In just 21 days, over 400 flights transported flowers from Colombia and Ecuador to destinations across South America, Europe, Australia, and the United States to celebrate Mother's Day. The total transported amounted to 552 million flower stems, including roses, carnations, and chrysanthemums. read more

In the first quarter of 2024, Georgia has significantly reduced its potato imports from Belarus compared to the same period last year. Both the volume and value of purchases have decreased notably. In January-March 2023, Georgia imported 6,371 tons of Belarusian potatoes, while for the same period this year, the imports have decreased. read more

Angus Soft Fruits, previously a small farming venture with three growers in the East of Scotland, is now marking its 30th anniversary. The company has expanded its operations with growers and partners in England, Spain, Morocco, and Chile, along with a breeding program located in Evesham. The primary berries cultivated by the company are... read more

Avocados Australia Limited, the representative organization for the Australian avocado industry, has revealed its highly anticipated expansion into the Indian market, with cricket legend Brett Lee being introduced as their brand ambassador. The announcement took place during Avocados Australia's Launch Trade Reception. read more

On April 30th in Brussels, over 200 stakeholders from 34 countries, including fresh produce suppliers and retailers, academia, policy officers, and the international trade and development sector, gathered for a Roundtable discussion. The topic of debate was whether airfreighted fresh produce should be... read more

COAG's recent analysis has revealed a substantial surplus in Spain's lemon production for the 2023-2024 season, with an estimated 400,000 tons, representing around 27% of the total production, expected to remain unsold. This surplus is anticipated to lead to financial losses amounting to €120 million. read more

On the 30th of April in Brussels, more than 200 stakeholders from 34 countries came together for a Roundtable discussion. The participants included fresh produce suppliers and retailers, academia representatives, policy officers, and individuals from the international trade and development sector. The main topic of debate was whether airfreighted fresh produce should be... read more

In the first quarter of 2024, Georgia significantly reduced its potato imports from Belarus compared to the same period last year. Both the volume and value of purchases have decreased notably. In January-March 2023, Georgia imported 6,371 tons of Belarusian potatoes, but in the corresponding period of 2024, the imports have decreased. read more

Two Pakistani businesses, Al Syed Group of Companies and Mahmood Group of Industries, have joined forces through their company MG Agri Foods to promote Pakistani products internationally, with a focus on Europe, the GCC region, and Africa. Al Syed Group, based in the UAE, has operations in 13 countries. read more

W 2019 roku, po wykryciu obecności Plamistości Cytrusowej (Citrus Black Spot - CBS lub Phyllosticta citricarpa) w siedmiu importowanych przesyłkach cytrusów z Tunezji w europejskich portach w ciągu zaledwie dwóch miesięcy, władze tunezyjskie potwierdziły obecność tej choroby po raz pierwszy na północnym wschodzie. read more

According to Samir Singh, business promoter for Indian grape exporter Mersel Foods, the exports of Indian grapes to Europe have concluded. Singh stated, "The Indian grape season for exports to Europe and other destinations has come to an end in week 16, around two weeks earlier than usual." read more

Erik van Zyl, export manager at Cape Five Export, mentioned that the South African 2024 citrus harvest began slowly. He stated, "The packing dates started later in the North compared to last year. In the Western Cape, the packing dates are on schedule. Internal quality looks good." read more

W 2019 roku po wykryciu obecności Plamistości Czarnej Cytrusów (CBS lub Phyllosticta citricarpa) w siedmiu importowanych przesyłkach cytrusów z Tunezji w europejskich portach w ciągu zaledwie dwóch miesięcy, władze tunezyjskie potwierdziły obecność choroby po raz pierwszy na północnym-wschodzie kraju. read more

Premiata has been awarded the Product Innovation at the fourth edition of the Biosolutions Innovation Award, within the framework of the Biosolutions International Event held at Macfrut, which has become the European reference point for the sector with around seventy companies participating. Coordinated by... read more

Seventeen years into their partnership, Calavo Growers and Agrícola Belher are celebrating their alliance by co-branding their tomatoes. The program, which features vine-ripened rounds, romas, and mature greens, offers tomatoes produced year-round in two regions in Mexico: Culiacan, Sinaloa. read more

Bonduelle, a leading company in the vegetable market in Italy, presents two important product innovations: the brand new Wellness Salads, ready-made salads rich in tasty ingredients to promote physical and mental well-being, and the Pasta Joyful, recipes based on pasta and vegetables for a read more

In 2019, after detecting the presence of Citrus Black Spot (CBS or Phyllosticta citricarpa) in up to seven shipments of Tunisian citrus fruits in European ports within just two months, authorities confirmed its presence for the first time. read more

The secret of modern fruit growing? It's varietal innovation, carried out with great attention to the needs of both the producer and the consumer. This is, in summary, what emerged during the press conference held by Apofruit, a fruit and vegetable cooperative with over 2,700 members. read more

The 2024 French melon season is expected to be delayed due to unfavorable weather conditions. The repeated rainfall has made melon planting quite challenging. "We managed to plant our first melons in the southeast of France, but with this cloudy and rainy weather, we find it... read more

Wiosenne przymrozki mogły mieć znaczący wpływ na produkcję jabłek na Ukrainie, twierdzi Volodymyr Gurzhiy, przedstawiciel ukraińskiego eksportera jabłek USPA Fruit: "W tym roku wiosna przyniosła wiele niespodzianek na Ukrainie naraz: wczesna wiosna, jednoczesne i długotrwałe kwitnienie, późne przymrozki, mała aktywność...". read more