While the domestic blueberry season will continue for another six weeks, the industry is preparing for the transition to the import season. Currently, Oregon, Michigan, Washington and British Columbia are all offering high quality fruit, but just lighter production volumes compared to average
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We are preparing for the August rush, in the hope that the pre-holiday demand will revive the vitality that we have seen only occasionally and only for certain items, after weeks of uncertain sales due to various factors such as the unpredictable weather, a slow start to the tourist season and a
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Golden Bay Fruit will once again be exhibiting on the new Zealand stand at Asia Fruit Logisitca in Hong Kong in September. "We are very grateful to New Zealand Apple & Pear Industry and Plant and Food Research who organize the shared NZ pavilion which showcases a range of New Zealand companies
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Last year, the Senegalese market had been open to import onions for several weeks. This year, the situation is very different, and the biggest export destination for Dutch onions still has plenty of domestic goods. However, the annual Magal de Touba festival ensures that a boat with Dutch onion
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Luciën and Luuk de Wit of LuBa Fresh visited their grape suppliers in Puglia last week. "The most striking thing is that the season has been brought forward by several weeks. All varieties arrive a lot earlier. For example, with us the Autumn Crisp varieties that we normally start in September
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The Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) has played a key role in enhancing the avocado production sector in Tanzania. According to Geoffrey Kirenga, CEO of SAGCOT, the sector has experienced growth in productivity, value addition, and exportation due to collaborations with
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A delegation of 10 industry participants from across the supply chain is setting off on an exciting journey to California's renowned melon-growing regions. This diverse group, composed of professionals from various sectors within the industry, will spend 10 days in the state, departing from
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Demand is said to be slightly lower during the peak holiday season. The remaining old season crop is being used up. The new season Queens are now easily accessible and filling the market where there were previously gaps. Prices have dropped compared to earlier in the season. Early Rooster will be... read more

One of the main pomegranate producers in Italy is already planning for the next harvest, which is set to start in early September for early varieties like Ako, and then continue through October and November for the more common Wonderful variety. Dario De Lisi, the sales manager at Masseria Fruttirossi, shares some insights. read more

The first table grapes have been gradually arriving from the gardens in southern Italy since the beginning of July. "We can already offer our customers the better early varieties, such as the light-colored Arra 30 grape. Nevertheless, the quality was quite variable in the first few weeks of the season. read more

Po prawie dziesięciu miesiącach przechowywania w chłodni, jabłka z Kaszmiru zostały wyciągnięte, ponieważ wzrosło zapotrzebowanie. Według Kashmir News Observer (KNO), wyciągnięcie jabłek nastąpiło wraz z rozpoczęciem nowego sezonu, w którym teraz przechowywane są śliwki i brzoskwinie. Opóźnienie w wyciągnięciu zeszłorocznych zapasów jabłek zostało przypisane... read more

Tegoroczny sezon eksportowy rozpoczął się w 30. tygodniu od pierwszych tureckich fig z regionu Mersin, po czym nastąpiły produkty z regionu Aydin. Pierwsze figi z Bursy mają dotrzeć w 32-33 tygodniu, po czym firma generalnie przełączy się całkowicie na sprawdzone i testowane czarne owoce. read more

The production of mandarins/tangerines in Turkey for 2023/24 is expected to increase by 55 percent to a record 2.9 million tons, thanks to a larger cultivated area and favorable weather conditions during the flowering period. With the rise in production, exports are projected to increase by 17 percent to 1.0 million tons. Turkey's mandarin/tangerine exports are generally on the rise. read more

Panafruit, a Panamanian company specializing in producing and exporting papaya, has solidified its position in the international market over its more than twenty years of existence. "Panafruit SA was founded by Hormoz Safi, of Iranian origin, and began its operations in 2000 with a farm in read more

Banana producers in Ecuador can finally relax in 2024 as they enjoy improved growing and market conditions after a challenging four years. According to Daniela Palacios, CEO of the Export Division of Palmar, a company that produces and exports bananas, "It has been a year that has." read more

Rynek ananasów obecnie doświadcza luki w produkcji. "Teraz zdarza się to częściej latem po naturalnym kwitnieniu, ale obecnie podaż dużych kalibrów jest bardzo ograniczona. Do października dostępność ananasów będzie ograniczona. Również wrzesień będzie również" read more

The Hungarian capital Budapest has launched Prognosfruit 2024, where the European harvest estimates for apples and pears will be announced. The first estimates for the 2024-2025 season suggest that Europe can expect a low apple harvest of 10.2 million tonnes, according to the Federation. read more

Based in Pichanaki, the main ginger producing and exporting area in Peru, Agroexportaciones Llacta has positioned itself as a leader in the export of organic ginger. The company has gained recognition for meeting the high standards of the European market and for its contribution to the advancement of agriculture in the region. read more

A Victorian table grape grower has expressed their appreciation for the new market access for the fruit in Japan, but has raised concerns about whether this progress has come too late. Previously, Australia was restricted to exporting only three varieties of table grapes to Japan, which led to a significant loss in market value. read more

Producers from El Bierzo are ready to start harvesting Conference pears, the first summer fruit, around the week of August 19th. According to Pablo Linares, managing director of Alimentos de Calidad del Bierzo, determining the exact moment to start harvesting depends on the fruit's ripeness and quality. read more