Marketing of fresh Egyptian-origin Barhi dates has been in full swing for the past two weeks. "The season started a bit earlier than usual this year, and we have already completed several air freight shipments. Air freight costs two euros more per package than sea freight. However, with a focus on quality and freshness, customers are willing to pay the premium." read more

Windermere Berry Farm, located in Whanganui, is preparing for its most anticipated season yet, with plans to start exporting to Vietnam. This move signals a new beginning for the farm, which has been owned by the Boswell family since 2011. The farm was originally established 73 years ago. read more

The Pest Control Products Board (PCPB) in Kenya has expressed worries about the increasing spread of misinformation regarding the use of pesticides in the country. According to Fredrick Muchiri, the CEO of PCPB, this misinformation has resulted in adverse effects on the country's fresh exports. read more

Dwenty years and two thousand miles. That's the distance and time it took for South Carolina peaches to make a significant entry into the Mexican import market and reach the tables of Mexican consumers. After years of challenges, overcoming obstacles, and navigating hurdles, Titan Farms, located in Ridge, finally succeeded. read more

IFA Fruit and Vegetable Chair Niall McCormack expressed disappointment with the measures in Budget 2025 for the Irish horticulture industry. The overall funding for the horticulture industry was reduced by almost 25% to €8.5M. Last year, there was funding of €10M for Investment Aid for Development. read more

W Ukrainie zauważono trend wzrostu cen jabłek, informują analitycy projektu EastFruit. Pozytywny trend jest głównie związany z sezonowym zmniejszeniem podaży odmian jesiennych, które tradycyjnie oferowane są po niższej cenie niż odmiany zimowe. Obecnie, read more

Cajamar, a leading financial institution in the Spanish agri-food sector, is once again participating in the International Fair of Fruits and Vegetables, Fruit Attraction, now in its sixteenth year.

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Fruit Attraction has gained increasing importance in recent years and is now considered the most important platform for the fruit industry in southern Europe and Spanish-speaking countries. Although the number of exhibitors from German-speaking countries is still limited, the trade fair has proven to be successful. read more

Lettuce cultivation is constantly evolving, driven by technological advances and the growing demand for sustainable and efficient farming methods. Traditional outdoor cultivation is facing increasing challenges, and innovative new methods such as hydroponics are becoming more prominent. read more

T. Karbanovich, the deputy director of crop production in Belarus, presented data on the country's agricultural storage capacity. Belarus has specialized storage facilities that can hold over 1 million tons of produce, including potato storage for 719,700 tons and vegetable storage for 180,900 tons. read more

During the last GreenTech edition, Heliospectra launched a new 1500-watt lighting fixture specifically designed for professional greenhouse farming. The company has taken a step forward in energy efficiency and light management with the Mitra X series, stated Joost van Rooij, sales manager at Heliospectra. read more

During a meeting with traders in Logar province, Stanikzai discussed the consequences of closing trade and transit routes to Pakistan, emphasizing the mutual reliance between the two countries. He highlighted Afghanistan's important position as a gateway for Pakistan's connections to Central Asia. Stanikzai... read more

Expansion works are underway at the Altedo plant, and the renovation of the Apofruit warehouse for processing fruit and vegetable products will be completed within a few weeks. This is a particularly important project for the cooperative, which required a significant investment. read more

COEXPHAL (Association of Fruit and Vegetable Producers' Organizations of Almería) is finalizing the details of its presence at the upcoming edition of Fruit Attraction on the 8th, 9th, and 10th of

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Great expectations are characterizing the arrival on the shelves of Fuji MelaPiù®, the flatland apple guaranteed by the Ferrara Consortium. The marketing started in the last days of September, a week earlier than in 2023. read more

This week is the seven-day National Day Golden Week holiday. According to market vendors, consumer spending during long holidays usually centers around tourism and vacations, which has led to a decreased demand for fruit. Consequently, fruit sales have been relatively slow recently, and the number of... read more

An overview of the notes from the largest Polish wholesale markets shows that producers are still offering fruits from varieties that bear fruit repeatedly. Prices of strawberries were found at 7 out of 9 major wholesale markets. Wholesale prices range on average from 16.75 PLN/kg (at Łódź Zjazdowa) to around. read more

In the Mykolaiv region of Ukraine, the total gourd harvest for this year reached 19.5 thousand tonnes, marking a 20% increase from the previous year. This includes 14.7 thousand tonnes of watermelons. Olena Piskun, who heads the Agricultural Sector Department at the Mykolaiv Regional State. read more

Uniban, the leading exporter of bananas, plantains, and value-added products in Colombia since 1966, and the fifth-largest banana exporter globally, announces a significant milestone with the upcoming launch of Puerto Antioquia in 2025. This cutting-edge port, located in the Urabá region, will... read more

Fischer Farms ogłosił mianowanie Chrisa Kirke na stanowisko dyrektora generalnego (CEO). Chris, który ma ponad 26 lat doświadczenia na rynku FMCG w USA i Wielkiej Brytanii, dołącza z firmy Moy Park, gdzie przez ponad sześć lat pełnił funkcję dyrektora generalnego. Spędził również ponad dekadę w firmie Greencore US, pełniąc funkcje dyrektora zarządzającego i dyrektora generalnego. read more