New year... old life. Please forgive me for starting with this proverb, but it perfectly describes the trend of foreign trade during the first month of 2024, as it closely mirrors the end of 2023, characterized by a negative trade deficit of over 500 thousand. read more

HilverdaFlorist reflects on a successful week at the California Spring Trials 2024. Throughout the week, they showcased the latest genetics tailored for the North American market. Additionally, they unveiled a range of new branding concepts to the market. At CAST, the company introduced their most recent genetics. read more

A brief period of cold weather following the recent storms and winds in South Africa's Western Cape region has raised hopes for a great season. The weather seems to have had a positive impact on the color development of red and pink apple varieties. read more

A piece of good news after three consecutive years affected by difficult weather conditions, as reported by fruitnet.com. "I expect the season to start 15 days earlier than in 2016," said Gündüz. Gündüz also mentioned that flowering and pollination would occur earlier. read more

The platform is a collaboration between the various sectors of agriculture and horticulture. According to Eric Douma, Head of Entrepreneurship and Education at LTO, it is important that all sectors are connected to this platform. Together, we have a stronger... read more

Fruitnet has learned that the EU now has one month to respond to a consultation request. If the process goes smoothly, it is expected that the dispute will be discussed in the second half of the year. Therefore, the South African export season in 2024 will not be affected. read more

Południowa Afryka w końcu zainicjowała spór z Unią Europejską dotyczący narzuconych przez nią regulacji handlu fitosanitarnego na jej cytrusy w Światowej Organizacji Handlu (WTO). read more

SanLucar has once again partnered with the Italian cheese brand Galbani for a collaborative promotion in Germany. The "Bring the sun to your plate" campaign, which coincides with the picnic season, will feature a diverse range of SanLucar tomatoes being promoted alongside Galbani mozzarella in German retail stores. read more

The weekly monitoring conducted by EastFruit on wholesale onion prices in Uzbekistan has revealed a significant decline. Last week, the wholesale price for this commodity dropped to 1500 Uzbekistani som, equivalent to 12 U.S. cents. In practical terms, this means that in Uzbekistan, you can now purchase onions at a lower price. read more

South African orange exports to the EU have been subjected to cold treatment since 2022 as a measure to prevent the entry of pests into Europe. This regulation has had significant consequences for South African exporters, leading to a decrease in their orange exports to Europe. read more

Fresh Del Monte is set to begin producing and selling its own-branded soft fruit in Italy. At the upcoming Third Small Fruits and Strawberry Symposium in Marsala on July 11th, the company will connect with its network of producers and unveil its investment plan. read more

Bhausaheb Navale and Sharad Patil started the 'Greens and Blooms' nursery in Pune, cultivating over 150 exotic flowers such as orchids and anthuriums. At the age of 50, Bhausaheb made the brave decision to leave a secure job and pursue his passion for horticulture. "There is no right time to" read more

Located in the Kletnyansky District, the "Bryansk Orchard" is set to unveil Russia's largest fruit storage facility by the end of April. The first phase of this high-tech storage unit, with a capacity of 18,000 tons, is nearing completion. The apple market in Russia has seen significant growth. read more

"Kwiecień rymuje się z ogłoszeniem przybycia na rynek kiwi Oscar Gold z RPA. Współpraca z producentami z RPA, która rozpoczęła się ponad 5 lat temu, przynosi teraz owoce, umożliwiając nam zaoferowanie ponad 55,000 tac z tego źródła." Dzięki tej współpracy, read more

Naman Keita, CEO of Agroplus Mali and a mango exporter, provides an update on the current Malian mango season. He states, "The season is going well. We have seen an increase in volumes compared to last year, particularly for the Kent variety. Demand is also as expected. We are optimistic that the season will be a success." read more

The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) and the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) have announced that South Africa has requested consultations with the European Union at the World Trade Organization regarding phytosanitary trade regulations. read more

The Carabinieri of the Agricultural Protection Units from all over Italy have landed in Pachino and Ispica for a two-day listening session on control and counteraction systems against food counterfeiting. The initiative, whose objectives fall within the directives given by the Ministry. read more

Limited availability of strawberries due to the high temperature fluctuations which resulted in lower quantities in the markets. The artichoke campaign is in full swing, with baby artichokes taking the spotlight. Italian green beans are becoming more readily available. Significant price decrease for asparagus. Growing demand. read more

W EastFruit, our analysts closely monitor the European frozen raspberry market, acknowledging its significant influence on the revenue prospects for raspberry growers in Ukraine and Moldova. read more

New Zealand: Traditional 'handshake' supply agreements not sufficient for $25 billion grocery sector

Eliminating old-fashioned 'handshake' supply agreements from New Zealand's $25 billion grocery sector will help create a fairer playing field and tackle a historical power imbalance and coercive tactics. read more