producing and exporting pears and apples. Brazil is now the main market for Argentine pears, as well as our primary market for all varieties. Brazil's consistent demand and close proximity have solidified its role as a crucial trading partner." read more

The Coordinator of Agricultural and Livestock Organizations of Almería, COAG Almería, has warned about the dramatic drop in zucchini and aubergine prices. Over the past few weeks, average prices have been between 30 and 40 cents, with occasional drops below 30 cents; a range that is concerning. read more

U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) and Rep. Daniel Webster (R-Fla.) have reintroduced The U.S. Citrus Protection Act, which aims to ban the importation of commercially produced fresh citrus fruit from China. "Florida citrus farmers are a cornerstone of U.S. read more

The forecasts prepared on February 1st, 2025 indicate that French endive production for the 2024-2025 season is projected to reach 140,100 tons. This represents a significant increase of 32,800 tons compared to the low production of the previous season (2023-2024). In January 2025, prices were 31% lower than in the 2023-2024 season, but were 11% higher than the average. read more

Sakata Seed South America, a Japanese multinational company specializing in vegetable and flower seeds, has recently established a new subsidiary in Colombia called Sakata Colombia SAS. The subsidiary is already up and running in the country and has a dedicated team focused on serving local producers to provide them with. read more

The UK-based plant biotechnology company Tropic is gearing up to introduce non-browning bananas in March, followed by bananas with extended shelf-life by the end of the year. These advancements are intended to broaden the cut fruit market, decrease food wastage, create new export possibilities, and reduce shipping costs. read more

More than 100 growers have attended the recent Leanri mandarin open days held on February 14 in the municipality of Burguillos, in the Spanish province of Seville, and on February 19 in San Rafael del Río, in the province of Castellón. "They have been a resounding success and attracted plenty." read more

Baden-Württemberg, Germany, also found that microplastics from car tires can be released into the environment and contaminate soil and water. These findings raise concerns about the potential health risks associated with consuming vegetables contaminated with tire pollution. read more

"In my opinion, the market for fruit and vegetables is at a standstill and prices are at an all-time low. We're not making sales because there's not much to consume, despite the fact that we've lowered the prices to below the cost of production," says Biagio Pulvirenti, president of the Sicilian… read more

The first 70,000 trees will be produced this spring as part of the AbateNL concept. Several growers have already placed orders for Abate pear trees, as stated by co-initiator Mark van den Oever, and discussions are ongoing with additional growers. The marketing of AbateNL pears will continue. read more

Last Monday, the first shipment of Onix oranges arrived at Guido Fruit. This orange variety, which won the Innovation Award at the last Fruit Logistica, stands out for its deep burgundy color. "It's a color we've actually never seen before in the fruit and vegetable range. We're very excited." read more

"Dopyt na gruszki nie jest obecnie szczególnie silny. Istnieje znaczna różnica między ceną w magazynie a cenami osiąganymi na codziennym rynku. W tej chwili sprzedajemy z hamulcem ręcznym - sortowanie większych ilości nie przynosi dodatkowych zysków" - zauważa Mark Vernooij z. read more

John Murphy from Vegetables NZ has warned that New Zealand's vegetable supply is at risk of disruption as a result of current government policies. Murphy believes that the current system is flawed and is impacting the sustainability of local growers. He mentioned that growers are facing challenges due to regional decisions that are putting pressure on them. read more

Obecnie dostawa melonów z zagranicy jest dobra. „Nie ma prawdziwego niedoboru owoców między wszystkimi przewoźnikami z zagranicy” - mówi Justin Bootz z Legend Produce. „Wszyscy równomiernie realizują swoje kontrakty na melony cantaloupe i honeydew”. Jest to dość różne niż sytuacja związana z dostawami z zagranicy. read more

The Idaho Potato Commission's Kiss of French, a French fry-inspired lip balm made with real Idaho potatoes, sold out within 48 hours of its launch. Kiss of French is a unique, limited-edition lip balm made from Idaho potatoes, offering a French fry-inspired experience. Infused with... read more

Fresh fruit wastage continues to be a significant problem in global food supply chains, with avocados showing significant growth in export volumes. A study published in the Agriculture and Human Values journal investigates the social factors that contribute to food waste in Tanzania's avocado trade. read more

On February 20, BLW Deputy Director Bernard Belk signed an agreement with the Canton of Thurgau and the supporting association for the regional development project (PRE) 'terrafood'. This marks the start of the implementation of the 48th national-level project to be supported by the BLW. read more

Great uncertainty persists as Chilean exporters and Chinese importers await news about the over 1,300 containers that were transported by the Maersk Saltoro. It has been more than a week since the ship, which had been significantly delayed, arrived at the port of Nanshang in China. Last week's 'official' communication regarding this matter was... read more

Amit Gupta of Indian fruit trader Sheemit Agro Fresh says that every year several containers of apples and citrus are shipped to the Indian market. When it comes to apples, one variety that stands out is the South African apples, which Sheemit Agro Fresh imports in several containers during the season. read more

"In 2017, we entered into a supply chain agreement with several citrus companies to process high-quality produce. Unfortunately, we are now forced to terminate the agreement with those that do not comply with the parameters established," reports Salvatore Imbesi, director of the citrus processing... read more