"In the previous season, Spain faced challenges with its domestic garlic production, prompting the country to explore importing from other nations like Argentina and Chile to meet its local demand. This situation proved advantageous for Argentinian exporters, who were able to sell their products in the Spanish market." read more

Analysts from the EastFruit project have reported an increasing trend in apple prices in Ukraine. This positive trend is mainly due to the seasonal decrease in the supply of autumn varieties, which are typically sold at a lower price compared to winter apple varieties. read more

Eastern Europe is a familiar market for Egypt and Morocco. Egyptian oranges, potatoes, and garlic, as well as Moroccan tomatoes and blueberries, have already successfully entered markets in Poland, Ukraine, Romania, the Czech Republic, and other countries. However, the full potential of both countries in this region has not yet been fully realized. read more

The fresh risotto segment continues to grow, reaching a total value of 22 million euros in the last year and recording a growth of 16.6% (Nielsen data, Total Italy, Year Ending 25/08/24). Leading the growth is the DimmidiSì brand, which is showing excellent results. read more

Japanese fresh produce buyers will meet with top growers and explore Australia's high-quality horticultural products during an inbound trade mission aimed at enhancing business connections and relationships between the two countries. Senior executives from major Japanese companies will be arriving for the event... read more

In a recent development, dockworkers in the United States, represented by the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA), concluded their strike along the East and Gulf Coasts after reaching a "tentative agreement" with the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX). The work stoppage, which had led to disruptions in port operations, has now ended. read more

In the United Kingdom, there is a collaborative initiative called SusProt that is currently in progress. The initiative aims to convert unused broccoli into sustainable plant protein in order to reduce the CO2 footprint and environmental damage caused by protein production for human consumption. This project involves... read more

"Trial and error" is how Ion Ionas describes his company's exports to the EU since 2014. Founded by his father in 2001, Ionex was among the first in Moldova to ship stone fruit and grapes westward. "The first year, we shipped ten truckloads but paid dearly for that learning experience. We, read more

Khachik Aharonyan, 42, is the owner of "Zeytun Sweet", one of the largest bakeries in Armenia. He has dedicated his life to the company, starting immediately after completing his studies and military service. Khachik is married to Gayane and together they have three children. read more

Russian Railways (RZD) has announced the extension of a 50% discount on the transportation of fruit and vegetable products from Uzbekistan and Tajikistan for the year 2025. This initiative aims to support the export of fruits and vegetables to Russia, which remains the primary market for Uzbekistan. read more

In a recent development, dockworkers in the United States, represented by the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA), concluded their strike along the East and Gulf Coasts after reaching a "tentative agreement" with the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX). The work stoppage, which had led to disruptions in port operations, has now come to an end. read more

In Australia, bananas are a staple in over 90% of households, with Premier Fresh Australia annually supplying ALDI with 8.5 million kilograms of Cavendish bananas. Premier Fresh Australia, located in Tropical Far North Queensland, owns 517 acres of banana farming land in the Innisfail area. read more

Convenience and locality are two trends that have been shaping the fresh produce market for several years. De Terp Squash Only, the largest organic pumpkin grower in the Netherlands, has been tapping into these trends by offering Dutch-grown produce throughout the fall season and by recently opening a processing kitchen. This demonstrates their understanding of the market and their commitment to providing quality products. read more

AIPH has announced its official approval of the 17th International Flora Expo 2024. Scheduled to take place this month in India from 25 to 27 October 2024 at the NESCO Exhibition Center in Mumbai, this Expo is an International Horticultural Trade Exhibition that shines a spotlight on. read more

East Japan Railway Co. (JR East) is considering the idea of introducing a dedicated Shinkansen car for freight transportation, which would be a departure from the current practice of mixing passenger and freight services. The new car would not have seats in order to optimize cargo capacity. read more

Zespri has started a pre-commercial trial of red kiwifruit in a few selected stores in Belgium. The newest kiwifruit variety from Zespri, RubyRed, is now in its third year of commercial production. The fruit, grown in New Zealand, is generating a lot of excitement in the market among consumers. read more

Turkish pears of the Santa Maria variety were the most dominant. Italian Santa Maria and Abate Fetel followed in terms of importance, as well as the domestic Conference variety. From Germany, Alexander Lukas, Williams Christ, and Xenia pears also arrived. Italy completed the selection with Williams Christ and Carmen. read more

The Alegra Group's persimmon campaign is about to commence. Enrico Bucchi, General Manager of Valfrutta Fresco and Sales Manager for Italy at Alegra, has outlined the potential scenarios. Enrico Bucchi stated, "The persimmons that the Alegra Group markets are primarily cultivated in Emilia-Romagna. read more

Obecnie dostępność awokado jest ograniczona. Peter Shore z Calavo Growers Inc. wyjaśnia, że opady deszczu spowodowane huraganem Johnem w Meksyku opóźniły i ograniczyły zbieranie przez trzy dni. Dodaje także, że w tym tygodniu w Meksyku był także jeden dzień świąteczny. "Dlatego dostępność awokado jest w pewnym stopniu ograniczona ze względu na"So the supply is somewhat limited because of read more

Marketing of fresh Egyptian-origin Barhi dates has been in full swing for the past two weeks. "The season started a bit earlier than usual this year, and we have already completed several air freight shipments. Air freight costs two euros more per package than sea freight. However, with a focus on quality and freshness, customers are willing to pay the premium." read more