Germany is one of Europe's leading importers of fruits and vegetables. In 2023, Spain was its main supplier of lettuce, cucumber, citrus fruits, melons, watermelons, and stone fruits; the Netherlands was its main supplier of potatoes, tomatoes, carrots, grapes, bananas, and pineapples; and Italy was also a significant supplier. read more

Rynek selera naciowego obecnie notuje dobre ceny, z pozytywnymi sygnałami na nadchodzący okres. "Belgia jest już wyprzedana, a Niemcy są prawie puste, co daje Holandii silną pozycję startową" - mówi Pierre Sweep. Seler naciowy jest głównym produktem eksportowym, i według... read more

Tomato growers who are part of the producers' association Tomates et Concombres de France, consisting of 20 OP members and 2 independent growers, are introducing a new 250g pack of cherry tomatoes. Their goal is to promote and distinguish the French origin on the shelves through a shared visual identity. read more

"W ogólnej mierze, silne poczucie powściągliwości i niepewności odczuwalne jest w branży" - mówi Frank Schuh, dyrektor zarządzający firmy opakowaniowej Lorentzen & Sievers, w swoim podsumowaniu targów Fruit Logistica 2025. "Nowe europejskie prawo, w którym istnieje wiele niejasności, sprawia trudności. read more

The December production forecast from Fundecitrus for Brazil's 2024/25 orange crop is 223.14 million boxes, which is a 3.4% increase from the September estimate of 215.80 million boxes. If realized, this would still signify a 27.4% decrease compared to the 2023/24 crop. Weaker demand has contributed to this trend. read more

Pierwsze wysyłki organicznych gruszek Williams Bartlett z Argentyny dotarły do portów w Stanach Zjednoczonych: w Filadelfii i Los Angeles. "Zbiory rozpoczęły się w drugim tygodniu stycznia, co jest nawet kilka dni wcześniej niż średnia roczna" - mówi Chris Ford z Viva Tierra Organic. Pogoda była. read more

Seeka Limited has commenced its 2025 kiwifruit harvest today (Monday) featuring the RubyRed™ kiwifruit variety. Seeka was thrilled to kick off the season by harvesting an orchard owned by Briant Brothers in Gisborne yesterday (Sunday, 23 February). Rochelle Brown, Seeka's Client Relationship Manager, expressed the company's excitement for the start of the harvest. read more

The Greenery has officially launched the Dutch Inspire strawberry season. This year, an expanded cultivation area ensures a greater volume of these premium, flavorful strawberries, making them available to more consumers. The growth among the growers is one of the key factors contributing to this increase. read more

In 2024, according to a report by Hortoinfo based on Euroestacom (ICEX-Eurostat) data, Morocco became the second-largest supplier of tomatoes to the EU Member States, only surpassed by the Netherlands. The report indicates that Spain, which had previously been the top tomato seller to the EU since 2016, has ... read more

India: Lulu Group signs agreement with Highland Group to procure food from Odisha
Lulu Group is ready to broaden its sourcing activities in Odisha. It has signed an agreement with Highland Group during Gulfood 2025. "We recognize the significant potential in Odisha for sourcing top-quality fruits, vegetables, rice, and" read more

Reflecting on the past year and with a positive outlook for 2025, Zetapack highlights one of the most fascinating projects carried out in 2024. Zetapack has consistently focused on catering to the horticultural industry, specifically in weighing products such as vine tomatoes, courgettes, peppers, and similar items. read more

Fairtrade has been an important tool in the Latin American banana market, aiming to ensure minimum prices that enable producers to be financially sustainable. However, global market conditions have made it challenging to achieve this objective. The pressure to reduce costs and the competition among major producers have... read more

Ukraine is ranked among the top three countries in terms of per capita vegetable consumption in 2024, following China and Turkey. Ukrainians consume an average of 653 kg of vegetables per year, compared to 486 kg in China and 353 kg in Turkey, according to East Fruit. The global vegetable market experienced a 0.6% growth. read more

A study conducted on French patients with liver cirrhosis suggests that an increased consumption of vegetables may lower the risk of developing hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Published in JHEP Reports, the research emphasizes the possible impact of diet on preventing liver cancer in populations at high risk. The study,... read more

Kenya's avocado industry is currently experiencing a period of growth, which is transforming the economic landscape for small-scale farmers in response to increasing global demand. In 2024, avocado exports generated $159 million, representing an 11% increase from the previous year. Kenya is ranked as the sixth-largest avocado producer in the world. Despite... read more

Eric Moerdijk of Monie believes that the onion market is currently at a tipping point. He questions whether there is a rise in demand that could lead to an increase in bale prices, or if such an upturn will not occur. This uncertainty is looming over the market at the moment. This time of year is always challenging, as fluctuations in the market are common. read more

The apple harvest began at Wairepo Holdings Ltd in Lower Moutere, Tasman, New Zealand on 17th February. Simon Easton from the company stated that overall, it appears to be a typical year with good fruit sizes. "The growing season has been favorable, although it was a bit cold in the early stages." read more

"In recent days, the Spanish peeled garlic sales in the U.S. market have seen a decline as a result of an oversupply of Chinese production and intense competition from the same source in Europe. This situation has placed the garlic industry sector in a critical position during the 2024/2025 season." read more

Imported grapes and stone fruits continue to be the most desired fruits in the market. On the left are Indian green grapes and on the right are New Zealand apples. Indian green grapes have made their way to the market, but traders are saying that the supply is still limited and their arrival was delayed compared to previous years. read more

As winter continues, retailers made an effort this week to remind shoppers of the warmer, sunnier weather that lies ahead. Specials on brightly colored fruits such as strawberries, nectarines, blueberries, tangerines, dekopons, oranges, kiwis, and white, red, and black grapes were plentiful. Fresh salads were also promoted. read more