The crew on board the oil tanker Effie Maersk can now enjoy freshly harvested vegetables, despite being far from dry land, thanks to a new project set up by Synergy Marine Group, which manages the vessel. read more

Blueberry growers and exporters in Ecuador have submitted a formal application to start the process of securing a phytosanitary protocol with China that would allow this fruit to be exported to that market under a 0 percent tariff. This information was reported in Primicias. Sebastián Muñoz, the general coordinator, was mentioned in the report. read more

Asda has appointed retail veteran Allan Leighton as its executive chair, replacing Stuart Rose. read more

The "ALDIamo" apple is of German origin and impresses not only with its bright red color, but also with its crisp bite, juiciness, and a fresh, sweet taste. The new variety grows in the Altes Land region near the gates of Hamburg, the largest. read more

New Zealand's fruit exports in October 2024 were 314 percent higher than in the same month of 2023, according to new data released by Stats NZ. read more

"The noticeable backlog of investments in the industry in recent years seems to be dissipating now, despite or perhaps because of political uncertainties. This leads to the need for us to reconsider our production planning in a positive light - even during the Christmas break." read more

Colombia is solidifying its position as one of the world's major exporters of Hass avocados. Customs data shows that the country exported 102,376 tonnes of Hass avocados between January and September 2024, marking a 15.77 percent increase compared to the same period in 2023. read more

Brazillian table grapes have been given permission to enter China, following the approval of a new protocol between the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (Mapa) and Chinese customs authorities. read more

The New Zealand exporter T&G Global has reported a double-digit sales growth for apples and kiwifruit in Thailand over the past eight years. read more