In the marketing year 2023/24, the decrease in orange and mandarin production in the EU was not offset by the higher production of lemons and grapefruits. Citrus production in the EU is mainly concentrated in the Mediterranean region. Spain and Italy are the top citrus producers in the EU, with Greece, Portugal, and [additionally, a country omitted from the original text] following closely behind. read more

Dutchman Gerald Mulder has an IT background but ventured into the avocado business through his Tanzanian in-laws a few years ago. "My family oversees around 500 acres (200 hectares) of avocado plantations in Tanzania, located at the base of Kilimanjaro and in the southern region of the country. During the corona pandemic period, read more

W poszukiwaniu rozwiązania problemu braku pracowników, izraelscy urzędnicy zatwierdzili kwotę 92 000 cudzoziemców do pracy w rolnictwie, przemyśle, hotelach i restauracjach - poinformował we wtorek Urząd Premiera Izraela. Jest to po raz pierwszy, kiedy Izrael zezwolił na zatrudnienie cudzoziemców w branży restauracyjnej. read more

In the six-month period from September 2023 to February 2024, Egypt's agricultural sector exported 45 thousand tons of strawberries, amounting to $129 million. These strawberry exports represented 2 percent of the total volume and 6 percent of the value of Egypt's agricultural exports of vegetables and fruits. read more

On Thursday, June 13, the chrysanthemum collective VannoVa invited associates to the home of one of its founders, Guus van Leeuwen, in Kwintsheul, the Netherlands. This year, the 'Kennedy', a white single-flowered chrysanthemum, was the highlight of the event and drew in numerous visitors. This variety was especially popular. read more

Belgian strawberries were the highlight during a royal visit to Norway. VLAM collaborated with fruit and vegetable exporters and cooperatives to boost the export of Belgian strawberries during HRH Princess Astrid's visit to Norway from June 16-19. In the photo from left to right: An Gilops, Jan Jambon, Princess. read more

The social and economic impact of fruit, unfortunately, is shrinking, but there are cases where a single fruit can change the fortunes of entire countries: as in the case of the Durian. Recently, New York Times journalist Thomas Fuller wrote about this curious fruit: read more

The Australian company BGP International has supply partners worldwide, including unique supply arrangements in Australia. The company supplies a variety of fruits, but specializes in citrus and grapes. The Egyptian citrus season is coming to a close, and it has not been an easy one for them. read more

Nowa Zelandia is recognized as the leading exporter of kiwifruit, a fruit known for its unique taste, green flesh, and nutritional content. This position is a result of the country's significant contribution to the global market, where it plays a vital role. In 2022, the international kiwifruit read more

Today we present the fifth release for the in-depth analysis column on the evolution of the profile of the national fruit and vegetable purchasing manager, born from the collaboration between Monitor Ortofrutta from Agroter and GfK's Consumer Panel for Italy. The category under examination is... read more

Morocco, a significant global importer of dates, is projected to sustain strong import numbers for this commodity in the 2023/24 season, according to EastFruit. Nonetheless, final figures for the ongoing season might show a slight decrease compared to the previous one, attributed to a rise in domestic production. read more

The first shipment of citrus from South Africa's traditional vessels to the Port of Philadelphia is currently being unloaded this week. The Prince of Seas vessel is transporting approximately 3,000 pallets of citrus, with two-thirds of the total volume consisting of easy peelers and the remaining balance being navel oranges. read more

The thirty-one-year-old Indian origin man, Satnam Singh, did not make it. On Monday afternoon, he was involved in a terrible work accident at a farm in Borgo Santa Maria, on the outskirts of Latina, where he lost his arm in a plastic wrapping machine accident. read more

In Baku, fruit prices have increased significantly, with the average cost rising from around $2 to $5, according to reports from both vendors and consumers. This surge is linked to factors like adverse weather conditions and an increase in exports to Russia. Vahid Ahmadov, a member of the Milli Majlis Committee on… read more

A decade ago, Eurofruit reported on declining grape exports. In 2006, 7,000 tons were exported, but by 2010, the number had dropped to 5,000 tons, and by 2014, it further decreased to 3,000 tons. The reasons for this decline were diverse, including unfavorable exchange rates and seasonal EU import taxes. read more

Mimo niedawnych powodzi w Kenii, sezon awokado u producenta-eksportera Karakuta był stosunkowo niezmieniony, jak podała dyrektor generalna Grace Ngungi. read more

The agricultural and food sector is also in focus. With the campaign, VLAM hopes to be able to gain market share compared to its Dutch competitors. "Our country has a long tradition in strawberry cultivation and is strongly committed to technological innovation." read more

Unfortunately, the EU Transport Ministers' meeting in Luxembourg did not provide a signal to increase climate protection and efficiency gains in road freight transport in terms of logistics and vehicle technology. Member states had strong concerns regarding stronger EU-wide measures. read more

Like last year, the frequently changeable and cool weather during the blooming period severely affected fruit set. In addition, there were spring frosts in the second half of April, particularly affecting regions north of the Alps, including Poland, East Germany, and. read more

The Washington Apple Commission (WAC) has announced the appointment of its new president, Michael Schadler. Schadler, who previously served as the executive vice president for the Florida Tomato Exchange (FTE), the Florida Tomato Growers Exchange (FTGE), and the Florida Tomato Committee (FTC), will succeed his predecessor, Todd. read more