VIPha has highlighted on many occasions, through words and actions, the growing importance of Club apples within its strategic positioning plan. Over the years, the Association of Fruit and Vegetable Cooperatives of Val Venosta has pursued a development. read more

The leek market seems to be stabilizing again after a period of high prices at the end of the year, as reported by Benny Cuypers of BelOrta. "During the holidays, supply traditionally decreases as migrant workers return home, leading to less staggered production. This trend is now starting to" read more

The floriculture market is expanding for several reasons, such as the emergence of organized retail and e-commerce platforms nationwide, the rise of government programs and regulations that support floriculture, and ongoing advancements in agricultural methods and technology. read more

After years of poor harvests and a lack of government policies, the banana sector in the province of Formosa started 2024 with 1,000 hectares of banana plants but ended the year with only 500. A severe drought and subsequent frost destroyed the plants in August. Following this, producers asked Karina Milei,... read more

Managing Director Hans Blaak is acquiring VAM WaterTech in collaboration with Luxembourg-based environmental private equity firm Oraxys and French private capital firm Swen Capital Partners to expedite its global expansion. Oraxys will serve as the primary investor, alongside Swen Capital Partners. read more

Havatec introduces the SleevR, a fully automatic sleeving machine designed to provide speed, precision, and flexibility. According to Havatec, this machine was specifically developed for the flower industry to streamline processes and enhance productivity. "With a capacity of up to read more

The cherry harvest at 45 South Cherries began in mid-December. The company owns and manages over 250 hectares of orchards in the Cromwell area of Central Otago, New Zealand. "We started with the Chelan variety in mid-December and end with the Sentennial variety, which is exclusive to 45 South." read more

The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) conducted a joint analysis projecting that Mexico will maintain its leading position in the global avocado export market, holding a 53% share by 2033. This is due to a read more

In December 2024, Peru exported 2,614 tons of garlic, generating revenues of US$7.5 million. This represents a 19% increase in volume and a 62% increase in value compared to December 2023. The average price of garlic also rose by 36% to $2.87 per kilogram. This strong performance contributed to a recovery in the annual cumulative figures. read more

The marketing of the new crop of Sicilian Igp Blood Oranges officially began on December 27th. A delegation of producers, led by the president of the Consortium for Protection, Gerardo Diana, symbolically carried out an excursion on the last December 30th. read more

This week's price data shows different trends in the average prices of commodities from Colombia, Panama, and Guatemala. Colombia witnessed a 10% decrease, with an average of £0.87 this week compared to £0.79 the previous week. Panama also experienced a significant drop in its prices. read more

Fresh fruits and vegetables are essential for a healthy diet as they provide important vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. Public health initiatives around the world encourage consuming at least five servings of fresh produce daily, highlighting its crucial role in nutrition. This emphasis contributes to the growing demand for these foods. read more

A review of South Africa's fruit export data until Week 52 shows a decrease in inspected cartons for export, totaling 18.19 million. This marks a 13.5% drop from the previous year. Industry outlook:
*Cartons are expressed as 4.5 kg equivalent
A total of 18.19 million cartons were inspected for. read more

In the world of high-tech greenhouse cultivation, ensuring the freshness and safety of harvested produce remains a significant challenge. Transportation and storage conditions frequently result in substantial losses. Traditional methods used to reduce these losses, such as cold storage and durable packaging, read more

W ciągu ostatniej dekady rynek pomidorów w UE przeszedł znaczące zmiany, zgodnie z raportem Hortoinfo opartym na danych z Euroestacom (ICEX-Eurostat). Między styczniem a październikiem 2024 roku państwa członkowskie UE importowały łącznie 2 381,33 miliona kilogramów pomidorów, tj. o 2,52% więcej niż w poprzednim roku. read more

The Christmas holidays for the fruit and vegetable sector were not as festive, using a play on words, as those in the squares and especially in the wholesale markets. Still, there was a contrasting reference that stood out. read more

Fermata, a data science company specializing in computer vision solutions for agriculture, has successfully completed a $10 million Series A funding round with backing from Raw Ventures. This investment will help the company in advancing its strategic goal of creating a centralized digital platform for the horticulture industry. read more

The Danila Bragantini Award, the innovation Oscar promoted for the seventh consecutive year by the National Association of Women in the Fruit and Vegetable Sector, is entering its final phase. The award aims to give voice to female entrepreneurship in the sector, in memory of a great protagonist. read more

The changes in the crop protection sector, with fewer and fewer agents being authorized, are expected to have short-term consequences. This is the prediction made by Floris Berghout of Viemose DGS. He already foresees serious problems by the winter of 2025-2026. read more

British artist Lucy Sparrow presented her installation "Blessed Be the Fruit" at the SCOPE Art Show in Miami Beach, featuring more than 20,000 felt fruit and vegetable sculptures. With Fatboy Slim enlisted as a playful greengrocer, Sparrow's market-themed exhibit celebrates purity and the beauty of nature. read more