W roku 2024 Tajwan pozostał kluczowym rynkiem dla amerykańskich eksportów rolno-spożywczych, a całkowita wymiana handlowa wyniosła 3,8 miliarda dolarów, co oznacza wzrost o 2% w porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem. Eksport świeżych owoców odegrał znaczącą rolę w tym wzroście, sprawiając, że Tajwan stał się czwartym co do wielkości rynkiem dla amerykańskich świeżych owoców. Ta kategoria odnotowała wzrost o 16%. read more

Popyt na kanadyjską organiczną sałatę znacząco wzrósł w ciągu ostatniego tygodnia. "Sprzedaż rośnie bardzo szybko z powodu sytuacji z cłami USA. Kanadyjscy konsumenci zdecydowanie zwracają uwagę na to, że umieszczamy kanadyjską flagę na naszym produkcie – zaczęliśmy to robić na początku ubiegłego tygodnia." read more

Po kilku latach stosunkowo ciepłych zim, które utrudniały gromadzenie wystarczającej ilości godzin chłodzenia dla owoców pestkowych w północnej Grecji, obecna zima wydaje się korzystna dla produkcji brzoskwiń i nektarynek w Naoussa, kluczowej regionie dla tych owoców w Grecji.

After several years of relatively warm winters that made the accumulation of sufficient chilling hours for stone fruits in northern Greece a challenging issue, the current winter seems favorable for the production of peaches and nectarines in Naoussa, the key region for these fruits in Greece. read more

Syndromes such as heavy rainfall in South Africa caused a lot of damage. This year, weather conditions have been excellent. read more

Growing up surrounded by the vivid colors and fragrances of rose farms, sisters Yeshoda and Rhea Karuturi were deeply rooted in the world of flowers from a young age. This early exposure gave them a distinctive insight into the floral industry, observing its transformation from scattered markets to a more uniform system. read more

According to analysts from the EastFruit project, a decrease in trading activity is being observed in Ukraine's apple market. This is due to many producers losing hope of further price increases in this segment and starting to sell off stored fruits. read more

Kamwaka Bogere Amonie, sales manager of the fresh produce exporter Damex Uganda Ltd, states that there are different seasons for various avocado varieties in Uganda. "The Ugandan Hass avocado season falls within the first rainy season, from February to June, as well as the second rainy season, from July to..." read more

Na Tu BiShvat, Centralne Biuro Statystyczne Izraela opublikowało dane dotyczące sadów, produkcji świeżych owoców i importu suszonych owoców. Raport pokazuje znaczący spadek nowych nasadzeń drzew w latach 2023-2024, głównie z powodu wojny. Szacowana powierzchnia nowo posadzonych drzew owocowych w roku hebrajskim. read more

February is the busiest month for cut flower exporters in Turkey, as Valentine's Day on the 14th of the month leads to the shipment of 70 million or more blooms to markets across the continent. Revenue of between $8 million and $10 million is expected, followed by International Women's Day. read more

KWS Vegetables, a global leader in spinach seed production, recently hosted its open house days from February 11 to 13 at its trial field in Miranda, Murcia. The Dutch multinational company showcased new and improved spinach varieties and welcomed customers from across Europe to its 20-hectare test field. read more

The global onion market is currently facing major challenges, including oversupply, fluctuating demand, and price instability impacting various regions. In Europe, high stock levels are putting pressure on prices, with slow sales being reported in France, Germany, Spain, and the Netherlands. Italy is also experiencing similar challenges in the onion market. read more

A minister of agriculture who was enthusiastically eating an apple was present during the packing of the first South African apples bound for Thailand in sixteen years, following the announcement in December that access had been resumed. Core Fruit wasted no time and swiftly loaded the first container of Joya apples this week, which are expected to... read more

"What I had already seen in most sub-Saharan African countries is confirmed in Tanzania: fruit in supermarkets is much more expensive than in Europe," reports Renzo Piraccini, President of Macfrut, who is currently on a mission in Tanzania. "I saw white and red seedless South African grapes on sale at a price of about 5 euros per kilo." read more

A new container loading table has been integrated into the logistics operations of Richel Group at their headquarters in Eygalieres, Provence Alpes, France. The table was designed to optimize loading efficiency and reduce physical strain on workers. "This equipment is transforming the way we" read more

Despite facing global challenges and climate changes in recent years, Moldova has successfully expanded its presence in the EU market. Apples have risen to 4th place among consumer preferences in the global market. As a result, in 2024, there was an 87% increase in. read more

Analysts at the EastFruit project have reported a decrease in the prices of imported tomatoes from Turkey in Ukraine this week. This drop in price is due to a significant lack of interest from wholesale companies and retail chains in purchasing these tomatoes. read more

However, their approval is increasingly becoming a challenge in Switzerland, as reported by the Agricultural Information Service (lid.ch). During the Swiss Stone Fruit Seminar at the end of last year, experts from various fields discussed the complex situation. read more

Despite the improvement in growth conditions in southern Spain, the supply of salad cucumbers remains limited and prices at Spanish marketing facilities are trending higher. The quantities offered from the Benelux region are only increasing moderately, so prices there are also on the rise. read more

The Dutch marketing company The Greenery will receive new subsidy funding, as it has been officially approved by the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) for its operational plan under an investment program called SIG&F 2025. read more

Las importaciones españolas de frutas y verduras frescas de la UE crecieron un 12 por ciento durante el periodo de enero a noviembre de 2024, alcanzando un total de 1.9 millones de toneladas.

Spanish imports of fresh fruit and vegetables from the EU grew by 12 per cent through the January-November period of 2024, totalling 1.9mn tonnes. read more