The Moroccan Hass avocado season started on October 28 with record volumes, resulting in a decrease in prices compared to the previous season. According to Yassin Chaib, an avocado farmer in Larache (northwest), "this season represents a significant advancement in the stability of the avocado industry." read more

Alphaliner has reported a historic low in the idle container fleet for the first ten months of the year, with the Red Sea crisis impacting ship employment more significantly than the COVID-19 pandemic. On average, only 0.7% of the global cellular container fleet was idle from January to October. read more

The Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) revealed that Iran's apple exports reached $124 million in the first seven months of the current Iranian year (March 20-October 21). Additionally, there was a 28 percent rise in the value of Iran's agricultural product exports during this period. read more

Zespri has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to expand kiwifruit import facilities at Damaiyu Port in Taizhou, China, about 450km south of Shanghai. The agreement involves a group of high-level Taizhou Government and business delegates, as well as representatives from Sinotrans PFS. read more

VHM Fruit Trade recently showcased its new brand, Deliscala, at the latest Fruit Attraction event in Madrid. Deliscala, a trading company based in Verrebroek, Flanders, is focused on exporting its pears to markets beyond Europe. "Although pears are typically viewed as a commodity here, they are regarded as a specialty. read more

The tragic events that occurred in the Valencia region of Spain on October 30 have led to an interview with Vladimir Cob Sevilla, the CEO of Alifresca, a subsidiary of the Swiss Coop Group. Mr. Cob Sevilla expressed his shock at the events, as well as his condolences to the victims and the local community. read more

The bell pepper season in Israel is looking promising, but has gotten off to a slow start. Demand for Israeli bell peppers in European markets is also rising due to heavy rain and recent damage in Spain. Avi Bar, CEO of the Israel-based exporter Mor International, commented, "The Israeli pepper season is off to a slow start." read more

Frutech, the major trade fair event in the Mediterranean dedicated to agriculture and technological innovations, is approaching: From November 28th to 30th, 2024, the first edition of the event dedicated to agriculture will be held at SiciliaFiera Exhibition Center in Misterbianco (Catania). read more

At the Barbera company, the Group based at the foot of Mount Etna specialized in the production and commercialization of the best Sicilian fruits and boasting consolidated relationships with the main European GDO chains, it's the numbers that speak. And they speak clearly about how each read more

The VIII International Scientific and Practical Conference on Berry Cultivation and Processing, titled "Berry Cultivation and Processing: Technologies and Innovations," is scheduled to take place on December 12-13, 2024, in Lviv, Ukraine. The main objective of this conference is to provide support to berry growers. read more

"Rynek awokado boryka się z trudnymi warunkami ze względu na surowe regulacje w Europie i preferencję dla dużych rozmiarów, które są trudne do uzyskania w Meksyku. Konkurencja z Peru oraz wysokie koszty logistyczne sprawiają, że eksport staje się bardziej wymagający, podczas gdy ceny są wpływane przez wysokie zapotrzebowanie w Stanach Zjednoczonych." read more

Sezon cebuli dymki w Egipcie na sezon 2024/2025 rozpoczął się późno z powodu gorącego lata. Według Ralpha Nakhal z firmy Tomna, producenci byli w stanie odzyskać satysfakcjonujące poziomy produkcji, chociaż ceny musiały zostać skorygowane w górę. Producent mówi: "To był skomplikowany lato". read more

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