To był nietypowy sezon dla zielonego szparaga z głównego regionu uprawy szparagów w Meksyku, czyli z Caborcy. Ogólnie rzecz biorąc, sezon trwa od końca stycznia do połowy kwietnia i przynosi duże ilości szparagów. "W tym sezonie mamy do czynienia z niższymi poziomami produkcji niż oczekiwano i nietypową pogodą... read more

Ahold Delhaize has appointed Petr Pavlik as Brand President of the local Czech brand Albert and has announced Jesper Lauridsen as the dedicated COO for its Central and Southeastern region. Ahold Delhaize Europe & Indonesia made the announcement regarding Jesper Lauridsen, who is currently serving as Brand President of Albert and COO of the Central region. read more

For the 2025 season, the Italian producers' organization Agricola Campidanese confirms that the areas dedicated to watermelons and melons will remain similar to those of the previous year. "For the upcoming season, we will have 300 hectares of land, including our own and that of our member growers, with 250 hectares allocated for watermelons and melons. read more

Wkrótce nadejdzie czas, aby błyszczeć dla awokado noszącego etykietę California Crema oferowanego wyłącznie przez Index Fresh. Te awokado to odmiana GEM - złocona, kremowa, dostępna sezonowo od kwietnia do lipca, do wyczerpania zapasów. Awokado California Crema jest zbierane przez

It'll soon be the "time to shine" for avocados wearing the California Crema label offered exclusively by Index Fresh. These avocados are the GEM variety - gold-flecked, creamy, and in season annually between April and July, while supplies last. California Crema avocados are harvested by read more

The Food and Veterinary Service (FVS) of Latvia has detected excessive levels of the pesticide etoxazole in cucumbers imported from Turkey, according to an official report. Laboratory tests revealed 0.13 µg of etoxazole per kilogram of cucumbers, with a potential margin of error of 0.07 µg per. read more

"According to our marketing data for 2024, we have achieved record-breaking results compared to the previous year, with a 12% increase in quantities. This has led to sales of over 674,000 kg of certified products. The production comes from approximately 133 hectares of cultivated land. Our commercial calendar encompasses all..." read more

Pierwsza dostawa bananów Banarica, uprawianych w Gwatemali, dotarła do obiektów Grupy CMR. Te banany są uprawiane w regionie Pacyfiku, który charakteryzuje się ciepłym i wilgotnym klimatem tropikalnym, sprzyjającym warunkom do wzrostu. Banany Banarica są znane z...

The first shipment of Banarica bananas, grown in Guatemala, has arrived at the facilities of CMR Group. These bananas are cultivated in the Pacific region, an area characterized by a warm and humid tropical climate that supports favorable growing conditions. Banarica bananas are known for their... read more

Dostawa zielonych kiwi Hayward z Kalifornii jest podobna do tej zeszłego roku. Al Bates mówi: "W tym czasie roku mamy prawdopodobnie ponad 90 procent pozostałego wolumenu z Kalifornii, ponieważ dużo inwestowaliśmy w atmosferę kontrolowaną i zdolności przechowywania długoterminowego." read more

With plenty of sunshine last week, the new strawberry season from unlit cultivation is slowly but surely approaching. The same goes for Kwekerij Demedts - De Mey, where they expect to offer the first strawberries by the end of next week. "We expect the first coloring by the end of next week. We" read more

The recent data indicates slight fluctuations in banana prices from major exporting countries compared to the previous week. There are variations in average prices for imports from Colombia and Costa Rica. Specifically, there has been a significant increase in the average price of bananas from Colombia. read more

The Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus has led to a notable decrease in fall and winter tomato production, further exacerbated by the impact of persistent rain and dropping temperatures. Consequently, prices are increasing. "The tomato season has been affected by the spread of read more

South Australian orchardists are facing significant crop losses as drought conditions are forcing birds into orchards. Apple, cherry, and fig growers are reporting extensive damage caused by the heightened bird activity. Willa Wauchope, a fig grower from Adelaide Hills, described how his trees have turned into a "smorgasbord." read more

In February 2025, Peruvian fresh asparagus exports increased in volume by 18% compared to February 2024, reaching 1,930 tons. However, the total export value decreased by 16% to $5.73 million due to falling prices. The average price per ton fell to $2.97. read more

The severe weather in Spain has caused some unexpected issues for outdoor crops. "We thought we would have a quiet winter, as we've had fairly stable growing conditions throughout the season and good prices. But winter had a sting in the tail over the last ten days," says Thomas Bos of Thomasol. read more

According to Alison Tolson from Avorama, based in New South Wales, the 2024 Australian avocado harvest was a bumper one for most growers. "We had good crops and good prices last year," said Alison. "As avocados tend to be bi-annual, the 2025 season volumes are looking to be 20% down on last." read more

This year, the volume of kiwis decreased by approximately 30%. The French kiwi season will end a month earlier than usual. "We are finishing up with grading," says Alexandre Cancel. "Due to this decrease in production, we will have larger fruits with excellent shelf life and taste." read more

For most companies, the focus is on mass production, efficiency, and low costs. However, at PUURgroenten in the Netherlands, purity is the primary concern. In 2012, Han Lammers and his wife Saskia began cultivating edible flowers, herbs, and vegetables innovatively in ponds. read more

In February, Peru exported 17,799 tons of fresh onions for $7.69 million. The export volume increased by 11%, but the value decreased by 6% due to a 15.5% drop in the average price, which was $0.43 per kilogram. Spain became the main destination, replacing the United States. read more

The Golden Vineyard of Ciriacono Loris continues to actively participate in the Sicilian horticultural campaign with intense and rewarding harvesting and marketing activities. Loris Ciriacono says: "We cultivate green zucchinis and red and yellow peppers, the fruits of our ongoing dedication and meticulous care." read more

In southwestern Yunnan Province, China, early-ripening blueberry varieties are currently being harvested, while most regions in the country are just beginning to see their blueberry bushes bloom. Farmers are engaged in the picking and packing process, ensuring that fresh berries reach markets. read more