Według BMG, Azerbejdżan jest gotowy do rozszerzenia eksportu persymonów do Europy, jak ogłosił Gadir Yusifov, szef Stowarzyszenia Producentów i Eksporterów Persymonów z Azerbejdżanu. Yusifov podkreślił, że azerbejdżańskie persymony są już eksportowane do krajów takich jak Węgry. read more

Calavo Growers, Inc., a major player in the avocado industry worldwide, has announced the completion of the sale of its fresh cut business and associated real estate to F&S Fresh Foods of Vineland, New Jersey, for $83 million on August 15, subject to certain closing adjustments. "We are pleased to announce... read more

The UK berry industry, represented by British Berry Growers, is currently experiencing possible financial challenges as a result of proposed modifications to the Supplier Ethical Data Exchange (Sedex) audit system, particularly the implementation of SMETA 7.0. This updated auditing standard places a strong emphasis on the 'employer pays' concept. read more

Znana z tropikalnego klimatu i pięknych plaż, wyspa Jamajka jest również domem dla kwitnącego przemysłu sałaty. Od wielu dziesięcioleci sałata jest uprawiana lokalnie i głównie sprzedawana w resortach i hotelach. Prawie cała sałata jest uprawiana w ziemi, na otwartych polach. "Może to być wyzwanie". read more

September is approaching and we can already discuss the agenda for the 33rd International Berries Seminar, scheduled for September 11 at the Royal Tulip City Center Hotel in Tangier. The event will gather a significant portion of the global blueberry and berry industry. "Everything that has been" read more

Stany Zjednoczone zanotowały znaczący wzrost spożycia awokado, zgodnie z danymi Departamentu Rolnictwa USA, które wskazują na potrójne zwiększenie spożycia od 2001 roku. Ten wzrost popytu ma swoje korzenie w Meksyku, który dostarcza około 90% awokado spożywanego w USA, co wynosi... read more

Revenue in the global fresh fruits market is projected to reach US$726.20 billion in 2024, growing at a rate of 6.42% annually (CAGR 2024-2029). In Asia, the market is anticipated to expand even faster, with an annual growth rate of 7% and reaching US$362.30 billion in 2024. MSC, a prominent read more

A large quantity of lemons and peppers, intended for re-export and the Bulgarian market, were stopped at the Bulgarian border. Data from the Food Chain Risk Assessment Center shows 26 notifications in the rapid notification system from April 1 to June 30, with the majority of cases involving products from Turkey (25). read more

Using a dishwasher to clean fruits and vegetables, as suggested by some social media trends, is not recommended by food safety experts. While it may seem convenient, dishwashers can harbor residual detergents and bacteria, potentially contaminating produce. Experts emphasize that dishwashers are designed for cleaning dishes and utensils, not for washing fruits and vegetables. read more

Washington state is expected to produce slightly fewer apples in 2024 compared to the 2023 crop. The initial estimate for the 2024 crop shows a overall decrease of nine percent year over year, with the Honeycrisp variety experiencing a significant drop of 26 percent compared to last year. read more

The rise in holiday tourism on the Cantabrian coast of Spain has led to an increase in demand for blueberries in regions like Cantabria, where the Ballberry season is in full swing. "Between June and August, we process around 15,000 kilos of blueberries from our own farms in Orejo," read more

It is a unique sight in the reception area of the Luik Natie Group; recently, Belgian-grown bananas have been placed on display there. "Everyone told us that the trees would never bear fruit, but now there are about a dozen bunches. A great showcase for a company that processes 60,000 tonnes of bananas." read more

The Tunisian stone fruit season is coming to an end at the end of August and has been successful, according to Fatma Zramdini, CEO of RioFresh. Despite the drought, as the country is experiencing its fifth year of water stress, the volumes of stone fruits have improved this year. Zramdini says, "The volume ..." read more

With the European apple harvest falling short, Hungary is experiencing a surge in demand for its apples, leading to anticipated price hikes. According to FruitVeB, Hungary's apple yield is projected at 330,000 tons, marking a significant drop from the previous year's 472,000 tons. read more

Obecnie dostawy winogron z Kalifornii są stabilne. „Część tego ciepła, które mieliśmy kilka tygodni temu, nie tylko przyspieszyła dojrzewanie niektórych odmian, ale także spowodowała pewne szkody” - mówi Justin Bedwell z firmy Bari Produce. „To, co nas powstrzymuje przed zwiększeniem naszej podaży, to dodatkowy czas. read more

Málaga's mango production is expected to decrease by 70%, resulting in around 12,000 tons due to water shortages and challenges during flowering periods. The Spanish Tropical Association has pointed out that this decline could increase the market value of the fruit in Europe. Málaga, contributing 85 per read more

"Thanks to improved handling of the challenges posed by the climate, more Turkish figs were produced this season," says Beyazit Afiyon, owner of Turkish fresh produce exporter PIK Global. "The black fig growing season this year was highly productive. Turkish farmers are improving their skills." read more

German scientists, cooperatives, and technology providers are collaborating in the newly launched 'inBerry' project to advance a new cultivation method. Partners in this project include Obst- und Gemüse-Absatzgenossenschaft Nordbaden eG and Obstgroßmarkt Mittelbaden eG, along with Fraunhofer UMSICHT. read more

WT Hill & Sons, a family-owned company with a 139-year history in the fruit industry, has recently rebranded itself as Colina Fruits. William Hill, Director and the fifth generation to lead the company, explained that the rebrand reflects the company's expanding presence in the international market. read more

At Service2Fruit, three-quarters of a billion kilograms of fruit have been traded on the platform. Trade director Emanuel Sluis has been there since the beginning. "It took blood, sweat, and tears, but we proved that it can be done and that we can play a significant role in the fruit market in this transparent." read more