"Twenty or thirty years ago, a Greek selling fruit and vegetables could afford for their buyer to discard 20% or even 30% of their merchandise, and yet still have a decent income to continue their business. Now this is over," stresses Mr. Vassilios Eustratiou, CEO of Alfa Cool Hellas, a Greek read more

For over thirty years, Angela and Mike Roy have been cultivating berries at their 13.5-hectare orchard in King Country, establishing a successful family business focused on quality, innovation, and community. Situated near Piopio on State Highway 3, approximately halfway between Hamilton and New Plymouth, read more

Czasy się zmieniły dla jednego polskiego eksportera jabłek. Po latach pracy jako menadżer sprzedaży, zdecydował się założyć własną firmę eksportującą jabłka. Oznacza to, że teraz musi nosić wiele kapeluszy, mówi Adam Malengiewicz, właściciel polskiego handlowca jabłkami AD Fresh Nature: "Jednego dnia pracuję jako" read more

Reisopack strapping machines are used globally, which is why it's not surprising that Steenks Service frequently receives international requests for installation and maintenance. The company's technician, Martijn, recently completed two consecutive special assignments, with a trip from... read more

Once mainly recognized for citrus and bananas, the de Groot Fresh Group has significantly expanded in recent years. By collaborating closely with European growers and acquiring Gebroeders van Aarle, the company now provides a wide range of vegetables throughout the year, including cucumbers and cauliflower. read more

Producenci papai z Wysp Kanaryjskich ostrzegają, że nadchodząca umowa o wolnym handlu między Unią Europejską a Mercosur - Brazylią, Argentyną, Urugwajem i Paragwajem - może zagrażać ich początkującemu rynkowi eksportowemu. Rolnicy wyrazili zdecydowany sprzeciw, dołączając do protestów w Brukseli obok. read more

The peruvian fruit basket is becoming increasingly competitive in international markets, providing a variety of products tailored to meet global logistics, trade, and consumption demands. In 2024, fresh fruit and vegetable exports reached $6.747 billion, marking a 13% year-on-year growth, as reported by PromPerú. read more

At this time of year, the main source of mango supply in the U.S. is South America. Ecuador is currently finishing its mango season, which will end around the end of December. Total shipments from Ecuador are slightly below last year's level, about 10-15 percent lower year-over-year. read more

The quality of washing water has a significant impact on the shelf life and safety of washed produce. A recent assessment demonstrated that the biodegradable disinfectant Huwa-San TR-50 can effectively clean the water system by eliminating biofilm, reducing the microbiological load, and improving oxygen levels. read more

Iran is currently in the midst of its citrus harvest season, with orchards across provinces from Mazandaran in the north to Hormozgan in the south producing oranges, mandarins, lemons, and other citrus fruits. Each year, the country harvests more than 6 million tonnes of citrus, placing Iran among the top citrus producers in the world. read more

Przemysł bananowy w skali globalnej od dawna jest zagrożony przez zgorzel Fusarium. Tradycyjne hodowle są trudne, ponieważ większość odmian bananów to trójnajduchowe osobniki. Tajwański Instytut Badań nad Bananami (TBRI) skutecznie opracował wiele odmian odpornych na zgorzel Fusarium za pomocą mutacji. read more

The La Blottière's pear campaigns are in full swing this winter. The Qtee® campaign is drawing to a close, but the Sweet Sensation® and Abate campaigns are still going strong. The Sweet Sensation® campaign began in the week of October 6th and is expected to finish at the end of January in France and at read more

One year is not like the other at the celeriac market. "Last year, the prices for tubers were high from the start of the season. They remained consistently high, and then there was a sudden drop in supply. Despite the prices not increasing further, growers and traders were still able to make a profit." read more

Japan's citrus industry is experiencing an ongoing decline in structure due to factors such as aging producers, labor shortages, and decreased orchard maintenance. This has led to a decrease in mandarin and orange production for the marketing year (MY) 2024/25, with a slight recovery projected for MY 2025/26. The domestic mandarin supply is expected to be weaker as a result. read more

The year that is coming to an end is definitely one of the worst for Italian table grape exports. Piero Pontrandolfi from the Tellus cooperative, affiliated with Asso Fruit Italia, and Costantino Pirolo from the Italian Variety Club shared their thoughts on the recent production season. "It read more

"Ingrid Eeckhaut of Vanderhaegen Potatoes says, 'There is a growing demand for convenience, for ready-made, user-friendly products. We can observe this in the market: the more convenient, the better.' This is why, in addition to French fries, which continue to be the core business of this Belgian family company, they also offer" read more

Just south of the Belgian border, in the Flemish region of Voeren, about 25 kilometers from Maastricht, is Theunissen Fruit. On around 25 hectares, the company grows apples, pears, cherries, plums, and gooseberries. Most of the harvest is sold through the New Green cooperative, but a read more

With Christmas and the New Year approaching, it seems like a good time to assess the situation in the hard fruit market. "The pear market continues to be under significant pressure. This trend has persisted since the end of September, and considering the current inventory levels, we..." read more

Göknur, an organic fruit producer and exporter in Turkey, has recently upgraded its processing operations by installing a new 6-lane apple pre-sorting line from Reemoon. This step is taken to enhance efficiency and accommodate the company's expanding production requirements. Göknur handles more read more

Jest nadmiar białych owoców pitahaii z Ekwadoru. „Część owoców opóźniła się i nadeszła wraz z produktem, który miał zostać zebrany. Po prostu pojawiła się duża ilość owoców naraz” - mówi Alan Goldberg z A&B Tropical Produce. „W tym roku przyniesiono więcej owoców w porównaniu z poprzednimi latami. read more