Od połowy kwietnia nowy rodzaj słodkiej papryki jest dostępny w 800 sklepach Albert Heijn w Holandii. Jest to Sweet Crunchino®, nowa odmiana papryki opracowana przez firmę Eminent Seeds. Opakowanie dumnie prezentuje napis „extra sweet flavor”, wraz z nazwą marki - co jest rzadkością.

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Since mid-April, a new type of sweet pepper has been available at 800 Albert Heijn stores in the Netherlands. This is Sweet Crunchino®, a new pepper variety developed by Eminent Seeds. The packaging proudly displays the phrase 'extra sweet flavor,' along with the brand name—an uncommon occurrence. read more

The false codling moth (FCM) is causing significant problems for rose growers in Kenya. This small pest poses a threat to a $300 million industry and thousands of jobs. In order to stay ahead, growers require improved methods for early detection of issues and prompt action. This is why PATS has partnered with 10 rose farms across the country. read more

At Jongeleen Bell Pepper Nursery based in North Brabant, Netherlands, Arie Jongeleen was puzzled by root problems in his pepper cultivation for several days. The cause of this remained a mystery to him until he switched to organic substrate, which made the root problems disappear. "The plants must" read more

Do marca 2025 roku, import chińskich truskawek do Rosji osiągnął wartość 3,4 miliona dolarów, zgodnie z danymi celnymi Chińskiej Republiki Ludowej. Pozycjonuje to Rosję jako głównego konsumenta tych owoców, wyprzedzając Wietnam, poprzedniego lidera. Według RIA Novosti, oznacza to podwojenie wartości importu z lutego. read more

Fruit exports from Brazil to Europe experienced a rise in the first quarter of 2025 due to logistical shifts in international trade and increased global demand. The volume transported by Azul Cargo from Viracopos (Brazil) to Lisbon (Portugal) airports increased by 14%, from 1,130 tons in 2024 to... read more

Naukowcy w Szwajcarii odkryli pozostałości dodatków do opon w około jednej trzeciej spożywanych w kraju owoców i warzyw. Te cząsteczki, a konkretniej 6PPD i 6PPD-chinon, są uwalniane do środowiska w wyniku zużycia opon na drogach. Następnie są one rozprzestrzeniane. read more

W poprzednich latach okres poprzedzający święto "Święto Pracy" oznaczał szczytową porę na przyjazdy i sprzedaż durianów w Chinach. Jednakże, w tym roku sytuacja prezentuje się inaczej. Przyjazdy durianów zostały opóźnione, a ogólna podaż jest ograniczona, stopniowo zwiększając się na początku maja. "Opóźnienia" read more

As geopolitical tensions in the Red Sea disrupt trade routes, Kenya's position in Africa's avocado export market is being tested by Tanzania's expansion into emerging markets like India. The Red Sea crisis, driven by escalating Houthi attacks, has altered maritime logistics, prompting shipping. read more

Australia: Woolworths lowers prices on hundreds of essential items and family favorites

Woolworths Group announced: "Starting from Wednesday, May 14th, prices will be reduced on nearly 400 popular products from the Woolworths quality own brand range as well as many customer-favorite branded items." read more

The campaign for Sicilian watermelons has started. The Bigarreau cherry campaign has also started, along with the first batches of Puglian products, and peaches, although in limited volumes. Italian netted melons production is in full swing. It's a good moment for tomatoes. However, they are not enjoying the same fortunes. read more

Within less than a month, the 12th edition of IFTEX will be held at the Oshwal Center in Nairobi, where nearly 200 exhibitors will showcase their products and services. This three-day event, scheduled from Tuesday, June 3 to Thursday, June 5, is renowned as a genuine grower-buyer trade show and draws a read more

In Italy, the watermelon campaign has officially started, with the first cuts of baby watermelons in the early areas of the South, followed by the start of other varieties expected at the beginning of May. Meanwhile, in the Central-North region, field transplantations continue tirelessly. read more

Objętość rynkowej produkcji jagód w Mołdawii w 2025 roku prawdopodobnie będzie znacząco niższa niż w poprzednich dwóch sezonach, co może prowadzić do wyższych cen, zgodnie z opinią eksperta ds. biznesu jagodowego Dmitry'ego Dodicy, jak podaje Logos Press. Na podstawie informacji zwrotnych od producentów z Mołdawii, kwiecień read more

This November, Ideafruit UK will mark ten years of supplying topfruit and other commodities to the UK. According to David Peachey, the managing director (right) of the South Africa-based Ideafruit subsidiary, the company offers a flexible, cost-effective, hybrid supply model, catering to various categories. read more

In January-March 2025, China exported apples to Russia with the highest figure since 2019, according to an analysis by RIA Novosti based on data from Chinese customs. During the first quarter, shipments of Chinese apples to Russia totaled $12.4 million, which is 1.5 times more than in the previous period. read more

For a decade, LoBello has been representing the state of the art in tomato taste quality in the international market, with appreciation extending from the West to the East, from traditional Spain to the unexpected Israel; the latter certainly being a flagship for read more

NFU has announced a major victory in its campaign to overturn Defra's decision to exclude new entrants from the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme. read more

In recent years, especially Asian manufacturers of generic plant protection products have built up large overcapacities and are entering the market with persistent low prices, some of which are below the production costs of plant protection products in Europe. read more

This development is due, among other factors, to a growing demand for organic fruits and vegetables. The Lidl range now includes permanently over 350 organic products. The retailer holds four organic theme weeks each year and supplements its range with additional organic promotions. read more

Analitycy twierdzą, że ananasy i banany należą do produktów z Kostaryki, które najbardziej ucierpią na skutek nowego reżimu celnego wprowadzonego przez Trumpa. read more