According to specialist Vladimir Kosov from Rosselkhoznadzor, the import of vegetables and fruits to the Rostov region in Russia has increased. Previously, the region received large shipments of vegetables and fruits from Turkey, Azerbaijan, Egypt, and Iran. read more

Ta seria przedstawia średnie ceny hurtowe bananów według kraju pochodzenia. Ceny są krajowymi średnimi najczęściej pobieranymi cenami za banany na rynkach hurtowych w Birmingham i Londynie. Publikacja ta jest aktualizowana co tydzień. Obecne średnie tygodniowe ceny bananów wynosiły... read more

In Dăbuleni, a southern Romanian town known for its watermelon production, growers are currently dealing with market saturation caused by an unusual ripening pattern that led to all crops reaching maturity at the same time. As a result, there has been a significant decrease in prices, with watermelons that previously sold for 3-4 Romanian read more

The commercialization of Dolce Passione watermelons is in full swing, and with the current temperatures, demand is increasing both in Italy and abroad. The Consortium held a double presentation on July 11th: the first one in the fields at the "Sovrani Gabriele" agricultural company in Gualdo. read more

The discussion about the implementation of a new regulatory decree for the banana subsector in the Canary Islands, which aims to address the current situation of fruit production and marketing, is ongoing. On July 10, representatives from the main professional agricultural organizations of the archipelago met to discuss this matter. read more

Badanie przeprowadzone przez Uniwersytet Vermontu Larner College of Medicine oraz Uniwersytet Harvarda sugeruje, że spożycie ostrej papryki może wiązać się ze zmniejszeniem wskaźnika śmiertelności. Mustafa Chopan i profesor Benjamin Littenberg odkryli, że spożywanie ostrej, czerwonej papryki chili jest związane ze 13% read more

The unpredictable weather conditions have not affected cherry production at the Sant'Orsola cooperative. Despite the frequent rain during the blossoming period in the production areas, mainly located in Trentino and especially in Valsugana, producers were anticipating the worst. However, the use of anti-rain and anti-insect nets on most orchards helped protect the cherry crops. read more

The wetter weather this 2024 season is affecting Argentina's citrus sector, with lower volumes harvested and exported compared to last year. Some fruit is being redirected to the juice market, as the industry prioritizes sending high-quality fruit to markets, according to Jorge Amigo. read more

Ponad 600 wystawców z około 38 krajów i regionów już zarejestrowało się, aby zaprezentować swoje oferty na najważniejszym wydarzeniu związanym z świeżymi produktami spożywczymi w Azji. Asia Fruit Logistica powraca do Hongkongu w dniach 4-6 września 2024 roku, łącząc globalny biznes owocowo-warzywny i prezentując... read more

On July 13th, French peach-nectarine producers staged a protest by dumping fruit in front of the Auchan store in Perpignan and the wholesaler Ets Barioux in Lyon. They were protesting against the sale of French products at "extremely low" prices. The entrance to the Auchan shopping center in Perpignan was blocked. "The red line has been crossed," according to the producers. read more

A team from San Ignacio de Loyola University (USIL) in Peru has developed an innovative coating using mandarin essential oil and other natural ingredients to protect Hass avocados from anthracnose fungus during post-harvest. This coating helps maintain the fruit's quality and... read more

Between May 1 and July 14, Georgia exported 4,500 tons of blueberries, generating a revenue of USD 26.2 million. The Ministry of Agriculture reported a 56% increase in export volume, amounting to an additional 1,600 tons, and a 53% rise in value, totaling an extra USD 9.1 million. read more

The Italian company Sfregola Materie Plastiche (SMP) offers an innovative primary packaging system designed to extend the shelf life of fruits and vegetables. Their range of new products caters to the needs of both fruit and vegetable growers and consumers, ensuring the efficiency of the entire supply chain. read more

A Russian state-operated news outlet has reported an initial agreement with North Korea to purchase apples, in an effort to make up for an expected shortfall in Russia's apple production this year. The details of the quantity and timeline of these imports have not been disclosed yet. read more

As summer reaches its midpoint, Russians are optimistic about expected price drops on popular food items such as vegetables, fruits, and berries. Experts are forecasting that August and September will see some relief for consumers. According to data from the expert analytical center... read more

W czerwcu 2024 roku Rosja odnotowała znaczący wzrost importu jabłek, niemal podwajając jego ilość w porównaniu z czerwcem 2023 roku. Według Rosselkhoznadzor, kraj ten sprowadził 42 000 ton jabłek, co stanowiło wzrost o 10% w porównaniu z 38 000 tonami importowanymi w maju 2024 roku, oraz o 80% więcej niż w czerwcu 2023 roku. Główną… read more

W tym roku obszar przeznaczony na uprawę arbuzów i melonów na Ukrainie jest najmniejszy w historii. Te pola mają teraz połowę wielkości, jaką miały przed pełnoskalową inwazją. W 2024 roku arbuzów i melonów uprawia się jedynie na 30 000 hektarach. Jest to nawet mniej niż w 2022 roku (33 900). read more

At Euro Gijbels' production site in Catalonia, the melon season has started again since last week. "During our inspection two weeks ago, we saw that the melons were growing super well and were now ready for consumption. Now, in Belgium, the weather might be better for sales, but in other read more

W grudniu 2023 r. firma Van den Brink rozpoczęła realizację trzeciej fazy budowy. W związku z tym złożono wniosek o zmianę przeznaczenia terenu, a blok budowlany został powiększony. "Był to dość długi proces, ale dzięki współpracy z władzami samorządowymi Houten przebiegł gładko. Nasze relacje z samorządem są bardzo dobre." read more

According to Guntars Dzērve, an agronomist at the company "Augusta zemenes," the strawberry season on most farms in Latvia may end by the last week of July. Speaking to the LETA agency, Dzērve pointed out that while some farms are currently harvesting late strawberry varieties, the season is expected to conclude soon. read more