The Association of Exporters (ADEX) reported that Peruvian pitahaya shipments exceeded $1 million between January and August of this year. This represents a growth of 571% compared to the same period in 2023, when they amounted to $198,000, as informed by FreshFruitPortal. read more

CDC has released a new update on the investigation of a multistate outbreak of E. coli O157 infections associated with onions served at McDonald's. The latest report shows that epidemiological and traceback data suggest that fresh, sliced onions used in read more

"GNA reported that this is an unmissable opportunity for our industry, and we are delighted to showcase the new version of our Wrap Box cover applicator at Interpoma 2024, an international trade fair dedicated to the world of apples, which will take place in Bolzano from 21." read more

Among the new products in the 2024 campaign of Vegetables by Bayer, the seeds division of the Bayer Group, are the spinach varieties Pukapuka and Sumbawa, which have been introduced in the Seminis brand catalog. These are early varieties of the semi-savoy type, suitable for harvesting both as baby leaf and teen leaves. read more

Mimo napotykanych trudności klimatycznych, brazylski sektor owocowy utrzymuje wzrostowe tendencje w swoich wskaźnikach eksportu, co szczególnie zauważalne było od stycznia do września 2024 roku. Warto zauważyć, że eksport jabłek i cytryn wykazał znaczący wzrost wartości, chociaż ogólna eksportowana ilość niektórych. read more

A consumer study conducted by Category Partners and CMI Orchards named Ambrosia Gold® as the top-ranked apple in blind taste tests compared to seven other high-flavor branded and core varieties. Overall, 85 percent of participants rated Ambrosia Gold in their top three choices, with 75 percent expressing a preference for it over others. read more

During ExpoFlor Ecuador, Hoja Verde showcased their varieties and sustainability initiatives. The trade fair began with an opening speech by Eduardo Letort, CEO of Hoja Verde and President of the Board of Expoflores, followed by three days of business, networking, and floral showcases. read more

The Sopore fruit Mandi in North Kashmir has dispatched over 900,000 metric tons of apples this season, with a value exceeding 6,000 crore. At the peak of the apple harvest, the mandi is loading about 300 trucks daily to distribute fresh produce throughout India and beyond. "We have around 2.4 million apple trees in our region," said a representative of the mandi. read more

The availability of domestic cucumber offers has significantly decreased as the end of the season approaches. Spanish deliveries have been more prominent than Dutch ones, with some cases also seeing Belgian batches available. According to the BLE, interest in cucumbers was not particularly strong. read more

The Agroworld exhibition in Almaty, Kazakhstan, has officially opened its doors. Futura srl, an Italian company specializing in the sorting of fruits and vegetables, has been participating in the fair for several years to meet new and existing customers. read more

The "caravan" of SAF in Gdo continues with enthusiasm. In fact, it's more like a "train": the 25 brands that are part of the ATI Spettacoli alla Frutta - 25 leading companies in the fruit and vegetable sector with equally excellent products and packaging - have recently been the protagonists of a great event. read more

This week, during the Atlantic Forest Nursery conference, the Canadian Tree Nursery Association-Association Canadienne des Pépinières Forestières (CTNA-ACPF) revealed alarming new data on Canada's forest restoration challenge after recent wildfires. Executive Director Rob Keen stated, "We" read more

Po obawach dotyczących pozostałości pestycydów, Singapurska Agencja Żywnościowa (SFA) potwierdziła, że winogrona Shine Muscat w Singapurze, importowane głównie z Chin, Korei Południowej i Japonii, są bezpieczne do spożycia. Rygorystyczne testy SFA dotyczące pestycydów nie wykazały żadnych poziomów pozostałości szkodliwych dla zdrowia. read more

Egytp has become the fastest-growing supplier of palm dates to Turkey, rising to sixth place in the exporter rankings last season and demonstrating rapid export growth, as reported by EastFruit. In the last five seasons, Egyptian exporters have increased their market share in Turkey. read more

Steven Martina is resigning from his position as managing director of Zespri Europe and North America after one year. Nikki Johnson will temporarily serve as the acting managing director for Europe until a permanent replacement is appointed. Martina had worked at The Greenery for 20 years, with eight of those years in a managerial role. read more

W Wisconsin, Gumz Farms in Endeavor, represented by Doug Bulgrin, has reported a consistent demand for onions, including all colors, with medium yellow onions performing particularly well. The market is seeing a slight increase in activity as the holiday season approaches, while maintaining high quality. In terms of transportation,... read more

Everything is ready for the ribbon cutting of the 13th edition of Interpoma, the international event of reference for apple industry professionals scheduled from November 21st to 23rd, 2024 at Fiera Bolzano with a consistent format. read more

Since yesterday, the "spying" scandal also involves the fruit and vegetable sector, in particular a well-known company from Brescia, La Linea Verde, whose top management was placed under observation by the founder, Giuseppe Battagliola, who, at the time of the events, was still a shareholder but no longer an administrator. read more

Carbo Culture has announced the promotion of Kirsi Tanski to Vice President of Agribusiness. Previously, Kirsi led the company's biochar commercialization efforts. In her new position, she will be responsible for spearheading the strategic expansion into agribusiness markets, with an initial emphasis on the Netherlands and Belgium. read more

The Peony Festival in Oshawa continues to receive recognition and praise. It has been named a finalist for the 2024 Ontario Tourism Awards of Excellence in the Tourism Event of the Year category. The festival, which marked its 20th anniversary this past June, has been winning awards for the last 12 years. "The City of Oshawa" read more