Oasis Date is the name of a brand-new, vertically-integrated date company that has launched in the US today. With over 2,000 hectares of Medjool date production in Southwest Arizona and Southern California and a processing footprint of 46,500 square meters, the company is one of the largest in North America. read more

Belgian exporters are currently preparing programs for the upcoming Conference pear season and getting shipments ready for global markets, including Asia, as reported by Marc Evrard from Belgian Fruit Valley. "The fruit quality is good this season," he says, "better than last year. Everything is on track for a successful export season." read more

The weekly South African conventional shipping program for South African citrus to the US will end next week (week 41) when the final vessel is scheduled to unload at the Port of Philadelphia. read more

Kiwifruit marketer Zespri has entered the second phase of a "digital transformation" that will allow them to collect, analyze, and utilize environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data across their operations. read more

The Dutch company The Greenery suggests that glasshouse vegetable growers should think about converting some of their production to Inspire, a strawberry variety that is described as resilient and sustainable. read more

The conflict in the Middle East and Ukraine, ongoing disruptions in the Panama Canal caused by drought, reduced demand in Asia, and colder weather at the source have posed significant challenges for Ecuador's banana exporters during the first eight months of the year. read more

Fruit and wine growers in Brandenburg who suffered significant crop losses due to the frost events in April 2024 can apply for financial assistance. Applications can be submitted to the Office for Rural Development, Agriculture, and Land Consolidation (LELF). read more

With this agreement, which restores the phytosanitary requirements for the export of table grapes to Ecuador, Peru will resume exports to Ecuador, which represents a market of 18 million potential consumers, reefertrends reports. The export of... read more

These dimensions result from the direct management of 3,200 hectares in Andalusia, Murcia, Land Valencia, and Tarragona, as well as from five own packaging stations and a logistics platform in Perpignan for supplying France and the rest of the European market. read more

70% of the companies surveyed by the ifo Institute are hoping for such effects. "This shows that many companies see opportunities in AI," says Klaus Wohlrabe, head of the ifo surveys. "All companies will have to examine whether and how they can use AI." read more

The specialist in reusable packaging solutions, Tosca, has published its 2024 Sustainability Report outlining its achievements in 2023. read more

"The practical insights from experienced executives who shared their knowledge and years of experience with us were particularly valuable to me," said the now certified fruit trade expert. "The detailed examination of fruits and vegetables, from identification read more

RipeLocker has announced "significant advancements" in its collaboration with Gebbers Farms and Chelan Fresh, improving the long-term storage and delivery of cherries for the 2024 season. read more

Mexican grower-exporter SL Produce has introduced a new packaged vegetable brand called Tenderland for the North American market. The brand highlights the company's commitment to respecting the land, soil, and its workers in Sinaloa, while also showcasing the care taken throughout the entire production process. read more

Our customer, Giovanelli Fruchtimport AG, is a renowned, successful, and internationally active family business with an excellent reputation. Founded in 1930, the company specializes in sourcing and marketing exotic fruits, mushrooms, and berries. read more

Nowa Zelandia uzyskała dostęp do rynku w Korei dla borówki, co otwiera nowe możliwości eksportu dla krajowego przemysłu borówkowego. read more

The New Zealand Commerce Commission has refused to approve the merger of Foodstuffs North Island and Foodstuffs South Island, preventing them from becoming a single national grocery entity. read more

Bard Valley Natural Delights recently hosted 15 customers from across North America and Australia for its annual harvest tour on September 9-11 in Yuma, Arizona. The event offered attendees a hands-on experience of the Medjool date harvest, as well as an insider's view of the brand. read more

Mexican grower-exporter SL Produce has announced the launch of Tenderland, a new packaged vegetable brand for the North American market. read more

Mazzoni continues to invest in kiwi and doubles the storage and processing capacity of its warehouse dedicated to the product, whose campaign is gaining momentum. The citrus campaign has already started with several new features. Technological refrigerated cells. read more