Regions

Ostatnie kilka miesięcy na Bliskim Wschodzie było burzliwych, z kontynuacją wojny Izraela z Gazą oraz wymianą ognia z zarówno Iranem, jak i Libanem, grożącą przerodzeniem się w jeszcze szerszy konflikt. Tymczasem Huti powodują poważne zakłócenia w Morzu Czerwonym. read more

LGS Specialty Sales, a prominent importer in the US known for citrus, avocados, grapes, and persimmons, has announced that it is providing South African Star Ruby grapefruit to retailers earlier than planned. read more

The Belgian region of Flanders sees significant opportunities to increase its sales in Norway of berries, pears, and a variety of other fresh produce items. read more

The New Zealand-based marketer Zespri has announced that it is “on track” to sell nearly US$3 billion (NZ$4.5 billion) worth of kiwifruit this season. read more

The projected hectare yields have increased compared to the previous season, with the average of the current ranges exceeding the final hectare yields of the previous season for all pools. The projected hectare yields for Green and Organic Green are... read more

China and Malaysia have signed a protocol permitting the export of fresh Malaysian durian to China. read more

A new protocol has been signed between the governments of China and New Zealand, allowing for the resumption of trade for New Zealand kiwiberries. The new kiwiberry export plan, signed on 13 June at Government House, is subject to a series of conditions, including crop registration. read more

Asia Fruit Logistica is prioritizing high-quality information and insights this year by introducing the Asiafruit Knowledge Centre. read more

Imports of fresh apples into India have increased by over 70 per cent in the first nine months of the marketing year (MY) 2023/24 (July 2023-June 2024) compared to the same period last year. According to a report from the USDA, imports are forecasted to reach a record 510,000 tonnes. read more

Hort Connections 2024, the premier fresh produce event in Australasia, broke records when it took place on 3-5 June. The event set the stage for strategic industry growth, revitalized grower confidence, and is believed to have brought A$10m into the Victorian economy. read more

The growers in Kashmir are experiencing positive results from cultivating newly imported cherry varieties, mainly from Italy. According to the Kashmir News Observer, these varieties are currently showing better performance in the market compared to some of the traditional cherry varieties available. read more

As reported by EastFruit experts, the fruit and vegetable industry in Uzbekistan faced an unexpected challenge in May 2024 with the introduction of minimum export prices for fresh produce. This change significantly impacted the conditions and opportunities for exporting vegetables and fruits from the country. read more

Over the course of eleven years, the European Union and KeyPlex have collaborated on research conducted at the University of Torino in Italy to identify the causes of fruit drop in citrus crops. The study has revealed that Colletotrichum gloeosporioides, along with other fungal pathogens, plays a significant role in this phenomenon. read more

McDonald's Korea, a subsidiary of McDonald's Corp., has announced a temporary halt in the sale of French fries due to an "unexpected issue within our supply chain" related to "substandard" frozen potatoes. The company has apologized for any inconvenience caused and has pledged to... read more

The persistent cold and heavy rainfall in large parts of Germany are significantly affecting certain markets. "Outdoor catering in particular is being hit hard by the current, unusual weather. Typically, the catering sector sees high sales from April to July, but some of these are now being jeopardized. read more

SPAR Kosova celebrates its five-year anniversary of developing the renowned brand. Since entering Kosovo in 2019, the licensed SPAR organization has established itself in the market, currently operating 9 company-owned stores nationwide. read more

Według EastFruit, Egipt znacząco zwiększył swoje eksport cytrusów do Brazylii w pierwszych miesiącach tego roku. Warto zauważyć, że egipskie cytrusy pojawiły się na brazylijskim rynku dopiero w 2020 roku, ale od tego czasu dostawy szybko rosły. read more

LGS Specialty Sales, an importer of citrus, avocados, grapes, and persimmons, is now offering retailers South African Star Ruby Grapefruit ahead of schedule. The company's volumes of early summer Star Ruby grapefruit are now available for shipment out of New Jersey. Star Ruby grapefruit are now read more

iKN Italy, a leading company in managerial training and business event organization for over 35 years, has once again organized the Retail Leader Summit this year. The event brings together 115 top managers in the sector to discuss current trends and future innovations. read more

For MY 2023/24, the forecast for fresh lemon production has been updated to decrease by 11 percent to 1,700 thousand metric tons (MT) from the USDA's official estimates of 1,907 thousand metric tons. This decline can be attributed to adverse weather conditions, including higher temperatures than originally anticipated. read more