The first shipment of citrus from South Africa's traditional vessels to the Port of Philadelphia is currently being unloaded this week. The Prince of Seas vessel is transporting approximately 3,000 pallets of citrus, with two-thirds of the total volume consisting of easy peelers and the remaining balance being navel oranges. read more

The 9th edition of the International Berry Congress has started at Casa Colón in the city of Huelva, with a high attendance of over 1,500 professionals and more than 60 exhibiting companies. As usual, delicious Serrano ham and refreshments have been served from lunchtime onwards. read more

In Baku, fruit prices have increased significantly, with the average cost rising from around $2 to $5, according to reports from both vendors and consumers. This surge is linked to factors like adverse weather conditions and an increase in exports to Russia. Vahid Ahmadov, a member of the Milli Majlis Committee on… read more

The British blueberry season has started, and supermarkets will soon be stocking their shelves with berries. The Hall Hunter Partnership, a prominent UK producer, is looking to increase British blueberry production this summer. Between June and September, 20,000 tonnes of blueberries are sold in the UK, but only 6,000 are grown domestically. read more

Water scarcity, production restrictions, and pests are some of the factors impacting the watermelon season in Morocco. The season has been at a standstill for several weeks now. Oval watermelons, especially in large sizes, have nearly disappeared from both local and export markets. read more

The Prognosfruit Conference is Europe's premier annual event for the apple and pear industry, bringing together growers from all over Europe and beyond. After a successful edition in Trentino last year, Prognosfruit 2024 will be held in Budapest, Hungary, from August 7th to 9th, 2024. read more

LED technology is proving to be a powerful and environmentally friendly solution to combat one of the biggest pests in tomato cultivation, which can cause extensive damage, especially in greenhouses: Tuta absoluta. "Given the problems faced by growers with this crop and the need to offer new solutions, LED technology has emerged as a promising tool in the fight against this pest." read more

Banacol, a leading company in Colombia's banana industry, upholds its daily commitment to be a partner in the social and economic development of Urabá. For over 40 years, the company has been recognized for its sustainable operations, with a strong emphasis on creating well-being. read more

Nowe badania wykazały, że 91% Brytyjczyków woli kupować brytyjskie wiśnie niż importowane z innych krajów. Wiśnie od dawna są częścią wspaniałego brytyjskiego lata, a w tym roku fani wiśni mają szczęście, ponieważ łagodna i deszczowa zima spowodowała, że sezon zaczął się wcześniej niż zwykle, a wiśnie... read more

In the fast-paced dynamics that govern the trade of fresh and perishable products, all processes are focused on maintaining high product quality standards from production, harvesting, and processing to delivery to partners such as large retail chain platforms and wholesalers. read more

Novosibirsk is a leader in the retail market for fruits and vegetables due to its large producers. The products available on local supermarket shelves often come from not only local greenhouses but also from other regions of Russia and sometimes from abroad. One of the most important players in the market is... read more

A few weeks ago, the latest innovation on Aldi Süd's strawberry shelves, called Aldina, was introduced (reported by FreshPlaza.de). This delicious and long-lasting variety of strawberries is exclusively cultivated by a total of eleven producers from the Frutania Group, which are based in various locations. read more

Zero Gravity Solutions, Inc., an agricultural biotechnology company focused on sustainably improving farmers' crop yields, recently attended Acorbat International 2024, the largest global banana growers' conference, in Mérida, Mexico. read more

The cherry harvesting season is currently taking place across most of Europe, and to ensure consumers receive the highest quality cherries, efficient and high-performing sorting lines are essential. However, it may not always be feasible to invest in new equipment, especially when launching new entrepreneurial ventures. read more

Zespri, the global kiwi producer, and Tesco have partnered to boost growth in the UK kiwifruit category by introducing fully branded Zespri SunGold packs. Leveraging their established collaboration, Zespri and Tesco are collaborating to raise awareness and market penetration. read more

Imports of fresh apples to India have increased by over 70 percent during the first 9 months of the marketing year 2023/24 (July 2023 – June 2024) in comparison to the same period last year. It is projected that the imports will reach a record high of 510,000 metric tons. The rise in apple consumption in India is attributed to the continuous growth of the population. read more

Wolumen soku pomarańczowego eksportowanego przez Brazylię w okresie części sezonu 2023/24 (od lipca/23 do maja/24) pozostaje poniżej tego zarejestrowanego w tym samym okresie poprzedniego sezonu. Według danych z Comex Stat, Brazylia wyeksportowała 914,9 tysiąca ton soku pomarańczowego, co stanowi spadek o 8,9%.

The volume of orange juice exported by Brazil in the partial of the 2023/24 season (from July/23 to May/24) remains below that registered in the same period of the previous crop. According to data from Comex Stat, Brazil exported 914.9 thousand tons of orange juice, for a decrease of 8.9%. read more

Ostatnich tygodniach wysokie ceny ogórków zeszły w zeszłym tygodniu. Mediana ceny w tygodniu 24 wynosi 24,7 eurocentów za sztukę w FBT. Nadal jest to całkiem wysoka cena, powyżej pięcioletniej średniej. Ceny pomidorów oscylują wokół tej pięcioletniej średniej, z ceną za kilogram w luzie wynoszącą 60,5 eurocentów i 47,1 eurocentów. read more

Inspections of avocados and mangoes in Michoacán, Mexico for export to the U.S. are currently suspended. This decision was made due to security concerns for personnel from the Animal & Plant Health Inspection Services (APHIS) in Michoacán. The suspensions will continue until the security situation improves. read more

The onset of African temperatures, reaching highs of over 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit), is a promising development for businesses in the sector. It is expected to positively influence the consumption of summer fruits, leading to increased demand. "Even though the watermelon season began 10 days earlier," stated... read more