Eating a diverse range of foods within the food group is still recommended. According to current scientific knowledge, the exact distribution between fruits and vegetables is not crucial for health or sustainability. read more

Source.ag, a Netherlands-based provider of AI solutions for vegetable producers, has announced that it has been named an "MT/Sprout Challenger50" for 2024. read more

Fepex has pointed out a negative trend in the export of fresh produce from Europe, especially Spain, to the US. read more

This growth is attributed to the introduction of new varieties, expanded cultivation areas, and the use of modern cultivation methods, according to information from a recent USDA report. Additionally, Egyptian table grape exports are expected to increase by 5.7% to approximately read more

An area of California's Orange County has been put under quarantine by the state's Department of Food and Agriculture in an effort to prevent the spread of the oriental fruit fly. read more

The recent days have seen an increase in the supply of beetroot, which seems to be putting some upward pressure on their wholesale prices. However, the prices of washed and bagged beetroots in bulk remain relatively high. What are the current prices of red beetroots? read more

The shipping company Hapag-Lloyd plans to invest approximately US$4 billion in acquiring 24 new container ships with a total capacity of 312,000 TEU. This investment is aimed at replacing older vessels in its fleet that are expected to be decommissioned by the end of the decade. read more

These units are intended to be used for capacity expansions in existing services. Another twelve vessels with a capacity of 9,200 TEU have been ordered from New Times Shipbuilding Company Ltd. and are set to replace older units in the Hapag-Lloyd fleet. read more

Starting from 2025, farmers in Switzerland will benefit from a 30% government subsidy on frost and drought insurance. Now, these risks for arable crops, wine, fruit, and berries can also be insured separately. Additionally, the portfolio has been expanded to include a read more

The prices of pears in the Polish wholesale market have strengthened once again. Can we therefore talk about a rising trend? Especially since the recent price increases of Conference pears bring an important qualitative change. read more

The project will be implemented in two pilot cities: Lusaka, Zambia, and Medellin, Colombia. The knowledge gained there will be widely shared, according to the BMEL. read more

The export season of Polish apples is still at a very early stage, but discussions are already underway about what the supply of these fruits will be like towards the end of the campaign. One of the hotter topics is the future supply of Gala apples. read more

The Australia-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) has been signed, with the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries, and Forestry, Julie Collins, signing the accompanying Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Investment Cooperation in Food and Agriculture. read more

Vietnam has been an attractive market for global fresh produce suppliers for a while now. However, the market is evolving. Recent trends show a move towards higher value offerings, along with fast growth in modern retail channels such as e-commerce and social media. Additionally, there is an increasing focus on reaching second-tier cities. read more

HortiRoad2India, a public-private partnership from the Netherlands, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indian berry producers 8 Berries and Mahaberry. The MoU marks the beginning of a focused effort to strengthen mid-tech horticultural operations in India, with a focus on. read more

During the 11th International conference on "Successful Horticulture, Vegetable Growing, and Processing," key strategies were highlighted to enhance potato farming in Ukraine. The conference, organized by "Technologies and Innovations," emphasized the importance of implementing a comprehensive strategy. read more

Australia's avocado trade association, Avocados Australia, and the China Chamber of Commerce of Import & Export of Foodstuffs, Native Produce & Animal By-Products have signed a memorandum of understanding at the China International Import Expo in Shanghai. This agreement represents a significant step towards ... read more

Egyptian table grape production is expected to rise to 1.59 million metric tons (MMT) in marketing year (MY) 2024/25 (October 2024 through September 2025). Egyptian exports of table grapes are projected to increase by 5.7 percent (185,000 MT) thanks to new varieties that have enhanced production. read more

The 2023/24 season was exceptional, as for the first time in 15 years, there was a decrease in blueberry exports due to severe weather events that reduced production in leading countries. Experts estimate a 10% decrease in global blueberry exports, and furthermore, in their opinion, the recovery... read more

"Conwentional carrot yields from California are beginning to improve. 'We're hoping to see that continue through to the end of the year so we'll have a more consistent flow of product,' says Rob Giragosian with Kern Ridge Growers, LLC, adding that production is coming from Kern County and will..." read more