The downward trend in strawberry prices continues in the fresh produce market of Ukraine, according to price monitoring data from the EastFruit project. Growers are compelled to lower wholesale prices in this segment because of the rapid increase in the supply of strawberries, while the demand for them is also decreasing. read more

W ostatnim badaniu opublikowanym w czasopiśmie Nutrients grupa badaczy z Chin przeprowadziła systematyczny przegląd i metaanalizę, aby zbadać wpływ czosnku na poziomy lipidów i glukozy we krwi u ludzi. Przewlekłe choroby niezakaźne, w tym choroby układu sercowo-naczyniowego, przewlekłe read more

Według EastFruit, bezpośrednie dostawy świeżych i mrożonych produktów rolnych z Maroka do Niemiec osiągnęły niespotykane dotąd poziomy od stycznia do marca 2024 roku. Ten wzrost był szczególnie zauważalny w eksporcie pomidorów z szklarni, słodkich papryk, mrożonych malin, świeżych borówek, między innymi. read more

The retail sales volume of potatoes in the U.S. saw a 5.6% increase in January-March 2024 compared to the same period last year, with dollar sales also rising by 4.4% to nearly $4.6 billion. This growth was observed across all categories of potatoes, signaling a robust overall performance. read more

The growers in Southern Ontario have started harvesting field-grown strawberries. "This means that fresh strawberries are already available from the Niagara region and also the Chatham-Kent/Leamington area," says Morris Gervais of Barrie Hill Farms in Springwater, Ontario, pointing out that reports suggest a good yield. read more

The French cherry season was expected to be very early this year, but the harvest was ultimately delayed due to rain and cool spring temperatures. The campaign faced initial difficulties because of the unpredictable weather. "We picked the first cherries on May 13th. The rain in the orchards caused a read more

Ambrosia Citrus Estate produces blueberries, lemons, grapefruits, and oranges on its farm located in Hoedspruit, in South Africa's Limpopo province. It dedicates 75 hectares to growing six varieties of blueberries, which it also processes and packs. The company serves the domestic market and... read more

Pairwise, a company specialized in genetics-based innovation in food and agriculture, has successfully developed the world's first seedless blackberry. This breakthrough was achieved using the company's proprietary Fulcrum™ Platform, which offers a comprehensive set of innovative tools for applying CRISPR technology in plants. read more

"On May 1st, 2024, French strawberry production was estimated to be 76.3 million tons for the 2024 campaign. Production is expected to be similar to last year's, but this spring's unusual weather conditions have led to a slightly atypical production schedule. In April 2024, prices were 8% higher." read more

Asaja Córdoba participated in the final session of the citrus board at the Chamber of Commerce's Lonja de Cítricos, bringing an end to this year's campaign. The campaign was characterized by a significant decrease in demand attributed to the influx of Egyptian oranges, as well as a notable decline in the market. read more

Sezon marchwi w Egipcie przebiega płynnie i przewidywane jest, że zakończy się później niż zwykle. Według Walida Sallama, Kierownika ds. Eksportu w Suez Canal Trade & Agricultural Development S.A.E, "To wspaniały sezon, z wysoką jakością i dużymi ilościami. Konkurencja była dla nas korzystna." read more

A giant huntsman spider from Africa surprised staff at a primary school in Croydon, London, by jumping out of a box of bananas shipped from Ivory Coast. The spider, a juvenile Heteropoda venatoria, was captured by staff members who are enthusiasts of spiders amidst the commotion. The huntsman, known for its size, read more

Jedna starsza kobieta południowoindyjska zaskoczyła media społecznościowe swoją naturalną metodą dojrzewania bananów bez użycia chemikaliów. W wiralowym filmie na Instagramie pokazuje, jak zakopanie surowych bananów w dziurze w ziemi może dojrzeć je w zaledwie dwa dni, zachowując ich naturalny smak. read more

The first batch of Khirsapati mangoes, grown through contract farming in Bagha subdistrict, Rajshahi, has been sent to Europe. The shipment, weighing two tons, is split evenly between France and London. This initiative is made possible by Square Group, in partnership with 21. read more

The Mintec Benchmark Price for Dutch processed potatoes increased by 26.7% month-on-month to €475/MT in May. Market sources indicate that prices are still on the rise due to the growing possibility of a delayed harvest caused by wet plantings, putting additional pressure on the already limited 2023 potato stocks. read more

Inspectors from Rosselkhoznadzor have discovered violations in the import of vegetables and berries from Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan to Khakassia. In May 2024, specialists from Rosselkhoznadzor identified nine violations during an analysis of the FGIS "Argus-Phyto" data. read more

Podobnie jak wiele innych owoców i warzyw, melony, które są produktem silnie zależnym od warunków klimatycznych, obecnie cierpią z powodu braku konsumpcji na francuskim rynku. Jérôme Jausseran, prezydent Force Sud, analizuje sezon 2024. "Rozpoczęliśmy kampanię z marokańskimi dostawcami... read more

Pod koniec maja zbliża się zakończenie zbiorów truskawek w hiszpańskiej prowincji Huelva, jednak produkcja hiszpańska nadal trwa w regionie Kastylia-Leon, który jest źródłem sadzonek, dzięki którym Andaluzyjska kampania jest możliwa każdego roku. "Rozpoczynamy teraz zbiory truskawek w read more

The Vietnamese exporter H.S IIC Company has been in business since 2018. Their main export products are coconuts and dragon fruit, which are primarily grown in the southern part of the country, mainly in Ben Tre Province and Long An Province. "We procure coconuts and dragon fruit from local farmers, which we then pack at our facility." read more

Peruvian fresh lemon exports have been consistently strong since the start of 2024, surpassing $5 million in monthly shipments. In the first quarter of the year, Peru exported 15,540 tons of lemons, generating $15.7 million in revenue. This represents a 10% increase in volume and a 5% increase in value compared to the same period last year. read more