W 2024 roku produkcja awokado w Kenii spadła o 11,2 procent do 562 tysięcy ton metrycznych (TMT), spowodowana zmniejszonym opadem. Pomimo tej porażki, oczekuje się, że produkcja wzrośnie o cztery procent w 2025 roku, osiągając 585 TMT, wspierana przez zwiększenie powierzchni uprawy awokado oraz read more

De Mooij Amsterdam offers semi-dried tomatoes from Sicily under its Fino Fresco brand. Unlike sun-dried tomatoes, which are fully dried to remove all water content, semi-dried tomatoes are removed from the heat before they are completely dried. This allows the tomatoes to retain a juicy texture. read more

Romania: Anca-Maria Popescu becomes Head of Buying Fruits & Vegetables, Meat, Fish, Bakery at Freshful by eMAG
With over 20 years of experience in the retail industry, Anca-Maria Popescu took over the role of Head of Buying Fruits & Vegetables, Meat, Fish, Bakery at Freshful by eMAG. read more

Analysts from the EastFruit project have reported a decrease in market activity for apples in Ukraine. Producers, no longer expecting price increases, are starting to sell apples from storage. As a result, there is a surplus of supply in the market, leading orchardists to adjust their pricing strategies. read more

Mimo że eksport szparagów greckich już rozpoczął się na niektórych farmach korzystających z zaawansowanej technologii grzewczej, główny sezon potrzebuje jeszcze kilku tygodni, aby się rozpocząć. "Zbiór szparagów w Kavali, jednym z najważniejszych obszarów uprawy szparagów w Grecji, rozpocznie się pod koniec lutego". read more

By Week 06, the South African table grape industry had packed over 80% of its season's produce. A total of 60.70 million cartons were inspected for export, which is a 2% increase compared to the same period last year. Out of these, 48.57 million cartons were exported by Week 06. read more

Estonian farmers affected by extreme weather from 2023 to 2024 will receive €3.3 million in emergency aid. This support program is aimed at fruit, vegetable, and rapeseed growers, with a particular focus on the horticulture sector due to the challenging weather conditions. The remaining budget will be allocated to other agricultural sectors as needed. read more

Bal Padda, a soft fruit grower in the UK, has attracted a significant amount of attention with a unique documentary that sheds light on the realities of farming. Taking inspiration from "Clarkson's Farm," Padda and his team have produced a mini-documentary that delves deeper than just the crops, showcasing the individuals who are devoted to their agricultural work. read more

Pomidor, kalafior, brokuły i świeże warzywa były najlepszymi wyborami w zestawie warzyw kupionych w 2024 roku. Jednak tam, gdzie są zwycięzcy, zazwyczaj są też przegrani. Marchew, fasola szparagowa, cykoria, brukselka, szparagi i worki z pokrojoną sałatą znaleziono w mniejszych ilościach. read more

On February 14, Hill Farmers' Shiitake Mushroom Co-op Soc. Ltd. of Meghalaya and YATS Corporation of Japan formalized a collaborative agreement. This partnership aims to develop market linkages and establish a supply chain for Shiitake mushroom cultivation in Meghalaya. The agreement was signed at. read more

Researchers at Nagoya University and engineers at NARO in Japan have apparently discovered a method to "manage the quality of strawberries," enabling them to regulate the ripeness of each fruit without any interference, as reported on francetvinfo.fr. According to the conducted experiments, fruits with the read more

According to the Agribusiness Analytical Center and China's General Administration of Customs, potato imports from China to Russia increased fivefold in 2024, reaching 46,700 tons, which is 37,400 tons more than in 2023. The main reasons for this increase were lower prices for Chinese potatoes and a decline in Russian production. read more

"Over the years, we have specialized in temperature-controlled transport of fruits, vegetables, and dairy products," Tim Klümpen explains during the visit of the advisory board of the Straelen Economic Development Corporation (WFG). Together with his father, Bernd Klümpen, he manages the... read more

Co prawda od czasu do czasu otrzymujemy dane od producentów z opóźnieniem i te wykresy mogą być nieaktualne. read more

Barely started, the Lebanese avocado campaign, like the rest of agricultural exports, was abruptly halted due to the war raging in the south of the country. Two months later, at the end of November 2024, a ceasefire agreement was reached, albeit slowly implemented. Since then, Lebanese exporters read more

The vegetable industry in Australia is currently experiencing a crisis, with one-third of growers contemplating leaving the sector in the next year due to increasing production costs and low profitability. Many others have expressed their intention to exit if they were offered a reasonable price for their farm, leading to significant concerns about the future of the industry. read more

"The logistics crisis in the Red Sea has been one of the biggest recent challenges, as banana shipments had to be redirected through southern Africa, raising transport costs. Initially, freight rates rose by as much as $3,000 per container. Now they have stabilized, but we still expect them to read more

With the Chinese Lantern Festival approaching this Wednesday, many seasonal fruit traders have noticed an increase in sales. The festival has led to a surge in the market, causing prices for certain fruits like cherries and nectarines to rise due to limited supply. read more

Chinese exhibitors at Fruit Logistica continued to be a prominent presence at the exhibition, mainly showcasing export companies specializing in agricultural products like ginger, garlic, and honey pomelo. Their participation outnumbered that of exhibitors from other countries. However, some exhibitors pointed out that the Chinese... read more

Los pimientos españoles dominaron el mercado alemán, acompañados por importaciones turcas y, localmente, importaciones más pequeñas de Marruecos. Según la Oficina Federal de Agricultura y Alimentación (BLE), el negocio fue irregular y los precios se desarrollaron en consecuencia. Mientras que las ventas de productos españoles se estancaron en Hamburgo a mitad de semana, luego repuntaron nuevamente después de envíos más cautelosos. read more