In an exclusive interview with EastFruit, ShotaTsukoshvili, CEO of the Georgia Blueberry Growers Association (GBGA), discusses Georgia’s strategic moves to become a top player in the blueberry industry. Tsukoshvili highlights how Georgia’s unique harvest window, expanding variety selection, and entry into European markets are reshaping the industry. With a vision for expanding cultivation into mountainous regions and tapping into processing potential, Georgia aims to secure its spot on the world’s blueberry map.

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The main damages caused by this DANA in the Valencian fields are structural and focus on infrastructure, cleaning, and the use of fungicides. read more

The Cold Storage Report for the Western Fruit Report shows significant differences in grape cold storage totals between October 2023 and October 2024. Overall, the total volume of grapes in cold storage across different varieties has experienced significant changes, with both increases and decreases. read more

Ciężkie opady deszczu i silne wiatry spowodowały zniszczenia na ponad ośmiu hektarach plantacji bananów w Antipas, Cotabato. Miejski Urząd Redukcji Ryzyka Katastroficznego i Zarządzania Kryzysowego (MDRRMO) poinformował, że dwie plantacje bananów zostały dotknięte, a łączna powierzchnia zniszczonych terenów wynosi 8,2 hektara w Barangay Canaan. read more

For the first time, Dubai, UAE, received a shipment of pineapples and papayas from Bangladesh through Chattogram Port. The export was carried out by South Breeze Agro, an exporter based in Dhaka, using a reefer container on an experimental basis. The shipment was destined for Mohammed Kamal. read more

Po zakończeniu wyborów prezydenckich w USA, które przywróciły byłemu prezydentowi Donaldowi Trumpowi miejsce w Białym Domu, dyrektor generalny Międzynarodowego Stowarzyszenia Producentów Świeżych Produktów (IFPA) Cathy Burns wydała oświadczenie wzywające do współpracy i wyjaśniające priorytety organizacji. read more

Jordan’s Minister of Water and Irrigation, Raed Abu Saud, signed an agreement last month with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to launch the Water Scarcity Initiative in the Near East and North Africa (NENA) region. read more

According to initial reports from technicians at the Agricultural Chamber of La Mojonera, 4,264 hectares of greenhouses were damaged, mainly affecting cucumber and bell pepper crops. Fernández-Pacheco pointed out that the extent of the damage varied, emphasizing that around 400 hectares were severely affected. read more

According to official estimates, over 16,000 hectares of farmland in Senegal have been flooded, severely impacting the production of onions, okra, eggplants, bananas, tomatoes, as well as staple crops like corn and rice. read more

Hong Kong has become the latest market to receive blueberries grown in Ecuador. La Hora reported that the company involved, Nobis Fruit Company, will initially send three weekly pallets of the AtlasBlue variety by air, with this volume expected to double as the season progresses. read more

Morrisons has invested over £1.4 billion annually in British farming as it remains steadfast in its support of UK farmers. read more

Brazil’s Minister of Agriculture, Carlos Fávaro, and the Peruvian Ambassador, Rómulo Acurio, signed an agreement this week to open up the Peruvian market for Brazilian apples and provide access for Peruvian citrus to Brazil. read more

Syngenta Crop Protection and Maersk have announced the extension of their fourth-party logistics (4PL) partnership for an additional five years. read more

As communicated by Lucentlands Media, this agreement transforms the previous leasing structure into a collaborative model. The goal behind this is to advance agricultural development, create jobs, and position Namibia as a key player in the global value chain. read more

Tom Bradshaw, the president of the National Farmers Union (NFU), officially opened the 91st annual National Fruit Show (NFS) in Kent this morning, November 6th. read more

Hapag-Lloyd and Here Technologies have announced a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing visibility in global supply chains. read more

The South African company Capespan has reaffirmed its dedication to the Namibian table grape industry by extending its joint venture agreement with production partner Namibia Grape Company (NGC) until 2045. read more

"He carries a high level of responsibility for the foreign and economic policy situation of the world with his second term in office. An American president can and should never only and exclusively be 'America first'. The USA is Germany's most important trading partner. The USA is" read more

The Cook government, as reported by reefertrends, is also investing in research and development to optimize avocado production and improve the resilience of the fruits during transportation, as well as in strengthening the state's biosecurity status to enhance market access. read more

Rockit Global has announced important changes within its global senior leadership team by introducing two new positions - General Manager China and General Manager Global Markets. read more