As we anticipate the upcoming onion season in the Southern Hemisphere, many are hoping for a more favorable one compared to last year. The European season seemed promising at first but ultimately did not yield the expected returns due to an oversupply of onions. This was further complicated by the conflict in the Middle East, which resulted in... read more

In Kerala, especially in Vazhakulam near Muvattupuzha, pineapple farmers are experiencing a positive period with farm gate prices holding steady at $0.70/kg over the last 12-18 months. This marks a significant improvement from the low of $0.12/kg seen in 2016. read more

The Board of Hans Merensky Holdings (HMH) and Westfalia Fruit Group (Westfalia) announced the appointment of Chris Bush as the new Group CEO, effective October 28, 2024. Bush will succeed Acting Group CEO Rian du Toit, who will resume his position as Group CFO. Chris Bush, a graduate of read more

Rządy Kanady i prowincji Ontario pomagają 128 producentom jabłek, owoców miękkich i winogron stołowych uprawiać bardziej popularne i wytrzymałe odmiany produktów. Inicjatywa Growing Future Opportunities, finansowana przez Program Partnerskiej Kanadyjskiej Agrykultury Zrównoważonej (Sustainable CAP), ma na celu. read more

The governor's office of the Taliban in Kandahar has reported that the region has exported around 23,000 tons of grapes and 7,000 tons of figs this year. The main destinations for grape exports have been India and Pakistan. The figs were exported over the last two months. read more

Hurricane Oscar has caused significant damage to the agricultural sectors in Guantánamo, particularly affecting banana and tomato plantations. Reports from the state-run newspaper Venceremos and Radio Baracoa have highlighted the extensive damage. In particular, banana plantations have suffered damage in approximately read more

Ta seria prezentuje średnie ceny hurtowe bananów według kraju pochodzenia. Ceny są krajowymi średnimi najczęściej obowiązujących cen bananów na rynkach hurtowych w Birmingham i Londynie. Publikacja ta jest aktualizowana co tydzień. W 42. tygodniu najbardziej zauważalnym wzrostem ceny jest Costa.

This series provides the average wholesale prices of bananas by country of origin. The prices are national averages of the most common prices charged for bananas at wholesale markets in Birmingham and London. This publication is updated weekly. In week 42, the most noticeable price increase is Costa. read more

W ostatnich tygodniach w Bułgarii zaobserwowano znaczące wahania cen owoców i warzyw. Najbardziej zauważalne spadki cen dotyczą następujących produktów: Ogórki szklarniowe: spadek o 12,3%, obecnie w cenie 1,27 €/kg. Arbuzy: obniżka o 14,7%, obecnie sprzedawane za read more

While this year is a completely different apple season for Washington state compared to last year, concerns and challenges persist. "Last year, there were simply too many apples in the market, making it a really tough year for growers," says Chris Ford from Viva Tierra Organic. Supply exceeded read more

The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) in Kenya has announced the end of the export season for Hass, Pinkerton, Fuerte, and Jumbo avocado varieties. This suspension, starting from October 25, 2024, applies to sea shipments for the fiscal year 2024/2025, while air shipments will... read more

Avocados, also known as "green gold," have become one of Mexico's most important agricultural products, not only due to their domestic demand but also because of their increasing popularity in international markets. This year, Mexican avocado exports are expected to reach a new milestone: achieving. read more

W ciągu ostatnich miesięcy ceny bananów w Rosji spadły z 1,66 do 1,24 dolara za kilogram z powodu malejącego popytu. Jednakże ten spadek jest tymczasowy, a ceny mają wzrosnąć w ciągu następnego miesiąca. Głównym powodem obecnej sytuacji są wyzwania w Ekwadorze, głównym dostawcy bananów do Rosji. read more

The walnut harvest in Greece is in full swing, with prices for growers currently fluctuating between €3.00 and €3.50 per kilogram. Top-quality growers are earning as much as €4.00 per kilogram. Mr. Yannis Karkanis, president of the Walnut Agricultural Cooperative Gaia Domokou, stated: "We've... read more

On Thursday, September 12th, the Moldovan "Nr1" opened its third hypermarket in the capital city, Chisinau. The day after the official opening, FreshPlaza went to take a look and spoke to Mihail Zolotuhin, the purchasing manager for fruits and vegetables. In addition to the three hypermarkets, this chain has more. read more

W sklepach spożywczych pojawił się trend, w którym osoby umieszczające czerwone papryki w swoich wózkach na zakupy sygnalizują poszukiwanie pozamałżeńskich spotkań. Ta metoda, znana jako „kod papryki”, została ujawniona na forum internetowym na stronie randkowej dla osób zamężnych poszukujących romansów. read more

Kenyan macadamia farmers are calling for a revision of the regulations controlling the export of raw macadamia nuts and other oil crops, with the goal of reducing the authority of the Agriculture Cabinet Secretary over these exports. They are suggesting the creation of a price control board to oversee the export market and address the issue. read more

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced an investment of over $46 million in projects designed to address food and nutrition insecurity in underserved communities. The aim is to promote healthy diets by granting eligible families access to fruits and vegetables. read more

Fresh Forward and a group of independent Spanish growers have agreed to formalize their collaboration. The launch of the Fresh Forward Strawberry Club took place during the Fruit Attraction event in Madrid. The goal of this collaboration is to market Fresh Forward's concept varieties. read more

Wietnam imported $697 million worth of fruits and vegetables from China in the first nine months of 2024, representing a 24% increase compared to the previous year. Chinese produce, such as apples, grapes, garlic, onions, and potatoes, has become more common in major retail chains like MM Mega. read more

Carl van de Wiel from Agro Centre Holland notes that the demand for red onions is currently very low. "However, this is normal for this time of year, as it is still early in the season. Trade only picked up when India imposed an export ban, allowing for increased activity during this period. This situation is different for yellow onions." read more