IFA National Potato Chair Sean Ryan is urging all participants in the food industry – including consumers, packers, and retailers – to show their support for local growers on National Potato Day. The Irish potato industry is valued at more than €105 million at the farmgate, with over 8,000 hectares planted each year. read more

According to Yevhen Kuzin, an International Consultant and Horticulture Market Analyst at FAO, the Eastern European region has seen a 28% rise in fruit and vegetable imports from 2019 to 2023, reaching $10 billion. This amount does not include intra-regional trade. read more

Convenience and locality are two trends that have been shaping the fresh produce market for several years. De Terp Squash Only, the largest organic pumpkin grower in the Netherlands, has been tapping into these trends by offering Dutch-grown produce throughout the fall season and by recently opening a processing kitchen. This demonstrates their understanding of the market and their commitment to providing quality products. read more

Sakata America Holding Company, a subsidiary of Sakata Seed Corporation, is pleased to announce the opening of its new headquarters, the Sakata Woodland Innovation Center. This facility, situated on 219 acres of agricultural land in Yolo County, California, represents a major milestone in our dedication to. read more

AIPH has announced its official approval of the 17th International Flora Expo 2024. Scheduled to take place this month in India from 25 to 27 October 2024 at the NESCO Exhibition Center in Mumbai, this Expo is an International Horticultural Trade Exhibition that shines a spotlight on. read more

East Japan Railway Co. (JR East) is considering the idea of introducing a dedicated Shinkansen car for freight transportation, which would be a departure from the current practice of mixing passenger and freight services. The new car would not have seats in order to optimize cargo capacity. read more

Rescina Service, a company from Apulia that designs and assembles weighers, is preparing to introduce a tabletop version of the Karmen model. "In the last three years, we have sold hundreds of this model, which is utilized for packaging directly at the harvest, particularly in vineyards. This weighing solution is..." read more

Zespri has started a pre-commercial trial of red kiwifruit in a few selected stores in Belgium. The newest kiwifruit variety from Zespri, RubyRed, is now in its third year of commercial production. The fruit, grown in New Zealand, is generating a lot of excitement in the market among consumers. read more

Turkish pears of the Santa Maria variety were the most dominant. Italian Santa Maria and Abate Fetel followed in terms of importance, as well as the domestic Conference variety. From Germany, Alexander Lukas, Williams Christ, and Xenia pears also arrived. Italy completed the selection with Williams Christ and Carmen. read more

The Alegra Group's persimmon campaign is about to commence. Enrico Bucchi, General Manager of Valfrutta Fresco and Sales Manager for Italy at Alegra, has outlined the potential scenarios. Enrico Bucchi stated, "The persimmons that the Alegra Group markets are primarily cultivated in Emilia-Romagna. read more

Po burzliwym sezonie - który kończy się w Apulii - ceny pomidorów poszybowały w górę. Mówimy tutaj o kwocie ponad 3,00 EUR/kg za małe, kolorowe odmiany, a popyt jest dość duży. Enzo Lapietra z firmy o tej samej nazwie w Monopoli (BA) podaje te informacje.

After an unstable season - the one that is coming to an end in Apulia - prices for tomatoes have soared. We are talking about more than 3.00 EUR/kg for the small colored ones, and demand is quite strained. This is Enzo Lapietra from the company of the same name in Monopoli (BA), who gives a read more

Olympic Food Group will now operate under the name Fruitful Ventures. With a new company name, refreshed positioning, and a modern logo, the company is taking a significant step towards the future. The history of Fruitful Ventures dates back to 2001, when Thijs van den Heuvel founded Olympic. read more

Obecnie dostępność awokado jest ograniczona. Peter Shore z Calavo Growers Inc. wyjaśnia, że opady deszczu spowodowane huraganem Johnem w Meksyku opóźniły i ograniczyły zbieranie przez trzy dni. Dodaje także, że w tym tygodniu w Meksyku był także jeden dzień świąteczny. "Dlatego dostępność awokado jest w pewnym stopniu ograniczona ze względu na"So the supply is somewhat limited because of read more

Marketing of fresh Egyptian-origin Barhi dates has been in full swing for the past two weeks. "The season started a bit earlier than usual this year, and we have already completed several air freight shipments. Air freight costs two euros more per package than sea freight. However, with a focus on quality and freshness, customers are willing to pay the premium." read more

Windermere Berry Farm, located in Whanganui, is preparing for its most anticipated season yet, with plans to start exporting to Vietnam. This move signals a new beginning for the farm, which has been owned by the Boswell family since 2011. The farm was originally established 73 years ago. read more

The Pest Control Products Board (PCPB) in Kenya has expressed worries about the increasing spread of misinformation regarding the use of pesticides in the country. According to Fredrick Muchiri, the CEO of PCPB, this misinformation has resulted in adverse effects on the country's fresh exports. read more

Dwenty years and two thousand miles. That's the distance and time it took for South Carolina peaches to make a significant entry into the Mexican import market and reach the tables of Mexican consumers. After years of challenges, overcoming obstacles, and navigating hurdles, Titan Farms, located in Ridge, finally succeeded. read more

IFA Fruit and Vegetable Chair Niall McCormack expressed disappointment with the measures in Budget 2025 for the Irish horticulture industry. The overall funding for the horticulture industry was reduced by almost 25% to €8.5M. Last year, there was funding of €10M for Investment Aid for Development. read more

W Ukrainie zauważono trend wzrostu cen jabłek, informują analitycy projektu EastFruit. Pozytywny trend jest głównie związany z sezonowym zmniejszeniem podaży odmian jesiennych, które tradycyjnie oferowane są po niższej cenie niż odmiany zimowe. Obecnie, read more

Cajamar, a leading financial institution in the Spanish agri-food sector, is once again participating in the International Fair of Fruits and Vegetables, Fruit Attraction, now in its sixteenth year.

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