U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Otay Mesa Commercial Facility seized over $5 million worth of methamphetamine hidden within a shipment of watermelons last Friday. The incident took place when CBP officers at the Otay Mesa Commercial Facility. read more

Fi, a berry farm in southwestern Finland, stated that consumers are increasingly valuing the freshness and quality of locally grown soft fruit. The farm has invested in new technologies and cultivation methods to improve the taste and appearance of their berries, which has resulted in a growing popularity among Finnish consumers. This shift towards supporting domestic producers is seen as a positive trend for the local agriculture industry in Finland. read more

In the first half of 2024, Peru exported 390,972 tons of fresh avocado, generating revenues of $788 million. This represents a 5% decrease in volume but a 19% increase in value compared to the same period in 2023. The growth in export value is mainly due to a 26% increase in the average price per kilogram. read more

Figs in California are currently in peak supply and will continue to be for the rest of the month. Erik Herman from The Specialty Crop Co. mentions, "We have all of our varieties of figs available, including Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Tiger, and Sierra." The crop this season appears to be similar to the 2023 crop. read more

Jednym z wiodących producentów owoców w Australii jest firma Mattina Fresh, która ma nadzieję zwiększyć i rozwijać popularność pomarańczy Cara Cara w Australii. Firma produkuje owoce pestkowe, cytrusy i gruszki w północnej Wiktorii i południowej Nowej Południowej Walii oraz zwiększy produkcję cytrusów w nadchodzących sezonach. read more

In 2005, WECO established a specialized division for sorting blueberries. Since then, the company has made significant advancements in equipment and capabilities. Recently, WECO introduced their latest innovation, the 360Tek Sortivator, which was launched in March of this year. It is a compact sorting machine. read more

Zoran Keserović, a professor at the Faculty of Agriculture in Novi Sad, has forecasted a decrease in fruit production in Serbia for 2023, citing the high temperatures as the cause. The projected yield is estimated to range between 1.22 and 1.25 million tons, representing a decrease of 5 to 8 percent. read more

Po trudnym roku dla produkcji owoców i warzyw spowodowanym poważnymi problemami klimatycznymi, kampania 2024 roku pokazuje pozytywne znaki, zwłaszcza dla moreli i melonów. Popyt jest żywy, a konsumenci szczególnie doceniają jakość organoleptyczną moreli oraz słodycz i. read more

W chwili obecnej rynek ziemniaków jest cichy. "Można zauważyć, że wszyscy przygotowują się na nowy sezon" - mówią nam Jurgen Duthoo i Stijn De Pourcq z Warnez Potatoes. "Obecnie mamy głównie ziemniaki francuskie, ponieważ na główny zbiór belgijskich ziemniaków będziemy musieli poczekać". read more

For several years, Odavi has been producing drinks using some of its Class II strawberries. Since last month, the company has expanded its offerings to include two types of non-alcoholic sparkling beverages, spokesperson Marie-Louise Raats told RTL News. The idea originated from a request by the... read more

While many may have wished for warmer weather during the summer months, it was actually perfect for strawberry production, as stated by Philip Van Overbeke. "When you deal with temperature extremes, you often see fluctuations in production, but this time everything grew consistently, and we had a stable crop." read more

"W sezonie uprawy owoców miękkich w 2024 roku w Serbii okazał się ogólnie udany, ale rynki eksportowe nie współpracowały, aby docenić dobrą jakość zwłaszcza borówek. Tak twierdzi Sanja Larsson, dyrektor generalny i właściciel serbskiego producenta i eksportera owoców miękkich Pureberry." read more

The Government of Jersey has acknowledged that fireblight, a disease affecting fruit trees and other plants, is now widespread across the island, making eradication efforts ineffective. After detecting 66 cases in June, authorities have decided to shift their focus from trying to eliminate the disease. read more

In Amsterdam, the holidays will last for another two weeks. As a result, it appears that some items are available earlier than usual, but this is solely because of the late holidays. For example, the first Delbare summer apples are already available. These sales always do well. read more

Ukraine is one of the leading producers of blackcurrants in Europe, and this berry is becoming increasingly popular among farmers. The significant areas dedicated to this crop are driven by its economic benefits and demand in both domestic and international markets. Farmer Volodymyr Tymkiv grows them. read more

Since opening its first store in Saint-Julien-en-Genevois in 2008, Biofrais has upheld a simple promise: to provide fresh, organic produce sourced as locally as possible. This ambitious project was spearheaded by the Grandchamp family, who have been cultivating vegetables in Haute-Savoie since. read more

In Bengaluru, the price of tomatoes has drastically decreased from almost Rs 100 per kilogram to Rs 10-20 per kg due to political unrest in Bangladesh. This has resulted in a decrease in tomato exports from Kolar, which is Bengaluru's main tomato market, to Bangladesh, negatively impacting local farmers. read more

Obst- und Gemüsezentrale Rhein-Main eG was already able to offer its customers the first German-grown runner beans in week 27. "We started the season around two weeks earlier than usual and were then able to offer good quantities for around ten to twelve days without interruption. After that, read more

Po rekordowej produkcji w zeszłym roku, plantatorzy jabłek spodziewają się kolejnego udanego roku, zgodnie z nowym raportem opublikowanym przez Amerykańskie Stowarzyszenie Jabłek (USApple) podczas 129. dorocznego Konferencji Perspektyw w Chicago. Perspektywy Przemysłu USApple 2024 dostarczają najbardziej aktualnych danych. read more

FAO has released a new report titled "The Major Tropical Fruits Market Review." It was prepared by the Team on Responsible Global Value Chains, Markets, and Trade Division of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Rome. Global exports of major tropical fruits increased by around 8 percent. read more