Waterman Onions has expanded beyond its original purpose as an onion packaging facility. This was highlighted by the introduction of the Waterman Food Group at Fruit Logistica in Berlin. In addition to Waterman Onions, the group also consists of companies such as Faiafood, Sawari Fresh, JAWA Food, BioCrops, and Holland Cambridge Farms. read more

Rynek borówki w Ukrainie jest pod presją, ponieważ koszty produkcji pozostają wysokie, podczas gdy ceny są oczekiwane na stabilizację lub nawet lekkie spadki. Według Jarosława Movchuna, współwłaściciela gospodarstwa owocowego Ozeriana, ten sezon będzie trudny dla wielu producentów, zwłaszcza większych ferm, gdzie

The blueberry market in Ukraine is under pressure as production costs remain high, while prices are expected to stay stable or even decline slightly. According to Yaroslav Movchun, co-owner of the Ozeriana berry farm, this season will be tough for many growers, especially larger farms where read more

At the central market in Chisinau, a wide range of seasonal vegetables has recently become available, with the majority being imported from Turkey. Vendors are selling tomatoes, cucumbers, radishes, and cabbage, however, shoppers are hesitant to make purchases due to high prices and are opting to buy only essential items. read more

The Okanagan Valley in British Columbia is a renowned fruit-growing region, famous for its fertile soils. Among the fruits that flourish in this area are pears. Kevin Day from Day's Century Growers states, "The clay loam soil in the valleys offers superb drainage, and the climate is almost perfect." read more

Vine tomatoes mainly originated from Spain and the Netherlands and were imported to Germany, while cherry tomatoes were predominantly from Italy and Spain. Round tomatoes were easily accessible from Turkey and Morocco. According to BLE (Federal Office for Agriculture and Food), the availability of beef tomatoes was mainly restricted to Belgium. read more

Fruit emerged as Thailand's top agricultural export last year, with a turnover of 6.51 billion USD, exceeding the five-year average of 5.86 billion USD. This accounted for 22.6% of the nation's total agricultural exports, as reported by the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO). read more

Georgia is getting ready to establish a strong presence in the global blueberry market with ambitious plans for increasing production and exports over the next four years. These plans are designed to capitalize on the country's unique export opportunities, as stated by the Georgia Blueberry Growers Association. read more

Jednym z największych wyzwań w branży rolniczej jest marnotrawienie żywności, zwłaszcza owoców, które nie spełniają standardów wizualnych. Jednakże, to marnotrawstwo może być źródłem innowacji. Firma z Dominikany odkryła alternatywny sposób wykorzystania tych owoców w celu produkcji zdrowego produktu i redukcji.

One of the biggest challenges in the agricultural industry is food waste, particularly of fruits that do not meet visual standards. However, this waste can be a source of innovation. A company from the Dominican Republic discovered a culinary alternative to produce a healthy product and reduce. read more

Calavo Growers, Inc., a global company in the avocado industry and a provider of value-added fresh food, has released its financial results for the fiscal first quarter ending on January 31, 2025. The total net sales amounted to $154.4 million, marking a 21.0% increase from the same quarter in the previous year. The sales in the fresh segment. read more

Due to the prolonged cold temperatures in the soil during January and February, as well as the limited hours of sunshine, the asparagus spears did not have the conditions to sprout until the end of February. This period of dormancy, known as winter rest, is beneficial for the asparagus plants as it allows them to conserve energy to sprout vigorously. read more

The Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ) team, led by chief executive Kate Scott, is getting ready to interact with growers at the South Island Agricultural Field Days. HortNZ will be partnering with Potatoes NZ at Site C61, where members of the policy team and the Canterbury regional representative will be present. read more

The Egyptian fresh potato export market is experiencing a major shift this season, with a noticeable increase in demand from Russia, steady growth in Asian and Far East markets, and a significant rise in imports from the United Kingdom. This information comes from Yassen Abdelhay. read more

Steady shipments of avocados from Colombia have been entering the U.S. market. According to Andrew, "The previous avocado crop began in November/December and continued through January/February, and we have never before seen such high volumes during these months. This marks the first occasion where we will have Colombian avocados available year-round." read more

Przebieg sezonu warzywnego w hiszpańskim regionie Murcja został znacząco zakłócony przez obfite opady deszczu w ostatnim tygodniu. Około 1000 hektarów, głównie przeznaczonych pod sałatę, brokuły, kalafior, kapustę i karczochy, zostało zalane, a według głównych… read more

Ghana's vegetable export revenue reached $48 million in 2024, as reported by the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA), marking an increase from over $26 million in 2023. This information was disclosed by Mr. Raymond Rashid Kramer, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of GEPA, during the Israel. read more

Egyptian citrus fruits have made a significant impact in the Indian market, with Egypt becoming the top supplier of citrus fruits to India, representing 61% of total imports in terms of value, according to Amit Sharma, the owner of the Indian fresh produce trading company Fresko Fruits. read more

Obecnie panuje pozytywne nastawienie do jabłek we wschodniej Kanadzie. „Perspektywy dla jabłek są bardzo pozytywne dla większości Kanady, zwłaszcza dla Nowej Szkocji. Wschodnia Kanada ma obecnie dostateczne zapasy jabłek” - mówi Michael Van Meekeren z farmy Van Meekeren, dodając, że na całym kontynencie północnoamerykańskim obecnie panuje dobra podaż jabłek. read more

The Bulgarian Farmers' Association has raised concerns about the recent memorandum between protesters and the government, stating that it fails to adequately address the demands to protect Bulgarian agricultural production. "Limiting imports to only sunflower seeds is a step in the right direction, but more needs to be done to support our farmers and agricultural sector," the association said. read more

The production season for nectarines, plums, cherries, and other fruits from Dalian, China, is now underway. Due to a rapid temperature increase, these fruits entered the market more than ten days earlier than usual. They are currently available in large quantities and are expected to reach peak availability soon. read more

California Berry Cultivars, LLC (CBC) has announced the commercial release of two new strawberry varieties: Castaic and Alhambra. These varieties, along with CBC's existing Adelanto, Belvedere, and Alturas varieties, form a comprehensive portfolio that addresses important production challenges. read more