"Red-flesh navel oranges are popular in export markets"
Cara cara navel oranges, also known as red flesh oranges, have been an emerging variety in the domestic citrus market over recent years. "The peel and flesh are red, attractive in appearance,

"Good grape prices, but sales are lagging"
Even though grape prices are good this winter, sales are lagging, says Wibo van den Ende of the Dutch company Vita Optima. "Current costs demand higher prices, which doesn't always translate into

British apple and pear orchards are set to shrink
British apple and pear orchards are set to shrink as growers have cancelled 150,000 new tree orders this season. The reason for this is that prices offered by supermarkets have failed to match the

Rice is losing popularity in South Korea - being eclipsed by meats and vegetables
More Koreans are lowering their intake of the grain and increasing their consumption of fats and proteins. The trend is proven in numbers. Rice consumption per person fell 0.4 percent from 56.9

New project in Kenya and Rwanda sets out to teach avocado and mango farmers climate-smart practices
World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) and the Center for International Forest Research (CIFOR) - in collaboration with the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology - have launched a

World Potato Congress congratulates Dr. Heck on appointment as CIP Director General
The World Potato Congress Inc.’s (WPC) Board of Directors congratulates Dr. Simon Heck on being chosen as the next Director General of the International Potato Center (CIP), headquartered in

New cold storage facility for apple growers in Sopore
A new cold storage facility built with government assistance at the Industrial Estate Sopore in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district is giving local growers hope. The facility allows farmers to

Tanzania: Isles government acknowledges that ban on banana imports will remain
According to Minister for Agriculture, Natural Resources, Irrigation and Livestock Shamata Shaame Khamis, the Zanzibar government will not reverse a decision to ban imports of fresh banana into

Ceny cebuli na Ukrainie przekraczają najśmielsze oczekiwania
Cebula pozostaje jedną z najbardziej pożądanych pozycji na rynku owoców i warzyw Ukrainy - informują analitycy projektu EastFruit. Handel w tym segmencie jest obecnie bardzo

Vietnam: Processed fruits and, vegetables enter ‘one-billion-USD export club’
With continuous strong growth in recent years, processed fruits and vegetables have officially entered the ‘one-billion-USD export club’. According to the General Department of Vietnam

Exports of mandarins from Adjara have reduced by half
Exports of mandarins from Adjara in the 2022-2023 season amounted to about 15,500 tons, the Ministry of Agriculture of the Autonomous Republic of Adjara told EastFruit. According to the ministry,

President of Potatoes USA says worldwide potato demand is outpacing production
Blair Richardson told the Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers conference that 20 years ago, the U.S. controlled about 55% of the global potato export market, but now, it’s closer to 23%.

Bangladesh growers swap rice for vegetables due to water troubles
In response to a dryer climate, farmers in Bangladesh are planting vegetables instead of rice. Drought has grown increasingly common in the region of Barind, while groundwater levels are dropping

BVEO: Between cost pressure and weak demand - assessment of the O+G market
After an immensely challenging year, the Federal Association of Fruit and Vegetable Producer Organisations (BVEO) does not see any quick relief for farms in the current year. In particular, the

В связи с ростом цен Марокко запрещает экспорт некоторых овощей в Западную Африку
Марокко запретило торговцам фруктами и овощами экспортировать томаты, лук и картофель в страны Западной

"We will present anti-fog modified atmosphere packaging at Fruit Logistica"
With the gradual relaxation of the market after the pandemic, the global fruit and vegetable import and export trade is rapidly recovering. Traders are also looking for more packaging products

Jingold's project with Marvel SuperHeroes to enhance small kiwis
At Fruit Logistica, we asked Jingold for news about the recent Superheroesominikiwi project. "We launched it this winter," says Federico Milanese, international development manager, "a

Maharashtra onion growers faced with more losses as prices drop to all-time low
Onion farmers in Maharashtra are facing losses as the selling price of the staple has dropped to an all-time low, hovering at Rs 9-11 per kilogram. The farmers have demanded the average price be

The production of microgreens in the basement established in Fergana (Uzbekistan) (photo)
An entrepreneur from the city of Ferghana in Uzbekistan has established the production of microgreens in the basement of a multi-storey block. He supplies them to local cafes, restaurants, and

Gautier Semences launches its new brand identity
Gautier Semences, a leading player in the vegetable seeds market, announced the change of its brand identity during the Fruit Logistica Fair. This evolution reflects the company's commitment to

Del Monte expands single-serve banana distribution
Fresh Del Monte has announced that it is expanding its 24-count single-serve Del Monte banana box across the European market. According to the company, the product is packed in a small box

Save the date: Webinar on the European food chain
If you are interested in EU agriculture and fisheries statistics and in the wider farm-to-fork chain, Eurostat has the perfect event for you. Join us for a webinar on 22 February to learn more