Grace Park Kreiner, a New Zealand expat living in Germany, craved feijoas during her pregnancy. Her husband Simon surprised her with a $50 kilo of the fruit from an exotic fruit store as a first-anniversary gift. Despite their imperfect condition, the scent brought back cherished memories of her New Zealand home. read more

W ciągu ostatnich tygodni dużo mówi się o nowym zbiorze belgijskich gruszek. Grad, mróz i problemy z bakterią pseudomonas wpłynęły na potencjalne ilości. Gruszki Corina® również nie uniknęły tych problemów. Ta wczesna selekcja odmiany Conference jest na rynku do pierwszych Konferencji. read more

Alper Kerim, owner of Turkish fruit exporter Demir Fresh Fruits, states that the Turkish cherry season is exceptionally positive. The quality remains stable, and there have been no weather-related issues. "The Turkish cherry season is actually going very well, it's never been better before," he says. read more

"Chociaż w tym roku wysłaliśmy tylko połowę kontenerów, jak w zeszłym roku, mieliśmy dostępne awokado od marca, w tym również duże rozmiary. Trudno było w to uwierzyć, ale w Pampa Baja udało nam się dostarczyć rynek eksportowy w pierwszej części sezonu" - mówi dyrektor handlowy Micky... read more

Be it in Singapore, Kuwait, Amsterdam, or any other location, Growy identifies opportunities to expand its vertical farming concept for cultivating lettuce, herbs, and micro-vegetables. The goal is to establish approximately 20 operational vertical farms by adding three new growing locations each year. read more

Over 50 hectares of seedless white, red, and black grapes at different stages of ripeness enable us to guarantee a consistent supply to our customers for about 5 months of the year, from July to December. Over time, we have removed all the traditional varieties and replaced them with read more

Najnowsze statystyki dotyczące importu pomarańczy do UE ukazują spadek ilości pomarańczy zakupionych w tym sezonie w kwietniu i maju, które są ostatnimi dwoma miesiącami, dla których dostępne są dane. Według danych udostępnionych w najnowszym raporcie dotyczącym wzmocnionego monitorowania importu cytrusów do UE. read more

Melon and watermelon growers in the Rostov region of Russia have announced a 10-15% increase in their product prices compared to last year. The drought has affected the size and yield of the crops, resulting in smaller melons and watermelons this season. Growers have reported that the cost of production has also risen due to the adverse weather conditions. read more

Andalusia has been the top exporter of fresh strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries internationally in the first quarter of 2024, with the region accounting for 80% of global sales of these products during this period. Thanks to these sales from January to March, the Andalusian community has achieved... read more

"Despite high expectations, pear sales have been sluggish in recent weeks. Not many people expected this, but there are still quite a few pears available. The trade is trying to tap into its own stocks first and that is causing staging of sales," observes Emanuel Sluis of Service2Fruit. read more

Currently, the supply of mangoes in the market is still limited compared to last year due to lower productions in Peru, Brazil, and Mexico. However, Spanish exporters are optimistic that there will be a successful domestic campaign this summer as long as there are no unforeseen obstacles. read more

Ze względów bezpieczeństwa Stany Zjednoczone tymczasowo zawiesiły inspekcje awokado i mango w meksykańskim stanie Michoacán. Dwóch amerykańskich inspektorów, którzy pracują dla USDA, zostało zatrzymanych w zeszły piątek podczas demonstracji w Paracho, miasteczku na północy drugiego co do wielkości miasta w Michoacán. read more

Pili nuts. It may not immediately ring a bell for many, but with this new introduction to the nut landscape, Pili Pi Nuts is making waves in the European market. "Of course, it's not every day that a new nut emerges in the market, so we're already seeing a lot of interest in this special one." read more

To use potaoes as a primary food source for dogs. It's important to be cautious and avoid feeding raw potatoes to dogs, as they contain solanine, which can be harmful to their health. read more

13 June marked the day when the first apricots from this year's harvest were picked at the Martin family farm in Eriskirch. As one of the few apricot producers in the Lake Constance region, this family-run fruit farm has been cultivating this heat-loving crop right from the start. read more

Fresh Food Leader, the organizer of in-person meetings between buyers of fruits and vegetables from national and international large-scale retailers and production companies, is now launching a series of free webinars focused on marketing fruits and vegetables for production and trading companies. read more

The Citrus Growers Association (CGA) is requesting feedback on proposed regulations for exporting citrus fruits, which cover registration, record-keeping, and fees. These rules are intended to uphold industry competitiveness and ensure the accuracy of market information. Comments must be submitted by Friday, June 21, 2024. On May 9th, the CGA... read more

On June 17, 1974, MLS van Geest made its debut in the fruit and vegetable exports industry. "Now, 50 years later, we are proud to commemorate this achievement with our team," said René van Geest. "Throughout the years, our company has expanded into an organization with over 60 employees. We provide a full range of high-quality fruits and vegetables to our customers." read more

"It's just incredibly difficult at the moment," describes Tom Desmet of Desmet Agro the situation for field vegetables. "We're either rushing around or at a standstill. When there's a window of opportunity, we work day and night. But then we get hit by multiple setbacks, and everyone is at a loss." read more

Secretary of Agriculture Ed Wengryn of New Jersey recently started the blueberry season with a visit to Macrie Brothers Blueberry Farm as part of an Atlantic County farm tour. The tour showcased the presence of Jersey Fresh blueberries at various local farmers markets and stores throughout the state. read more