Heemskerk Fresh & Easy and Fruity Pack will be collaborating starting from 1 July 2024. They will leverage their respective strengths to deliver a comprehensive and innovative product range that caters to the needs of customers and consumers. This partnership will enable both companies to offer a more diverse and tailored selection of products. read more

Peru has experienced a significant growth in avocado exports to the U.S., with quantities reaching almost 75,000 metric tons, valued at over $145 million in 2023, according to USDA data. The introduction of Peruvian avocados to the U.S. market in 2006 has resulted in a steady increase in both the volume and value. read more

This tydzień Martin Oudenes celebrates his six-month anniversary with My Roots & More. The importer was among the pioneers in marketing sweet potatoes in Europe and they are still among the key products today. "What started 20 years ago as a test with a few containers to import from the US and Egypt, has read more

A Queensland fruit stand owner installed security cameras after a Maserati driver was caught stealing bananas. The incident, captured on video, showed the man taking as many bananas as he could carry without paying. The owner, Aaron Marsh, operates seven unmanned stalls based on an honesty system. read more

Brak letniej pogody w tym roku w Wielkiej Brytanii wpłynął na produkcję miękkich owoców. "Truskawki zaczęły powoli rosnąć. Potem, kilka tygodni temu ładna pogoda przyspieszyła wzrost zbiorów i dała nam krótki przypływ, ale od tego czasu było albo zimno, ale suche albo pochmurno i deszczowo, co skutkowało ograniczonym dostępem". read more

The value of seeded grapes has rebounded due to several factors: reduced cultivation, a 20% decrease in yields - particularly for seedless grapes - compared to a typical season, and an overall improvement in quality attributed to the expertise of growers who appear to be effectively maintaining the. read more

Sezon importu mandarynek jest teraz w pełnym rozkwicie. Owoce przybywają z RPA, Chile, Peru i Urugwaju. Mandarynki z RPA były pierwsze, które zaczęły się pojawiać, a za nimi podążyły Chile, Peru i Urugwaj. "W dobrym roku, z dużą ilością owoców i brakiem nieprzewidzianych problemów pogodowych, chilijskie mandarynki mogą być bardzo konkurencyjne na rynku". read more

Fruit and vegetable imports in Greece have increased by 12.49% in the first half of 2024, reaching a total of 420,525 tons. This is a significant rise from 373,845 tons imported during the same period in 2023, according to a report by INCOFRUIT-HELLAS, the Association of Greek Fruit, Vegetable and Juice Exporters. read more

The alternative European supply was mainly comprised of domestic Elstar and Jonagold apples. Wellant, Braeburn, and Tenroy were also available, but in smaller quantities. Limited availability was attributed to seasonal factors. Nonetheless, customers were satisfied with the quality and were willing to make purchases. read more

The Galkia® campaign has officially begun. This Galia melon, created with BASF|Nunhems® genetics and featuring the classic flavor and aroma of the fruit grown by Fruca, Gregal, and Jimbofresh, is making its way back to shelves in Europe and Spain. It is already making a significant impact on the consumption of this fruit. read more

The onion market is a fairly traditional one, but sweet onions have seen significant growth in recent years, revolutionizing consumption. "Sweet onions began as a commercial experiment around 2005 when some small trial imports were made from Peru. read more

The technical-managerial training program promoted by Agenzia ICE 'Lab Innova for Africa – Senegal', which is part of the 'Lab Innova for Africa' project, aims to provide comprehensive support and coaching to assist in the development and internationalization of African companies in the agribusiness sector. read more

The Framework agreement for the 2024 campaign of industrial tomatoes in the South-Central Italian Basin was reached ten days ago. Without prejudice to the contractual autonomy of the parties when signing supply agreements, the parties have established a reference average price of €150/ton for. read more

"We can see innovation happening in the white and brown mushroom industry, where standardized farming approaches are being implemented with the use of robots," said Sean O'Connor, CEO of 4AG Robotics. Sean believes that traditional wooden farms are no longer viable for implementing new innovations. read more

The long-awaited harvest to close the watermelon season in Morocco has proved disappointing in terms of volume, although "better than last year in terms of quality and size", reports Larache-based grower Oussama Baioua. "The harvest began a few days ago and watermelons have made a comeback on" read more

The tomatoes grown around Lutzville on South Africa's Atlantic coast have traditionally been used for processing. However, over the past three years, many growers have dropped out due to the economics of constant spraying against Tuta absoluta, the leafminer moth, which has changed everything since. read more

The potential for Africa to be a continent of opportunities for the Italian fruit and vegetable supply chain was already apparent due to the significant participation of African companies in the last edition of Macfrut. However, the Italian company ADfruit took a different approach by participating in F&B. read more

Phytosanitary and weather-related issues have significantly impacted Brazilian citrus fruits, leading to a significant decrease in the volume of oranges available for juice production. This has prompted juice manufacturers to explore other citrus varieties or even alternative fruits. Meanwhile, Egyptian oranges, which are also facing similar challenges, may present an opportunity for the market. read more

Rok 2023 był trudny, ale w 2024 wydaje się, że banany z Gwadelupy i Martyniki powracają do formy, z "dobrym impulsem" w produkcji i stabilnymi cenami. UGPBAN w tym roku powtarza operację KM97 Tour de France. Pierre Monteux, dyrektor UGPBAN, podsumowuje sytuację. read more

Interpera, the international pear congress, held this year in Portugal on 26 and 27 June, recorded the best attendance figures of the last 10 years. Around 200 producers, researchers, and national and international companies from the sector met in the Oeste region, where Rocha pear production... read more