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"We offer premium blackberries from Mexico 52 weeks a year".
2024-02-29 00:00
Blackberries are the number one item of H52, a producer of different varieties of berries in Mexico. The company's name stands for Harvest 52, which refers to harvesting blackberries 52 weeks of the year. "During the 2023-2024 season, we will manage to have a supply of blackberries.
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Among the most interesting production and commercial realities in south-eastern Sicily is the OP Albani Albani, a fruit and vegetable company that has been growing by 25 per cent in turnover every year for at least four years now.
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Lime prices surprisingly softening going into March
2024-02-29 00:00
The supply of limes is steady coming into the U.S. from Mexico. "It looks to be about average for this time of year," says Steven Leal with S&J Distributing. "What's different is that usually in the lead-up to March, you see increases in pricing from mid to late February to early March.
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Vietnam eyes $7 billion from fruit and vegetable exports in 2023
2024-02-29 00:00
In the initial two months of 2023, Vietnam witnessed a 38% increase in fruit and vegetable exports, totaling approximately 749.7 million USD. This sector is on track to achieve close to 7 billion USD in exports for the year. The positive trend is expected to continue into 2024, with many
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In the Spanish province of Almeria, the winter harvest of cucumbers is coming to an end. "Throughout the region, from Guainos to Motril, the harvests are almost complete and after a short interval of a couple of weeks, the new plantations will be started," says Juan Manuel Andújar, of La
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Resilience amidst adversity: Morocco’s berry export boom in 2023
2024-02-29 00:00
In 2023, Morocco demonstrated a robust increase in revenue from its fresh berry exports, overcoming adverse weather conditions and a dip in supply volumes. EastFruit's data reveals that Moroccan berry producers exported nearly 124,000 tons, generating $750 million in revenue.
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Prima Wawona bankruptcy opens up farmland for sale
2024-02-29 00:00
In the wake of Prima Wawona's Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing on October 13, over 13,000 acres of prime farmland in Fresno and Tulare counties are up for liquidation. The bankruptcy court in Delaware is currently navigating through legal motions to finalize the sale, delaying the process initially
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Georgian GCCPA releases blueberry market monitoring update
2024-02-29 00:00
The Competition and Consumer Agency of Georgia (GCCPA) has released an interim report on its ongoing blueberry market monitoring, initiated on June 30, 2023. The focus of this surveillance encompasses the examination of competition dynamics within Georgia's blueberry sector, identifying key
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"Egyptian supply putting pressure on the carrot market"
2024-02-29 00:00
The carrot market is currently relatively quiet. "There's some pressure from Egyptian carrots, which are selling at the same price or even less in Eastern Europe," explains Willem de Boer of W. de Boer & Zn in the Netherlands. "Also, the carrots' quality is challenging this season. Last year
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In Qatar to promote the Italian supply chain
2024-02-29 00:00
Excellent feedback from the mission to the Arabian Peninsula, Doha. On 26 and 27 February, two important events were held in Qatar for the presentation of the Italian supply chain and the technologies and solutions for the agricultural production chain. At the two events, organised by ICE as part of
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In Qatar to promote the Italian chain
2024-02-29 00:00
The mission to Doha in the Arabian peninsula has gone well. Two important presentations focusing on the Italian technology and solutions for the agricultural chain were held in Qatar on February 26 and 27. A considerable group of Italian companies and operators from Qatar, Lebanon, Jordan and
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Baby romaine gains traction in lettuce category
2024-02-29 00:00
Demand continues to grow for baby romaine lettuce. "It has exponentially grown in the last two to three years especially," says Ernst van Eeghen, VP of Foodservice Business Development for Church Brothers Farms. "It has become one of our larger commodities."
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Cyber-physical heating system may protect apple blossoms in orchards
2024-02-29 00:00
Spring frosts can have devastating effects on apple production, and a warming climate may be causing trees to blossom early, making them more susceptible to the damaging effects of extreme cold events. Growers' attempts to prevent the flowers from freezing by attempting to heat the canopies of
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"If the weather remains favorable, we will kick off the stone fruit campaign in Murcia 10 days ahead of schedule"
2024-02-29 00:00
The 2024 stone fruit campaign is approaching in Murcia, where the blossom started about 10 days earlier than in the previous campaign.
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The assembly of the Emilia Romagna Markets Business Network was held in Bologna, during which the representatives of the regional agrifood centres (CAAR of Rimini, CAAB of Bologna, CAL of Parma and FOR of Cesena) renewed their posts, appointing the following to lead the Network for the two-year period
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Improvements at Cape Town port should signal progress for South African fruit exports
2024-02-29 00:00
Recent management adjustments and enhanced transparency at the Cape Town port have positively impacted the backlog issues for fruit exports, though achieving global parity in port productivity remains a significant challenge. The port has seen a reduction in wind-related delays this February,
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Sales of salad kits on U.S. supermarket counters are down.
2024-02-29 00:00
Is there a shift to salad kits on supermarket ready-meals counters? Wayde Nichols says: "We are seeing a shift in supermarkets towards pasta-based salads because they have a longer shelf life than
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"Unusual weather, but the product is highly sought after".
2024-02-29 00:00
This year, demand for the late mandarins of Ciaculli far exceeds supply, despite the fact that so far 3,000 tonnes of these citrus fruits have been distributed to various distribution chains. However, the weather has made and is making the season difficult. Making an initial assessment is Giovanni
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Mushrooms take the way abroad
2024-02-29 00:00
The mushroom season is in full swing for Sipo. "Sales are proceeding apace in Italy," explains Riccardo Giacomini, Sipo's Head of Development, "but also abroad we have excellent results, especially in Greece. We are also making important contacts in other markets,
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Fruit Attraction 2024 invites global participation
2024-02-29 00:00
From 8 to 10 October, companies from the fruit and vegetable industry will once again have a date at the world's leading event for the marketing of fruit and vegetables.
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