As demand for coconuts is high during these months, especially domestically, the costs of procurement of the coconuts goes up, says Kaushal Khakhar, CEO of Indian fresh produce exporter Kay Bee Exports: “While coconuts are available all year round in India, we usually see higher procurement
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The market demand and prices in the US are “amazing” while also very good in Latin America, Europe and Asia too for table grapes from Chile, says Cristian Ferriere, export manager from Acograpes in Chile. “Mostly in the United States we are seeing amazing prices that are several dollars
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The late start to the Moroccan early vegetable season, after a difficult development summer, has disrupted the normal course of the Moroccan campaign. While prices for Moroccan vegetables normally fall in September/October and rise in January/February, this year is witnessing the opposite
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In the space of less than three years, the ICA Crunchita double-pack has secured a permanent position on the shelves of the Swedish retailer’s stores. “It has a good taste, is crunchy and has a good shelf life. It’s a good fit because of the large percentage of single households,”
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Fruit and vegetables at the entrance to the shop, or at the opening of the fresh area, is strategic for communicating the values of freshness, seasonality and territoriality to the consumer. For the Romano Group (Cds spa), which for some years now has been running stores in Sicily
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The situation of the lemon and orange supply in the processing industry presents unique challenges and opportunities this year due to global and local market conditions. "For oranges, we are facing a significant worldwide shortage, exacerbated by production losses in the United States and
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Temperatures are on the rise in Belgium again. The days are getting longer, and the sun is out more and more. It seems spring is slowly approaching, and with it, Belgian-grown soft fruit. "It's the most beautiful time of the year," begins grower Benoit Demedts. "And we're looking forward to it."
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A first collective agreement has been signed at Lufa Farms in Laval, Canada. The union group that organized the workers, reported that it took three years to draw up this first collective agreement. Drafting a first agreement is often a lengthy process. read more

With an average annual production of 500 to 600,000 tons, the traditional clementine grown in Italy still accounts for more than 70 percent of the country's total clementine growing area of approximately 30,000 hectares. Because of its geographical extent and potential, Calabria is the region
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Since 2006, Canada-based Croptracker has been using artificial intelligence and computerization to assess the size and quality of different produce varieties. Back then, the company’s farm management software system started with spray records and new modules have been added over the years. One
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The Canadian Potato Summit, featuring Victoria Stamper's presentation, provided a comprehensive analysis of the potato industry in Canada for the 2023-24 crop year. Stamper's insights covered various critical aspects, offering valuable information for industry professionals. Here's a summary of
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The Korean Senior Citizens Association of Cambodia (KSCAC) and its South Korean partners are eyeing investment opportunities in seven Cambodian agricultural products for export to Korea and China. read more

The Sicilian Tarocco campaign is coming to an end. Incoming are the more red-pigmented varieties, such as Moro oranges, as well as blond oranges of the Washington Navel variety. Last batches of common clementines from Southern Italy: late varieties, such as Hernandina, are arriving.
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According toEastFruit analysts, wholesale prices for potatoes in Moldova started rising again after short-term decline. The growth is not too sharp yet – within 10-12% on a week but it may just be enough to signal a radical change in the market trends. Prices are back to the levels observed at
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Turkish exporters have initiated efforts in 2024 to boost exports to China. The Business Committee, chaired by Tayfun Kılıç, Deputy Director General of Exports of the Ministry of Commerce, is engaged in intensive discussions with Chinese counterparts from January 29 to February 1, 2024. read more

Cucumbers growers all over the world are severely affected by diseases like the green mottle mosaic virus (CGMMV), the New Delhi virus and Fusarium, resulting in problems not only for growers, but also for retailers and consumers. “Cucumber varieties with resistances such as those offered by
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The protests of French farmers - which are also occurring in other European countries as a consequence of rising inflation and costs for insurance, fuel and fertiliser - are also causing disruption to the free movement of fruit and vegetable exports.
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Combining farming and energy production on the same plot sounds appealing. But is it feasible yet? In the Netherlands, scientist Dr. Wilma Eerenstein, a partner in the Sunbiose project, highlights the challenges that still exist, Fruitpact reports. read more

Up&Up Talent Solutions, known as a Fresh Produce Specialist in Recruitment have now branched out to help foreign businesses that want to set up their business facilities in the Netherlands. read more

Worldwide Fruit started their Spanish avocado season in December and now have programmed arrivals each week. read more