The popyt na cytrusy do krajów na kontynencie afrykańskim wzrósł w ciągu ostatnich ośmiu lat. Owoce miękkie i pomarańcze stanowią większość popytu, a pomarańcze są szczególnie popularne ze względu na dłuższy sezon i dobrą trwałość półkową odmiany Valencia. "Wraz z wyższym popytem, konkurencja również... read more

Turkey achieved a significant milestone in May by exporting fresh fruits and vegetables worth $284 million. The President of the Mediterranean Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Exporters Association (AKIB), Ferhat Guruz, announced that the sector experienced a 14% increase compared to the same period last year, according to BazaarTime. read more

Jak uczynić Utrecht Science Park piękniejszym, bardziej zrównoważonym i bardziej zielonym? To był kluczowy pytanie w zrównoważonym konkursie publicznym, który odbył się od marca do maja 2024 roku. Zgłoszono osiemnaście propozycji. Zwyciężczynią okazała się Susanne Vermeulen z jej pomysłem na wielofunkcyjny kwiat. read more

There are around 230,000 workers in the Italian fruit and vegetable sector who work under a system of labor exploitation, without any type of contract or rights. This is confirmed by an article in Il Sole 24 Ore that reports data from the Placido Rizzotto Observatory of Flai-Cgil on labor exploitation. read more

W Coromandel, Nowa Zelandia, sadownik Allan Dickinson, który uprawia około 600 drzew awokado odmiany Hass na powierzchni 7 hektarów, wyraził obawy dotyczące obecnego stanu branży awokado, wskazując na nadmierną podaż i obniżone zyski. Dickinson podkreślił duże obciążenie branży. read more

Carrefour's discount "cash and carry" chain, Atacadão, has opened its first 10,000 m² store in Aulnay-sous-Bois (Seine-Saint-Denis). Here are the first photos of the store, posted by Carrefour CEO Alexandre Bompard on his LinkedIn account. "Atacadão is a wholesale store accessible to all. read more

The Panama Canal Authority has announced an increase in its operational capacity, with the number of daily transits rising from 32 to 33 starting on July 11. This adjustment is expected to further increase to 34 daily transits by July 22. This decision is in line with the anticipated growth in traffic through the canal. read more

Turkey achieved a remarkable milestone in May by exporting fresh fruits and vegetables worth $284 million. Ferhat Guruz, President of the Mediterranean Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Exporters Association (AKIB), announced that the sector experienced a 14% increase compared to the same period last year. read more

Ostatnie kilka miesięcy na Bliskim Wschodzie było burzliwych, z kontynuacją wojny Izraela z Gazą oraz wymianą ognia z zarówno Iranem, jak i Libanem, grożącą przerodzeniem się w jeszcze szerszy konflikt. Tymczasem Huti powodują poważne zakłócenia w Morzu Czerwonym. read more

LGS Specialty Sales, a prominent importer in the US known for citrus, avocados, grapes, and persimmons, has announced that it is providing South African Star Ruby grapefruit to retailers earlier than planned. read more

The Belgian region of Flanders sees significant opportunities to increase its sales in Norway of berries, pears, and a variety of other fresh produce items. read more

The New Zealand-based marketer Zespri has announced that it is “on track” to sell nearly US$3 billion (NZ$4.5 billion) worth of kiwifruit this season. read more

The projected hectare yields have increased compared to the previous season, with the average of the current ranges exceeding the final hectare yields of the previous season for all pools. The projected hectare yields for Green and Organic Green are... read more

China and Malaysia have signed a protocol permitting the export of fresh Malaysian durian to China. read more

A new protocol has been signed between the governments of China and New Zealand, allowing for the resumption of trade for New Zealand kiwiberries. The new kiwiberry export plan, signed on 13 June at Government House, is subject to a series of conditions, including crop registration. read more

Asia Fruit Logistica is prioritizing high-quality information and insights this year by introducing the Asiafruit Knowledge Centre. read more

Imports of fresh apples into India have increased by over 70 per cent in the first nine months of the marketing year (MY) 2023/24 (July 2023-June 2024) compared to the same period last year. According to a report from the USDA, imports are forecasted to reach a record 510,000 tonnes. read more

Hort Connections 2024, the premier fresh produce event in Australasia, broke records when it took place on 3-5 June. The event set the stage for strategic industry growth, revitalized grower confidence, and is believed to have brought A$10m into the Victorian economy. read more

The growers in Kashmir are experiencing positive results from cultivating newly imported cherry varieties, mainly from Italy. According to the Kashmir News Observer, these varieties are currently showing better performance in the market compared to some of the traditional cherry varieties available. read more

As reported by EastFruit experts, the fruit and vegetable industry in Uzbekistan faced an unexpected challenge in May 2024 with the introduction of minimum export prices for fresh produce. This change significantly impacted the conditions and opportunities for exporting vegetables and fruits from the country. read more