13 June marked the day when the first apricots from this year's harvest were picked at the Martin family farm in Eriskirch. As one of the few apricot producers in the Lake Constance region, this family-run fruit farm has been cultivating this heat-loving crop right from the start. read more

Fresh Food Leader, the organizer of in-person meetings between buyers of fruits and vegetables from national and international large-scale retailers and production companies, is now launching a series of free webinars focused on marketing fruits and vegetables for production and trading companies. read more

The Citrus Growers Association (CGA) is requesting feedback on proposed regulations for exporting citrus fruits, which cover registration, record-keeping, and fees. These rules are intended to uphold industry competitiveness and ensure the accuracy of market information. Comments must be submitted by Friday, June 21, 2024. On May 9th, the CGA... read more

On June 17, 1974, MLS van Geest made its debut in the fruit and vegetable exports industry. "Now, 50 years later, we are proud to commemorate this achievement with our team," said René van Geest. "Throughout the years, our company has expanded into an organization with over 60 employees. We provide a full range of high-quality fruits and vegetables to our customers." read more

"It's just incredibly difficult at the moment," describes Tom Desmet of Desmet Agro the situation for field vegetables. "We're either rushing around or at a standstill. When there's a window of opportunity, we work day and night. But then we get hit by multiple setbacks, and everyone is at a loss." read more

Secretary of Agriculture Ed Wengryn of New Jersey recently started the blueberry season with a visit to Macrie Brothers Blueberry Farm as part of an Atlantic County farm tour. The tour showcased the presence of Jersey Fresh blueberries at various local farmers markets and stores throughout the state. read more

Według José Ángela Crespo, prezesa firmy Mango for Export Packing Company (EMEX), produkcja mango w Meksyku może spadnąć o 40% w tym roku z powodu niedoboru wody. Ta sytuacja wywołała spekulacje dotyczące cen i może znacząco wpłynąć na handel lokalny. Crespo podkreślił, że read more

South Korea's decision to waive the 30% import tariff on imported grapefruit incentivized South African packhouses to go all out. Initially, the tariff was supposed to resume in July, but two weeks ago, the Korean Finance Ministry announced an extension of the measure to ease restrictions. read more

To było wszystko zaczęte z wielkimi nadziejami na ten sezon, prognozy dotyczące indyjskich winogron stołowych wskazywały na bardzo pozytywne znaki związane z dostępnością owoców, jakością owoców, objętością owoców i poziomem pozostałości owoców z powodu korzystnych warunków klimatycznych w tym roku. "Te nadzieje szybko się rozwiały, gdy... read more

When it comes to conventional stone fruit for 2024, California is expected to have a larger crop this year compared to 2023. Last year, there were some bad weather conditions that affected the crop, but this year, those concerns have been alleviated. This is due to favorable temperatures and the absence of severe. read more

The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) has implemented a closed border policy on certain vegetables for June in order to support local farmers, as stated in a report by Simonis Storm Securities. The restricted items include beetroot, butternut, cabbage, and onions, with the goal of increasing domestic production by restricting imports. read more

India is set to import avocados from Brazil for the first time, aiming to address the high prices of the fruit in the domestic market, which range from ₹100 to ₹2,000 per kilogram depending on the variety. This move is part of a broader agriculture deal being negotiated between the two countries. read more

The Washington Apple Commission (WAC) has announced Michael Schadler as their new president. Schadler, who currently serves as the Executive Vice President for the Florida Tomato Exchange (FTE), the Florida Tomato Growers Exchange (FTGE), and the Florida Tomato Committee (FTC), will be taking over from Todd Fryhover, the previous president. read more

The agricultural sector in Turkey is facing challenges due to extreme weather fluctuations, affecting crop yields and quality nationwide. Unusual weather patterns, such as heavy rainfall, hailstorms in certain regions, and drought in others, have caused significant damage to crops, especially fruits. read more

The garlic harvest began well, benefiting from very good weather conditions. However, the intermittent rains last week have been causing some difficulties in the final stage of harvesting the white and violet Spring garlic. Approximately 50% of the crop has already been safely stored in warehouses, where the... read more

Vietnam's agricultural exports to Russia have increased by 48.7% in the last five months, with coffee, seafood, cashew nuts, fruits, and vegetables being the most imported products. Preliminary statistics from the General Department of Customs indicate that by late May 2024, agricultural exports have seen a significant surge. read more

El director general de la Asociación Nacional de Exportadores de Berries (Aneberries), Juan José Flores García, le dijo a El Economista que el sector de los berries enfrenta desafíos significativos que podrían llevar a una disminución del 18-20% en las ventas al extranjero. Esto se debe a una serie de factores adversos, incluido el clima.

The general director of the National Association of Berry Exporters (Aneberries), Juan José Flores García, told El Economista that the berry sector faces significant challenges that could lead to an 18-20% decrease in foreign sales. This is due to a series of adverse factors, including climate. read more

The Irish Central Statistics Office (CSO) has reported a 73.6% increase in output prices for potato farmers over the 12 months leading up to April 2024. Potato and vegetable growers experienced price rises of 11.7%. The agricultural input price index decreased by 12.6% annually, while the output price index saw a slight… read more

In a significant development in the bio-based materials sector, researchers from Mahidol University in Thailand have innovated a method to produce leather using pineapple leaf fibers. This new material not only replicates the properties of real leather but also outperforms it. read more

W ostatnich latach supermarkety starały się bardzo pomysłowo wyróżniać swoje działy z owocami i warzywami. W tym tygodniu w supermarkecie Auchan w Cognac (departament Charente), prezentowane są arbuz i melony. Na wystawie znajduje się traktor wypełniony dużymi arbuzami. read more