GrubMarket has announced the completion of its acquisition of Best Oriental Produce, a company based in Vernon, CA. Best Oriental Produce is a player in the fresh produce industry and operates a 700-hectare farming operation in California and Mexico, where it consistently produces top-quality vegetables throughout the year. read more

W ostatnich tygodniach sprzedaż kalafiora i brokułów była trochę trudniejsza, ale teraz, według Roberta Vogela z AGF-Direct z Zwaagdijk, można zauważyć pewną poprawę. "Jest trochę większe zapotrzebowanie tu i ówdzie, zwłaszcza z rynków eksportowych, a poza tym nie ma zbyt dużo dostaw." read more

The Finnish Association of Fruit and Berry Growers reports a bountiful harvest of berries and fruits in August. Raspberries, currants, gooseberries, and blueberries are at their peak season, with strawberries also being notably abundant. Tomi Pousi from the Association highlighted the successful... read more

Peru is experiencing another season with a limited supply of ginger. Last year, the production volume decreased due to a reduction in acreage. This year, the low supply is attributed to a bacterial disease impacting the product quality, resulting in an estimated crop loss of 30 percent. read more

"The Egyptian sweet potato season is starting with a higher supply, which reflects the success of the crop in the past few seasons," says Ayman El Sayed, Sales and Export Manager at Fresh Zone. El Sayed adds, "Compared to last season, the market conditions are more favorable for Egypt. We..." read more

The managing director of a company that operates a seasonal worker scheme has stated that he would hesitate to collaborate with third-party recruiters in the future. This decision was made after Indonesian workers who came to the UK this season were reportedly charged illegal fees. read more

As both companies have announced, the merger will take effect retroactively as of January 1, 2023. The process of merging will be initiated in the coming months. Initially, the combined farming area of both partners will amount to nearly 500 hectares, with potential future growth to around 1,000 hectares. read more

The pattern of plant production should change in response to climate change, and different countries are pursuing various approaches to achieve this, according to Day. Regarding the plants that are being moved to other suitable regions in response to this common problem, read more

On the occasion of Tomato Day on August 8th, AMA Marketing wants to draw attention to this vegetable. The variety of domestic vegetables is vast. According to the Austrian variety list for the year 2023, there are exactly 258 vegetable species. And according to a RollAMA analysis, the read more

Reefertrends reports this, citing information from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). According to the report, over 2.3 million tons of bananas were shipped worldwide in 2023, which is a 3.4% increase compared to 2022. This strengthens the country's position as Asia's leading banana exporter. read more

Mamy przyjemność ogłosić i serdecznie powitać Steve'a Barnarda jako nowego dyrektora generalnego Fresh Markets Australia (FMA). Z ponad 20-letnim doświadczeniem w kierowaniu w sektorach rolniczym, usług finansowych i przemysłowych, Steve wnosi do naszej organizacji ogromną wiedzę i doświadczenie. read more

Natalia Merienne rozpoczęła swoje przedsiębiorstwo z awokado z tyłu swojego samochodu w San Diego w USA i szybko zyskała przydomek "La Reina del Aguacate". Dziś prowadzi kwitnące przedsiębiorstwo importu i dystrybucji awokado w USA pod marką popularnie nazywaną Królową Awokado. read more

W Turcji sektor rolny przeżywa zróżnicowanie dzięki wzrostowi uprawy owoców tropikalnych. Mustafa Akdogan, farmer z dystryktu Erdemli w Mersin, z powodzeniem uprawia passiflorę, znaną jako marakuja, po przeprowadzce z Hatay i założeniu 12-akrowej plantacji... read more

As we approach the one-year mark since Seafrigo acquired PML, a leading UK logistics and supply chain solutions provider for perishable goods, former PML managing director Mike Parr is stepping into the role of CEO of PML Seafrigo UK and Ireland. This announcement comes after a reorganization of PML. read more

Citrus exports from Citrusdal, one of South Africa's major growing areas, have resumed after being disrupted by recent floods in the Western Cape Province. Growers, exporters, and pack houses in the region acknowledge that exports are back on track, but they are still facing numerous challenges. read more

W Tajwanie, popyt na krajowo uprawiane awokado zauważalnie wzrósł, a Powiatowa Stacja Badawcza i Rozszerzenia Rolniczego w Tainan raportuje znaczący wzrost zarówno powierzchni upraw, jak i produkcji w ciągu ostatnich pięciu lat. Według stacji, powierzchnia upraw i wydajność...

In Taiwan, the demand for domestically grown avocados has seen a notable increase, with the Tainan District Agricultural Research and Extension Station reporting a significant rise in both plantation area and output over the last five years. According to the station, the acreage and yield... read more

The carnations harvested in Isparta are currently being exported to European countries. This year, the goal is to produce approximately 300 million carnation stems in a 200-hectare area in the city. Isparta, which has a robust agricultural infrastructure in Turkey, is known for its carnation production. read more

Po raz pierwszy brytyjscy konsumenci będą mieli okazję kupić pomarańczowe arbuzy, słodszy wariant w porównaniu z tradycyjnymi typami o czerwonym miąższu, dostępne wyłącznie w Tesco. Ta odmiana, uprawiana w Hiszpanii, jest hybrydą opracowaną z odmian dziedzicznych z dawnych czasów. James

For the first time, British consumers will have the opportunity to purchase orange flesh watermelons, a sweeter variant compared to the traditional red flesh types, available exclusively at Tesco. This variety, cultivated in Spain, is a hybrid developed from ancient heirloom species. James read more

Nigerian woman, Uniq Beems, shared on TikTok a special gift from her boyfriend: a bouquet made of fresh peppers and vegetables. Due to the high cost of peppers in Nigeria, this thoughtful gesture was well-received, going viral and eliciting humorous comments. Many followers praised the practicality. read more

A strong lineup of keynote speakers at the International Fresh Produce Association's 2024 Global Produce and Floral Show is set to inspire and educate attendees. The event will take place from October 17-19 in Atlanta, Georgia. The program includes three keynote addresses. read more