Wydanie Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook 2023/24 ujawniło wzrost o 4,3% (YOY) w całkowitej wartości produkcji dla sektora ogrodnictwa Australii, osiągającą 17 miliardów dolarów. Handbook został opublikowany przez Hort Innovation - organizację non-profit zajmującą się badaniami i rozwojem, wspierającą. read more

Niezaskakująco, powierzchnia upraw arbuzów w Maroku nadal maleje, gdyż branżę dotykają ograniczenia w produkcji. Jeśli deszcze, które obdarzyły kraj na początku tego roku, nie powtórzą się, Maroko wkroczy w siódmy z rzędu rok suszy, co najbardziej dotknie główną...

Unsurprisingly, watermelon acreage in Morocco continues to shrink, as the industry is hit by restrictions on production. If the rains that blessed the country at the start of this year fail to recur, Morocco will head into its seventh consecutive year of drought, affecting most severely the main… read more

Eating walnuts for breakfast could improve brain function throughout the day for young adults, a new study has shown. Researchers at the University of Reading found that consuming 50g of walnuts (a generous handful) mixed into muesli and yogurt resulted in faster reaction times throughout the day. read more

Adequate storage facilities have been instrumental in enabling Moldovan apples to be exported throughout the year, increasing overall demand as the season progresses, according to Ruslan Jubîrcă from the Moldovan apple exporter FructLine Group. "High-quality apples consistently meet strong demand. Our 18 dynamic controlled. read more

The artichoke season has not been very lively this year, but there have been improvements in the past few days, with some encouraging signs regarding consumption. "The combined effect of the one-month delay in production, the drop in yields, and the general reduction in Italian crops, together." read more

Domestic varieties remained the main source of apple supply. Most commonly sold loose, but also in crates, varieties like Elstar, Boskoop, Tenroy, and Braeburn were consistently in demand. According to the BLE (Federal Office for Agriculture and Food), the overall availability of domestic apple loads had slightly decreased. read more

Uruguay, which exports over 70,000 tons of citrus fruits annually and has a significant presence in markets like the United States, Europe, and Brazil, aims to set itself apart from major citrus-producing nations. However, this task is challenging due to various obstacles such as trade barriers. read more

W 2024 roku eksport warzyw z Kirgistanu wzrósł o 15% w porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem, osiągając wartość 109,1 miliona dolarów - podaje Krajowy Komitet Statystyczny. W 2023 roku eksport wyniósł 94,7 miliona dolarów. Główne eksportowane warzywa to: Rośliny strączkowe - 72,1 miliona dolarów Cebula i czosnek - read more

Berries Australia is pleased to announce the new data released by Hort Innovation, which reveals that the berry industry has remained the highest production-valued fruit in Australia. The figures from the Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook, released today, indicate that over the past decade, read more

Jednym z największych wyzwań dla eksportu cytrusów z Argentyny jest umocnienie peso, co zwiększyło koszty eksportu o 20-30%. „Straciliśmy konkurencyjność, więc musimy sprawdzić, czy możemy przenieść te wyższe koszty na cenę sprzedaży” - powiedział Gonzalo Piñeiro, szef logistyki w firmie Ledesma. read more

Agrovision has reached a significant achievement with the first harvest from its farms in China's Yunnan province. The locally grown premium blueberries, marketed under the Meiyili brand, were completely sold out within 24 hours of being introduced to the market, highlighting China's increasing demand for top-quality, fresh produce. read more

Retail demand and consumption are stable. The balance between demand and supply is expected to be maintained for the rest of the season, particularly considering the low stock levels at the end of last year's season. Farm-gate prices faced some pressure in the last two weeks, but this was influenced by the supply situation. read more

After moving from Westland to Ridderkerk, Berryland now operates from the premises of R&M Forwarding. The company, founded two years ago by Rob Pakvis and Theo Benjert, continues to grow in a controlled manner. "We don't want to be swept along by market trends but prefer to expand step by step." read more

The Moroccan mandarin variety Nadorcott has finally entered production in Berkane, one of the country's prominent citrus-growing regions. Mohammed Ramdani, the commercial director of the Kantari Group based in Berkane, stated: "After securing the license to cultivate Nadorcott in our region, and following a read more

Viet Tropical Fruit exports a variety of exotic fruits to the Middle East, with the main product being passion fruit, which they grow themselves. They have a consistent supply throughout the year. Other exotic fruits they export include dragon fruit, as well as red and white flesh varieties. Additionally, they export rambutan, durian, and lime. read more

The avocado Hass from Colombia is currently experiencing its peak market moment, establishing itself as one of the country's most profitable agricultural products. In 2024, exports exceeded $300 million, showing a 54.3% increase compared to 2023. This fruit has become a significant cornerstone in Colombian exports. read more

Australia has a year-round supply of avocados thanks to the wide range of climates across the country. The volumes are generally good for most of the year, with a lighter supply around January and February. "We are at the tail end of the Western Australian season and just commencing the North Queensland." read more

During Fruit Logistica, Wiscomex ran a striking trade fair promotion. The Dutch exporter of onions, potatoes, and garlic offered all foreign onion importers visiting its booth the chance to participate in a competition to win a free container of yellow onions. The draw was held on the final day of the fair by Muriel Halling. read more

The mushroom sector in Europe plays a central role in supplying fresh mushrooms to the continental market, with 98% of domestic consumption coming from European producers. However, the recent introduction of EU Regulation 2025/40, which imposes strict restrictions on the use of single-use read more

Once considered exotic, avocados have now become a regular part of European diets, being used in various culinary dishes. The rising demand for high-quality avocados has raised questions about their origins and the possibility of cultivating them in new areas. In Mallorca, a region traditionally associated with potatoes, a shift is taking place as locals... read more