Egypt is expanding its share of the Chinese market for imported frozen strawberries, reports EastFruit. The Egyptian exports to China from January to November 2023 have already surpassed the total amount of the previous year, making Egypt the top supplier of frozen strawberries to China for the
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According to Fresh Fruit, in the last months of last year, Peruvian fresh onion shipments experienced a slight boost thanks to the increase in European demand and Egypt's export ban on onions. This scenario provided an opportunity for the Peruvian onion to gain a greater market share and
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The regional minister of Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries, José Luis Aguirre, showed his support for the Valencian citrus sector, which is in the middle of the campaign, and said that "imports of oranges from Egypt and other third countries are being monitored." read more

Haulage and courier rates surge as peak season ends, but prices remain lower than the levels observed in previous two December periods across the United Kingdom. read more

The strawberry harvest in the Spanish province of Huelva has started with some delay this year compared to previous campaigns. "The harvest of the potted varieties has been underway for a month now, but that of the varieties planted on the ground is now starting to pick up," says Salvador Muñoz
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New grant programs in Ukraine, initiated in the fall of 2022, have emerged as a crucial factor in the development of berry cultivation. Taras Bashtannik, the President of the Ukrainian Fruit and Vegetable Association, emphasized in an interview that 2023 faced significant challenges due to war
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The second part of the Fino lemon campaign in Spain has officially started and, according to the Interprofessional Association of Lemon and Grapefruit (Ailimpo), producers are under pressure by the supply at origin and their main objective now is to manage making a profit. read more

The management and membership of the Associated International Group of Nurseries (AIGN) have announced the induction of new member Potamia Fruit Breeding R&D of Eskisehir, Turkey, a partnership between Dr Yasemin Evrenosoğlu and the SS Ödemis Bademli Nursery and Agricultural Cooperative.  read more

Salix Fruits has expanded its global footprint with the opening of its newest office in Singapore, marking a significant strategic move to enhance its presence in the Asian markets. The company said the move would enable it to better serve and engage with its customers in the dynamic Asian
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Lighting speciaist Sollum Technologies has announced that it is joining the LED pepper trial at Delphy Improvement Centre, a leading research and training facility located in the Netherlands. read more

The temperate climate favours the expansion of greenhouses, as there is no risk of frost as in other regions. In addition, the tomatoes grown there are known to be a sought-after export product. Recently, according to the Syrian media organisation Enab Baladi, the
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In Ukraine, the cost of potatoes has spiked due to a shortage of storage facilities, and freezing temperatures are expected to impact prices, with forecasts suggesting continued increases until spring. read more

According to EastFruit analysts, the rate of growth in potato prices is accelerating in Ukraine, which has attracted first import shipments to the local market. Since January 4, 2024, large volumes of ware potatoes from Poland, as well as from Lithuania and Latvia, measuring hundreds of tons,
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Despite being geographically distant from Europe, India is making significant advancements in the development of efficient sea routes to export fresh fruits, especially bananas, to Europe. The country has set an ambitious goal of reaching one billion dollars in exports, demonstrating the
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The first bell peppers from Jordan are set to arrive at PEQ in the Netherlands today. "We'd hoped to get them before Christmas, but cold weather delayed production a little. We're now, however, getting them in reasonably large volumes," says Johan Vrijland. read more

In the fruit and vegetable industry, circumstances can change rapidly, and this is exactly what is happening with Chinese ginger and other products coming from Asia to Europe. read more

Balle Bros. are experiencing a more normal growing season in the northern half of the North Island of New Zealand compared to the last 2 years. Sufficient rain has set up the early onion crops for a good finish. read more

Reducing the use of pesticides has been a recurring topic for Turkish fruit and vegetable exporters. According to Sefik Can, account manager for Canlar Fruit, the company has made serious efforts to adhere to the European standards over the past years: “Our company policy is to process
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InGermany, the protests of the agricultural world have not subsided, as shown by the images of the various roadblocks reported by all the national media in recent days, and which follow the demonstrations of 18 December, when thousands of agricultural vehicles besieged the
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The banana industry of Costa Rica, one of the three most important banana exporting countries in the world, is looking at this season with pessimism. Generating the South American country's doubts, as reported by the newspaper valenciafruits.com, is a mix of factors that are directly affecting the sector
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