Asian onion exports are experiencing a slower start.
2024-06-05 00:00
The New Zealand onion harvest concluded successfully in April, with most onions being harvested in good conditions. However, there was a small amount of onions where the harvest was delayed due to poor weather. "Growers are pleased with the quantity and quality of onions in their storage facilities," said Simon Vale from Balle Bros. "I would
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Ruby® raspberries have been awarded the highest accolade at the International Taste Institute Awards.
2024-06-05 00:00
BerryWorld celebrates its 30th anniversary and its 17th International Taste Institute award win, the team were delighted with the news that three varieties from its exclusive varietal portfolio were awarded Spring 2024 winners. BerryWorld Ruby® raspberries, from the BerryWorld Plus®
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India: Swiggy Instamart's new ad brings the scent of mangoes
Swiggy Instamart CEO Phani Kishan announced on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) that the brand has launched a "scented" print ad that allows people to experience the aroma of fresh mangoes. read more
Swiggy Instamart CEO Phani Kishan announced on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) that the brand has launched a "scented" print ad that allows people to experience the aroma of fresh mangoes. read more
Z horticulture student to international expert: Justin Middelburg's adventure in Kenya
2024-06-05 00:00
Po ukończeniu studiów z Ogrodnictwa i Agrobiznesu, Justin Middelburg podjął ekscytujący krok: przeprowadził się do Kenii. Obecnie pracuje jako tymczasowy menedżer operacyjny w firmie AAA Growers, w ramach swoich obowiązków skupia się na rozszerzaniu asortymentu letnich kwiatów. "W Holandii zajmowałem się..."
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South African citrus industry clarifies: There is no Asian Citrus Greening present.
2024-06-05 00:00
South Africa does not have HLB, commonly known as Asian Citrus Greening. Recently, a different and less harmful strain of citrus greening called African Citrus Greening was detected in backyard trees in a city in the Eastern Cape Province, which was incorrectly reported in the media as HLB.
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UK growers from NextGen Fruit visited California to learn how they are addressing the challenges related to heavy dependence on migrant labor, climate change, and extreme weather conditions.
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Global avocado market "braced for expansion"
2024-06-04 18:00
The latest Rabobank report analyzing the worldwide avocado industry has forecasted a change in the market, expecting growth in both production and trade.
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DP World is aiming for 40 per cent of freight at Southampton Port to be transported by rail.
2024-06-04 17:00
DP World has decided to extend its Modal Shift Programme in Southampton, which aims to encourage local freight owners to transport their goods using rail services rather than trucks.
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Tozer develops non-GMO seeds that are resistant to climate change.
2024-06-04 16:00
Seed specialist Tozer Ibérica is working on developing new vegetable varieties that are more resistant to high temperatures, water scarcity, and extreme weather conditions without genetic modification.
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Colombia has launched a national avocado brand.
2024-06-04 16:00
Kolumbia wprowadziła nową markę krajową dla swoich eksportowanych awokado Hass. Stowarzyszenie branżowe Corpohass powiedziało, że etykieta Avocados From Colombia symbolizuje zrównoważoną produkcję awokado w kategoriach środowiskowych, społecznych i ekonomicznych – wszystkie to wartości charakterystyczne dla produkcji awokado w kraju.
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BfG continues to reject the planned material flow balance.
2024-06-04 16:00
"We are talking here about not even one percent of the agricultural land in Germany being used for domestic vegetable cultivation," explains BfG Managing Director Laura Lafuente. Despite massive criticism not only from industry representatives, but also from...
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Zespri hosts a visit to Chilean kiwifruit plantations.
2024-06-04 15:00
Zespri hosted a visit for members of the Chilean Kiwifruit Committee last week to share information and insights on its kiwifruit production and packing operations. The trip was the latest sign of the reset in the relationship between the two industries after years of conflict over claims of.
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FPJ celebrates innovation in the Festival of Fresh Awards.
2024-06-04 15:00
The Festival of Fresh Awards will be returning this month at FPJ's main event in Evesham on Thursday, June 13th.
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Asda has formed a new three-way partnership with food redistribution charity Fareshare and food sharing app Olio, which has extended its 'back of store' food donation program to 209 UK stores.
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During the presentation of the congress, the Mayor of Huelva, Pilar Miranda, the President of the Provincial Government of Huelva, David Toscano, the Director of the Andalusian Agriculture and Fisheries Administrative Agency, José Carlos Álvarez, and the President of...
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VSSE: After successful tunnel cultivation, rainfalls make outdoor cultivation a challenge.
2024-06-04 12:00
The unusually high amounts of precipitation in the last 14 days are posing a major challenge to the strawberry harvest, especially in the southern and central parts of Germany. In northern Germany, the weather conditions and consequently the harvest conditions were better, but even there, there were also challenges.
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Zaskakująco, około 40 procent kontenerów chłodniczych, które są używane do transportu świeżych produktów, ulega uszkodzeniom podczas transportu. Ten alarmujący wskaźnik przekłada się na ogromne straty dla eksporterów. Ponadto podkreśla on istotną potrzebę solidnej strategii odzyskiwania szkód w transporcie ładunków.
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Can improved cooling save almost half of the wasted food?
2024-06-04 11:00
According to the study, sub-Saharan Africa, as well as South and Southeast Asia, have the greatest potential for reducing both food losses and associated emissions through the increased adoption of cold chains.
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Israel: Pineapple consumption sharply increased.
2024-06-04 11:00
Reefertrends reports this, citing data from market researchers at StoreNext and the Israeli Tax Authority. From a price of 37.68 NIS (10.20 US dollars) per unit in the last quarter of 2021, the price has now dropped to 18.49 NIS (4.85 US dollars). Accordingly, ...
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Hortgro is evaluating the results of the mixed stonefruit campaign.
2024-06-04 11:00
Logistical issues and a significant rise in the supply of South African nectarines to the EU were the main highlights of the country's stone fruit export season.
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