“There are many ways to grow, but we want to do it together”
In addition to having grown exponentially in recent years, prospects in the global avocado market remain very positive. In fact, by the end of this decade, avocados are expected to become the most

Prices for greenhouse cucumbers keep rising in Ukraine
Another increase in the price of greenhouse cucumbers has been recorded in Ukraine this week, according to EastFruit project analysts. The price rise is due to the increased demand for cucumbers

Tighter availability on smaller Mexican avocados
Mexican supplies of avocados are strong currently. “There’s plenty of supply available. However the size curve has shifted towards larger fruit,” says Patrick Lucy of Del Rey Avocado, noting

"The new Kino extra-late mandarin will allow the campaign to be extended until at least May"
The Region of Valencia will be the leading European producing area when it comes to the expansion of the new Kino extra-late variety, which will allow the Valencian sector to extend the marketing

Understanding avocado seasonality in US and neighboring markets
Understanding the behavior and avocado seasonality of producers are necessary to identify the opportunities that exist in the US market. By being aware of the fluctuations in availability and

Meeting on officinal herbs in Milan in anticipation of Macfrut
Valerian, Camomile, Lemon Balm, Hypericum... the list of Officinali is definitely long. Too often considered a marginal product, Officinali (Officinal herbs) actually play a major role due to

Naples peeled tomatoes run for PGI
Full and convinced support for the recognition of the Protected Geographical Indication of the Naples Peeled Tomato, whose approval process, after publication in the Official Gazette, is awaiting

“It could potentially be the best mango season ever for us”
The mango season in India is kicking off, says Himant Chavda, chairman for Indian produce exporter Krish International: “We’re now in the initial stage of the mango exports. As a company, we

Telangana state doubles down on grape cultivation
Grapes used to be grown on around 10,000 acres across Telangana state in the 1990s. However, the area under grape cultivation had come down to just 5,000 acres in 2008 and currently stands at 750

Egyptian Valencia oranges will be available in larger volumes and at lower prices compared to last season
Egyptian citrus producers continue to supply the international market with late varieties, standing out by increasing volumes and lowering prices, while other origins are going in the opposite

Morrisons unveils improved Q1 figures
Morrisons has reported an improved set of sales figures for the first quarter of 2023. The supermarket announced total revenue up 3.4 per cent to £4.7bn. Like-for-like sales excluding fuel were

“There will be no ramifications for the grape industry in the long run”
One of the grape growing regions in India, Nashik, has been hit with rains and hailstorms, resulting in a lot of damage. According to Samir Singh, business promoter for Indian grape exporter

The impact of cooler weather on western Mexico's vegetable crops
In 2023, cooler weather has been a trend amongst many growing regions in the produce industry. Taking a closer look at Mexico, colder temperatures in the northern and western parts of the country