English cherry crop looking very short, Scotland may fare better
The English cherry harvest has started but it seems the crop will be much lighter than in previous years, with areas of Kent particularly affected. According to Jon Clark from Fruit Growers

South African citrus growers say EU pest rules could put the squeeze on exports
New European Union health safety requirements on citrus exports from South Africa might cut the volume of South African oranges by up to 20 percent. The rules, which came into effect in January,

Imports of melons from China to the Amur Region of Russia have tripled
Imports of melon from China to the Amur Region of Russia have tripled compared to last year. Since the beginning of the year, 76 tons of these melon cultures have been brought in through the

"Zaltbommel and Service2Fruit joining forces to get the best prices for growers from the market"
Unburdening is key to Veiling Zaltbommel's philosophy. This Dutch cooperative considers both the buyer and the grower in several ways. For example, growers were recently offered a switching

The Warehouse expands fresh produce trial
The Warehouse has announced it will be expanding its fresh fruit and vegetable trial to a further five stores and three new regions across New Zealand. Manukau, Te Rapa (Hamilton), Fraser Cove

Information-packed programme at Asia Fruit Logistica
Visitors and exhibitors at Asia Fruit Logistica 2023 in Hong Kong can look forward to a wide-ranging event programme packed with information and insights. Asiafruit Congress and Asiafruit Business

Asoex mulls impact of heavy rain
Asoex is assessing damage to fruit production in Central and South Chile caused by recent heavy rains. The association said it is looking at the impact on water storage and irrigation

Fruit exports from Mexico up 4.7 percent
From January to May 2023, the volume of fruit exports from Mexico increased 4.7 percent year-on-year. It reached to 1,887.000 tons, but their commercial value dropped 5 percent to 4,591 million

Chile struggles with impact of heavy rains after years of drought
Asoex is currently assessing the impact on water storage and irrigation infrastructure and evaluating support measures for fruit-growing areas in central and southern Chile affected by the rain,

Fruit24!', the Apo Conerpo project returns
Increasing the consumption of fruit and vegetables is a key step in improving the competitiveness of the fruit and vegetable sector: and with greater awareness of the role of fruit and vegetables

US consumers paying over 22% more for their fruit than in 2019
In the US, households are spending over 20% more for the same fruits and vegetables than they were in 2019. This is the finding of a study by Category Partners based on four years of Nielsen IQ

How raspberries are grown in Uzbekistan: intercroping, varieties, quality, packaging (video)
EastFruit experts have repeatedly drawn attention to the fact that Uzbekistan, despite being a large exporter of fruits and vegetables, completely missed the key trend in the global fruit market

The state of Chilean imports following rains and flooding
There is going to be fruit from Chile this season. That’s the sentiment North American importers have following this past weekend’s sizable rains and flooding in Chile--a weather event that

"We can only hope that the stone fruit harvested in 15 days will be larger"
The stone fruit production in the Spanish region of Aragon is back to its full potential this year after the frosts of 2022 and 2021, even though the spring weather conditions have also taken

Wide-ranging programme at ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA
The ASIAFRUIT CONGRESS will again offer a high-calibre programme on the latest market trends and opportunities in Asia. It will take place on all three days of ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA from 6 to 8

The Warehouse is expanding its fresh fruit and vegetable trial
Austria: SPAR’s effective measures to reduce food waste SPAR Austria is continuing to pioneer innovative ways to reduce food waste. Recent measures include artificial intelligence for more

Fresh Semiar: HACCP at O+G for advanced learners - analysing hazards and assessing risks
HACCP is one of the central tasks when it comes to food hygiene in a company. Both the legislator and the standard setter require the company's internal hazard analysis. In addition, the training

Dutch fruit and vegetable trade mission to Turkey with visits to greenhouses, wholesale markets, exporters, and cold storage companies
Following the 2021 and 2022 trade missions, the Netherlands Chamber of Commerce Netherlands-Turkey Foundation, in cooperation with RAAD International, enthusiastically offers another exciting

Summer fruits: NFI analysis
The intense hot weather of recent weeks favours the consumption of summer fruit, refreshing and thirst quenching by nature. The scenario at CAAB presents itself with a drop in the supply of

Europe’s Joint Committee on Fruit and Vegetables defends mirror clauses in international trade
The Plenary Meeting of the Mixed Committee on Fruit and Vegetables, in which Spain, France, Italy and Portugal participate, met in Rome to analyse the challenges facing the sector, as well as