The United Arab Emirates is a major importer of fresh vegetables and fruits, with annual imports valued at around 2 billion dollars. This makes the United Arab Emirates the 16th largest importer globally in 2022. The import value in neighboring Saudi Arabia is almost... read more

Europe: Consumer confidence in the food sector is alarmingly declining. European consumers have decreasing trust in major players in the food industry, including farmers, manufacturers, retailers, restaurants, and authorities. Among these, authorities are the least trusted, with the food industry closely following suit. read more

Diego Balarezo, manager of the fruit program at Solidaridad, highlights the progress in the living conditions of small-scale producers in Peru during the 20 years of Fairtrade banana history, which surpasses the progress made in other sectors over the 35 years of the fair trade label's existence. read more

The Spanish orange and mandarin campaign is now coming to a close. It has been characterized by periods of oversupply, overlapping varieties, and competition from other origins, particularly for mandarins, as well as significant pressure from Egypt in the case of oranges. The first part of the campaign, up until... read more

Kenya and the Netherlands have been collaborating for a decade to enhance the potato sector in Kenya. The partnership has involved substantial investments from companies in both countries, focusing on various aspects of the potato value chain, including seed potatoes and storage facilities. read more

A small quantity of California cherries has entered the market, along with Xinjiang apricots that were introduced last week. End-of-season imported fruits include Chilean grapes and plums, with Chilean seedless red grapes being priced higher than they were at the same time last year. Currently, there are no... read more

Almaverde Bio, an Italian organic brand, has introduced the "Elodì" strawberry, exclusively grown in Romagna. This strawberry is the outcome of research conducted by the Newplant Group in collaboration with CREA of Forlì. The aim was to develop a product that is not only delicious and fragrant but also suitable for. read more

The kiwi supply in California is starting to decrease. Al Bates, the president of Sun Pacific Shippers, mentioned that they are likely one of the few companies still shipping kiwis from California. They plan to continue shipping California fruit until July 1st. read more

W ciągu ostatnich lat Gebr. de Mooij Amsterdam znacząco umocniło swoją pozycję w imporcie cytryn z Amalfi. Te cytryny pochodzą z wybrzeża Amalfi, gdzie łagodny klimat śródziemnomorski i żyzna gleba nadają im charakterystyczny smak i grubą skórkę. Cytryny z Amalfi cieszą się dużym popytem. read more

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has reported a consistent supply of vegetables following Typhoon Aghon. Despite the typhoon's effects, DA Assistant Secretary for Operations U-Nichols Manalo has confirmed that measures have been implemented to maintain market stability and protect consumers. read more

Katastrofy klimatyczne stały się niestety normą w ostatnich latach, a sektor owoców i warzyw, jako najbardziej wrażliwy na zmiany klimatyczne, cierpi bardziej niż inne segmenty rolnictwa. Według analityków EastFruit, w Uzbekistanie i innych krajach Azji Środkowej, read more

A pair of Yubari melons, grown in Hokkaido, were sold for 3 million yen (€17,620) at the first auction of the season in Sapporo. The auction took place at the Sapporo City Central Wholesale Market starting at 7 a.m. Hokuyupack Co., a company specializing in melon packaging and sales, conducted the auction. read more

In the first four months of 2024, Madeira recorded the sale of 6,623.5 tons of bananas, which represented an 18.7% increase compared to the previous year. This equated to 1,045.1 tons more bananas sold. The Regional Directorate of Agriculture and Rural Development (DRADR) provided these figures, which were later... read more

Two months after their last appeal, the Banana and Plantain Cluster of Ecuador, together with unions from Colombia, Guatemala, the Dominican Republic, and Peru, released a new statement on May 23. In this statement, they called on European supermarket chains and discount stores to implement fair trade practices. They are urging supermarkets to adopt fair trade practices. read more

Od ostatniego tygodnia marka "Canard des Clairettes" oferuje morele dostępne w supermarketach, warzywniakach i niektórych restauracjach. Francuskie morele są dostępne w opakowaniach po 1 kg w kategorii Extra do września, a także luzem lub na tackach, wyłącznie od TerreAzur Pays de Loire. read more

The interest in organic table grapes has been increasing in various European countries. OP Tarulli, the leading producer of organic table grapes on the continent, with a sales calendar running from July to mid-December and partnerships with over 20 supermarket chains, is well aware of this trend. read more

Po sezonie, w którym eksport mango z Peru spadł o prawie 75% z powodu niekorzystnych warunków pogodowych spowodowanych zjawiskiem El Niño i przejścia cyklonu Yaku, sektor liczy na poprawę w nadchodzącej kampanii, która rozpocznie się około 45 tygodnia i potrwa, jak zwykle, do około 13 tygodnia. Frutas de read more

The French cherry season started at the beginning of May, but the market situation is now "complicated," according to the president of Agence Laparra. Weather challenges in France have mostly favored Spanish producers. French cherries have been affected by rain, leading to weaker quality. "Our clients prefer French cherries," the president added. read more

The onion harvest at Tasmanian grower Premium Fresh finished in April after a very dry growing season. Despite the challenges, the dry weather has led to a very good quality of onions. One of the main issues faced by the company is shipping, especially due to the situation in the Red Sea. Tasmania has been particularly affected, as they have faced difficulties in obtaining empty containers. read more

Organic farming can reinvent itself by exploring innovative strategies and approaches to attract consumers and increase demand for organic products. This was the focus of a conference at medFEL 2024. Despite years of growth, the consumption of organically grown products has plateaued. In France, the organic fruit and vegetable market experienced a slight decline in 2023 compared to 2022, with a 9% drop. To revitalize the organic farming sector, it may be necessary to introduce new marketing campaigns, improve distribution channels, enhance product quality, and engage in sustainable practices that appeal to modern consumers. read more