The Peruvian blueberry sector, a young but flourishing part of the agricultural export market, recently faced its first significant obstacle caused by the climatic disruptions of El Niño. This event resulted in a reduction in production levels and a postponement of the harvesting season. read more

Bluesky Hydroponics has introduced its newest feature: a cutting-edge cucumber sorting system, specifically created for long English cucumbers. Situated in Wheatley, near Leamington, Ontario, this facility is managed by Jake Harms, who had previously outfitted his other greenhouse, Albuna Express. read more

Over a hundred years ago, John Pouw's grandfather grew vegetables and tulips in the small village of De Kwakel, near Aalsmeer, in the open air. When it would freeze at night, "we would set many small fires to help protect the cucumbers and beans. We had the idea that smoke would help. Well, we were running." read more

Montague Farms shipped its first 4 containers of oranges to Korea in 2021, after tariffs were reduced under the Korea-Australia Free Trade Agreement (KAFTA). The Australian fruit grower, now nearing its 80th year in business, had built an export portfolio around stone fruit. However, that market was... read more

Prima Fresh's pre-packed apricot line, Pride of Prima, has arrived in Australian retailers this November after receiving positive reviews during its initial launch in 2023. read more

After last year's debut, the "Bosco Diffuso Despar" project promoted by Despar Italia continues in 2024. Despar Italia is a consortium that brings together six food distribution companies and affiliated retailers under the Fir tree emblem. The project involves the central headquarters. read more

This decree stipulated that "starting from January 1, 2022, every retail business displaying fresh, unprocessed fruits and vegetables for sale is obliged to offer them without any packaging made entirely or partially of plastic. This obligation does not apply to..." read more

The green trendy fruits are grown in the province of Catania, where "experienced and specialized producers" meet "ideal soil and climate conditions for avocados" to produce fruits of premium quality, explains Brio sales manager Mauro Laghi. Brio is a pioneer in this field. read more

Del Monte has introduced a new line of dried fruit snacks in the UK. read more

Las importaciones españolas de pimientos marroquíes durante la temporada 2023/24 alcanzaron un máximo histórico, según informa Morocco World News, con datos de Hortoinfo, basados en estadísticas de Estacom (Icex-Agencia Tributaria), que muestran que Marruecos suministró 93,780 toneladas de pimientos a España, valoradas en alrededor de US$125.6 millones. read more

This strategic investment is intended to improve efficiency and streamline the export of grapes, peaches, apricots, nectarines, plums, and cherries to international markets. The apple and pear harvest, starting in January, will continue exports throughout the year. read more

Until now, port fees have always been calculated based on the size of a ship and the type and amount of cargo handled. Now, a sustainability component is being added, which is based on the size of the ship. With this new calculation method, sustainability and the read more

South African exports of nectarines, plums, and apricots are all expected to increase this season due to investments in the planted area and new varieties. Additionally, there is a cautious optimism that strategic changes at the Port of Cape Town will lead to a more reliable service. read more

Scion Agricos claims to be the first company to introduce premium Polish Royal Gala apples into India this season. read more

Humus, the organic substance of the soil, is crucial for soil fertility and serves as a carbon dioxide reservoir due to its high organic carbon content. Intensive soil cultivation, the removal of large amounts of organic material during harvest, and the read more

Obecny sezon jabłek we Francji nadal wygląda obiecująco - powiedział Didier Crabos, dyrektor generalny Cofruid'Oc Méditerranée i prezes stowarzyszenia Pink Lady Europe. read more

Animals from London Zoo participated in the 50th anniversary celebrations at New Covent Garden Market by showcasing a variety of high-quality fruits and vegetables sourced from the wholesale site in Nine Elms. read more

It offers guidelines and objectives on two key topics: people and the environment. As far as the environmental issue is concerned, it aligns with the goals that the company recently set in collaboration with the World Wildlife Fund Netherlands (WWF-NL). read more

Sainsbury's has introduced an award-winning salad range from the UK vertical farm GrowUp. read more

"Ongoing labor strikes are still affecting operations at the major ports in Canada, including Montreal, Vancouver, and Prince Rupert. On November 12th, Hapag-Lloyd provided the following update:" read more