"On May 1st, 2024, French strawberry production was estimated to be 76.3 million tons for the 2024 campaign. Production is expected to be similar to last year's, but this spring's unusual weather conditions have led to a slightly atypical production schedule. In April 2024, prices were 8% higher." read more

Asaja Córdoba participated in the final session of the citrus board at the Chamber of Commerce's Lonja de Cítricos, bringing an end to this year's campaign. The campaign was characterized by a significant decrease in demand attributed to the influx of Egyptian oranges, as well as a notable decline in the market. read more

Sezon marchwi w Egipcie przebiega płynnie i przewidywane jest, że zakończy się później niż zwykle. Według Walida Sallama, Kierownika ds. Eksportu w Suez Canal Trade & Agricultural Development S.A.E, "To wspaniały sezon, z wysoką jakością i dużymi ilościami. Konkurencja była dla nas korzystna." read more

A giant huntsman spider from Africa surprised staff at a primary school in Croydon, London, by jumping out of a box of bananas shipped from Ivory Coast. The spider, a juvenile Heteropoda venatoria, was captured by staff members who are enthusiasts of spiders amidst the commotion. The huntsman, known for its size, read more

Jedna starsza kobieta południowoindyjska zaskoczyła media społecznościowe swoją naturalną metodą dojrzewania bananów bez użycia chemikaliów. W wiralowym filmie na Instagramie pokazuje, jak zakopanie surowych bananów w dziurze w ziemi może dojrzeć je w zaledwie dwa dni, zachowując ich naturalny smak. read more

The first batch of Khirsapati mangoes, grown through contract farming in Bagha subdistrict, Rajshahi, has been sent to Europe. The shipment, weighing two tons, is split evenly between France and London. This initiative is made possible by Square Group, in partnership with 21. read more

The Mintec Benchmark Price for Dutch processed potatoes increased by 26.7% month-on-month to €475/MT in May. Market sources indicate that prices are still on the rise due to the growing possibility of a delayed harvest caused by wet plantings, putting additional pressure on the already limited 2023 potato stocks. read more

Inspectors from Rosselkhoznadzor have discovered violations in the import of vegetables and berries from Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan to Khakassia. In May 2024, specialists from Rosselkhoznadzor identified nine violations during an analysis of the FGIS "Argus-Phyto" data. read more

Podobnie jak wiele innych owoców i warzyw, melony, które są produktem silnie zależnym od warunków klimatycznych, obecnie cierpią z powodu braku konsumpcji na francuskim rynku. Jérôme Jausseran, prezydent Force Sud, analizuje sezon 2024. "Rozpoczęliśmy kampanię z marokańskimi dostawcami... read more

Pod koniec maja zbliża się zakończenie zbiorów truskawek w hiszpańskiej prowincji Huelva, jednak produkcja hiszpańska nadal trwa w regionie Kastylia-Leon, który jest źródłem sadzonek, dzięki którym Andaluzyjska kampania jest możliwa każdego roku. "Rozpoczynamy teraz zbiory truskawek w read more

The Vietnamese exporter H.S IIC Company has been in business since 2018. Their main export products are coconuts and dragon fruit, which are primarily grown in the southern part of the country, mainly in Ben Tre Province and Long An Province. "We procure coconuts and dragon fruit from local farmers, which we then pack at our facility." read more

Peruvian fresh lemon exports have been consistently strong since the start of 2024, surpassing $5 million in monthly shipments. In the first quarter of the year, Peru exported 15,540 tons of lemons, generating $15.7 million in revenue. This represents a 10% increase in volume and a 5% increase in value compared to the same period last year. read more

"Last year, the potato yields in Switzerland were quite disappointing, and this year there was a shortage of seed potatoes. However, Daniel Kottmann of Kottmann Kartoffeln from Switzerland mentioned, 'the procurement of seed potatoes went pretty well for me.' He grows various types of potatoes on his farm." read more

The stone fruit season in Israel started a bit later in April, due to a cold, wet spring. However, this situation has quickly changed with heatwaves sweeping through the region, as temperatures in the desert are already reaching 46 degrees this week. Ido Ben Dor, from Israel's Ben Dor Fruits and Nurseries, mentioned that they have... read more

The New Zealand onion harvest concluded successfully in April, with most onions being harvested in good conditions. However, there was a small amount of onions where the harvest was delayed due to poor weather. "Growers are pleased with the quantity and quality of onions in their storage facilities," said Simon Vale from Balle Bros. "I would read more

BerryWorld celebrates its 30th anniversary and its 17th International Taste Institute award win, the team were delighted with the news that three varieties from its exclusive varietal portfolio were awarded Spring 2024 winners. BerryWorld Ruby® raspberries, from the BerryWorld Plus® read more

India: Swiggy Instamart's new ad brings the scent of mangoes

Swiggy Instamart CEO Phani Kishan announced on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) that the brand has launched a "scented" print ad that allows people to experience the aroma of fresh mangoes. read more

The wet spring is currently causing a lot of unrest among potato growers. In the Netherlands and Belgium, some areas are already talking about a disaster, as a lot of produce has not yet been planted. It's understandable that there are concerns, says Jan Van Luchene of Bruwier Potatoes, but the read more

The Jerte Valley in Extremadura, Spain, is famous for its picota cherries, which mark the beginning of summer with their harvest season from May to July. The 14th annual 'picota' cherry fair, celebrating the mid-harvest, was held on June 1st in Jerte. Picota cherries have been enjoyed since the 17th century. read more

Oczekuje się, że gdy egipska obecność zmniejszy się na rynku pomarańczy, południowoafrykańskie pomarańcze staną się bardzo cenne: plony nie są ogromne, a powszechnie zakłada się pewien niedobór - mówi Riaan Ellis, dyrektor handlowy w Unifrutti South Africa. Pada deszcz na Przylądku... read more