Avocado sales climb at Mission Produce
Mission Produce has announced its results for the second quarter (Q2) of the year, seeing 19 per cent growth in avocado volumes sold when compared with the same period of 2022. Total revenue

SanLucar with "Nemo" promotional campaign
With "Nemo", Disney has created one of the most endearing film characters of all time. When father Marlin and the forgetful Dory search for Nemo together, it becomes touching and exciting at the

Lower Ecuadorian exotic fruit exports to U.S. as Florida production ramps up
Ecuador is currently seeing lower exotic fruit exports to the U.S. market as Florida’s production of these fruit traditionally ramps up during the summer months. Esteban Jervis, Commercial

High European demand for Israel’s carrots
The European demand for larger sized carrots from Israel is very high this season. Israel’s carrot season has about a month and a half to go before it ends. The Southern countries in Europe are

Masseria Fruttirossi launches a new vitamin juice
Masseria Fruttirossilancia on the market a new juice mix under its 'Lome Super Fruit' brand: the new reference is 'pomegranate, strawberry and raspberry', three fruits rich in vitamins, minerals

Lusia market, bad weather reduces volumes but increases prices
Events such as the one that occurred in mid-May in Emilia Romagna, with its dramatic impact on people and property, once again catalyse everyone's attention on the issue of hydraulic risk, after

"Summer reduction balances mushroom supply"
Usually, as summer approaches, mushroom sales slow right down. "From when asparagus arrives in greater numbers until September, sales normally decline somewhat. This year, however, due to

Apples fly in May
In week 21, fruit and vegetables by weight again showed declining sales, while Lcc was still positive. However, the gap between the two performances is narrowing. In terms of channels, everyone is

Grapes and kiwis, the challenge to size uniformity begins
There is a common thread running through the commercial season for table grapes and kiwifruit, and it is the uniformity and homogeneity of the fruit that has a decisive influence on the perceived

Italia Ortofrutta alongside athletes
On 2 June, Italia Ortofrutta, the official supplier of the Italian Athletics Federation (FIDAL), took part in the Pietro Mennea Golden Gala held at the Luigi Ridolfi Stadium in Florence, with the

Indian mangoes did well in the United States and United Kingdom
The mango season in India is reaching its conclusion, and overall it’s been a positive season both domestically and in terms of exports. But the success in the United States has been

"All the new planting projects being implemented in Asturias involve yellow kiwi"
The Spanish Kiwi campaign has developed positively. According to Rafael Olivo, president of the Association of Kiwi Producers of Asturias, production was slightly lower than last year, but

Melones El Abuelo presents the second phase of its "beginnings" campaign in Murcia
After the success of the first part of the campaign, which focused on the origins of melon cultivation in Almeria, a region where production in greenhouses prevails, they now delve into the

Large amount of Greek apricots damaged by weather conditions

French will import 3 million bananas for the Olympics in 2024
The Olympics are coming to France in 2024. Many parties are already preparing to feed the Olympians. The Sodexo group will be in charge of the Olympic food in 2024. They’ve already got some

RABI boss Chivers meets Coffey to discuss farm mental health
RABI chief executive Alicia Chivers has met with Defra secretary of state Thérèse Coffey to discuss the charity’s work in supporting farmers and the need for a close relationship with

Berries introduced on top of stone fruit
For "Domenico Laghi", a historic trading business based in Forlì, the apricot, peach and nectarine campaign has started off well with good demand from both Italy and abroad. "Demand is lively but

Morocco fruit & vegetable supply secured as court rules against trade lawsuit
Supply of Moroccan fruit & veg has been safeguarded, as a legal suit against trade between the Northern African nation and the UK has been rejected. Campaigners had taken the government to the

UK - Australia trade deal: Tariffs on strawberries and pears will be eliminated over four years
As the UK-Australia trade deal is now in force, not everyone seems to totally informed. Unlike Australia, the UK is retaining its tariffs, quotas and product specific safeguards on Australian

Early onions, potatoes, and carrots: Market overview for Ukraine and the EastFruit region
FAO International Consultant and EastFruit expert Fedir Rybalko shares insights about the market situation of early vegetables and potatoes in the EastFruit region. “The highest wholesale prices

Raspberry supplies transitioning as Mexico wraps up
Compared to this time last year, supplies of raspberries are being described as a mixed bag. Jose Saca of Wish Farms notes that supplies of the berry from Mexico got a little tight in week 22,

Watermelon prices in Uzbekistan drop rapidly, despite record high exports
Over the past week, the average wholesale price for watermelons in Uzbekistan has decreased by a third and current wholesale prices are 20% lower than at the same of 2022, EastFruit reports.

Farmers of Azerbaijan are experiencing difficulties with the production and sale of vegetable products
Farmers growing vegetables in greenhouses in Azerbaijan complain about dishonest officials who do not allow them to earn money. The costs of greenhouse farming are higher than the profits, so

"South Africa noticeably gaining dominance on the citrus market"
The orange market is currently enjoying good demand. "There are genuine shortages," begins Conrad Rijnhout of the Dutch company VerDi Import. "At present, we're loading the last Egyptian oranges,

The AURUM brand presents its new website
It reflects the brand's tropical, cheerful and carefree character, conveyed through colourful graphics that recall the origin of the products that make up its offer, and a creative and fun