In recent years, new players have entered the global blueberry market, changing the supply landscape. Countries such as Colombia, Georgia, Ukraine, and Zimbabwe, which were previously minor players, are now becoming competitive exporters. Colombia, in particular, is experiencing rapid expansion in its blueberry sector. read more

The new yellow and red Actinidia Chinensis plants are currently being planted. In recent years, there has been a growing trend among producers to choose the Bounty 71 rootstock due to its increased resistance to issues like kiwi decline, which has been causing significant damage to production fields. read more

After Moldova, a small country located between Ukraine and Romania, witnessed a continuous decrease in its exports of vegetables and fruit to the significant Russian market following the outbreak of the war between its larger eastern neighbor and Russia, the country and its fruit sector have... read more

The supply of American oranges continued to decline this week, leading to further price increases. Traders observed that prices have risen from around $63-$64 per box two weeks ago to approximately $73-$75 per box. With fewer arrivals and a decreasing number of traders involved, the market supply is shrinking. read more

In the Calmar area of central Alberta, the Mooij family operates a seed potato business called Creek Side Potatoes. They cultivate multiple varieties across hundreds of hectares, and their seed potatoes are distributed across Canada and the United States. Their use of the Optica Q technology has enhanced their operations. read more

In 2025, Kyrgyzstan experienced a notable rise in vegetable imports, particularly from neighboring countries. According to the General Administration of Customs of China, the volume of imported potatoes into Kyrgyzstan showed a steady increase: 4,800 tonnes in January, over 8,000 tonnes in February, and... read more

Spotlight on combined weight technology. "From top-of-the-range solutions to options for those who need to package minimum quantities of product in trays and/or nets - we leverage all the experience we have accumulated over the years from installing various types of processing equipment to serve... read more

Agra Claessens will start selling its first new potatoes today. While this time of year is mostly associated with asparagus and strawberries, in the Moerzeke region of East Flanders, people are also eagerly awaiting the arrival of the first Moese Patatten, a recognized Flemish regional specialty. read more

The Mexican lychee season will begin at the end of April or early May. "Our program starts in the south in the states of Veracruz and Oaxaca," says Jose Roggiero with Freshway Produce. From there, it will move up north, all the way to Sinaloa. It's a short season that will last eight weeks. read more

The week before Easter is a busy time for wholesalers, including the hospitality wholesaler Atilla Dagvers, who has observed that Easter sales are gradually exceeding those of Christmas. "In terms of overall sales, it's currently at a similar level, but more customers are making purchases between Christmas and New Year." read more

Zespół EastFruit kontynuuje analizę światowych rynków borówki, skupiając się na Chile, pierwszym krajem, który stał się globalnym liderem w eksporcie świeżych borówek. Chile zajmowało przez dziesięciolecia pierwsze miejsce w eksporcie borówek, zanim na scenie globalnej pojawiło się Peru, utrzymując silną obecność w branży. read more

Po zakończeniu kolejnego sezonu eksportu, Dywizja Awokado DMS poinformowała, że spakowano rekordową liczbę tac eksportowych na cykl 2024/2025. Menadżer biznesu DMS Avocados, Hamish McKain, podkreślił osiągnięcia zespołu, mówiąc: "Solidny wynik całego zespołu, read more

Top fruit sales are generally on track worldwide. "There is a strong demand for apples, but the demand for pears has decreased due to higher prices after a short European crop," said Tony Harding, Technical & Procurement Director at Worldwide Fruit. "We still have a couple of weeks left." read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. has announced the European debut of the Del Monte® Honeyglow® banana. Following the successful launch of the Honeyglow® pineapple in 2020, which quickly became Europe's fastest-growing pineapple, Fresh Del Monte is now expanding the line with the introduction of Honeyglow® bananas. read more

When shipping fresh fruits and vegetables, shippers must take into account commodity compatibility, especially in terms of temperature, relative humidity, and ethylene sensitivity. This factor becomes particularly important in LTL (less-than-truckload) shipments, where multiple commodities are involved. read more

Po uruchomieniu marki w grudniu 2024 roku, hybrydowa truskawka F1 Sonrosa® oficjalnie wchodzi teraz na rynek. Sezon miękkich owoców już trwa, produkcja jest w pełnym toku, co oznacza początek nowego rozdziału dla tej odmiany, według FruitMasters. W czwartek, 17 kwietnia, Limgroup. read more

Pomegranate supply from Peru to Canada remains stable. According to Steve Galloway from TK Fresh Produce, the supply is currently good, but will temporarily decrease as growing regions in Peru switch. However, supply is expected to increase again afterwards. This is the first growing region for North America. read more

Miami-based grower, shipper, and marketer Alpine Fresh, LLC has started its organic Sweet Karoline® blackberry season. Harvesting is currently in progress, and the first shipments crossed from Mexico last week. The conventional Sweet Karoline® blackberry season has already begun. read more

With the northern hemisphere entering the harvest season, pineapples, mangos, and melons are being consumed in large quantities. The Japanese peeler innovator Astra is once again busy preparing shipments for retail chains and small-scale factories that require fruit peeling. This month, the company is... read more

Cena egzotycznych owoców w Kazachstanie głównie zależy od kraju pochodzenia, pory roku, jakości smaku i wielkości owocu, jak podaje Kazinform. Sprzedawcy zauważają, że głównymi dostawcami są Chiny, Peru, Pakistan, Holandia, Brazylia, Tajlandia, Kolumbia, Wybrzeże Kości Słoniowej, Meksyk i Turcja. read more