People are being warned not to consume frozen blueberries that come in Freshona packets of 500g as the fruit could contain a very contagious virus that causes vomiting and diarrhoea. read more

Planasa will be present at the international fair Fruit Logistica, which will take place from February 7 to 9 in Berlin, Germany. In a very special year, with the celebration of its 50th anniversary, Planasa's participation in this event underscores its position as a leader in genetic innovation
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In recent years, cold chain logistics has experienced a significant surge around the world, and it’s showing no signs of slowing down – with the market set to grow from 292.89 billion USD in 2022 to a projected 410.79 billion USD by 2028. read more

The Huelva Association of Strawberry Producers and Exporters, Freshuelva, will once again be present at a new edition of the most important fruit and vegetable fair in the world, Fruit Logistica, which will be held in Berlin for the 2024 edition between the 7th and 9th of February. read more

Germany's leading airline, Lufthansa, has canceled between 80% and 90% of its approximately 1,000 flights scheduled for Wednesday due to industrial action by ground crew. The cancellations are most severe at Frankfurt and Munich, the country's busiest airports, but Hamburg, Berlin, and
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Fruit growers in Okanagan are grappling with the aftermath of another harsh cold snap. According to Wine Growers BC CEO, Miles Prodan, the impact on vineyards could be “catastrophic”. The extent of the damage to fruit crops is still being assessed. read more

"We are coming from a dull month of January, with trading tending downwards. For vegetables we have seen dramatic drops, especially for courgettes. The weather trend is having such an impact on vegetable prices and, now, produce from abroad is also doing
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After a bitter dispute with Ecuador, its main supplier, Russia has begun importing bananas from India and is exploring other fruits. The change follows Ecuador's decision to trade Russian military equipment for U.S. goods. India, a significant banana producer, has indicated a willingness to
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Rhys Davies, an apple enthusiast, was pleasantly surprised by the response he received from National Highways and bmJV, a team working on road safety, to his unique request. He had noticed an interesting apple tree growing near the M42/M40 interchange and inquired about the apple species and the
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Apple & Pear Australia Ltd. (APAL) has today announced its latest venture Twenty Degrees, a new commercial entity partnering with clients to transform their produce IP into global fresh produce brands. read more

The drought is putting a strain on the agricultural sector almost everywhere. For example, as we reported last week, Sicily is facing a drought of historic proportions that puts the summer season at risk (click here to read more). But the most
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Producer Wholesale Market Langförden-Oldenburg eG (ELO) is expanding its product range through new partnerships. The producer companies of Andreas Renner from Mutterstadt in Rhineland-Palatinate will become partners of the Lower Saxony producer cooperative for the 2024 season. Andreas Renner
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The suspension of banana exports from five Ecuadorian companies to Russia, following a dispute between the two nations, is impacting 25% of the total fruit exports to Russia, the primary destination for Ecuador's bananas. “There is no market in the world that can supply what is sent to Russia,
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New data from the latest edition of Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook 2022/23 shows mixed fortunes for the Australian horticulture sector.   read more

Russia has already started to seek out alternative sources of bananas from countries including India, it has emerged. read more

She wants to withdraw the draft. However, the Commission President's request still has to be approved by the College of Commissioners. However, this is considered a formality. read more

The International Blueberry Organisation (IBO) has appointed Mario Steta as its new chairman. Steta, who is operations director for Driscoll´s in EMEA and formerly served as president of Mexican berry association Aneberries, brings extensive experience and knowledge to the role. read more

The Chinese blueberry industry has been on a remarkable trajectory of growth and export expansion, defying conventional market trends and economic conditions. In this comprehensive article, we aim to provide insights into the growth of the Chinese blueberry industry through interviews with
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The popularity of flexitarian diets as consumers take a new-year health kick has boosted sales of fruit and vegetables. read more

Hazera has announced the acquisition of a new high-tech greenhouse next to its headquarters in Made, the Netherlands. read more