Regions

Jeden miesiąc od rozpoczęcia sezonu słodkich ziemniaków egipskich, popyt jest wysoki i stabilny, ale ceny spadają. "To całkowicie normalne, że ceny spadają na tym etapie sezonu" - mówi Zayed Lasheen, dyrektor generalny firmy AfriGoodGrows. Eksporter twierdzi: "Produkcja słodkich ziemniaków egipskich jest obfita w tym sezonie". read more

Geopolitical tensions, such as the Israel-Hamas war, are still a significant risk factor for brands. In the era of social media, brand boycotts due to geopolitical tensions are becoming more frequent. Additionally, consumers in Southeast Asia are more prone to boycotting brands compared to consumers in other regions. read more

In July 2024, the EU calculated orange prices were €79 per 100 kg, which was a 7.84% decrease from the previous month and a 32.13% increase compared to the 5-year average of €60. In Spain, orange prices were €89 per 100 kg, marking a 15.14% increase over the 5-year average. In Portugal, oranges were priced at €72 per 100 kg. read more

Celtic has announced that they will continue their presence in Kenya, Ghana, and Ethiopia. Former employee Chiel den Ouden is taking over the leadership of the company. "Our main goal is to revive the company and make use of our 25-year experience in constructing projects in different African countries." read more

Sezon owoców pestkowych jest teraz w pełni rozpoczęty w hiszpańskiej regionie Aragonii, z satysfakcjonującymi wynikami pod względem produkcji, ale z możliwością poprawy na poziomie handlowym. Sezon owoców drzewnych również właśnie się rozpoczyna. Agustín Sánchez, Dyrektor AEAMDE i Sekretarz Generalny FedeFruta, read more

Foodbank SA & NT distributed over two million kilograms of fresh fruit and vegetables, valued at more than $12 million, to those in need during the last financial year. This record amount was made possible thanks to the partnership between Foodbank SA & NT and the South... read more

Exportadora Los Olmos, a company that exports table grapes, cherries, kiwis, apples, sugar plums, and pears from Chile, is looking to increase their exports to the Asian market. Luis Ahumada, Director of Grupo Los Olmos, stated, "We are prepared to make a significant impact at the upcoming Fruit Logistica trade show in Hong Kong." read more

T&G Global has released its interim results for the six months ending 30 June 2024, which the New Zealand group said showed "solid progress" in delivering its strategy as it recovered from the impact of Cyclone Gabrielle. read more

Climate change is expected to exacerbate heat waves and droughts in the Mediterranean region, as stated by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. In Greece, the combination of warm, dry winters and unprecedented summer temperatures is endangering the livelihoods of farmers nationwide. read more

The estimates are based on a survey conducted among 200 fruit-growing farms in all Belgian provinces. Together, they forecast that 133 million kg of apples will be produced this season. This represents a decrease of 34% compared to the five-year average. read more

The ban, as reported by reefertrends, has already led to income losses among South African farmers as demand has decreased. Botswana's President Dr. Mokgweetsi Masisi has defended the decision, stating that the import ban on vegetables is a read more

The heat in July has affected the yields of some crops, according to analysts. In particular, vegetable and potato harvests are expected to be smaller than last year. The NBU lowered its estimate for the vegetable harvest from 8.5 million tonnes to 7.9 million tonnes. The situation remains unchanged for the. read more

This is shown by the latest estimate from the Statistical Service of the French Ministry of Agriculture (Agreste). According to this, the total production for 2024 is estimated at 280,500 tons of melons; that would be 10% less than in 2023. However, the average of the past five years would still be about read more

In Switzerland, artichoke production is a small niche. According to the Agricultural Information Service (LID), Swiss artichokes are in season from July to October. read more

A new high-yielding, disease-resistant and sweet-flavoured strawberry has hit Australian retail shelves after more than five years of development by growers and plant breeding experts.  read more

W ostatniej aktualizacji eksport świeżych winogron z Mołdawii do Unii Europejskiej odnotował znaczny wzrost, więcej niż podwajając swoją objętość w ciągu siedmiu miesięcy w 2024 roku w porównaniu do odpowiadającego okresu w 2023 roku. Konkretnie ilość wzrosła z 5,015 do 12,527 ton. read more

Explore the export opportunities for fruits and vegetables from Egypt and Morocco within three days through the 'FAO/EBRD Project: Food Security Package SEMED – Diversifying and Adding Value to Export Markets'! After a successful kick-off in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, we are now moving southeast and extending an invitation. read more

The Ukrainian National Office of Intellectual Property and Innovation (IP Office) has officially granted Geographic Indication (GI) status to the "Kherson Watermelon." This prestigious designation is reserved for watermelons cultivated in the sandy soils of the Tavria region, specifically within Kherson. read more

AUSVEG, Australia's national peak industry body representing vegetable, potato, and onion growers, will be participating in Asia Fruit Logistica this year along with 12 Australian growers who export their products. AUSVEG is owned and operated by growers, who contribute to one third of Australia's horticulture industry output valued at $5.8 billion. read more

The Yangshan peach production season in Jiangsu, China, is coming to a close. This year has been challenging for Yangshan peaches, with production significantly affected. Consistent heavy rainfall, followed by prolonged high temperatures, has resulted in a noticeable decrease in output, with smaller fruits. read more