Analysts at EastFruit point out a surprising fact: the cold northern country of Canada is one of the fastest-growing exporters of fruits and vegetables worldwide. Each year, Canada increases its export of fresh vegetables and fruits by 9.2%, surpassing the growth of exports from Morocco. read more

Znana z tropikalnego klimatu i pięknych plaż, wyspa Jamajka jest również domem dla kwitnącego przemysłu sałaty. Od wielu dziesięcioleci sałata jest uprawiana lokalnie i głównie sprzedawana w resortach i hotelach. Prawie cała sałata jest uprawiana w ziemi, na otwartych polach. "Może to być wyzwanie". read more

Stany Zjednoczone zanotowały znaczący wzrost spożycia awokado, zgodnie z danymi Departamentu Rolnictwa USA, które wskazują na potrójne zwiększenie spożycia od 2001 roku. Ten wzrost popytu ma swoje korzenie w Meksyku, który dostarcza około 90% awokado spożywanego w USA, co wynosi... read more

Wygląda na to, że na amerykańskim rynku jest obecnie mniej importowanego szparagów. "Całkowita objętość szparagów spadła w porównaniu do ubiegłego roku o około 15 procent" - mówi Carlos Solf, wiceprezes ds. zaopatrzenia firmy Southern Specialties, która oferuje linię opakowanych wartości dodanej produktów marki Southern Selects. read more

NFU Education's mission to provide food and farming knowledge to thousands of schoolchildren across the UK has received a significant boost this week, thanks to a £70,000 donation from the NFU Mutual Charitable Trust. read more

Although avocado prices have increased by 21% compared to last year, demand has decreased by 1%. In the second quarter, the average price per avocado was $1.20. Sales reached 354 million pounds of avocados, which is equivalent to the amount of water needed to grow more than read more

The citrus summer (counter) season is in full swing. Citrus fruits from the Southern Hemisphere are now being exported. Australia is sending out mandarins, Navel oranges, and blood oranges. Australian blood oranges are easily found in the USA and Canada from September to November. read more

W sezonie 2023/24 Egipt osiągnął nowy kamień milowy, ustanawiając rekord eksportu batatów do UE, przewyższając podaże USA - donosi EastFruit. To znamienne osiągnięcie egipskich eksporterów na rynku UE, gdyż nowy rekord eksportu wydawał się nieunikniony. read more

"Peter Bontekoe from Salixkwekerij Bontekoe says it is scandalous that a tree is planted somewhere in Africa for the certification of carbon credits. In his nursery, there are thousands of small and large willow trees that, according to him, are grown in a carbon-negative manner. These trees are the showpieces of his nursery." read more

Within the framework of the first Global Grape Convention, organized by the Table Grape Committee of Frutas de Chile, the Association of Table Grape Producers of Peru, Provid, and Yentzen Group, representatives from Chile, Peru, and Mexico agreed to establish a World Table Grape Committee to strengthen relations. read more

Researchers at Clemson University are exploring novel methods to manage Asteraceae petal blight, a fungal disease that results in spots and streaks on the petals of specific flowers, rendering them unsellable. Their project aims to reduce petal blight by identifying the most prevalent causal agents. read more

Container distribution along the East Coast and Gulf Coast of the United States may face a halt at the beginning of October if, as it appears increasingly probable, terminal operators and port workers do not reach an agreement on a new six-year labor contract. read more

The Farwest Show was first organized in 1973 to create a platform where nursery and greenhouse professionals could gather, share knowledge, and drive the industry forward. Today, the show attracts thousands of attendees and hundreds of exhibitors from across the country and beyond. read more

In the 2023/24 season, Egypt achieved a new milestone by setting a record for sweet potato exports to the EU, surpassing the USA in supply volumes, according to EastFruit. This marks a significant achievement for Egyptian exporters in the EU market, as the new export record seemed inevitable. read more

With support from USAID, Dapol, an importer from Poland operating in the Bronisze market, established a partnership with fruit producers from the Republic of Moldova. Beginning with a few truckloads of table grapes in 2022, Dapol imported over 700 tons of plums and grapes from Moldova in 2023. read more

Wonderful Citrus, the largest citrus producer in North America, utilizes ArcAqua's ozone sanitation technology to enhance the fruit washing systems in their citrus packing facilities in California and Mexico in a sustainable manner. In addition to experiencing significant business advantages, the citrus grower states, read more

The Brazilian Association of Producers and Exporters of Fruits and Derivatives (Abrafrutas) is pleased to announce that Costa Rica has authorized the export of Brazilian avocados to the Costa Rican market. This achievement is a result of the collaborative efforts between Abrafrutas, the Ministry of Agriculture, and Costa Rican authorities. read more

Na ostatniej Globalnej Konwencji Winogron 2024 międzynarodowi eksperci Chris Dubois i Jerry Clode przeanalizowali trendy konsumpcji winogron stołowych w Stanach Zjednoczonych i Chinach. Podkreślili wpływ mediów społecznościowych na sprzedaż w USA oraz powstającą grupę konsumentów "supermam" w Chinach. read more

Ta seria przedstawia średnie ceny hurtowe bananów według kraju pochodzenia. Ceny są średnimi krajowymi najczęstszych cen, które są pobierane za banany na rynkach hurtowych w Birmingham i Londynie. Publikacja ta jest aktualizowana co tydzień. Aktualne średnie ceny bananów w tym tygodniu wynosiły... read more

The Panamanian company Capitán Piña, specializing in pineapple production and export, and led by General Manager Eliezer Domínguez, has faced a challenging year due to a decrease in orders from Europe, especially Spain, its main market. This decline has been attributed to the local fruit season. read more