At the beginning of the year, ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA launched a series of Asia Business Meet-Ups to strengthen its connections to key markets and build even greater momentum for the return of the trade show to Hong Kong from September 4 to 6, 2024. read more

Belgium-based perishable logistics service provider Foodcareplus has announced a strategic partnership with India’s Intercontplus, which also specializes in refrigerated ocean freight. The partnership aims to enhance supply chain solutions for fresh produce imports from around the world to India. read more

According to export statistics processed by Fepex, around 98 percent of Spain's fruit and vegetable exports are destined for European markets. read more

According to initial estimates, a total aid package of 22 million euros is expected, with 20 million euros allocated for fruit farming and two million euros for wine growing. read more

In addition, the app also offers self-checklists for animal owners and producers, allowing them to directly submit fully completed checklists to their certification body and authorize them for an upcoming audit. This saves valuable time during the audit, as the. read more

The seventh edition of the National Agricultural Lands Bank (BTA) kicks off, offering the sale of 428 plots totaling 11,416 hectares. Starting from last Friday, May 31st, it is possible to submit expressions of interest. The lands can be viewed on read more

Brazil, despite its extensive agricultural production, exports a relatively small portion of its fruit yield, earning USD 1.256 billion in 2023. This amount accounts for approximately 2.7% of the country's fruit production, highlighting substantial potential for expansion in the export industry. Sueme Mori, from CNA,... read more

Washington is experiencing a slightly delayed start to its cherry crop compared to the original projections. Joel Hewitt of CMI Orchards mentioned, "It's been a really mild spring, so the cherries aren't progressing as quickly as we've seen in years past." This slower progress is actually beneficial as it allows the cherries more time to develop. read more

In the month of May, the International Working Group in Spinach (IWGP) named a new strain of downy mildew (Peronospora effusa) on spinach: Pe.20. Isolates of this new strain have been reported in Europe and the United States. read more

The new commercial season of Perla Nera is starting these days, the midi watermelon with dark skin and few seeds, particularly sweet and crunchy, exclusively produced by O.P. Francescon, Peviani S.p.A. and O.P. La Mongolfiera. read more

Po zlikwidowaniu ceł i zezwoleniu na import z Kostaryki, izraelski rynek ananasów doświadczył znaczących zmian. Początkowo cena ananasów w Izraelu była znacząco wysoka, ale w ubiegłym roku nastąpił dramatyczny spadek cen po usunięciu. read more

The biggest horticulture conference and trade show in Australasia has started today in Melbourne, with organizers anticipating a record attendance for this year's event. The three-day program includes a variety of events, with attendees coming from all over Australia and abroad to participate. read more

Technologia opracowana przez firmę Siropack, z siedzibą w Cesenatico (Forlì-Cesena), posiada długą serię patentów dla swoich automatycznych maszyn do pakowania świeżych produktów, żywności i produktów farmaceutycznych i została zaprezentowana podczas NPE w Orlando (USA). Opinie były szeroko pozytywne. Rocco De Lucia

The technology developed by Siropack, a company based in Cesenatico (Forlì-Cesena), boasts a long series of patents for its automatic packaging machines for fresh produce, food, and pharmaceutical products and was presented at NPE in Orlando (USA). Feedback was widely positive. Rocco De Lucia read more

The water shortage in Chile's primary Clementine-growing region of Ovalle-Vicuña in the Coquimbo Region is resulting in a 30% decrease in volumes for the 2024 season. "Even producers with water resources in their orchards are encountering difficulties, raising concerns about the quality and size of the crop," reports. read more

Wraz z rozwojem sezonu produkcji cytrusów w Południowej Afryce, na rynku pojawiły się również południowoafrykańskie cytryny obok grejpfrutów. Zbliżając się Święto Smoka, sprzedaż importowanych skrzynek z jabłkami rośnie. Południowoafrykańskie cytryny są teraz dostępne na rynku, a obecne ceny wynoszą read more

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The EastFruit experts conducted a survey among participants in the frozen raspberry market in Ukraine. The survey involved engaging with top freezing companies and farmers who cultivate raspberries on a large scale for freezing purposes. Additionally, we conducted an anonymous survey among EastFruit telegram users. read more

Ocean Network Express' (ONE) newest vessel, Vessel ONE Recommendation, recently completed its maiden voyage to Durban Container Terminal (DCT) Pier 2 in South Africa. The vessel carried a total of 2,578 import containers and 2,600 export containers, including refrigerated containers for citrus. read more

"Hybrid varieties have brought the most significant change to onion cultivation in Spain in the last 30 years," says David Casanoves of the Spanish company Agriseeds. They have enabled a drastic transformation of the industry by rapidly developing a complete range of improved varieties for all needs. read more

A very hot spring has anticipated the watermelon and melon season. In fact, in several national areas, the harvests have been very early, even up to 3 weeks in advance. Among these areas, Puglia also started earlier than expected. read more