"We were very careful to ensure suitable quality for the long journey from Egypt to Asia."
2024-06-20 00:00
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.
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New Zealand remains the top exporter of kiwifruit, accounting for 44.6% of global exports.
2024-06-20 00:00
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
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Caporalato, an intolerable tragedy in Latina
2024-06-20 00:00
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.
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Fruit prices are rising in the markets of Baku.
2024-06-20 00:00
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…
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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.
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Superplum lychee season begins.
2024-06-19 07:00
Superplum has started its lychee season as the Indian states of West Bengal and Bihar reach peak production.
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Research conducted in Australia has brought attention to the health benefits of melons.
2024-06-19 04:00
Foodiq Global and Melons Australia have teamed up for a research project to determine the health advantages of eating melons and to develop educational materials for healthcare providers and consumers to enhance the importance of melons in a healthy diet.
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Novosibirsk is a leader in the retail market for fruits and vegetables due to its large producers. The products available on local supermarket shelves often come from not only local greenhouses but also from other regions of Russia and sometimes from abroad. One of the most important players in the market is...
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Discovering rambutan
2024-06-19 00:00
Have you ever heard of rambutan? This tropical fruit, originating from Southeast Asia, is still largely unknown and, thanks to its very unique appearance, has piqued our interest. The main current producer country is Thailand.
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Świeże jabłka, winogrona i gruszki: światowe rynki i handel
2024-06-19 00:00
Imports of fresh apples to India have increased by over 70 percent during the first 9 months of the marketing year 2023/24 (July 2023 – June 2024) in comparison to the same period last year. It is projected that the imports will reach a record high of 510,000 metric tons. The rise in apple consumption in India is attributed to the continuous growth of the population.
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Grace Park Kreiner, a New Zealand expat living in Germany, craved feijoas during her pregnancy. Her husband Simon surprised her with a $50 kilo of the fruit from an exotic fruit store as a first-anniversary gift. Despite their imperfect condition, the scent brought back cherished memories of her New Zealand home.
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Relations between Europe and China are not always smooth, and following the announcement that the European Union will impose tariffs on electric cars imported from China, it is likely that the Asian country will respond with equally protectionist measures. Initial reports suggest that these measures may include...
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Czy ukraińskie jabłka w końcu będą podróżować bezpośrednio? Maersk i Lloyd otwierają transport kontenerowy
2024-06-19 00:00
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd recently announced the resumption of container transportation services to key ports in Ukraine, specifically those located on the Black Sea. This development marks the first time container shipments have recommenced since the onset of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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Technologia farm wertykalnych będzie bardziej dostępna i tańsza.
2024-06-19 00:00
Be it in Singapore, Kuwait, Amsterdam, or any other location, Growy identifies opportunities to expand its vertical farming concept for cultivating lettuce, herbs, and micro-vegetables. The goal is to establish approximately 20 operational vertical farms by adding three new growing locations each year.
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Związek rolników ostrzegł przed wzrostem cen świeżych produktów, jeśli nie zostaną podjęte działania mające pomóc rolnikom poradzić sobie ze wzrastającymi temperaturami oraz chronić uprawy i zwierzęta gospodarskie przed pożarami. Sekretarz Generalny Panicos Hambas stwierdził, że niedawne pożary w Farmakas uszkodziły drzewa owocowe i infrastrukturę rolniczą.
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Turkey: Football European Championship in Germany boosts watermelon exports from Adana
2024-06-18 17:00
Doğan explained, "The fact that the European Football Championship coincides with our watermelon season this year has made our farmers very happy. We expect a yield of 8 to 9 tons per decares of land (Decare = 1,000 m2). If prices remain stable, our farmers will benefit greatly."
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DRV: Raiffeisen Medal for Roman Glaser
2024-06-18 11:00
DRV President Franz-Josef Holzenkamp praised Glaser during the DRV General Assembly in Berlin as the "prototype of a cooperative member". The Raiffeisen Medal is strictly limited to a maximum of 30 living recipients.
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Zespri launches global campaign for healthy eating in Japan.
2024-06-18 09:00
The campaign was launched in Japan with the support of the Japan Dietetic Association, Tokyo Seika - Japan's largest fruit and vegetable wholesaler - and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon.
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"Jasną zmianą jest to, że popyt przeszedł z czerwonych i żółtych tulipanów na różowe i białe tulipany."
2024-06-18 00:00
"Jan de Wit from Jan de Wit en Zonen B.V. says, 'We have been in China for 40 years, and we believe that there are many years to come.' The Dutch company specializes in the export, preparation, and cultivation of flower bulbs, primarily tulips and lily bulbs, but also other types of flower bulbs."
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Melon and watermelon growers in the Rostov region of Russia have announced a 10-15% increase in their product prices compared to last year. The drought has affected the size and yield of the crops, resulting in smaller melons and watermelons this season. Growers have reported that the cost of production has also risen due to the adverse weather conditions.
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