To showcase seasonal produce at the Intermarché of Faienceries, Christophe Burgun, head of the fruit and vegetable department, set up a display that was very aesthetically pleasing, but perhaps even a little too beautiful. The display was launched last Monday with the aim of... read more

Indian fresh produce trader Fresko Fruits has successfully imported cherries from Uzbekistan. According to Amit Sharma, the owner of the company, the produce has been positively received by Indian consumers as well: "The Uzbeki cherries have been quite well-received by Indian consumers." read more

The Georgian Competition and Consumer Agency has announced the results of a recent analysis, stating that there are "no risks" of violating domestic competition laws in the export of locally grown hazelnuts. This determination was made following a comprehensive review of market dynamics and export practices. read more

W 2022 roku spożycie truskawek w Stanach Zjednoczonych osiągnęło około 8 funtów na osobę, co pozycjonuje truskawki jako siódme najczęściej spożywane owoce i preferowany gatunek jagody w kraju. Głównym źródłem truskawek na amerykańskim rynku jest Kalifornia, odpowiedzialna za read more

The Mintec Benchmark for English white potatoes reached a new all-time high of £750/MT on June 11th, marking an 87.5% increase year-on-year. Market sources indicate that supplies will continue to be limited until the maincrop harvest in mid-July for English white potatoes. read more

Czosnek jest obecnie zbierany w różnych krajach europejskich - Hiszpanii, Francji i we Włoszech. Niestety, w północnych Włoszech, zwłaszcza w okolicach Rovigo i Piacenzy, oraz we Francji i w Kastylii-La Mancha, w Hiszpanii, zgłaszane są problemy z pogodą. "Występują opóźnienia w read more

The EU-funded Horizon 2020 project BreedingValue releases a newsletter series that guides you through the exciting journey of developing innovative, sustainable, and competitive breeding strategies for resilient and high-quality berries. The project tackles various challenges along the way, such as... read more

The Sicilian season of canary yellow melons grown in the open fields is about to start, and things are looking good. Azienda Agricola Altamore, located in Roccamena (PA) and led by Franco Altamone with his son Giuseppe, is among the leading players in Western Sicily thanks to its 100 hectares. read more

The harvest of sweet cherries grown in the Northwest has started, signaling the arrival of a new crop of this superfruit in grocery stores across the country. Fresh and available for a limited time, this juicy summertime treat not only tastes delicious but also provides numerous health benefits. From assisting in reducing inflammation, read more

Despite the region's production of high-quality sweet cherries, it is becoming increasingly challenging to find appropriate markets for their sale. Unlike Southern Bulgaria, where organized procurement centers are present, Northeastern Bulgaria lacks such facilities. This complicates the process of selling the produce and results in difficulties. read more

A video of a Bangladeshi fruit seller protecting his stall from train passengers has gone viral. The vendor, whose stall is set up close to railway tracks, stands guard with a long knife in one hand and a bunch of grapes in the other as trains pass by. This unique method aims to prevent any damage or theft to his stall caused by the passing trains. read more

Sezon arbuzów w Maroku w 2024 roku napotyka na poważne trudności, z brakiem ilości i obawami dotyczącymi jakości. Obecnie bardzo mało lub w ogóle brakuje arbuza do eksportu lub na lokalnym rynku. Eksporter z Agadiru powiedział: "Obecnie nie ma dostaw arbuza z regionu". read more

The Egyptian fresh strawberry season is coming to a close, paving the way for frozen strawberries. Amr Kadah, Export Manager at Fruit.farm, provides a positive evaluation of the season. Kadah stated, "Despite a 6-7% increase in surface area, surpassing 50,000 feddans (21,000 ha), production was..." read more

Tanja Dworschak from Bioland says, "We have been growing organically since 1994, when we established our new operation specializing in potted herbs, at a time when organic farming on this scale was still uncommon. This is why some view us as pioneers in the organic farming industry." read more

Organic grower Pieter Vandooren emphasizes the importance of taking advantage of the current rainfall for open field cultivation. Wet plots have been causing problems, leading to empty spinach shelves in the Netherlands making national headlines. Belgium is also facing similar challenges. read more

"Supporting and developing the consumption of fresh fruit and vegetables" is the main mission of INTERFEL, and the organization works daily to achieve this goal. It is an ambitious objective that requires the industry to continuously rethink its approach, especially in the face of a growing labor shortage. read more

Washington Fruit Growers has announced plans to install a second state-of-the-art cherry packing line at their Washington Fruit & Produce campus. The new line is expected to be operational for the 2025 cherry season. This substantial investment will enhance the company's packing capabilities and increase its capacity to serve more customers. read more

The apple harvest in New Zealand has ended earlier than expected, resulting in a smaller crop and potentially reduced availability. According to New Zealand Apples and Pears, the exportable crop is 11% lower than initial estimates, with only 18.9 million tray carton equivalents (TCE). read more

The International Pear Congress is scheduled to take place on June 26 and 27, 2024, in Óbidos, Portugal. With only two weeks remaining until the event starts, organizers are finalizing every detail to welcome participants and ensure a highly interesting experience. Registration will close on Monday, the 17th. read more

Egyptian onion producers and exporters were anticipating a successful season after the export ban was lifted in early April. However, they have been disappointed as the demand has not materialized, as reported by Mohamad Hassan, Export Sales Manager at Al Gamal. Hassan stated: "Following last year's read more