The harvest and marketing of Divino persimmons commenced in the first half of October, as predicted, partly due to colder-than-usual weather in September. "We kicked off on Monday, October 7th, with the delivery of the first six pallets to the wholesale markets of southern Italy, and ..." read more

EastFruit analysts have reported the successful delivery of the first shipment of table grapes from Uzbekistan to the USA. This initial shipment was intended to assess the market and determine American consumer interest in Uzbek grapes. The feedback was favorable, opening the door for future exports. read more

Ukrainian greenhouse enterprises are increasing tomato prices, as reported by analysts from the EastFruit project. Market participants attribute this situation to a significant decrease in the supply of greenhouse vegetables, while demand remains stable. Producers state that tomato yields in read more

The French interprofessional organization Interfel has recently introduced the first edition of the "Les Remarquables" trophy this year. This initiative aims to showcase innovations and efforts that add value and ultimately boost the consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables. read more

In this subproject, the focus is on tomato cultivation under full LED lighting. It aims to investigate the extent to which evaporation is restricted at higher humidity levels, whether nutrient uptake can be compensated for by a higher watering EC, and whether a lower. read more

Kiwifruit marketer Zespri is planning to propose to its member growers in New Zealand next month to vote on plans to expand kiwifruit cultivation by an additional 2,500 hectares in Italy, France, Greece, South Korea, and Japan. read more

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The parties involved want to promote the distribution and consumption of fresh and diverse foods for people for whom this is not a given. On the one hand, by increasing the supply and encouraging as many companies as possible to join in order to... read more

Especially in Belgium, the supply of chicory was limited this summer, which was the basis for the high prices. Additionally, there was a heterogeneous quality image of the roots. In calendar week 40, producers in Belgium started the harvest, and in the coming weeks, they will be... read more

The high soil moisture in the past weeks did not provide optimal conditions for storage, reports the Austrian Chamber of Agriculture. As a result, the quality of onions varies greatly. Onions are currently readily available as per the season. Domestic sales, however, may be affected. read more

Grace Fulford, a quality and compliance manager at T&G Global, was awarded the title of 2024 New Zealand Young Grower of the Year at a ceremony on October 10th. read more

Według najnowszego Indeksu Wybranych Cen (SPI) opublikowanego przez Statistics New Zealand, ceny żywności wzrosły o 1,2% w ciągu ostatniego roku, z miesięcznym wzrostem o 0,5%. SPI, który stanowi około 45% kwartalnego Indeksu Cen Konsumpcyjnych, wykazuje zróżnicowane trendy wewnątrz. read more

The Department of Agriculture (DA) in the Philippines is advising farm goods importers to consider sourcing ginger from Indonesia or Vietnam as an alternative to the costly imports from China. Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. highlighted the need for cheaper sources to meet the... read more

It is dedicated to a milestone for humanity, the right to food as a prerogative of everyone on the planet, the 45th World Food Day, celebrated worldwide on Wednesday, October 16. Human rights such as the right to food, to life, are the focus. read more

In this week's wholesale market, the supply of imported avocados and pineapples has increased, while the supply of Peruvian blueberries has declined further, leading to price hikes. In contrast, prices for some imported citrus fruits, such as Australian oranges, have dropped. read more

Rozpoczęcie sezonu marketingowego dla egipskich batatów było trudne w tym roku. "Zazwyczaj w pierwszej fazie sezonu zarabia się dużo pieniędzy. Ale w tym roku było zupełnie inaczej: od początku sezonu w lipcu występują duże nadwyżki w eksporcie, co... read more

The persimmon harvest in Greece will begin on October 20th according to Mr. Ananias Kapoyrkatsidis, owner of the trading company Ananias Garden in Giannitsa. According to his estimate, the persimmons in the regions of Pella and Imathia will have reached the right maturity by then, with a sugar content of 15 to 17 Brix and a weight of 4.5 to 5 grams. read more

The Council of Ministers of Belarus has imposed a requirement for licensing the export of apples, onions, and white cabbage. This directive, signed by Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko, is intended to guarantee the availability of these agricultural products on the domestic market during the off-season. read more

South African citrus farmers have faced a difficult export season due to export bottlenecks and unfavorable weather conditions, resulting in decreased production. As a result, many farmers have shifted their focus to the local juice market, taking advantage of higher juice prices. The Citrus Growers' Association is closely monitoring the situation. read more

The most recent update from the World Processing Tomato Council (WPTC) as of October 4 shows that the harvest is wrapping up in most Northern Hemisphere countries. Weather conditions have resulted in varied outcomes across regions. France has processed approximately 150,000 tonnes. Volumes in the southeast are... read more