W okresie od stycznia do listopada 2024 roku import świeżych pomidorów do Polski został zarejestrowany na poziomie 217,77 tysiąca ton przez Polski Urząd Statystyczny. Holandia wyłoniła się jako główny dostawca, przyczyniając się do prawie 40% ogólnego importu w tym okresie. W szczególności, holenderski import. read more

2024 has been a decisive year for cassava exports in Costa Rica, with an expanding market and sustained demand driving the sector's development, although also obstacles that have had an impact on the production and competitiveness of exporters. "One of the main factors that have marked read more

In the market year (MY) 2024/25, total citrus production in Mexico is expected to increase by 4 percent compared to the previous year, mainly driven by the rise in lime production. Fresh orange production is projected to increase only slightly due to unstable environmental conditions such as prolonged periods of. read more

Since its introduction to the Mexican agricultural market in the 1990s, blueberry cultivation in Mexico has experienced significant growth in recent decades, making it one of the country's most prominent agricultural products in international markets. The majority of Mexico's blueberry production is. read more

There is a lack of planning security. But the problem is not limited to the USA. What does it mean for global trade and price formation in international markets when tariffs, for example on Mexican fresh products such as avocados or limes, suddenly... read more

The time charter (TC) rates for Post Panamax container vessels increased by 111% year-on-year (y-o-y) in 2024, reaching 73,330 USD per day. This surge has resulted in a significant increase in newbuild orders and a decrease in demolitions, as reported by Veson Nautical's '2024 End- Of-Year-Report'. Click to enlarge The report. read more

Morocco has successfully resumed its orange exports to the USA, following a significant decline in 2023, according to EastFruit. Impressively, in the first 11 months of 2024, Moroccan orange exports reached a new record high. read more

Leonard Cohen's 1967 debut single, "Suzanne," references oranges from China, correctly identifying the country as the birthplace of the sweet orange variety, different from its bitter counterpart, with a history dating back at least 2,500 years. Nevertheless, the history of this citrus fruit is intricate, as it is a hybrid of wild origins... read more

The NSG company, which specializes in researching and experimenting with new strawberry and berry varieties, has solidified its strong growth in Spain during the 2024-2025 season. 58 million plants of NSG varieties, including NSG 203-Marimbella, Melissa, NSG 207-Gioelita, and NSG 465-Rossetta, have... read more

In the Hex River Valley, growers have had a clear mission: to shorten the harvesting period of their crops so that packing can be completed by week 10, before the grapes are at risk of being rained on. Previously, they did not experience late-season February rain, and it is uncertain whether this change is due to climate change or temporary weather patterns. read more

In 2023/24, Scottish seed potato exports reached over 92,000 tonnes. The primary market is Egypt, accounting for 60% of exports, followed by Morocco at 10%. The remaining exports are distributed among 26 other countries, with volumes ranging from thousands to a few hundred tonnes. Looking ahead, Scotland aims to expand its potato export market. read more

The pineapple sector in Costa Rica concluded 2024 with stable prices and growth prospects for 2025. Internationally, the fresh pineapple market continues to be competitive, with the United States and Europe being the primary export markets. "The pineapple market demonstrated notable stability in 2024. read more

Najnowsze dane rynkowe wskazują na znaczące wahania cen bananów w głównych krajach eksportujących, takich jak Kolumbia, Kostaryka, Panama i Gwatemala. W Kostaryce średnia cena wzrosła z 0,86 funta w poprzednim tygodniu do 1,00 funta, co oznacza imponujący wzrost o 17%. Kliknij, aby powiększyć. read more

The peruvian mango season has about four weeks left, but the first mangoes from Mexico are already available in the market. "Traditionally, we are the first ones to offer mangoes from Mexico," says Rebecca Garcia with Cabefruit. The Cabello Family has been growing mangoes for over 50 years and has read more

The rząd USA zamknął granicę dla hiszpańskich papryk. Decyzja ta była niespodziewana i bez ostrzeżenia. Coexphal, Stowarzyszenie Organizacji Producentów Owoców i Warzyw z Almerii, natychmiast skontaktowało się z Ministerstwem Rolnictwa, aby poznać dokładne okoliczności i zadać pytanie read more

Mexico and the European Union have announced an updated Global Trade Agreement aimed at enhancing trade and investment between the two entities. This announcement comes strategically before the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, who has indicated potential tariffs on Mexico. read more

In October 2024, the progressive deterioration of the Italian fruit and vegetable trade balance continues: the balance for the first ten months in terms of volume is decisively negative and approaches a deficit of 349 thousand tons (20% worse than the same period of the previous year). read more

Novafruit, a Quebec-based nursery specializing in the propagation of strawberry plants, has announced the expansion of its operations through a new partnership with Les Entreprises Pitre, one of the largest berry producers in Canada. This collaboration will enable Novafruit to quadruple its production... read more

Imports have become increasingly essential in ensuring the year-round availability of fresh fruit and vegetables in the United States. Since the transition to tariff- and quota-free trade under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) was completed in 2008, imports of fresh produce have read more

The US administration has closed the US market to the export of Spanish peppers. Faced with this fact, which has occurred without prior notice, the Association of

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