Stronger prices on offer for Australian apple and pear growers
The effects of adverse weather will be evident in the 2023 Australian apple and pear crop, according to the latest forecast from industry body Apple and Pear Australia (APAL). Chief executive

"Starting in week 12, we expect to be able to offer the full range of Cypriot potatoes"
On the potato and onion market, imports from the Mediterranean region and overseas now traditionally complete the range. "We have been offering Cypriot potatoes since the turn of the year, and the

The next generation of onion grading
The next generation of onion grading is a sum of collective knowledge and experience, says a release from Ellips. It has been built up through years of close cooperation with onion growers and

Why produce organically: questions from producers and consumers
As of 31 December 2022, Sicily ranked as Italy's first organic producing and exporting region, with 55 percent of the area dedicated to organic citrus cultivation and 18.6 percent to vegetables.

Earthquakes in Turkey increased demand for Kashmir apples in Indian markets
Fruit growers have heaved a sigh of relief as demand for Kashmir apples has shot by more than 40 percent in different markets across the country. Industry sources said the earthquake in Turkey has

“Portugal also produces garlic, but it is mainly produced by Spanish companies”
Spanish producers finished planting garlic several weeks ago. Now, they are hoping that this year's weather conditions will be favorable for the crops. “We grow our garlic in the area of Ciudad

Tani złoty - ceny jabłek w Polsce, na Ukrainie i w Mołdawii pozostają krytycznie niskie
Według analityków EastFruit ceny świeżych jabłek najpopularniejszej odmiany Golden Delicious w Polsce, na Ukrainie i w Mołdawii pozostają stabilne, nie wykazując oznak

Tomra readies for World Avocado Congress
Tomra Food is set to share its latest advances in post-harvest technology and present an academic paper regarding measurement methods for improving product quality at the upcoming World Avocado

Cheap Golden – apple prices in Poland, Ukraine and Moldova remain critically low
According to EastFruit analysts, prices for fresh apples of the most common variety Golden Delicious in Poland, Ukraine, and Moldova remain stable, showing no signs of recovery. The lowest prices

New cherry production line launched in Washington
FirstFruits Farms has introduced the construction of an advanced cherry production line at its facility located in Prescott, Washington. The production line will feature advanced technology

Carbon and fruit: A blueprint for responsible offsets
A recent Guardian article revealed that over 90 per cent of rainforest carbon offsets (one of the most common types of project) are worthless. These projects overstated the threat to forests by

Almeria to host the International Pepper Congress in May
To say 'Almeria' is more than just talking about a province that produces and exports vegetables to the rest of the world. To say 'Almeria' is to make explicit mention of a brand associated with

NZ pipfruit forecast revised after Cyclone Gabrielle
The forecast for the New Zealand apple and pear crop has been revised downward following the impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle, which hit parts of the East Coast of the North Island in mid-February.

"Smooth chicory sales; especially to Germany and Italy"
European chicory is currently selling well. "At Belgian auctions, the price is between €1.30 and €1.40, and sales of packaged chicory, too, continue well. Italy and Germany are particularly

“Trust is our main currency”
Well known for its papaya product offering and later on also exotic fruits, Florida-based HLB Specialties witnessed tremendous growth in the past decade. “Exotic fruits are very much in demand

Weighted average prices for oranges in the EU stood at €82/100kg in February
Weighted average prices for oranges in the EU stood at €82/100kg in February which constitutes an increase of 1% in comparison to the month before. The prices in Greece came in at €45/100kg,

Haulage prices hit 2-year low, despite diesel prices rising 12% in the last year
In February, the average price charged by haulage drivers and companies fell for the second consecutive month. The year-on-price was also down, despite meteoric rises in inflation and operational

More than 250 million strawberry plants sold this campaign in Spain, Morocco, Greece and Italy
With more than 250 million plants marketed in this financial year 2022/2023, (15% more than the previous period), El Pinar has served in Spain, Morocco, Greece and Italy, more than 8 million

Landgard: Lust for spring - with fresh rhubarb from the region
At the end of February, the first production farms on the Lower Rhine and near Cologne started harvesting the fruit vegetables in protected cultivation. The first tender stems of the

Longtime Vidalia Onion Committee Manager Bob Stafford steps down
After a 29-year tenure with the Vidalia Onion Committee and the Vidalia Onion Business Council, VOC Executive Director Bob Stafford has retired. The official announcement of Bob’s retirement by

High tolerance to ToBRFV is essential for tomatoes
"Two years ago, before the Ukraine conflict and the exponential increase in production crises, I said I thought innovation and production improvement were essential to remain competitive

Rungis: Surge in the price of firm flesh potatoes on the morning of March 15th
It is a peculiar time for fruit and vegetables. Many products currently on the market are sold at “record prices”. Onions, for example, are selling for twice as much as last year at the same

With the exception of Chile and South Africa, global citrus producers projected to produce less in the 2022/23 season
Charif Christian Carvajal, the former president of Shaffe (Association of Fresh Fruit Exporters of the Southern Hemisphere), and current marketing director of Asoex for the markets of Europe, the