In recent days, continuous rainfall in many parts of the Iberian Peninsula has disrupted the harvesting of citrus fruits such as lemons and halted other open-ground cultivation activities. This has further reduced the supply, following the previous impact of frosts in Murcia. read more

Nie było żadnych niespodzianek w drugiej połowie ukraińskiego sezonu jabłkowego, jak przewidywał Volodymyr Gurzhiy z ukraińskiego eksportera jabłek USPA Fruit: "Moje prognozy na drugą połowę sezonu się sprawdziły. Rok marketingowy się jeszcze nie skończył, ale już możemy". read more

Prashant Gidwani, founder of Indian fruit importer Fresh Fruit Alliances, stated that lower domestic production has led to a high demand for apples in India. He also mentioned that the apple market in India has experienced growth, especially with increased domestic production from states like Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir. read more

Orange trade continues to be active in the fields of Spain's Valencian Community, with prices remaining stable despite temporary slowdowns in harvests due to rainfall. "The season is progressing satisfactorily in both the fields and citrus marketing, with prices remaining stable and, most importantly, at acceptable levels." read more

Morocco is increasing its fresh raspberry exports to the United Kingdom, as reported by EastFruit. During the 2023/24 season, Moroccan traders shipped a record volume of berries to the UK market. In the first six months of the current season, exports reached 5.7 thousand tons, which is more than double the amount compared to the previous season. read more

"The flagship products that define our brand include PGI Sicilian blood orange, PGI lemon of Syracuse, bitter orange, and a selection of refined citrus mix marmalades, all available in 360-gram jars," explains Sofia Mammana (in the photo), the young administrator of Agrisicilia, a family-owned company. read more

The Terp Squashpackers is expanding its production and trade of organic bulk pumpkins. The first tender for producing and supplying 600 tonnes of Amoro will be issued in March. Participation in Fruit Logistica in Berlin confirmed that more and more organic growers in the EU are switching to organic farming. read more

Zmiany klimatyczne coraz bardziej ograniczają zdolność producentów bananów do dostarczania jednego z naszych ulubionych owoców. Nowe badania przeprowadzone przez University of Exeter i opublikowane w czasopiśmie Nature Food wykazały, że do roku 2080 wielu obszarów w Ameryce Łacińskiej i na Karaibach nie będzie ekonomicznie opłacalne kontynuowanie produkcji bananów. read more

Eqrader installations disrupted onion grading from Europe to North America. Soon after its launch, potato companies began showing interest. This is where the story of Eqraft's optical grading machine for potatoes starts. The Eqrader for onions uses internal and external scanners for. read more

On Friday, February 28th, Cyclone Garance "disfigured" Réunion Island, according to Prefect Patrice Latron, who has initiated the accelerated natural disaster procedure. The latest death toll reported by local authorities is 5. Réunion Island was already weakened by Cyclone Belal in January 2024 and 7 months of. read more

Legislation is being developed to allow for larger greenhouses and increase subsidies for local farmers in Luxembourg. The agricultural sector is in favor of the proposal but emphasizes the importance of having suitable conditions in place to guarantee its effectiveness. The Kirsch family, who have been growing vegetables near Luxembourg City for many years, could benefit from these changes. read more

Ceny w Almerii rosną prawie we wszystkich produktach warzywnych, choć sytuacja papryki jest szczególnie godna uwagi, z naprawdę wysokimi cenami ze względu na brak produktów pierwszej klasy z powodu problemów z jakością. "To był bardzo trudny rok dla sektora, jeśli chodzi o
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The Dresden-based fruit and vegetable retailer Macoo GmbH is undergoing a reorganization process. The company has faced an economic crisis caused by a growing consumer reluctance to purchase, rising costs, and the loss of numerous small customers, stated managing director Marco Henschke. read more

Last week at the International Agricultural Show in Paris, Réseau Vivalya accepted an invitation from UNCGFL (National Union of Wholesale Fruit and Vegetable Trade) and CGF (French Wholesalers Federation) to participate in a conference dedicated to the Anti Food Waste label, organized by CGDD. read more

A year ago, in March 2024, an "exceptional situation due to extraordinary drought" was declared in the entire area of the Júcar Hydrographic Confederation. Following another spring and summer with little rainfall, the vegetable season started in the fall with similar restrictions in place. read more

Moroccan cucumbers are among the cheapest in Europe. According to a report by Hort Info, citing data from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) for the period from 2014 to 2023, Moroccan cucumber prices were around €0.24 per kilogram in 2014, increasing to €0.29 per kilogram by 2023. Meanwhile, Spanish cucumbers... read more

For several weeks now, the French potato market has been going through a worrying period of instability, despite a resolutely solid long-term outlook. The sharp drop in prices on the open market for industrial potatoes and the recent withdrawals from certain contractual commitments have left. read more

The Egyptian Valencia orange campaign is coming to an early end. This year, the campaign has been characterized by a significant increase in prices. Similar to the 2022/2023 season, this campaign is being impacted by a shortage of large sizes and logistical challenges, resulting in price fluctuations and market... read more

The artichoke harvest in Messinia, located in southern Greece, is currently in full swing. "We began harvesting in early February from 30 hectares of early farms. By employing proper cultivation techniques, we can yield approximately 60,000-70,000 artichokes per hectare from these farms. However, we are anticipating more." read more

Wprowadzenie 25% cła na towary z Meksyku wchodzące do Stanów Zjednoczonych spowodowało wiele niepewności w branży. Rob Cullum z Pacific Produce, oddziału marketingowego peruwiańskiego producenta La Calera, rozmawia o potencjalnych skutkach taryf na globalny handel owocami. "Basically,…" read more