Four businesses that are using cutting-edge technology to advance sustainable horticulture have been awarded £500,000 by Growing Kent & Medway. read more

The social impact brand Thx! has announced the appointment of Jay Guzman as its new Vice President of Growth & Gratitude. Guzman will be instrumental in developing and enhancing strategic partnerships with retailers, brands, and growers within Thx!'s worldwide network in this newly established position. read more

The Commission had announced crisis aid from the agricultural reserve totaling 62 million euros for Austria, the Czech Republic, and Poland for frost and hail damage to fruit, vegetable, and wine-growing farms - without including Germany in the aid measure. The Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture has... read more

South African avocado growers will celebrate this week as the first container to be exported to Japan will be shipped from Durban. read more

More than 600 exhibitors from around 38 countries and regions have already registered to showcase their offerings at Asia's premier fresh produce event. ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA will take place from September 4 to 6, 2024, in Hong Kong, with the aim of bringing together the global fruit and vegetable industry. read more

China is the largest producer and consumer of pears in the world. Pears are an essential part of the daily diet and cultural traditions in the country. However, despite the high production levels, only 2-3 per cent of Chinese-grown pears are exported. read more

Both will be used on Maersk's existing Europe-China route with initially three and later up to six weekly flights. The Boeing 777F can fly up to 9,200 kilometers and carry a maximum payload of 102,000 kg. The main deck can accommodate up to three. read more

This means that Dutch onion exports were more than 7% lower than in the comparable period of the 2022/23 season. This information comes from the export numbers of the O+G industry association GroentenFruit Huis, which were published on the website of the Dutch Onion Association. read more

In his first week of work, the politician familiarized himself with the innovations and specific strengths of under-glass cultivation. Producers John Overgaag and Wouter Overgaag, Bart van den Bosch, and Harvest House CEO Jelte van Kammen guided him through the process. read more

The NFU Fruit Forum panels at this year's Fruit Focus featured industry leaders discussing crop protection, sustainable pesticides, and future innovation in farming. read more

The recent weeks have brought weather conditions that have not been favorable for field cucumber crops. This is expected to result in lower yields, which will impact the wholesale prices of cucumbers. This will affect not only field cucumbers but also greenhouse cucumbers. How are the prices of these vegetables shaping up now? read more

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Wartość eksportu awokado z Peru wzrosła o 12 procent w drugim kwartale 2024 roku w porównaniu do tego samego okresu w ubiegłym roku, pomimo spadku o 14 procent wolumenu przesyłek. Według konsultingu Fresh Fruit Peru, kraj wysłał 286 389 ton awokado o wartości 559 mln dolarów w ciągu trzech miesięcy od read more

We are pleased to announce that GPOiw POLFARM will be joining the exhibitors at Fresh Market 2024! read more

Cherry buying prices dropped last week. However, not for all and not for long. How are cherry prices now shaping up? read more

Wholesale prices of dessert strawberries dropped at the end of this year's season. But was it a significant discount? And will it be sustained? read more

Favorable cultivation conditions in India and China were able to more than offset weather-related losses in the EU, Turkey, and the United States, according to the report. Production in the EU is expected to decrease due to weather-related losses in Italy. read more

"While the EU is cutting its budget for promotional measures, global competitors like the USA continue to invest millions in promoting American food and agricultural exports," says Philippe Binard, General Delegate of Freshfel Europe. "This highlights the" read more

The inaugural International Fresh Produce Safety Symposium is a prestigious event that will gather the fresh produce safety community from Australia, New Zealand, the US, and other countries for two days of engaging and inspiring sessions on August 20-21, 2024. read more

The Sicilian fruit landscape is now also renowned for stone fruits, as confirmed by Vincenzo Di Pasquale, sales manager of Di Pasquale Ortofrutta in Delia (Caltanissetta). Together with his brother Angelo, they have made stone fruits their trademark. read more