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Almost all the stores we visited on Thursday, February 13th already had strawberries on the shelves. The majority of fruits came from Egypt and Spain, but we also found strawberries from Morocco. They were available in various packaging sizes, ranging from 125g punnets to 340g packages. read more

The Egyptian Valencia orange campaign is making progress in a highly competitive market and is experiencing strong demand. However, exporters are facing challenges this season due to sizing issues, and the ongoing Red Sea crisis is also affecting them. Mohamed Mzayen, CEO of Al-Omar, provides an update on the situation. read more

Biosecurity New Zealand has lifted restrictions on the movement of fruit and vegetables in the Auckland suburb of Papatoetoe after no additional evidence of the Oriental fruit fly was discovered. This decision comes after more than a month of rigorous trapping and inspections of hundreds of kilograms of fruit. read more

Stany Zjednoczone ustanowiły silną pozycję w sektorze suszonych owoców w Indiach, podobną do roli Chin w globalnej elektronice. Amerykańskie migdały stanowią niemal 93% importu do Indii, przekraczając wartość 1 miliarda USD w zeszłym roku. Podobnie, 84% importu pistacji do Indii pochodzi z USA. read more

The early onion sowing in Spain was finished around a month ago. In this instance, the acreage has been reduced by 10 to 12%, with a notable decrease of over 30% in Andalusia, the primary region for early onion production in Spain, as reported by FreshPlaza. read more

The Democratic Alliance (DA) in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) welcomes Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, for successfully reopening South Africa's access to the Thai market for fresh apple exports. This market had been closed for approximately 16 years, from January 2008 to December 2024, due to... read more

The Irish horticulture sector is estimated to face a €4.46 million impact from Storm Éowyn. The Irish Farmers' Association (IFA), in collaboration with the Organic Growers of Ireland (OGI) and Teagasc, conducted an assessment of the initial damages. The storm occurred during a crucial planting period and had a significant impact on glasshouses. read more

In the comparison between week 4 (ending 26-01-25) and week 5 (ending 02-02-25), price changes per 100 kg varied among different countries. In Spain (ES), the price increased slightly from €94 in week 4 to €97 in week 5. Similarly, France (FR) experienced a minor decrease in price, dropping from €112 in read more

Pomimo że jest miastem-państwem, Singapur jest jednym z najważniejszych centrów handlowych w globalnym handlu, w tym owocami i warzywami. W 2023 roku roczne importy świeżych owoców i warzyw do Singapuru przekroczyły 1,1 miliarda dolarów, co sprawia, że kraj ten jest 30. największym importerem tych produktów na świecie. read more

Growers' Flower Council of India (GFCI) and India Florist Association (IFA) are teaming up with the environmental group "Beautiful Bharat" to raise awareness about simple steps that can help reduce waste and emissions from flowers. "It is estimated that the additional carbon footprint on Valentine's Day... read more

Last month marked the return of Israel's International Food Security & Technology conference, the second edition of the event held in Sderot in southern Israel, a small city that was heavily impacted by the events of October 7, 2023. read more

Po kilku sezonach, o których wielu Nowozelandczyków wolałoby zapomnieć, długoterminowy wzrost eksportu świeżych owoców z Nowej Zelandii wydaje się być z powrotem na właściwej ścieżce.

After a couple of seasons that many Kiwis would prefer to forget, New Zealand's long-term growth in fresh fruit exports appears to be back on track. read more

The harvest forecast for the Southern Hemisphere for 2025 indicates a 5.5% increase in apples to a total of 4,746,639 tons compared to the previous year (4,499,328 tons). South Africa is expected to maintain its position as the largest producer with 1,474,767 tons (+3.4% from 2024), followed by... read more

In 2019, blackberry cultivation in Mexico reached a peak of 298,000 tons, which is likely to be equaled only after some time. In the pandemic year of 2020, production plummeted by 27%, but it has been gradually increasing since then. read more

Preparations are intensifying for Citrus Australia's 2025 Australian Citrus Congress, where the country's citrus growers, industry leaders, and innovators will come together for a dynamic event filled with insights, technology, and networking in the heart of the New South Wales Riverina region. read more

Australia's fresh produce and broader agriculture sector have expressed their approval of the Australian government's decision to retract a proposed Biosecurity Protection Levy. read more

Najnowsze dane dotyczące spożycia[1] z sezonu 2023/24, udostępnione przez Światową Organizację Awokado, ujawniają, że niektóre europejskie rynki są jednymi z największych konsumentów awokado, przy czym kraje takie jak Francja, Niemcy, Wielka Brytania i Włochy wszystkie odnotowały znaczne wzrosty spożycia na osobę.

[1] - The latest consumption data - najnowsze dane dotyczące spożycia read more

A record increase in potato prices is causing further financial difficulties for Iranians, especially as one in three households are reportedly struggling to afford basic necessities. The crisis has become more prominent as the leaders of the three branches of government have intervened and issued a directive to address the situation. read more

Although the kiwi season in Greece has mostly ended, the previous season was positive compared to previous ones, according to Dimitris Tzounopoulos, sales manager for Greek kiwi exporter A.C. Meliki. "The Greek kiwi season has been very good for the producers." read more

The early onion sowing in Spain was completed about a month ago. In this instance, the acreage has been reduced by 10 to 12%, with a significant drop of over 30% in Andalusia, the main early onion growing region in Spain. However, the acreage dedicated to mid-season and late onions is still being planted. read more