On September 10, Fundecitrus announced a revision in its forecast for the 2024/25 citrus production in the São Paulo and West-Southwest Minas Gerais region of Brazil, indicating a decrease to 215.78 million boxes, a 7.1% reduction from its May forecast. This figure also shows a 29.8% drop from the previous year's production. read more

Șerban Holding Group is planning to invest 62.5 million euros in two initiatives over the next four years, with support from the Agency for Rural Investment Financing (AFIR). These projects will concentrate on the processing and storage of potatoes, aiming to facilitate a smooth integration of cultivation. read more

Sezon zbiorów jabłek zbliża się ku końcowi. To aktualizacja siódmych dojrzałości jabłek w okolicach Grand Rapids. Aktualizacja zbiorów: Jabłka odmiany Fuji, Evercrisp i Red Delicious są obecnie dojrzałe. Następne będą jabłka Braeburn i Pink Lady. Wpływ wysokich temperatur: Wodnista zgnilizna. read more

In the second quarter of 2024, Iloilo was recognized as the top producer of major fruit crops in Western Visayas, according to a report by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). The province stood out in mango and pineapple production, while also securing the second position for bananas. read more

"Po burzliwym zakończeniu poprzedniego sezonu gruszek, mamy udany początek tego roku pod względem poziomu cen. Jednak zamieszanie zeszłego sezonu pozostawiło swoje piętno, zwłaszcza ze względu na nieoczekiwane dostawy pod koniec sezonu" - powiedział Mark Vernooij z firmy Urfruit. "Wielu handlowców i detaliczn
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Po przejściu poważnych powodzi i osunięć ziemi w Nepalu, stolica doświadczyła gwałtownego wzrostu cen warzyw. Zarząd ds. Rozwoju Rynku Owocowo-Warzywnego Kalimati informuje, że hurtowa cena małych pomidorów gwałtownie wzrosła w ciągu kilku dni, odzwierciedlając szerszy rynek... read more

In Bangladesh, the interim government's decision to reduce tariffs on the import of potatoes and onions on September 5 has resulted in a drop in the prices of these vegetables in local markets. According to a recent report by the Bangladesh Trade and Tariff Commission, the prices of potatoes have decreased. read more

With visitors from over 45 countries, Syngenta could expect a significant amount of international interest during Fields of Innovation 2024. In the fresh market, Syngenta unveiled a remarkable innovation in the vegetable section: white Romanesco. They also expanded their onion varieties with. read more

With the change in weather, Henk Vlaeminck from Van Dijk Foods notices that there is still a strong demand for grapes in the market. "Prices are increasing every week. We are currently in the peak of the Italy season, and although the quality is very good, they are not having a top season there in terms of." read more

AUSVEG is continuing to stress the importance of prompt communication of testing and tracing results and information from the government to growers, as the national response to the detection of tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) in South Australia in August is still ongoing. read more

Fresh Inset and Janssen PMP collaborated to assess the Vidre+™ technology for preserving and transporting fruits and vegetables after harvest. The Vidre+ stickers and pads significantly enhanced the quality of produce during storage,… read more

The second Soluna™ apple season is currently happening in Asia and the Middle East, and it is progressing smoothly. All the fruits are currently being supplied from Australia by the exporter WA Farm Direct, and the export volumes are expected to increase by 15%. As fruits start becoming available from semi-commercial blocks in Europe, the global supply is expected to expand. read more

Aktualnie dostępność papai jest bardzo ograniczona. "W ciągu ostatnich trzech lub może czterech tygodni zauważyliśmy, że dostępność zaczęła maleć, a teraz jest bardzo niewielka" - mówi Lance Peterson z Super Starr International, który pozyskuje papaje z Meksyku. Jednym z powodów tak ograniczonej dostępności jest to, że. read more

Sezon wyciskania soku z pomarańczy w São Paulo, Brazylii, na sezon 2024/25 przebiega pomyślnie pod koniec września. Tempo zbiorów wzrosło, z coraz większym udziałem późnych owoców, takich jak Valencia i naval. Według Fundecitrus, 64% tegorocznych pomarańczy pochodzi z pierwszej read more

The companies belonging to the Guillin Group - Ciesse Paper, Dynaplast, Nespak, Sharpak, and Veripack, which are representatives of the Fresh Produce Business Unit, have always been known for their cutting-edge technology in the fruit and vegetable packaging industry. Among the new solutions is the range of rPET. read more

Florida Citrus Mutual (FCM) and federal lawmakers from Florida are advocating for a bill that would instruct the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to reduce the minimum Brix level for not-from-concentrate pasteurized orange juice (OJ) from 10.5% to 10%. This adjustment is being proposed because read more

In Cuba, the papaya, locally known as "frutabomba," has been a common fruit in households for a long time. It is a key ingredient in desserts and milkshakes, particularly during shortages of other ingredients. The papaya is not only a culinary staple but also a cultural symbol, often depicted in artworks. However, it has become less accessible in recent times. read more

A project aimed at enhancing the quality of Australian melons is "progressing well" in its efforts to assist growers in meeting the industry's new minimum maturity standards established last year. Besides ensuring that melons satisfy the taste preferences of Australians, the project also aims to read more

The destructive wildfires in Korinthia, which have resulted in the loss of two lives, have fortunately spared the local lemon orchards. These orchards play a crucial role in the Greek lemon industry. However, both Korinthia and the neighboring region of Aigialia, which are the main lemon-producing areas, are currently at risk. read more

Fruit Attraction will take place in Madrid from Tuesday, October 8th to 10th, 2024. FreshPlaza and Primeur have partnered to release a 152-page exhibition magazine. This publication has become an international edition featuring articles covering various aspects of the international fruit and vegetable trade. The English edition is also available. read more