Woolworths New Zealand reported a 4.8% increase in third-quarter sales, reaching almost $2.12 billion. Despite this growth, the grocery chain noted a 0.3% decrease in prices, primarily driven by lower prices of fruits and vegetables like potatoes, tomatoes, and citrus. This decrease was partially offset by price increases in meat. read more

Ukrainian frozen raspberry exports have quickly become a global leader. Despite facing challenges such as war, labor shortages, and power outages, the country has managed to double its export volumes in the last three years, reaching 65,000 tons in 2024, which represents a 34% year-on-year increase. This success has placed Ukraine among the top five exporters. read more

Nadchodzący zbiór brzoskwiń z Georgii wygląda bardzo podobnie do zbioru brzoskwiń z tego stanu z 2024 roku. Lawton Pearson z farmy Pearson stwierdził: "To się nigdy nie zdarza – dwa zbiory z rzędu, które są tak podobne zarówno pod względem czasu, jak i ilości". To nastąpiło po dwóch względnie porównywalnych sezonach zimowych. read more

Two shipments of tomatoes weighing 32,039 kg were stopped at the Sarpi customs checkpoint on Georgia's border with Turkey. The cargo was not allowed to enter the country due to quarantine violations. According to the Revenue Service of the Ministry of Finance, during a routine inspection, a read more

Last Tuesday, on the eve of medFEL, the Interprofessional Melon Association (AIM) and Peaches and Apricots of France organized a technical day, followed by an evening debate at the Palais des Congrès in Perpignan, attended by more than 180 people. Season management, production costs, and ... read more

Spain is recovering from an unprecedented power outage that occurred on Monday. Both Spain and Portugal were without electricity for almost twenty hours. While the situation seems to have been resolved, there are concerns about the impact on the supply chain, especially in terms of fruit and vegetable supplies. read more

A Nuffield scholarship, supported by Hort Innovation, has allowed Catherine Velisha, a vegetable grower from Victoria, to investigate global grower-led education programs. Her research took her to the UK, USA, Ireland, and Australia with the goal of increasing vegetable consumption and appreciation. Catherine, Managing read more

Jeśli chodzi o pogodę, hodowcy cytrusów w Kalifornii zastanawiają się nad udanym sezonem cytrusowym. „Nie zgłoszono żadnych istotnych problemów pogodowych” - mówi Daniel Rodriguez z Heavenly Citrus, producenta, pakowacza i dostawcy pomarańczy, mandarynek i cytryn. „Mieliśmy kilka dni deszczu, co opóźniło zbior… read more

Today, niche markets that prioritize quality, traceability, and sustainable practices present a significant opportunity for organic banana exporters. This is especially true in a scenario where market prices have surpassed the minimum levels set by certifications like Fairtrade. However, there are challenges such as... read more

Senegal has four mango-producing regions: the north, south, center, and Niaye. Although the Niaye region is responsible for the majority of national production, the southern region kicks off the season with the earliest harvests from Sédhiou, Goudomp, Djibanar, and Birkama. In the 2024 season, there was a delay in... read more

Key stakeholders from both the public and private sectors gathered in Kampala to validate Uganda's national avocado sector roadmap and action plan for the upcoming three years. This event marks the culmination of collaborative efforts spearheaded by the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry. read more

In 2024, Mexico surpassed Spain in global pepper export value, a position that the two countries have exchanged over the past decade. Together, they account for half of the global exports of this vegetable. According to a report by Hortoinfo, despite a decrease in the worldwide export volume since 2021, the... read more

This year's asparagus harvest is now in full swing in all German growing regions. "The outlook is positive, and there is little cause for complaint. The late Easter and the balanced market situation at the start of the season have been particularly beneficial for the asparagus industry this. read more

Maria Flynn, an Irish heritage potato grower, took the first steps to expand her business, Ballymakenny Heritage Potatoes, last year. The business, which started as a hobby, was initially focused on selling to Irish customers. However, Maria has now found a way to export her products to the UK market through a partnership. read more

The project 'Improving Phytosanitary, Food Safety and Market Access Opportunities along the Hot Pepper Value Chain in Jamaica' is coming to an end. The goal of this initiative is to improve adherence to sanitary and phytosanitary standards for Jamaica's hot pepper exports to the European Union. read more

Brazil has reached an agreement with the Indian government to export five citrus fruits, including Tahiti lime, Sicilian lemon, sweet orange, and tangerine. This agreement is part of a broader strategy to enhance trade relations between Brazil and India, which already includes exports such as. read more

Równolegle do wiosennej pogody, właśnie rozpoczął się sezon na melony i owoce pestkowe na lokalnym Wiedeńskim Rynku Hurtowym. "Podobnie jak w ubiegłym roku, pierwsze dostawy arbuzów Dumara z Maroka dotarły w tygodniu kalendarzowym 17," mówi Baris Sahin, dyrektor zarządzający firmy Petrik & Sahin OG. "Tam read more

We are currently at a key point in the mango campaigns, as the Peruvian season is coming to a close and the West African season is just starting. "Peru should have completed its campaign earlier, but due to logistical issues, some containers arrived late," explains Bruno Chartier, the manager of Sun7fruits. read more

The mango season in Mexico started early and positively this year. "This allowed many importers to start the season with a good volume," said Cindy Schwing from Splendid by Porvenir. Last year, the Mexican season started very late, resulting in a decrease in overall production. read more

W tym Wielkanoc, Grupa Costa miała awokado z wyrytymi laserowo postaciami wielkanocnymi na ich skórce. Próba, która odbywała się w 20 wybranych sklepach Woolworths w Victorii, jest częścią szerszego zaangażowania Costy w zrównoważony rozwój i zaangażowanie konsumentów. We współpracy z "The Packaging Hippie" Giladem. read more