In Tien Giang, Vietnam, durian farmers are encountering difficulties despite a recent increase in prices, as the off-season harvest is producing significantly lower yields than anticipated. The off-season, which lasts from November to early next year, usually involves intense activity in durian orchards across Cai Be. read more

The mango export season in Israel for 2024 concluded with volumes that were higher than the previous season but still lower than the initial estimate. Nir Harel, Sales Manager at Galilee Export in Israel, mentioned, "This season, our own harvest volumes were higher than last year, but about 20-25% less than what was originally anticipated." read more

Aldi has announced that it will open 11 new stores across the UK before Christmas. read more

In his place, Sven Kispalko, Karl-Christian Bay, and Robert Schweininger will lead the business in the future. Tegut... currently operates around 340 stores in Germany, employing approximately 7,700 people. read more

The Fruitnet Tropicals Congress is returning in 2025, gathering key players from the industry to discuss the newest market opportunities in the tropical fruit category. The event will span two days, featuring a one-day conference, expo, and networking event, followed by a day of study tours. read more

South Africa's 2024 citrus export season has ended, with the final packed volume slightly lower than last year's export figure. Despite this small decline, it is still considered a strong performance for the sector, considering the exceptionally challenging circumstances that growers had to deal with. read more

The head of Georgia's national grower association believes that the Eastern European nation has the potential to export over 25,000 tonnes of fresh blueberries to markets worldwide by 2028. read more

A European court has confirmed that Chiquita Brands' blue and yellow oval cannot be protected as an EU trademark for fresh fruit. read more

The German conglomerate BayWa reported a loss of €77.6 million before interest and taxes for the third quarter of 2024, with additional 'extraordinary' items in the form of impairment losses increasing the deficit to nearly €300 million. read more

The Chilean fruit federation Fedefruta has issued a warning that the cherry forecast for 2024/25 may be lower than initially projected. Following a survey conducted among cherry producers in various regions of the country, it was observed that many reported a significant fruit drop, which refers to the premature shedding of fruit. read more

The Chilean fruit federation Fedefruta has warned that the 2024/25 cherry forecast may be lower than previously expected. After conducting a survey among cherry producers in various regions of the country, they found that many were reporting a significant fruit drop, which is the premature shedding of fruit. read more

Semillas Fitó is expanding its catalogue of melon and watermelon varieties for greenhouse growers in Almeria. As the new campaign is about to start, the seed company based in Barcelona is introducing new products in almost every segment. read more

Capespan managing director Charl du Bois has given more information about the renewed commercial partnership between the South African group and Namibia Grape Company (NGC). read more

On November 11th, the official key handover took place. With this expansion, the cultivation area of Jansen Paprika grows from 25 hectares to 45 hectares, spread across three locations. read more

Australia's Perfection Fresh has partnered with Sonora-based grower Campos Borquez to supply Calypso mangoes to the US market, after a successful trial at Whole Foods Market in Los Angeles. read more

The low supply of potatoes is leaving a significant mark on the price situation in the wholesale market of these vegetables. Nevertheless, it is still evident that many market participants on the demand side would like to be able to buy at lower prices. Interestingly, some producers are clearly helping them in this regard. How are the prices of potatoes shaping up now in the large Polish wholesale market? read more

"We must avoid duplications in inspections without minimizing the credibility of farmers' operations," said Parmelin at the beginning of November after a roundtable discussion to which he had invited all organizations involved in the inspections. Among those present were representatives of... read more

Central components of the package include direct aid as well as easier access to credit, such as through state guarantees. In addition, there are tax breaks, including exemption from property tax for homes and businesses. The government also reported that the... read more

Agromartín is a leading producer of high-quality strawberries and stone fruits from Huelva, Spain. The family-owned company was founded over 40 years ago and exclusively produces the strawberry variety "Candela" and the nectarine variety "Early" for Port International. read more

Angela Inselkammer (Brauereigasthof Hotel Aying), President of DEHOGA Bayern, was elected as the new vice president. Assisting Zöllick as additional vice presidents are Stephan von Bülow (Block Gruppe, Hamburg), Chairman of the System Gastronomy department at DEHOGA. read more