Michigan's apple industry is projected to harvest 30.5 million bushels (1.281 billion lbs.) in 2024, as announced at the USApple Outlook meeting in Chicago. This estimate surpasses the state's typical yearly production, indicating a significant trend of rising yields. Diane Smith, the executive director of the industry, mentioned this positive development. read more

In the first half of 2024, Brazil experienced a significant decline in table grape exports, with volumes reaching only 5,500 tonnes, representing a 66.7% decrease from the previous year, according to data from Comex Stat. This led to export revenues dropping to $15.9 million, a decline of 61.3%. The main factors... read more

W ciągu pierwszych sześciu miesięcy 2024 roku eksport owoców i warzyw Hiszpanii wykazywał trend wzrostowy, zgodnie z danymi Departamentu Celno-Skarbowego Analizowanymi przez FEPEX. Całkowita wartość eksportu wyniosła 6.652.549 ton, co oznacza wzrost o 6,32%, a ogólna wartość wzrosła do 10.069. read more

Cengiz Bostanci, an agricultural engineer for the Turkish Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry in Bartin, states that the aronia fruit is gaining popularity among consumers seeking a healthy diet. "Aronia is one of the medicinal aromatic plants that thrive in Turkey's fertile soils and..." read more

Na początku sierpnia zeszłego roku region Souss Massa, twierdza wczesnych warzyw w Maroku, doświadczył zaskakującej i bezprecedensowej fali upałów. Jej skutki są dobrze znane i oznaczyły cały ubiegły sezon: całkowicie spalone przez słońce plantacje, brak nasion, oraz brakującymi.

In early August last year, the Souss Massa region, the stronghold of early vegetables in Morocco, experienced a surprising and unprecedented heatwave. The aftermath is well known and marked the whole last season: entire plantations scorched by the sun, a shortage of seeds, and a read more

The most recent monitoring report on citrus imports from third countries, published by the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPA), has provided updated information on the volumes of oranges imported into the EU, with data up to the month of July. A total of 861,793 tons were reported to have been purchased. read more

Kakuzi Plc has reported a pre-tax profit of Kshs 507 million for the first half of the year, attributed to a general market recovery in its Macadamia Nuts and Avocado superfoods exports business. Managing Director Mr. Chris Flowers announced the half-year results release. read more

"We have two weeks of packing left and then we're done for the season," says Leardt van der Burgh, recently appointed head of commercial at citrus grower-exporter FruitOne; it's been a citrus campaign confounding the industry's expectations at many turns."If you look at South Africa's industry read more

"Nachfrage nach Feldgemüse ist nicht zu schlecht", sagt Jan Bakker von Bakker AGF aus Bovenkarspel. "Der feuchte Frühling hat jedoch seine Spuren hinterlassen. Dies führt zu einer Nachfrage aus vielen Bereichen. Zum Beispiel sind die Kohlpreise sehr anständig. Für Weißkohl müssen wir beim Bauern etwa 40 Cent bezahlen. read more

"Currently, the exotic trade is experiencing a slow period. According to Ive Lambert from Starfruit, this is a typical occurrence during the summer months. Additionally, there is a noticeable decrease in the volume of avocados being imported at the moment." read more

In Guiyang, Guizhou province, China, a special No. 252 bus has gained attention for assisting local farmers in transporting their produce to the city center. Launched in June 2024, this bus was customized to cater to the needs of farmers by offering more space for their goods. It departs 10 minutes before read more

Nowa żniwa jabłek odmiany Gala w Polsce rozpoczęły się w zeszłym tygodniu, charakteryzując się rekordowo wysokimi cenami. Wydarzenie to miało miejsce po ogłoszeniu szacunków zbiorów jabłek na całym świecie oraz prognoz na sezon 2024/25 przez wiodące stowarzyszenia owocowo-warzywne podczas corocznej konferencji "Prognosfruit 2024" w Budapeszcie.

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Budou Farms will be participating in the Australian booth at this year's Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong. This will be the company's third year exhibiting at the event. "Over the past few years, we have expanded our market for our 'So Sweet' grapes, starting with Thailand, and we are constantly seeking further opportunities..." read more

"Cucumbers are currently the biggest outlier in price," says Robert van Ooijen from Van Ooijen Groenten en Fruit, who buys daily in the mornings at the BelOrta, REO, and Hoogstraten auctions for clients in the Dutch market. "Even though the supply is not particularly low, cucumbers have been exceptionally high in price." read more

In Australia, a unique initiative is turning low-grade blueberries into a non-alcoholic wine, thereby reducing landfill waste and supporting the homeless. The initiative, named Conscious Drink, is a collaboration between food charity OzHarvest and one of the nation's largest blueberry growers. read more

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Otay Mesa Commercial Facility seized over $5 million worth of methamphetamine hidden within a shipment of watermelons last Friday. The incident took place when CBP officers at the Otay Mesa Commercial Facility. read more

Fi, a berry farm in southwestern Finland, stated that consumers are increasingly valuing the freshness and quality of locally grown soft fruit. The farm has invested in new technologies and cultivation methods to improve the taste and appearance of their berries, which has resulted in a growing popularity among Finnish consumers. This shift towards supporting domestic producers is seen as a positive trend for the local agriculture industry in Finland. read more

In the first half of 2024, Peru exported 390,972 tons of fresh avocado, generating revenues of $788 million. This represents a 5% decrease in volume but a 19% increase in value compared to the same period in 2023. The growth in export value is mainly due to a 26% increase in the average price per kilogram. read more

Figs in California are currently in peak supply and will continue to be for the rest of the month. Erik Herman from The Specialty Crop Co. mentions, "We have all of our varieties of figs available, including Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Tiger, and Sierra." The crop this season appears to be similar to the 2023 crop. read more

Jednym z wiodących producentów owoców w Australii jest firma Mattina Fresh, która ma nadzieję zwiększyć i rozwijać popularność pomarańczy Cara Cara w Australii. Firma produkuje owoce pestkowe, cytrusy i gruszki w północnej Wiktorii i południowej Nowej Południowej Walii oraz zwiększy produkcję cytrusów w nadchodzących sezonach. read more