This decision comes after months of work to make the European institutions aware of what this draft legislation could entail for the fruit and vegetable sector if certain critical issues were not adequately addressed. read more

The Chilean Cherry Committee has cut its forecast for the 2023/24 season following recent adverse climatic events. The new estimate pegs the export crop at 81.478m cartons (5kg), 14.6 per cent down on the first forecast in October and 1.89 per cent lower than last season’s shipment total. read more

Shipping giant Maersk has clarified its position on the inclusion of Cape Town on its schedules following congestion at the South African port.  read more

"Blanket bans and impractical requirements that would have jeopardised the existence of many farms were clearly rejected by a majority of MEPs. We continue to favour the cooperative approach, i.e. cooperation between nature conservation and agriculture.
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Chilean Federation of Fruit Producers (Fedefruta) president Jorge Valenzuela said that the scenario looks “complicated for fruit producers in the country” and that growers are focusing on salvaging as much fruit as possible. As for the impact on export volumes, Valenzuela said that damage
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In 2022/23, the total was 131,252 tons, according to a recent USDA report. The United States remains the largest supplier of apples by volume but the market shares of Japan, New Zealand, and Chile are all extremely close behind. New Zealand’s tariff-free access and Japan’s high reputation
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T&G Global’s dual-hemisphere multi-sourcing strategy for its premium Envy apple brand is set to reach a new milestone with the first commercially produced Chinese Envy apples to be sold in China in November 2023. read more

With increasing global demand for T&G Global’s premium Envy™ apple brand, the company continues to invest in its dual-hemisphere multi-sourcing strategy, with the first commercially produced Chinese Envy to be sold in China this month. read more

According to the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine, the total potato harvest reached 21.2 million tons, and other vegetables, including cabbage, cucumbers, tomatoes, carrots, etc., amounted to 7.1 million tons. read more

Metis®, the premium fruit resulting from the natural cross between plum and apricot, closes a campaign that was characterised by colour, high organoleptic qualities and various marketing and promotional initiatives. read more

Newtec’s High Speed Container Filler (HSCF) is a big part of Nordic Greens’ optimised procedures as they aim to utilise the benefits of automation, minimise waste and optimise production performance. read more

AREFLH welcomes with great enthusiasm the European Parliament’s approval of the draft regulation on packaging without the restrictions initially planned for the fruit and vegetable sector. read more

India’s apple production has been 30 to 40 per cent lower this season. Prashant Gidwani, director at Indian fruit trader Fresh Fruit Alliances Pvt. Ltd., states that the weather has caused most of the issues. “Apple is a climacteric fruit that needs the correct physiological maturity. The
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The Australian avocado industry is experiencing a significant turn this season, marked by favourable weather and promising market developments. John Tyas, CEO of Avocados Australia, is optimistic yet realistic about the sector's current state and future trajectory. read more

The Fruit Grower’s Tasmania Seasonal Produce Guide has been officially launched for another year showcasing some of the best, fresh food the state has to offer. read more

In Sicily, on the slopes of Mount Etna, the new citrus campaign, which began with blond oranges, is now in full swing. Among the companies in the heart of the Catania plain is the Uniterra Sicilia Group - Arancia Loretta, based in Paternò. read more

From January to October 2023, Peru exported 124,285 tons of fresh Cavendish bananas for US$94 million, i.e. 17% less volume and 10% less value than in the same period in 2022. read more

Indonesia's tropical climate provides an ideal environment for growing mangosteen, which thrives in warm and humid conditions, with temperatures ranging from 25 to 35 degrees Celsius. read more

No two onion growing seasons are ever the same as any grower will tell you, and this year in New Zealand it is no different, according to Simon Vale from Balle Bros. read more

Greenhouse production of radishes in Quebec, Canada is getting ready for the winter season. Alex Zenebisis of Eagle Export, Inc./Alcaro Farms is two months into working with the greenhouse grower Les Serres Bertrand in Mirabel, Quebec to ship three varieties of radishes--conventional red radish,
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