Baby leaf lettuces play a crucial role in the fresh-cut industry. "With our carefully selected varieties tailored to meet the requirements of growers and distributors, we are prepared to support the revitalization of a supply chain with significant added value. Our focus is on promoting sustainability, a journey that, as we consistently emphasize, begins with." read more

Lidl unveils 'Italy's greenest supermarket'. Lidl Italia has opened what it describes as Italy's most eco-friendly supermarket outlet. The new supermarket in Villafranca di Verona, which replaces the existing Lidl store at the same location, was designed and built with sustainability in mind. read more

Ponad 200 pracowników w firmie New Columbia Fruit Packers w Yakimie stanie przed zwolnieniami w sierpniu z powodu zamknięcia zakładu, z dodatkowymi zwolnieniami przewidywanymi w listopadzie. Firma postanowiła skoncentrować swoje działania w swoim zakładzie w East Wenatchee. Dyrektor generalny Brett Reasor podał jako przyczynę decyzji trendy rynkowe. read more

An algorithm developed through a partnership between the Queensland and Victorian governments and Hort Innovation Australia can accurately forecast the shelf life of mangoes and stone fruit. The Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) is currently inviting expressions of interest for commercial use of this technology. read more

Polska zajmuje trzecie miejsce pod względem produkcji marchwi w Unii Europejskiej, ustępując Niemcom i Francji. Jednak w ostatnich latach obserwuje się spadek produkcji marchwi, głównie z powodu niedoborów wody. Istnieje zauważalna korelacja między znaczącym spadkiem produkcji a suszami. read more

The Commercial Horticultural Association (CHA) will once again organize, host, and support a UK pavilion at Fruit Attraction in Madrid. "Fruit Attraction was a very strong show for our UK group last year, as we were in a prime location in a vibrant and busy hall. With stand space at a premium." read more

The Cabinet of Ministers in Uzbekistan has established "recommended" export prices for 60 types of fruits and vegetables, setting a minimum threshold below which these products cannot be exported. This directive is intended to support exporters, but some experts argue that it may have a negative impact on exports... read more

The "Kuban Gardeners' Union" has released a public statement calling for a ban on apple imports to Russia. The union members argue that they are capable of satisfying the market demand with their abundant domestic harvests and extensive initiatives to develop the region's fruit orchards. According to the Union, read more

The leading European organizations in the sector are raising the alarm: European potato production is at risk due to the re-emergence of late blight. That's why key players in the sector are proposing an action plan, which was presented today in Brussels. Potato late blight is the most destructive disease of potatoes. read more

W Franje Onions, sezon pakowania cebuli dobiegł końca. "Popyt całkowicie się zatrzymał," zauważa Jan Franje. "Ogólnie rzecz biorąc, to był kolejny niezwykły sezon. Oczekiwania były bardzo wysokie i wszyscy myśleli, że posiadają monopol na prawdę, ale jak się okazało, nikt naprawdę nie wie. read more

The Andalusian Regional Board for Nuts, composed of ASAJA and COAG, AEOFRUSE, and Agricultural Cooperatives of Andalusia, anticipates a 25.49% increase in the 2024 almond harvest compared to the previous season. The total production is expected to reach 41,582 tons, up from last year's 33,135 tons. read more

Farmers in Murang'a County, Kenya, are experiencing substantial losses as a result of avocado theft from their farms, especially in the Maragua, Kandara, and Gatanga regions. The Murang'a County Avocado Cooperative Union, under the leadership of John Mwaniki, has reported that illegal traders are buying these stolen fruits. read more

Make sure to select a pack of tomatoes from Nightingale Farms at Tesco or chicken from Aldi's Ashfield Farm and you might assume they are farm-fresh products directly sourced from specific producers with traceable origins. However, these are actually 'fake farm' brands that are designed to create the illusion of being truly authentic. read more

At the beginning of week 21, the first strawberries and raspberries from Swiss cultivation were ready for harvesting and selling. "We are entering the new raspberry season with great optimism and are very pleased with the yields and quality so far. However, for strawberries, we are experiencing some challenges... read more

Po trudnym sezonie mango w Peru, nadejście mango z Zachodniej Afryki w tym roku było bardzo oczekiwane. "Ten rok w Peru był wyjątkowo trudny. Tak jak inni gracze na rynku, otrzymaliśmy bardzo niski wolumen mango od naszych własnych plantatorów, dlatego rynek był dość 'spragniony', aby otrzymać" read more

The weather conditions for Turkish blueberries have been favorable, with no late frosts or hail in the southern regions, according to Turgut Aysan, Chairman of the Board of the Turkish berry exporter Safir Berry. Aysan stated, "Our blueberry season primarily begins in March in the southern regions." read more

In Kenya, avocados play a significant role in both local consumption and export earnings, with the country being the fourth-largest producer globally and the top producer in Africa. The global market values avocado production at over $15 billion in 2023. Despite these accomplishments, only a fraction read more

Dwenty years ago, Peruvian agro-exports mainly consisted of coffee beans, cocoa beans, and asparagus and were worth around $1 billion; last year, however, the agricultural export sector managed to surpass the $10 billion threshold after diversifying its range with fruits like avocados, mandarins. read more

The warmer autumn and wetter winter in Israel have resulted in decreased carrot yields. Amir Porat, CEO of Gezer Shluhot, a major carrot grower and exporter in Israel, stated that as a result, the country is facing a shortage of carrots, leading to relatively low export volumes. read more

Według analityków EastFruit, obserwuje się obecnie trend obniżania się cen wczesnej białej kapusty na ukraińskim rynku. Głównymi powodami tego dostosowania cenowego są sezonowe zwiększenie podaży nowo zebranej kapusty oraz relatywnie niskie zapotrzebowanie na ten produkt. Obecnie, read more