"Sea bananas have now firmly established themselves as the third key sea vegetable after samphire and sea lavender"
2025-06-27 00:00
The sea vegetable season is in full swing at Elenbaas Sea Vegetables. "It's a completely different year from last year. Back then, we had a disastrous season due to heavy rainfall and had to get rid of excess water; now we're bringing in fresh water," says Hans Elenbaas. "Because of the drought, we are now flourishing."
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South African blood oranges have entered the market, and there has been a surge in mangosteen arrivals.
2025-06-27 00:00
Jugosłowiańskie pomarańcze krwi właśnie pojawiły się na rynku. Według handlowców, oryginalne kartony o wadze 15 kilogramów są wyceniane na około 33,06–34,45 dolarów za skrzynkę, przy jakości i cenach porównywalnych do poprzednich lat. Wielu handlowców przepakowuje oryginalne kartony w celu dostosowania do klientów.
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Favorable export opportunity for the growth of the blueberry sector
2025-06-27 00:00
Blueberries continue to have a strong presence in European and other high-income markets. Although there may be occasional oversupply issues due to seasonal gluts, Georgia is not expected to be affected by this. The harvest season for blueberries in Georgia typically runs from mid-May to mid-July, with a slight delay this year due to weather conditions.
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The exceptionally sunny spring in a region of Northern Ireland had an impact on the Comber earlies season, resulting in the first harvest of new potatoes in the area, which have a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status. A grower mentioned that it was "a really good growing season," attributing it to the dry conditions in early May.
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New Forest Fruit is one of the earliest producers to have British strawberries on the market, thanks to their location in Hampshire, southern England. "We picked our first strawberries at the end of March, which is our typical starting time," said Sandy Booth, owner of New Forest Fruit. "The volumes
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€20 million blueberry project launched in Cariñena
2025-06-27 00:00
The Valencian enterprise with German roots, San Lucar Fruit, is introducing blueberries to its operations in Cariñena, Spain. Plans involve acquiring 420 hectares of vineyards for blueberry, kiwi, table grape, and tropical fruit cultivation. Initial transplantation of blueberries has commenced.
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Projekt ustawy dotyczącej transportu morskiego w Południowej Afryce może zakłócić eksport owoców.
2025-06-27 00:00
Agbiz raises concerns about the contentious Merchant Shipping Bill (2023) in South Africa, particularly the cabotage restrictions it includes. These proposed limitations may impact the essential logistical support required for exporting perishable goods like fruits. Annelize Crosby from the Agricultural
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"Ceny cytryn ustabilizowały się po gwałtownym wzroście, ale rynek nadal wykazuje potencjał wzrostowy."
2025-06-27 00:00
Since the beginning of the 2024 fruit season, the price of yellow lemons in China has been steadily increasing, with the most significant rise occurring in April and May. However, since mid-to-late June, price fluctuations have eased and the growth rate has slowed, although there is still an overall upward trend.
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India has created a new sea transportation protocol to enhance the export of mangoes.
2025-06-27 00:00
India, a leading exporter of mangoes, is implementing a protocol for transporting mangoes by sea to international markets. This strategy is designed to maintain quality and reduce losses due to spoilage. Following successful sea transport trials with bananas and pomegranates to Rotterdam, the...
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"Imported grapes performed well in India despite facing competition from local varieties."
2025-06-27 00:00
Rathod. "We have seen a steady demand for Chilean grapes in the Indian market, thanks to their quality and reliability." Nova Fresco, an importer of fresh and dried fruits in India, has been able to thrive in the face of domestic competition.
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Red grape variety is becoming increasingly popular worldwide.
2025-06-27 00:00
Wraz z wejściem Brazylii w drugą połowę sezonu winogron, odmiana ARRA Cherry Crush zyskuje na popularności i zainteresowaniu na rynku. Udział producentów rośnie, a popyt ze strony głównych importerów nadal rośnie. Georgios Bitsakos, Dyrektor Marketingu Marki w firmie Grapa, zauważa, że...
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An investor from Abu Dhabi has acquired a 35% ownership stake in Limagrain Vegetable Seeds.
2025-06-27 00:00
ADQ and Limagrain have entered into exclusive discussions for ADQ to acquire a 35 percent stake in Limagrain Vegetable Seeds (LVS), the vegetable seed division of Limagrain. ADQ is an active sovereign investor with a focus on critical infrastructure and global supply chains. As a strategic partner, ADQ can provide support for LVS's growth and expansion plans.
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South African citrus exports will benefit from the decreased stone fruit crop in Europe.
2025-06-27 00:00
Niemniej jednak, mimo ogólnego braku kontenerów oferowanych przez linie żeglugowe, proces wysyłki przebiega płynnie. Zauważalne jest również, że średni wiek dostarczanych przesyłek jest znacznie młodszy niż to miało miejsce w większości ostatnich sezonów - mówi Jaco Burger, dyrektor zarządzający Market Demand Fruits.
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From Tuesday, June 24th to Thursday, June 26th, Interpera 2025 was held in Hasselt. Stakeholders from across the European pear sector convened in Belgium for the first time in Interpera's history. Organized by VBT and ARELFH, the event not only looked back on previous advancements but also provided valuable opportunities.
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Dolls that husk and wow
2025-06-27 00:00
In the scenic Senapati hills of Manipur, 38-year-old florist Nelly Chacheya is transforming vegetable waste into unique creations. She creates stylish dolls using discarded corn husks and silk, and even uses corn silk to style their hair. Each doll is intricately hand-painted and adorned with dried flowers.
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Maris Piper stands out as EU potato prices decline
2025-06-27 00:00
As the UK and EU potato markets experience significant price decreases, there was an unusual trend observed in the Maris Piper potato market in the UK. The Exw Scotland EBP for Maris Piper potatoes increased to £175/mt on June 17, in contrast to other potato EBPs which saw a 35% week-on-week decrease. Prices eventually stabilized at £130/mt.
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Angus Soft Fruits presented its new berry brand, Good Natured Berries, at the 2025 Royal Highland Show. The launch included berries packaged in cardboard punnets and displayed at a branded stand, which was honored with a Highly Commended Stand Award. The award acknowledged the design and presentation.
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Global Market Overview: Cherries
2025-06-27 00:00
The 2025 global cherry season is characterized by varying production levels, quality outcomes, and market conditions across key producing and exporting countries. Below is an overview of the main developments by country. In the United Kingdom, the cherry season began earlier than usual due to
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"Oczekujemy większego popytu europejskiego na figi w tym sezonie" "We expect stronger European demand for figs this season"
2025-06-26 00:00
Ostatni sezon fig w Grecji był oznaczony znacznym spadkiem zbiorów, co pozostawiło greckich hodowców nieusatysfakcjonowanych. Nowy sezon fig potrzebuje jeszcze miesiąca, zanim rozpocznie się zbieranie, ale zgodnie z dotychczas zebranymi danymi, wydaje się, że przyniesie on normalną produkcję. "W zeszłym sezonie straciliśmy 70% plonów".
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"Envy apples are still doing better than the overall apple category in the United States."
2025-06-26 00:00
Na terenie Ameryki Północnej, popyt na markowane jabłka ENVY™ firmy T&G Global nadal rośnie, z wolumenem wzrostu o 17.2 procent w ciągu ostatnich czterech tygodni do końca maja¹, w porównaniu z tym samym okresem zeszłego roku. "Ten wzrost został napędzony przez zaawansowane podejście firmy do budowania premium marek, które
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