Po raz pierwszy Komisja Europejska jest otwarta na konieczność stosowania chłodzenia dla wszystkich importowanych owoców cytrusowych, które stanowią ryzyko szkodników; środek, którego sektor rolniczy w Walencji domagał się od dawna, aby zapobiec wprowadzaniu chorób i zagwarantować wzajemność w handlu.

The European Commission is open to requiring cold treatment for all imported citrus fruits that present a pest risk for the first time, a measure that the Valencian agricultural sector has long requested to prevent the entry of diseases and to guarantee reciprocity in trade. read more

A delegation of companies from Bulgaria will participate in the upcoming edition of Macfrut (Rimini, May 8-10, 2024). Marina Evtimova from Expo Business Partner will discuss the advancements in Bulgarian fruit and vegetable production and the specific needs of companies. "In Bulgaria, companies produce..." read more

The Dutch company C. Gottmann has been importing mangoes from Puerto Rico for over 25 years. "This year's first container has already arrived. That's somewhat earlier than previous years, but the quality is truly exceptional," says Ron Duinkerke. "A fantastic climate and thorough cultivation." read more

Bến Tre Province is the hub of the coconut industry in Vietnam, known for producing high-quality coconuts. Tom Nguyen's company, Viet Nam International Agriculture, operates plantations in this area. "Vietnamese coconuts can be harvested all year round. From February to August is Vietnam's dry season, during which coconuts thrive." read more

The new Dutch soft fruit season is about to start at BerryBrothers. They sold the last of their stored redcurrants last week. "We're often out of stock by late March. This year, that took slightly longer. The quality of the redcurrants from storage was superb. We've innovated a lot in read more

Fruit Attraction São Paulo has had a successful start at the São Paulo Expo Exhibition & Convention Center, with the Brazilian Association of Fruit and Derivatives Exporters (Abrafrutas) playing an important role in its organization. The event served as a platform to showcase the variety and quality of fruits available in Brazil. read more

Przez długi czas światowe zapasy cytryn przewyższały popyt. "Nierównowaga między podażą a popytem stworzyła skomplikowany cykl, wpływający na rentowność całej branży" - mówi Bernabé Padilla, Kierownik Handlowy Działu Świeżych Owoców w firmie Citromax w Argentynie. Ponowne otwarcie read more

The season for mini watermelons in Portugal is looking promising, as planting is expected to be successful despite the rainy weather, according to Tania Silva, who handles sales for Rush Farms Portugal: "We experienced heavy rainfall during the planting period for mini watermelons. Luckily, we managed to plant on time." read more

W lutym średnia miesięczna cena jabłek w UE (bez opakowania) wyniosła 0,80 € za kg w Niemczech. We Francji cena wyniosła 1,36 € za kg, w Holandii 1,11 € za kg, a w Austrii 1,05 € za kg. Kliknij tutaj, aby zobaczyć większy obraz. Produkcja jabłek w UE. read more

Popyt na specjalne odmiany ananasa, które coraz częściej pojawiają się na rynku, nadal pozostaje wysoki. W firmie Melissa's/World Variety Produce wysyłane są różne odmiany słodszych specjalnych ananasów z Kostaryki, w tym Del Monte Honeyglow Pineapples, Del Monte Pinkglow... read more

Hot potato: Potatoes promoted as the 'best choice' as prices drop by 16.2%
Brigit Corson, Head of Produce and Butchery at Foodstuffs North Island, states that potatoes are a common item in shopping baskets throughout the year. With competitive prices for all varieties, they are expected to be a favored choice. read more

The production value of fruits, vegetables, and flowers in Portugal reached 5,161 million euros in 2023, which is 28% higher than in 2022 when it was 4,024 million euros, and 61% higher than in 2019 when it was 3,204 million euros. Additionally, the export volume of fruits, vegetables, and flowers in the country has also... read more

Freshfel Europe's latest edition of the Consumption Monitor shows that the average fruit and vegetable consumption in the EU dropped to 350 g/day/capita in 2022. The promising trend that began during the COVID-19 pandemic has been hindered by the economic crisis, affecting purchasing habits. read more

Located in the southernmost part of the country, the Keless district in the Turkestan region of Kazakhstan experiences an early arrival of spring. Farmers in this area quickly begin agricultural activities, with vegetable crops ripening as early as April. The main source of income for the district is agriculture. read more

Bollo Fruits, a brand of the Bollo Natural Fruit group, has reinforced its dedication to exporting to Asia by introducing its new citrus campaign in China. This initiative ensures a continuous, year-round supply of citrus fruits to the Chinese market. As a result of this approach, Bollo has established itself as one of the leaders in the industry. read more

To celebrate the beginning of spring, Grosbusch decided to showcase a variety of seasonal products with a colorful display at the Leclerc store in Maizieres-les-Metz/Hauconcourt. The eye-catching arrangement included cauliflowers, artichokes, pink and red radishes, carrot bunches, and white asparagus. read more

Superfresh Growers® is excited to announce that the upcoming cherry season in the Pacific Northwest region is expected to be the longest and largest yet. Cherries are projected to be available starting in late May and continuing through August, giving consumers an extended period to enjoy them. read more

istniej popyt na zielony szparag z oznaczeniem PGI z Altedo, uznanym w całej Europie. Emilia Romagna produkuje 7% z 8100 hektarów uprawianych szparagów we Włoszech i jest miejscem europejskiej produkcji zielonego szparaga PGI z Altedo. Ceniona warzywo to read more

Organic apples from Poland have been in high demand this season, with the crop selling faster than the previous year, according to Anna Gabler, commercial director of Agro Queens Sp. z o.o.: "Our apple season has been quite different from the previous year. read more

The melon and watermelon campaign has already started in Almeria, although with limited volumes at the moment. In the 2023 campaign, Grupo Agroponiente produced around 37,000 tons of watermelons and about 7,000 tons of melons. For this year, they anticipate a significant increase in volume. read more