"We're no longer just the cool kids at a trade show," says Jennie Coleman, President and co-owner of Equifruit. "This year, we've grown 50 percent over last year, which shows that more and more retailers are offering Fairtrade bananas to their customers." It's a testament to the growing consumer demand for ethically sourced products. read more

Mazzoniraddoppia the storage and processing capacity of its Greek warehouse dedicated to kiwi. In 2021, the Ferrara Group inaugurated a warehouse in Kavala, Greece, equipped with high-tech refrigerated cells and a processing room, which allowed them to work and... read more

The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) recently presented their case before the Senate Standing Committee on Banking, Commerce and the Economy, urging for the swift approval of Bill C-280, also known as the Financial Protection for Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Growers Act. FVGC was supported in their advocacy efforts by the Canadian Produce Association. read more

In a move aimed at empowering farmers and improving agricultural output, the government of Uttar Pradesh in India has unveiled a strategic plan to produce high-quality seeds locally. As part of this plan, five seed parks will be established across the state. These parks will strategically cover the entire state. read more

Patrick Bertoletti set a world record by eating 18.475 pounds of blueberries in just eight minutes at the Great American Blueberry Challenge in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Fresh off a victory at Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, Bertoletti beat seven competitors in this first-ever blueberry eating competition. read more

W Mindanao, przemysł bananowy boryka się z wyzwaniami wynikającymi z chorób takich jak zgorzel Fusarium, znana także jako choroba Panamy, oraz ograniczeń w użytkowaniu ziemi, które wpływają na produkcję w sektorze i zagrażają środkom utrzymania tych, którzy na nim polegają. Stowarzyszenie Plantatorów i Eksporterów Bananów na Filipinach. read more

Gary Marshall, the owner of the New Covent Garden Market wholesaler Bevington Salads and Chairman of the Covent Garden Tenants Association, was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at the FPC Fresh Awards 2024. The award was presented by the sponsor, Westfalia Fruit, at a glamorous ceremony held at Grosvenor House in Park. read more

W ciągu ostatnich tygodni Advanced.farm przeprowadził kilka demonstracji robota do zbierania jabłek, który firma obecnie rozwija. Amerykańska firma, która opracowała również robota do zbioru truskawek, wkrótce udostępni więcej informacji. Niemniej jednak, kilka filmów już krąży w mediach społecznościowych. read more

At the China-Vietnam border, the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region's bustling trade is exemplified by a 12-lane truck inspection channel operating at full capacity, located at Youyiguan, or Friendship Pass. This checkpoint, part of the China (Guangxi) Pilot Free Trade Zone, facilitates the rapid... read more

Zapasy importowanych jagód wydają się być niskie w kilku różnych regionach uprawowych, zwłaszcza w Peru i RPA. „RPA miała opóźniony zbór w tym roku, co zwiększyło popyt na rynkach azjatyckich” - mówi Raed Kazi, dyrektor ds. sprzedaży w firmie Salix Fruits, globalnym importerze i eksporterze owoców. read more

There is a fruit, not yet discovered by many consumers, that is surprisingly versatile. When ripe, it is juicy, and when green, it has a consistency that makes it a good meat replacement in many cuisines around the world. We are talking about jackfruit, one of the flagship products. read more

COPA has elected Massimiliano Giansanti from Confagricoltura, Italy, as its new President to lead the European farmers' organization for the next two years. Giansanti is taking on this role at a crucial time, as the EU is finalizing its vision for the future of agriculture amidst growing concerns about the... read more

Northern China has been experiencing frequent rainfall in early September due to the influence of the subtropical high-pressure system. Precipitation levels have been significantly higher than usual, resulting in less sunlight than normal. These conditions are occurring at the same time as the ripening of mid-season apple varieties. read more

Huaiyuan county, located in Bengbu city, Anhui Province, has utilized its geographic and climatic benefits to establish a "pomegranate corridor" along a nearby river. This project, covering 1,000 hectares, has successfully revitalized both the economy and scenery of the region. It is now acknowledged as a... read more

Indian consumers highly appreciate the quality of Vietnamese dragon fruit. Despite both Vietnam and India having complementary strengths in the agricultural trade sector, the volume of bilateral trade between the two countries remains limited. This information comes from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. read more

Sezon egipskich daktyli medjool właśnie się zaczyna. Pierwsze zbioru już miały miejsce, a owoce trafią na rynek w październiku - informuje Khaled El-Haggan, założyciel i dyrektor generalny grupy Haggan. Plantator twierdzi: "Warunki produkcji w tym sezonie były znacznie lepsze niż w poprzednim, gdyż byliśmy oszczędzeni". read more

A doormat with the legend 'Wellcome visionaries' ('Welcome visionaries') will mark the central corridors and main entrances of the Madrid Fair during the upcoming Fruit Attraction event (from October 8 to 10). Interspersed between these read more

"Igual que se dice que la alimentación y la nutrición son muy importantes para el ser humano, lo mismo es para las plantas”. With this simple reflection, Paco del Águila, director of Viagro, explains what it consists of. read more

The Port of Rotterdam reported that the first Brazilian melons have arrived at the harbor. "Last week, we proudly received the Wild Peony, which carried a total of 2,088 pallets of melons below deck and 567 pallets in 27 containers on deck. Next week, we will welcome the Baltic Pearl, which will..." read more

The International Flower Trade Expo (IFTEX) 2024 in Nairobi showcased Kenya's floriculture industry and its partnership with the Netherlands. Held in Nairobi from June 4 to June 6, 2024, IFTEX 2024 celebrated the floriculture industry in Kenya and its importance for the country's key trade relationships. read more