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Izrael is stawing a severe tomato shortage, prompting the Ministry of Agriculture to approve a quota for duty-free imports of 5,000 tons over the next two months, announced on August 13. Tomato prices in supermarkets have risen to 2.21–2.45 euros per kilogram, while first-grade tomatoes on the read more

Wygląda na to, że na amerykańskim rynku jest obecnie mniej importowanego szparagów. "Całkowita objętość szparagów spadła w porównaniu do ubiegłego roku o około 15 procent" - mówi Carlos Solf, wiceprezes ds. zaopatrzenia firmy Southern Specialties, która oferuje linię opakowanych wartości dodanej produktów marki Southern Selects. read more

W światowym rynku, gdzie zrównoważoność i zdrowie są w centrum wyborów konsumentów, certyfikacja Regenerative Organic Certified® (ROC™) zmienia sposób uprawy i eksportu tropikalnych owoców. Paul Davidson, dyrektor handlowy firmy Sol Orgánica, opowiadał o tym, jak
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HarvestR in Israel has successfully conducted laboratory tests on dsRNA-based treatments to combat fungi affecting important fruits such as grapes. The next step involves launching large-scale commercial trials, which have recently begun and will focus on grapes and pears. Gal Admati, CEO of HarvestR, stated, "We have tested this treatment on grapes and plan to expand it to include pears." read more

The agricultural sector in Latvia has reported significant damage caused by a storm in July. The Ministry of Agriculture has received 176 applications from farmers. The affected area covers around 10,000 hectares, as stated by Minister of Agriculture Armands Krauze. read more

With last week's harvest estimate on Prognosfruit, it is safe to say that the new European top fruit season is now back in full swing. In Belgium, lower volumes are expected in both pears and apples, which brings additional responsibilities to market this fruit well for growers. read more

The regional city of Griffith in the New South Wales Riverina region will host the 2025 Australian Citrus Congress, offering a conducive setting for the sharing of knowledge and valuable networking opportunities. Scheduled for 18-20 March 2025, the congress will acknowledge the recent margin read more

NFU Education's mission to provide food and farming knowledge to thousands of schoolchildren across the UK has received a significant boost this week, thanks to a £70,000 donation from the NFU Mutual Charitable Trust. read more

Experience has shown that the composition of origins in the promotional offers for fruits and vegetables in the German retail sector (LEH) changes only slightly. However, the changes in the case of pears over the past three years are quite noticeable. Italy, until 2020... read more

Although avocado prices have increased by 21% compared to last year, demand has decreased by 1%. In the second quarter, the average price per avocado was $1.20. Sales reached 354 million pounds of avocados, which is equivalent to the amount of water needed to grow more than read more

This will result in the lowest apple harvest since 2017 (596,700 tons) expected for 2024. The also low apple harvest of the previous year is expected to be significantly undercut in 2024 - according to initial estimates by around 207,600 tons (-22.1%). read more

Already in July, the first varieties were harvested - but now, in mid-August, the harvest of the most well-known plum variety, Fellenberg, is beginning. A large harvest demands cooperation from all players in the fruit industry. To market this quantity, a good collaboration with the trade is needed. read more

Asia's essential event in the global fresh produce trade calendar is happening in less than three weeks. read more

RSE Scheme to support the horticulture and viticulture industries in New Zealand. read more

Foodbank SA & NT has celebrated record donations of fresh fruits and vegetables, totaling more than 2,000 tonnes and valued at over A$12 million in the last financial year. This milestone was made possible through a partnership with the South Australian Produce Market (SAPM). The donated produce was utilized for various purposes. read more

Moldovan plums and grapes are currently being featured on the shelves of supermarkets in Estonia. This was emphasized by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economic Development and Digitalization, Dumitru Alaiba, who posted a photo of the display on his social media page. Moldovan table grapes. read more

TopFruit is launching three black-skinned plums that offer outstanding taste and early harvesting periods. These plums are known for their black skin and red flesh, and have been specifically chosen and cultivated to flourish in the Southern African climate. read more

South Africa has finally been officially authorized to export avocados to China. The plant protection authorities in China have given the green light to South Africa this week. This decision comes after Chinese inspectors visited South Africa in July for a verification visit. Derek Donkin, CEO of read more

The citrus summer (counter) season is in full swing. Citrus fruits from the Southern Hemisphere are now being exported. Australia is sending out mandarins, Navel oranges, and blood oranges. Australian blood oranges are easily found in the USA and Canada from September to November. read more

W sezonie 2023/24 Egipt osiągnął nowy kamień milowy, ustanawiając rekord eksportu batatów do UE, przewyższając podaże USA - donosi EastFruit. To znamienne osiągnięcie egipskich eksporterów na rynku UE, gdyż nowy rekord eksportu wydawał się nieunikniony. read more