Zespri, the global kiwi producer, and Tesco have partnered to boost growth in the UK kiwifruit category by introducing fully branded Zespri SunGold packs. Leveraging their established collaboration, Zespri and Tesco are collaborating to raise awareness and market penetration. read more

Imports of fresh apples to India have increased by over 70 percent during the first 9 months of the marketing year 2023/24 (July 2023 – June 2024) in comparison to the same period last year. It is projected that the imports will reach a record high of 510,000 metric tons. The rise in apple consumption in India is attributed to the continuous growth of the population. read more

Wolumen soku pomarańczowego eksportowanego przez Brazylię w okresie części sezonu 2023/24 (od lipca/23 do maja/24) pozostaje poniżej tego zarejestrowanego w tym samym okresie poprzedniego sezonu. Według danych z Comex Stat, Brazylia wyeksportowała 914,9 tysiąca ton soku pomarańczowego, co stanowi spadek o 8,9%.

The volume of orange juice exported by Brazil in the partial of the 2023/24 season (from July/23 to May/24) remains below that registered in the same period of the previous crop. According to data from Comex Stat, Brazil exported 914.9 thousand tons of orange juice, for a decrease of 8.9%. read more

Ostatnich tygodniach wysokie ceny ogórków zeszły w zeszłym tygodniu. Mediana ceny w tygodniu 24 wynosi 24,7 eurocentów za sztukę w FBT. Nadal jest to całkiem wysoka cena, powyżej pięcioletniej średniej. Ceny pomidorów oscylują wokół tej pięcioletniej średniej, z ceną za kilogram w luzie wynoszącą 60,5 eurocentów i 47,1 eurocentów. read more

Inspections of avocados and mangoes in Michoacán, Mexico for export to the U.S. are currently suspended. This decision was made due to security concerns for personnel from the Animal & Plant Health Inspection Services (APHIS) in Michoacán. The suspensions will continue until the security situation improves. read more

The onset of African temperatures, reaching highs of over 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit), is a promising development for businesses in the sector. It is expected to positively influence the consumption of summer fruits, leading to increased demand. "Even though the watermelon season began 10 days earlier," stated... read more

Grace Park Kreiner, a New Zealand expat living in Germany, craved feijoas during her pregnancy. Her husband Simon surprised her with a $50 kilo of the fruit from an exotic fruit store as a first-anniversary gift. Despite their imperfect condition, the scent brought back cherished memories of her New Zealand home. read more

W ciągu ostatnich tygodni dużo mówi się o nowym zbiorze belgijskich gruszek. Grad, mróz i problemy z bakterią pseudomonas wpłynęły na potencjalne ilości. Gruszki Corina® również nie uniknęły tych problemów. Ta wczesna selekcja odmiany Conference jest na rynku do pierwszych Konferencji. read more

Alper Kerim, owner of Turkish fruit exporter Demir Fresh Fruits, states that the Turkish cherry season is exceptionally positive. The quality remains stable, and there have been no weather-related issues. "The Turkish cherry season is actually going very well, it's never been better before," he says. read more

"Chociaż w tym roku wysłaliśmy tylko połowę kontenerów, jak w zeszłym roku, mieliśmy dostępne awokado od marca, w tym również duże rozmiary. Trudno było w to uwierzyć, ale w Pampa Baja udało nam się dostarczyć rynek eksportowy w pierwszej części sezonu" - mówi dyrektor handlowy Micky... read more

Be it in Singapore, Kuwait, Amsterdam, or any other location, Growy identifies opportunities to expand its vertical farming concept for cultivating lettuce, herbs, and micro-vegetables. The goal is to establish approximately 20 operational vertical farms by adding three new growing locations each year. read more

Over 50 hectares of seedless white, red, and black grapes at different stages of ripeness enable us to guarantee a consistent supply to our customers for about 5 months of the year, from July to December. Over time, we have removed all the traditional varieties and replaced them with read more

Najnowsze statystyki dotyczące importu pomarańczy do UE ukazują spadek ilości pomarańczy zakupionych w tym sezonie w kwietniu i maju, które są ostatnimi dwoma miesiącami, dla których dostępne są dane. Według danych udostępnionych w najnowszym raporcie dotyczącym wzmocnionego monitorowania importu cytrusów do UE. read more

Melon and watermelon growers in the Rostov region of Russia have announced a 10-15% increase in their product prices compared to last year. The drought has affected the size and yield of the crops, resulting in smaller melons and watermelons this season. Growers have reported that the cost of production has also risen due to the adverse weather conditions. read more

Andalusia has been the top exporter of fresh strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries internationally in the first quarter of 2024, with the region accounting for 80% of global sales of these products during this period. Thanks to these sales from January to March, the Andalusian community has achieved... read more

"Despite high expectations, pear sales have been sluggish in recent weeks. Not many people expected this, but there are still quite a few pears available. The trade is trying to tap into its own stocks first and that is causing staging of sales," observes Emanuel Sluis of Service2Fruit. read more

Currently, the supply of mangoes in the market is still limited compared to last year due to lower productions in Peru, Brazil, and Mexico. However, Spanish exporters are optimistic that there will be a successful domestic campaign this summer as long as there are no unforeseen obstacles. read more

Ze względów bezpieczeństwa Stany Zjednoczone tymczasowo zawiesiły inspekcje awokado i mango w meksykańskim stanie Michoacán. Dwóch amerykańskich inspektorów, którzy pracują dla USDA, zostało zatrzymanych w zeszły piątek podczas demonstracji w Paracho, miasteczku na północy drugiego co do wielkości miasta w Michoacán. read more

Pili nuts. It may not immediately ring a bell for many, but with this new introduction to the nut landscape, Pili Pi Nuts is making waves in the European market. "Of course, it's not every day that a new nut emerges in the market, so we're already seeing a lot of interest in this special one." read more

To use potaoes as a primary food source for dogs. It's important to be cautious and avoid feeding raw potatoes to dogs, as they contain solanine, which can be harmful to their health. read more