Andalusia has been the top exporter of fresh strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries internationally in the first quarter of 2024, with the region accounting for 80% of global sales of these products during this period. Thanks to these sales from January to March, the Andalusian community has achieved... read more

"Despite high expectations, pear sales have been sluggish in recent weeks. Not many people expected this, but there are still quite a few pears available. The trade is trying to tap into its own stocks first and that is causing staging of sales," observes Emanuel Sluis of Service2Fruit. read more

Currently, the supply of mangoes in the market is still limited compared to last year due to lower productions in Peru, Brazil, and Mexico. However, Spanish exporters are optimistic that there will be a successful domestic campaign this summer as long as there are no unforeseen obstacles. read more

Ze względów bezpieczeństwa Stany Zjednoczone tymczasowo zawiesiły inspekcje awokado i mango w meksykańskim stanie Michoacán. Dwóch amerykańskich inspektorów, którzy pracują dla USDA, zostało zatrzymanych w zeszły piątek podczas demonstracji w Paracho, miasteczku na północy drugiego co do wielkości miasta w Michoacán. read more

Pili nuts. It may not immediately ring a bell for many, but with this new introduction to the nut landscape, Pili Pi Nuts is making waves in the European market. "Of course, it's not every day that a new nut emerges in the market, so we're already seeing a lot of interest in this special one." read more

To use potaoes as a primary food source for dogs. It's important to be cautious and avoid feeding raw potatoes to dogs, as they contain solanine, which can be harmful to their health. read more

13 June marked the day when the first apricots from this year's harvest were picked at the Martin family farm in Eriskirch. As one of the few apricot producers in the Lake Constance region, this family-run fruit farm has been cultivating this heat-loving crop right from the start. read more

Fresh Food Leader, the organizer of in-person meetings between buyers of fruits and vegetables from national and international large-scale retailers and production companies, is now launching a series of free webinars focused on marketing fruits and vegetables for production and trading companies. read more

The Citrus Growers Association (CGA) is requesting feedback on proposed regulations for exporting citrus fruits, which cover registration, record-keeping, and fees. These rules are intended to uphold industry competitiveness and ensure the accuracy of market information. Comments must be submitted by Friday, June 21, 2024. On May 9th, the CGA... read more

On June 17, 1974, MLS van Geest made its debut in the fruit and vegetable exports industry. "Now, 50 years later, we are proud to commemorate this achievement with our team," said René van Geest. "Throughout the years, our company has expanded into an organization with over 60 employees. We provide a full range of high-quality fruits and vegetables to our customers." read more

"It's just incredibly difficult at the moment," describes Tom Desmet of Desmet Agro the situation for field vegetables. "We're either rushing around or at a standstill. When there's a window of opportunity, we work day and night. But then we get hit by multiple setbacks, and everyone is at a loss." read more

Secretary of Agriculture Ed Wengryn of New Jersey recently started the blueberry season with a visit to Macrie Brothers Blueberry Farm as part of an Atlantic County farm tour. The tour showcased the presence of Jersey Fresh blueberries at various local farmers markets and stores throughout the state. read more

Według José Ángela Crespo, prezesa firmy Mango for Export Packing Company (EMEX), produkcja mango w Meksyku może spadnąć o 40% w tym roku z powodu niedoboru wody. Ta sytuacja wywołała spekulacje dotyczące cen i może znacząco wpłynąć na handel lokalny. Crespo podkreślił, że read more

South Korea's decision to waive the 30% import tariff on imported grapefruit incentivized South African packhouses to go all out. Initially, the tariff was supposed to resume in July, but two weeks ago, the Korean Finance Ministry announced an extension of the measure to ease restrictions. read more

To było wszystko zaczęte z wielkimi nadziejami na ten sezon, prognozy dotyczące indyjskich winogron stołowych wskazywały na bardzo pozytywne znaki związane z dostępnością owoców, jakością owoców, objętością owoców i poziomem pozostałości owoców z powodu korzystnych warunków klimatycznych w tym roku. "Te nadzieje szybko się rozwiały, gdy... read more

When it comes to conventional stone fruit for 2024, California is expected to have a larger crop this year compared to 2023. Last year, there were some bad weather conditions that affected the crop, but this year, those concerns have been alleviated. This is due to favorable temperatures and the absence of severe. read more

The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) has implemented a closed border policy on certain vegetables for June in order to support local farmers, as stated in a report by Simonis Storm Securities. The restricted items include beetroot, butternut, cabbage, and onions, with the goal of increasing domestic production by restricting imports. read more

India is set to import avocados from Brazil for the first time, aiming to address the high prices of the fruit in the domestic market, which range from ₹100 to ₹2,000 per kilogram depending on the variety. This move is part of a broader agriculture deal being negotiated between the two countries. read more

The Washington Apple Commission (WAC) has announced Michael Schadler as their new president. Schadler, who currently serves as the Executive Vice President for the Florida Tomato Exchange (FTE), the Florida Tomato Growers Exchange (FTGE), and the Florida Tomato Committee (FTC), will be taking over from Todd Fryhover, the previous president. read more

The agricultural sector in Turkey is facing challenges due to extreme weather fluctuations, affecting crop yields and quality nationwide. Unusual weather patterns, such as heavy rainfall, hailstorms in certain regions, and drought in others, have caused significant damage to crops, especially fruits. read more