market. read more

California-based Calavo Growers, a century-old household name, is celebrating its Peruvian partner, The Viru Group (Viru), to honor their partnership and milestone anniversaries. Viru, an international food group celebrating its 30th anniversary, has been a supplier of Peruvian avocados to Calavo. read more

Recent severe weather conditions, such as heavy rains and hail, have resulted in the damage of numerous hectares of orchards in Moldova, significantly impacting cherry and apple production. In some districts, up to 80% of cherry orchards have been affected, making the fruit unsellable. read more

Bananas are one of the most widely available fresh fruits in the world. They are especially popular with children and are an excellent source of potassium. They come with a peel that acts as their own convenient, easy-to-open, and biodegradable packaging. In the US, they are typically quite popular. read more

The world's largest melon producer and exporter from Brazil, Agricola Famosa, is responding to a "strong increase" in demand for watermelons in Europe by doubling their own charter ships capacity from next season. Carlo Porro, CEO of Agricola Famosa, said, "What I see is a strong increase in." read more

Sezon fig zbliża się szybko, i jest to ważny czas dla Aksun, mówi Akin Soyleyen, dyrektor marketingu tureckiego eksportera: "Bursa Black Figs, znane również jako Bursa Siyahı, to renomowana odmiana fig pochodząca z Bursy, w Turcji. Są bardzo cenione za swój duży rozmiar. read more

México's mango season began in January. Currently, there are four mango-producing regions in the country: Michoacán, Jalisco, Nayarit, and Sinaloa. Michoacán is close to the end of its shipping season, and producers are now transitioning to the other regions. This year, the supply situation from Michoacán was... read more