We are in September and October FreshPlaza will focus on Avocados. Once deemed the "green gold" of the produce industry, avocados are currently experiencing an oversupply in various markets globally. Several countries have recently entered new markets – how will this impact trade? Are you a grower or a consumer? read more

The director-general of Agriculture, Datuk Nor Sam Alwi, stated that the floriculture industry should be further explored as it presents a substantial opportunity to improve Malaysia's trade balance and have a positive impact on the national economy. She highlighted that the industry has contributed RM2.68 billion to... read more

By mid-September, we are in the midst of the commercial campaign for plums, and recently the Angeleno variety has entered the markets, still considered the benchmark for the sector, thanks to a mix of taste and shelf life that is hard to match. With Cristian Moretti, read more

In Dharmapuri, local farmers have been observed shifting towards cultivating drought-resistant dragon fruit due to consecutive monsoon failures. The district, which usually receives an average rainfall of around 942 mm, has experienced significantly lower rainfall in recent years, leading to this change. read more

At the port of Subic in Zambales, Philippines, authorities intercepted a shipment containing 144 tons of carrots and onions, valued at approximately P21 million ($374,732), reported to have been smuggled into the country. The Agriculture Secretary, Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr., highlighted the issue. read more

The Conference pear harvest in El Bierzo is coming to an end, and producers anticipate reaching 12.5 million kilos this season. However, the quantity of fruit that can be sold under the quality seal will be lower due to the damage caused by hail storms. "We do not yet have all the data, but it appears that our... read more

Fruits and vegetables are becoming increasingly present in consumers' diets because, in addition to their taste appeal, they are considered essential for maintaining a healthy and balanced lifestyle. However, the overall increase in prices and the perception of high costs for them read more

The international stage of the Fruit Next Forum 5 will be the perfect occasion to present the new version of the Smart Ripe Trolley, the innovative IoT (Internet of Things) system for monitoring the ripening process of tropical fruits in industrial environments, presented at Fruit. read more

These French companies - Blue Whale, Innatis (Cardel and Pominter), Mouneyrac, Tifanette, La Blottière, Harmonie, Distrimex, and Primland - gathered at Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong from September 4-6th to connect with their clients and explore new business opportunities in the Asian market. read more

Fruit is a fundamental food in the human diet, rich in essential nutrients and beneficial bioactive compounds for health. However, managing the ripening of fruit poses a significant challenge for the food industry. Fruit must go through a read more

Despite the surplus in potato production, prices in Bangladesh's local market have been steadily increasing, affecting consumers, especially those from lower-income brackets. The country harvested 10.6 million tonnes of potatoes last season, making it the third most consumed agricultural product. read more

There are 10 Italian fruit and vegetable companies that will be hosted at the space organized by Assomela, Cso Italy, and Fruitimprese from September 21st to 29th. read more

In general, radishes are a healthy product, easy to consume, rich in important vitamins and minerals, cultivated and consumed all over the world from the Americas to Europe, from the Middle East to Asia. read more

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and the Crop Research Institute (CRI) have introduced two new tomato varieties as part of the 'Technologies for Africa Agriculture Transformation phase 2 (TAAT 2)' project. These varieties are called cri-Kwabena-Kwabena and cri-KOPIA. read more

Agencja Stanów Zjednoczonych do Rozwoju Międzynarodowego (USAID) przeznaczyła 440 480 dolarów (ponad 7 milionów GH¢) na poprawę produkcji suszonych owoców w Ghanie. Inicjatywa ta ma na celu wzmocnienie handlu i tworzenie miejsc pracy poprzez rozbudowę zdolności przetwórczych firmy Pure and Just Limited. Ghańskie przedsiębiorstwo specjalizuje się w... read more

"This is where we want to be," says Andrew Wambua of Mzurrie Flowers. He is one of the Kenyan growers who attended Valstar Handling's Meet & Greet Rose. Anyone entering the Flower Handling Services hall at the Naaldwijk hub saw lots of roses, specifically Kenyan roses. The Kenyan growers visited the event to. read more

The main variety of raspberries here is 'Mailing Bella', which this year has brought impressive yields - reaching up to 22 tons per hectare (for dessert fruits) in the summer harvest and expected 5-8 t/ha in the autumn harvest. This is a very good result for this variety. read more

The Lasalgaon Agriculture Produce Market Committee (APMC), known as one of India's major onion wholesale markets, saw an increase in onion prices due to recent policy changes by the Union government. In particular, the government's move to remove the minimum export price. read more

Yesterday, IFEMA Madrid and FEPEX announced the participation data for the upcoming edition of Fruit Attraction, scheduled to take place from October 8 to 10. Fruit Attraction, now in its 16th edition, will have its largest participation ever. The fair will be held on a 70,000 square meter area. read more

With an export volume exceeding 830,000 tonnes of raw cashew in the initial seven months of the current year, Cambodia has ascended to the position of the world's second-largest exporter of the nut. Data from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, as reported by the Cambodian News. read more