Ecuadorian bananas are still one of the most sought-after fruits worldwide, particularly in markets like Europe, Asia, the United States, the Southern Cone, and the Middle East. Their quality, quantity, and ability to adapt to various climates and transportation conditions have made them a key player. read more

Stemilt has revealed a new automated pear packing line in Wenatchee, Washington, designed to improve freshness and guarantee consistent quality for consumers. The line includes cutting-edge features like automatic defect sorters, pear-specific belted brush beds, a bin washer, and automated baggers. read more

A Queensland council has approved retroactively the establishment of a blueberry farm in Geham after it was discovered that construction had started without the required local government approvals. Rolfe Nominees began developing the orchard on their 32-hectare property, carrying out activities such as read more

The Cambodian Chamber of Commerce (CCC) has organized a business mission to Long Beach, California, led by CCC vice-president Tan Monivann, with the participation of over 50 Cambodian companies. This delegation will take part in the 2024 US-Cambodia Business Matchmaking Summit from September 17-21. read more

Camposol bolsters its management team by bringing in Pedro Aguilar Niño as the Senior Manager of the Avocado Business Unit. Aguilar Niño is a seasoned executive with over 35 years of experience in the perishable products industry, along with a successful career in the field. read more

W ostatnich czasach Maroko zanotowało znaczący wzrost swojej obecności w sektorze polskich pomidorów uprawianych w szklarniach, co podkreślił EastFruit. Bezpośrednie dane importu pomidorów z Maroka do Polski były konsekwentnie wysokie przez ostatnie trzy lata, z wolumenami oscylującymi w granicach 30 000. read more

The Victorian Farmers Federation has recognized the approval of Melbourne Airport's third runway as a development that will strengthen the agricultural sector in Victoria, positioning it as a leading agriculture exporter in Australia. The approval for the Major Development Plan came from. read more

On 10th and 11th October, it's Walnut Day to celebrate the beginning of the harvest. New Factor, a company specialized in marketing dried fruits for the Italian retail sector, will open the doors of the San Martino farm in Forlì to witness the mechanized harvest and the first. read more

October is approaching, the month of breast cancer prevention, and the first initiatives are starting. Among these, one stands out: that of Melandri Gaudenzio, a women-led company focused on innovation, which is presenting the Pink Bean under the Melandri Nature&Health brand. read more

The shareholders Luca Sassi and the Italian Agri-Food Fund I of the Agrimola Group - a leading company in the production of high-quality frozen fruit and a European leader in the processing, transformation, and commercialization of chestnuts and sweet chestnuts in the Modern Distribution channel - read more

Postiva™ fungicide has been officially approved for use in California, providing ornamental growers in the state with a new tool to combat challenging diseases like Fusarium, leaf spots, Botrytis, powdery mildew, and others. Postiva is the first fungicide powered by ADEPIDYN that is accessible to ornamental growers. read more

This year's meeting as part of the Raspberry Factory 2024 took place on Saturday, September 7th in Karczmiska and was exceptional. Once again, the meeting provided growers with an opportunity to gain knowledge about the latest technologies.

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The demand for pineapples has increased after the summer vacation in the Northern Hemisphere, but the supply has not caught up yet. Hotter weather in key growing countries of South America, which affected flowering, means that volumes are not enough to meet the demand. This situation is expected to improve soon. read more

a grocery store shopper has sparked controversy online by sharing his habit of sampling grapes before buying them. In a viral TikTok video, Dave Bogansky explained that he always tastes the grapes to make sure they are sweet enough before committing to purchase. He defended his actions, read more

Organic fall fruit programs in California are currently in progress at different stages. "We experienced a hot summer which affected some of the fall fruit," said Stephen Paul, deciduous category director for Homegrown Organic Farms. "A significant amount of growth occurs during the summer, and when you're in that type of. read more

"Nasza markowa oferta obejmuje również winogrona stołowe PGI z regionu Apulii. Jakość jest bardzo wysoka dzięki wysokiemu poziomowi Brix oraz ostatnim deszczom, które dały roślinom dodatkowy 'zastrzyk'. Popyt ze strony dużych sieci handlowych odpowiada naszym oczekiwaniom" - relacjonuje Leonardo Odorizzi z La Grande Bellezza Italiana. read more

The embassies of the Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) countries organized a joint event on Thursday morning, September 19, 2024, from 5:00 to 8:00 am: 'Latin America Exports: Discovering the wealth of Latin America.' The event featured a culinary journey with various fruit tastings. read more

Juan Carlos Isaza, Senior Technical Expert for floriculture at GLOBALG.A.P., states, "There is currently a notable market trend towards purchasing products with Global GAP certified production processes. We have observed that this certification enhances the market positioning of both growers and retailers." read more

During a visit to a fruit-growing farm near Molodechno, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko stressed the importance of Belarus achieving self-sufficiency in fruit production, with a particular emphasis on apples. Lukashenko highlighted the significance of reducing the country's reliance on imported fruits. read more

A new project, "Precision Pollination for Higher Strawberry Productivity and Quality," is currently being carried out in the UK. The project aims to improve pollination processes in strawberry crops by utilizing drone technology. This initiative is a collaboration between the UK Agri-Tech Centre, Angus Soft Fruits, and Polybee. read more