A small quantity of California cherries has entered the market, along with Xinjiang apricots that were introduced last week. End-of-season imported fruits include Chilean grapes and plums, with Chilean seedless red grapes being priced higher than they were at the same time last year. Currently, there are no... read more

Almaverde Bio, an Italian organic brand, has introduced the "Elodì" strawberry, exclusively grown in Romagna. This strawberry is the outcome of research conducted by the Newplant Group in collaboration with CREA of Forlì. The aim was to develop a product that is not only delicious and fragrant but also suitable for. read more

The kiwi supply in California is starting to decrease. Al Bates, the president of Sun Pacific Shippers, mentioned that they are likely one of the few companies still shipping kiwis from California. They plan to continue shipping California fruit until July 1st. read more

W ciągu ostatnich lat Gebr. de Mooij Amsterdam znacząco umocniło swoją pozycję w imporcie cytryn z Amalfi. Te cytryny pochodzą z wybrzeża Amalfi, gdzie łagodny klimat śródziemnomorski i żyzna gleba nadają im charakterystyczny smak i grubą skórkę. Cytryny z Amalfi cieszą się dużym popytem. read more

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has reported a consistent supply of vegetables following Typhoon Aghon. Despite the typhoon's effects, DA Assistant Secretary for Operations U-Nichols Manalo has confirmed that measures have been implemented to maintain market stability and protect consumers. read more

Katastrofy klimatyczne stały się niestety normą w ostatnich latach, a sektor owoców i warzyw, jako najbardziej wrażliwy na zmiany klimatyczne, cierpi bardziej niż inne segmenty rolnictwa. Według analityków EastFruit, w Uzbekistanie i innych krajach Azji Środkowej, read more

A pair of Yubari melons, grown in Hokkaido, were sold for 3 million yen (€17,620) at the first auction of the season in Sapporo. The auction took place at the Sapporo City Central Wholesale Market starting at 7 a.m. Hokuyupack Co., a company specializing in melon packaging and sales, conducted the auction. read more

In the first four months of 2024, Madeira recorded the sale of 6,623.5 tons of bananas, which represented an 18.7% increase compared to the previous year. This equated to 1,045.1 tons more bananas sold. The Regional Directorate of Agriculture and Rural Development (DRADR) provided these figures, which were later... read more

Two months after their last appeal, the Banana and Plantain Cluster of Ecuador, together with unions from Colombia, Guatemala, the Dominican Republic, and Peru, released a new statement on May 23. In this statement, they called on European supermarket chains and discount stores to implement fair trade practices. They are urging supermarkets to adopt fair trade practices. read more

Od ostatniego tygodnia marka "Canard des Clairettes" oferuje morele dostępne w supermarketach, warzywniakach i niektórych restauracjach. Francuskie morele są dostępne w opakowaniach po 1 kg w kategorii Extra do września, a także luzem lub na tackach, wyłącznie od TerreAzur Pays de Loire. read more

The interest in organic table grapes has been increasing in various European countries. OP Tarulli, the leading producer of organic table grapes on the continent, with a sales calendar running from July to mid-December and partnerships with over 20 supermarket chains, is well aware of this trend. read more

Po sezonie, w którym eksport mango z Peru spadł o prawie 75% z powodu niekorzystnych warunków pogodowych spowodowanych zjawiskiem El Niño i przejścia cyklonu Yaku, sektor liczy na poprawę w nadchodzącej kampanii, która rozpocznie się około 45 tygodnia i potrwa, jak zwykle, do około 13 tygodnia. Frutas de read more

The French cherry season started at the beginning of May, but the market situation is now "complicated," according to the president of Agence Laparra. Weather challenges in France have mostly favored Spanish producers. French cherries have been affected by rain, leading to weaker quality. "Our clients prefer French cherries," the president added. read more

The onion harvest at Tasmanian grower Premium Fresh finished in April after a very dry growing season. Despite the challenges, the dry weather has led to a very good quality of onions. One of the main issues faced by the company is shipping, especially due to the situation in the Red Sea. Tasmania has been particularly affected, as they have faced difficulties in obtaining empty containers. read more

Organic farming can reinvent itself by exploring innovative strategies and approaches to attract consumers and increase demand for organic products. This was the focus of a conference at medFEL 2024. Despite years of growth, the consumption of organically grown products has plateaued. In France, the organic fruit and vegetable market experienced a slight decline in 2023 compared to 2022, with a 9% drop. To revitalize the organic farming sector, it may be necessary to introduce new marketing campaigns, improve distribution channels, enhance product quality, and engage in sustainable practices that appeal to modern consumers. read more

Will Teeuwen from Teboza is not someone who complains, but it is evident that this asparagus season is posing significant challenges. "It's not the most pleasant season, to be honest. We have been struggling with waterlogging for seven months, and it seems like that situation won't improve in the upcoming weeks. Naturally, read more

Holland: Jumbo announces restructuring, downsizing on the cards

Dutch retailer Jumbo is reorganizing its operations to prioritize enhancing the shopping experience, offering a more sustainable product range, and providing affordable prices. This restructuring will lead to a reduction in workforce, with several job cuts expected. read more

Within a few days, another full Irrifarm system for remote management and monitoring of irrigation and fertigation will be operational in a 40-hectare pomegranate orchard in Puglia. Pan Agri, a specialist in irrigation automation, is finalizing a control panel featuring three tanks. read more

The Chinese bayberry production season begins in early March. Currently, bayberries from Yunnan and Fujian are available in the market, and Zhejiang bayberries will be available in June. Bayberry is the main product of Shenzhen Yizhiyi Agricultural Development Co., Ltd. Ms. Zhou from the company... read more

Importing tomatoes from Morocco has led to new protests organized by various associations and producer organizations in France, with support from the Spanish sector. The truth is that the European Union's imports of tomatoes from third countries have significantly risen. read more