Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ) is urging the Government to include the horticulture sector in its forthcoming Emissions Reduction Plan (ERP2), which will detail emissions reduction measures from 2026 to 2030. Despite the sector's importance, the current draft does not mention it. read more

Australian Avocados, Joy Wing Mau Group, Sam’s Club China, and Hortifrut IG Berries are the winners of the Asia Fruit Awards in the four respective categories. These are Marketing Campaign of the Year, Importer of the Year, Fresh Produce Retailer of the Year. read more

"We are ready to start harvesting PGI potatoes from Sila, which will continue until mid-November. The early start is a result of a dry winter and a mild spring without any extreme weather conditions, allowing the planting to begin a few days earlier than usual. The warm temperatures in late spring" read more

The mango season in the Northern Territory is picking up pace, with the Darwin region projected to produce 2.4 million trays of mangoes this year, which is an increase from last year's harvest. Leo Skliros, the president of the NT Mango Industry Association and a mango grower in Darwin, has started harvesting. read more

Fresh Forward introduced two new summer apple varieties this summer. For this purpose, the fruit breeder invited interested parties from the sector on Wednesday, August 14th to come and see the new varieties Wursixo and Wuranda. Unfortunately, it was a rainy day, but that did not deter people from attending. read more

Gruppo Unifrutti has announced the successful completion of the acquisition of 100% of Sociedad Exportadora Verfrut S.A. ("Verfrut"), a fruit producer and exporter with over 7,500 hectares of operations in Chile and Peru. Unifrutti reaffirms its position as one of the largest producers of fruits. read more

The United Kingdom has agreed to reduce the inspection tariff on Kenyan horticultural products from 10% to 5%. Salim Mvurya, the Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade, and Industry, announced that this change is intended to improve the competitiveness of Kenyan products in the UK market. read more

David, the Biogold deal represents a major expansion of Sun World's portfolio by incorporating citrus and subtropical fruits. These are products that were already being considered by the company. In 2021, Sun World hired breeder Moises Gonzalez to initiate new breeding programs for citrus, mango, and avocado. read more

Sektory rolnicze i produktów świeżych w Afryce od dawna są postrzegane jako płodne tereny do wzrostu, innowacji i inwestycji. Z ogromnymi obszarami uprawnymi, korzystnymi klimatami i rosnącym globalnym popytem potencjał jest niezaprzeczalny. read more

According to its own statements, the BMEL relies on cooperation, support, advice, and innovation instead of prohibitions or regulatory requirements. For the future program, agricultural, economic, and environmental associations were involved from the beginning, as well as science. read more

This corresponds to an increase of almost five percent compared to the previous year (195 billion euros), as reported by the EHI Retail Institute. However, there was an inflation rate of twelve percent in food prices last year. The price-driven sales development leads to only read more

Gander has joined Wrap's Courtauld Commitment 2030 to strive to become a "leader in sustainability". read more

Gander has joined Wrap's Courtauld Commitment 2030 in an effort to become a "leader in sustainability". read more

Veg Power has launched a new campaign with Sakata and Barfoots to promote the versatility of butternut squash and demonstrate how easy it is to prepare. read more

However, compared to the previous year, this represents an increase of nearly 15%, as Agriculture Minister Dr. Till Backhaus stated in Wittendörp at the official opening of the apple season at the company Obstgut Coorssen. "Nevertheless, it is important to analyze the raw numbers in a differentiated way." read more

"Although we grow a wide range of exotic fruits, we have specialized in Passiflora, as the technical term for the entire family of passion fruits. By focusing on this, we can channel our energies more effectively and ensure quality." read more

The team behind Sassy Apples is celebrating ahead of Asia Fruit Logistica after being announced as one of the four finalists in the Primary Sector Award category at the New Zealand Food Awards. read more

According to the report, around 30 farmers, owners of local food stores, European retailers, representatives of consumer organizations, environmental groups, financial institutions, and universities came together. read more

In Apulia, approximately 60% of the national production of seedless grapes from organic farming is accounted for. The annual demand for seedless grapes from organic farming is growing at a rate of about 5% to 7% at the European level, with the market share of grapes from organic farming in the... read more

Seafrigo Group has inaugurated its new headquarters at 22 Rue de New-York, 76000 Le Havre in France. read more