“We put all our energy in the offshore melon season”
The US offshore season for melons kicked off early November. “We started with bringing in melons from the Zacapa Valley in Guatemala,” says Mark Cassius, President of Sol Group Marketing, a

Czy gruszki jeszcze zdrożeją?
Na polskim rynku ceny gruszek pozostają wysokie. W handlu hurtowym od połowy lutego bieżącego roku są one wyższe niż w poprzednich sezonach. Widać to na naszym wykresie poniżej.

Occupational diseases, the risk in agriculture increases
In 2022, occupational disease claims in agriculture grew by 9.5%, involving 10,041 workers, compared to 9167 the previous year. This is what emerged during the initiative promoted in Rome by the

In week 11, Peruvian banana shipments experienced a 34% year-on-year increase
Last week, Peruvian fresh banana exports finally ended the six-week streak in which shipments were lower than in the previous season. “In week 11, Peru exported 5,467 tons of bananas, i.e. 34%

"The rain loosened the natural protective layer, making the grapes more vulnerable to progressive defects"
The unseasonal rains seem to have a large impact on the grape industry in India. Darshan Patil, Director and CEO of Fresh Survey Pvt. Ltd. has written a report, which he shared on LinkedIn.

April start for South African fresh produce inquiry
The most detailed and comprehensive investigation into South African fresh produce marketing in three decades is due to start next week. Announced recently by the country’s competition