Ta pora roku zapowiada się jako kolejna stracona szansa dla producentów gruszek Rocha z Portugalii, po tym jak ujawniono, że złe warunki podczas okresu produkcji przekładają się na "znaczne straty" w dostępnych plonach do sprzedaży. read more

Before the storms, the harvest conditions were rather hot, but now it is the high humidity that is causing problems with harvesting and storage. On the demand side, there are reports of slowly increasing demand from the food retail sector, and exports to Southeast Europe have also been successful this year. read more

Ways to preserve and increase plant diversity can include networking activities, funding instruments, and knowledge transfer. read more

The cultivation of giant berries in Switzerland has increased significantly in recent years, as reported by the Agricultural Information Service (LID). read more

To tegoroczna susza na Węgrzech stanowi wyzwanie dla przemysłu konserw. Dotknie to zarówno plony, jak i jakość upraw. Krajowa Izba Gospodarki Rolnej informuje, że branża uzyskała przeciętne plony słodkiego kukurydzy oraz niższe plony zielonego groszku. Niesprzyjająca pogoda spowodowała anulację. read more

Każdego roku port w Cartagenie przewozi ponad 319 000 kontenerów z ładunkami chłodzonymi, skupiając się na świeżych produktach, takich jak awokado, cytryny, chryzantemy i mięso. "Zdolność portu do obsługi takiej ilości ładunków chłodzonych jest dowodem na naszą nowoczesną infrastrukturę. read more

Może to być trudny sezon na jabłka dla polskich eksporterów jabłek. Nie wszyscy są skłonni zapłacić wyższą cenę za jabłka, podczas gdy jest też ogromne zapotrzebowanie na jabłka ze strony przemysłu przetwórczego - mówi Jakub Krawczyk, menedżer eksportu polskiego eksportera jabłek, firmy Appolonia: "Sezon zbiorów" read more

Mediterranée Expeditie, a Dutch freight forwarder, has been specializing in road transport of goods to and from Italy, Spain, and France since 1999. It all began when Kees van der Kwaak and José Arufo Carballo started importing grapes from Bari and Sicily. Needless to say, they have witnessed some changes along the way. read more

As emphasized by Jędrzej Kaczmarek, this season has been quite challenging when it comes to cultivating blueberries. Our problems started as early as April. Looking at how the plants look after the frosts, I was convinced that we wouldn't have a good yield this year, says the grower from Greater Poland. read more

Naujasis Kalcitas in Lithuania has recently received certification from RHP Horticulture for its raw material lime used in the production of growing media. The company was awarded the RHP certificate during the Baltic Peat Producers Forum in Lithuania, following research and inspections. read more

"In the previous season, Spain faced challenges with its domestic garlic production, prompting the country to explore importing from other nations like Argentina and Chile to meet its local demand. This situation proved advantageous for Argentinian exporters, who were able to sell their products in the Spanish market." read more

Analysts from the EastFruit project have reported an increasing trend in apple prices in Ukraine. This positive trend is mainly due to the seasonal decrease in the supply of autumn varieties, which are typically sold at a lower price compared to winter apple varieties. read more

Eastern Europe is a familiar market for Egypt and Morocco. Egyptian oranges, potatoes, and garlic, as well as Moroccan tomatoes and blueberries, have already successfully entered markets in Poland, Ukraine, Romania, the Czech Republic, and other countries. However, the full potential of both countries in this region has not yet been fully realized. read more

The fresh risotto segment continues to grow, reaching a total value of 22 million euros in the last year and recording a growth of 16.6% (Nielsen data, Total Italy, Year Ending 25/08/24). Leading the growth is the DimmidiSì brand, which is showing excellent results. read more

In the United Kingdom, there is a collaborative initiative called SusProt that is currently in progress. The initiative aims to convert unused broccoli into sustainable plant protein in order to reduce the CO2 footprint and environmental damage caused by protein production for human consumption. This project involves... read more

"Trial and error" is how Ion Ionas describes his company's exports to the EU since 2014. Founded by his father in 2001, Ionex was among the first in Moldova to ship stone fruit and grapes westward. "The first year, we shipped ten truckloads but paid dearly for that learning experience. We, read more

Russian Railways (RZD) has announced the extension of a 50% discount on the transportation of fruit and vegetable products from Uzbekistan and Tajikistan for the year 2025. This initiative aims to support the export of fruits and vegetables to Russia, which remains the primary market for Uzbekistan. read more

Convenience and locality are two trends that have been shaping the fresh produce market for several years. De Terp Squash Only, the largest organic pumpkin grower in the Netherlands, has been tapping into these trends by offering Dutch-grown produce throughout the fall season and by recently opening a processing kitchen. This demonstrates their understanding of the market and their commitment to providing quality products. read more

Zespri has started a pre-commercial trial of red kiwifruit in a few selected stores in Belgium. The newest kiwifruit variety from Zespri, RubyRed, is now in its third year of commercial production. The fruit, grown in New Zealand, is generating a lot of excitement in the market among consumers. read more

Turkish pears of the Santa Maria variety were the most dominant. Italian Santa Maria and Abate Fetel followed in terms of importance, as well as the domestic Conference variety. From Germany, Alexander Lukas, Williams Christ, and Xenia pears also arrived. Italy completed the selection with Williams Christ and Carmen. read more