Limited availability of small Persian limes from Mexico
2024-12-12 00:00
The supply of small Persian limes – 200, 230, and 250 ct. – from Veracruz, Mexico has recently been limited. "Due to its extremely limited availability, small limes are fetching higher prices," says Mario Cisneros of Perlag Imports. The shortage of small fruit is due to the crop cycle of the product.
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Colle d'Oro celebrates 50 years between past, present, and future.
2024-12-12 00:00
Colle d'Oro celebrates 50 years of fruit and vegetable production and a deep connection with the Sicilian territory, particularly Ispica, where the company is based, and the province of Ragusa. It is an entrepreneurial story started by Pietro Calabrese and his brothers in 1974, and over the course of half a century, has seen...
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Armenia has increased its citrus imports by 16.7% in 2024.
2024-12-12 00:00
In the first 10 months of 2024, Armenia imported approximately 24,726.2 tons of citrus fruits, marking a 16.7% increase compared to the same period in 2023, when imports totaled around 21,172.5 tons. The Ministry also shared initial data from Armenia's Customs Service regarding imports.
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Five students from West Virginia have been awarded scholarships by the West Virginia Nursery & Landscape Association.
2024-12-12 00:00
Piecioro studentów z West Virginia University (WVU), studiujących architekturę krajobrazu i ogrodnictwo, otrzymuje po 5000 dolarów każdy, dzięki programowi stypendialnemu Marcusa W. Rennixa West Virginia Nursery & Landscape Association (WVNLA). Robert Gompers, prezydent WVNLA i właściciel firmy Highland Landscaping...
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Iranian apples are in high demand in India and the UAE.
2024-12-12 00:00
Kampania eksportu irańskich jabłek trwa, po zakończeniu zbiorów w październiku. Danial Shahabazi, założyciel i dyrektor generalny firmy Daniur Fresh Fruits and Vegetables, zapewnia, że rynek jest obecnie dynamiczny pomimo rosnących cen. Shahabazi mówi: "Od strony produkcji, było...
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The Pizzoli potatoes are the protagonists at MasterChef.
2024-12-12 00:00
Pizzoli, the Italian potato specialist, is - thanks to Sky Brand Solutions, a department of Sky Media, together with Endemol Shine Italy - among the partners of MasterChef Italy for the new season of the Sky Original show produced by Endemol Shine Italy, which will start tonight.
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Polish exports of apples to Egypt have resumed, but the high prices are limiting their potential.
2024-12-12 00:00
Eksport polskich jabłek na rynek egipski zdaje się ponownie rosnąć, twierdzi Mohamed Marawan, właściciel eksportera polskich jabłek Sarafruit: "Sezon polskich jabłek przebiega pomyślnie, eksport rośnie. Jednak wciąż trudno jest znaleźć jabłka dobrej jakości w sadach. On".
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The Sicilian pepper under attack by TSWV
2024-12-12 00:00
In recent weeks, Sicily, one of the main areas in Italy for pepper production, has been hit by a severe outbreak of Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus. The latest generation Rijk Zwaan pepper varieties are showing excellent performance thanks to their package of traits.
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Australian strawberry distributors have named Woolworths as the fruit and vegetable trade partner of the year.
2024-12-12 00:00
A family-owned farming business, Australian Strawberry Distributors, has been working with Woolworths since 1974 and was recently named Woolworths Fruit and Veg Trade Partner of the Year. Woolworths hosted its annual awards ceremony last week to celebrate the achievements and contributions of its various trade partners.
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Banana growers in Mozambique are afraid of complete anarchy.
2024-12-12 00:00
The families of managers working on banana farms around Moamba in the south of Mozambique, very close to the South African border, have left the farms for the safety of South Africa. Only the managers remained ahead of the strikes that ended yesterday. This was the latest in a series of strikes called by former workers.
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Olha Samoilichenko, the executive director of the Ukrainian Potato Growers Association, stated that the 2024 potato season in Ukraine faced numerous challenges which impacted the harvest yields. She mentioned that the biggest challenge was and continues to be the war, as some potato producers have the front line in close proximity.
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The LCP-128A from Sorma Group, protagonist in LUV 2024.
2024-12-12 00:00
During the event dedicated to the table grape supply chain, held from October 22nd to 24th in Bari, Italy, Sorma Group was reaffirmed as a key player in the sector.
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Według EastFruit, FRUIT LOGISTICA Trend Report 2025 podkreśla dynamiczny i ewoluujący krajobraz globalnego rynku świeżych produktów rolnych. Wśród znaczących uczestników tej kompleksowej analizy są trzej eksperci z Ukrainy: Andriy Yarmak, Oleksandr Ukrainets i Yevgen Kuzin.
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The reduced supply of North American grapes is keeping prices stronger at the moment.
2024-12-12 00:00
The grape supply in North America is shifting to different growing regions. In California, there is still some grape supply in storage, but retailers are beginning to shift towards Peruvian and Brazilian fruits. However, California products are expected to remain mainly on the west coast.
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Iran: Company employs innovative techniques for cultivating challenging ornamental plants.
2024-12-12 00:00
"We focus on cultivating flowers that are not easy to reproduce. The propagation of these flowers is both time-consuming and expensive, but they hold significant economic value," said Shahin Teymouri Azar, the managing director and project manager of the tech company, in an interview with ANA."
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Sanlucar is launching an ambitious project to grow fruit in Cariñera in the province of Zaragoza, a traditional wine-producing region in the northwest of Spain.
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Australia: In 2024, more macadamia nuts were harvested.
2024-12-11 13:00
Currently, the industry association Australian Macadamia Society (AMS) is assuming this. Although the harvest is slightly below the original forecast of 56,000 tonnes (or 60,000 tonnes at 10% moisture content), this amount represents a production increase of 11.5% compared to the previous year.
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Tosca revolutionizes pallet management at Chelmer Foods
2024-12-11 13:00
Fruitnet interviewed Felix Van Ouytsel, Tosca’s sales director for the UK/Ireland & France, and Simon Heather, director of Chelmer Foods, about how Tosca’s pooled reusable plastic pallets are improving efficiency at Chelmer.
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New development in the Durban Port legal dispute
2024-12-11 13:00
The KwaZulu-Natal High Court in South Africa has rejected an application by International Container Terminal Services Inc (ICTSI) for permission to appeal an interdict that temporarily halts Transnet from implementing the public-private partnership agreement with ICTSI.
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Morocco expects another record blueberry crop.
2024-12-11 13:00
Biznes jagód borówki w Maroku nadal się rozwija, z informacjami, że spodziewa się wyprodukować około 80 000 ton tego owocu w tym sezonie.
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