AC Foods is introducing betterful, a line of Regenerative Organic Certified® blueberries, to the market. Launched in stores in April and available through September, betterful blueberries are available in select Whole Foods, Sprouts, Bi-Rite, NewLeaf, Berkeley Bowl Marketplace, and Oliver's. read more

Umut Savan, co-founder of Turkish fresh produce exporter Daniur Fresh Fruits and Vegetables, considers starting the Turkish cherry season early a success. He mentions that cherries are harvested in Turkey before other countries in the northern hemisphere, which has been beneficial for farmers and traders. read more

China has approved the importation of fresh blueberries from Serbia that meet specific standards, as announced by China's General Administration of Customs. This decision was made during the visit of China's top leader to Serbia, with the goal of strengthening the comprehensive China-Serbia relationship. read more

Australia, Chile, and South Africa are leading the way in the growth of Kissabel® apples from the Southern Hemisphere. The harvesting of these apples with colored flesh, ranging from pink to deep red, began between February and April in the southern region, signaling a significant milestone. read more

Angus Soft Fruits, which started as a small farming operation with three growers in East Scotland, is now marking its 30th anniversary. The company has expanded its operations to include growers and growing partners in England, Spain, Morocco, and Chile, as well as a breeding program located in Evesham. The primary berries grown by the company are... read more

The 12th edition of the Shopper Marketing Awards by AECOC has recognized, during the 29th Commercial Strategy and Marketing Congress of the Association, the best actions carried out by consumer goods companies. read more

Eksport winogron z Indii do Europy zakończył się - informuje Samir Singh, promotor biznesowy indyjskiego eksportera winogron, firmy Mersel Foods: "Sezon indyjskich winogron na eksport do Europy i innych destynacji zakończył się w tygodniu 16, około dwóch tygodnie wcześniej niż zwykle. read more

While this year's winter cold snap in British Columbia has impacted the province's cherry and stone fruit production, it appears that apples will be unaffected for the upcoming 2024 fall harvest. "The blossoms were a bit early in the southern regions. Some specific areas in British Columbia encountered challenges due to the cold snap." read more

Według hiszpańskiego Ministerstwa Rolnictwa produkcja hiszpańskich grejpfrutów w tym sezonie ma być o 2% większa niż w poprzedniej kampanii. Szacuje się, że ilość ta wyniesie blisko 79 600 ton, a 32,9% (około 26 200 ton) zostanie uprawione w Andaluzji, w tym w Sewilli. read more

In Oregon, the total utilized apple production was 157 million pounds in 2023, which was a 21 percent increase from the previous year. The value of the utilized production was $47.3 million, also up by 21 percent from 2022. In Washington, the total utilized apple production was 7.38 billion pounds in 2023, representing a 25 percent increase from the previous year. read more

Seventeen years into their partnership, Calavo Growers and Agrícola Belher are celebrating their alliance by co-branding their tomatoes. The program features vine-ripened rounds, romas, and mature greens, with tomatoes being produced year-round in two regions in Mexico: Culiacan, Sinaloa. read more

The National Sweet Corn Eating Championship is scheduled to take place this Sunday at the South Florida Fairgrounds, as part of the 24th Annual Sweet Corn Fiesta in West Palm Beach, Florida. The event will feature Major League Eating's top competitors, including last year's champion, Miki Sudo, who consumed 52 ears of corn in 12 minutes. read more

The opening day had set the stage for a great Macfrut, as we witnessed yesterday with a significant turnout from early morning (click here for more information). Thus, the second day did not disappoint expectations; on the contrary, it was the consecration of the event in Rimini. read more

The harvest for the new season of mangoes in India is currently ongoing, says Himant Chavda, chairman for Indian produce exporter Krish International: "Our mango export has begun and we are currently in the harvesting season. We mainly export three varieties of mangoes: Kesar mango, Alphonso mango, and... read more

The second day of Macfrut was enlivened by a debate held at the stand of La Grande Bellezza Italiana, the first network of fruit and vegetable companies in the national fruit and vegetable sector. A round table discussion entirely focused on women, entitled "Enhancing fruit and vegetables in the point of sale. read more

While on a working visit to Moscow, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan met with the President of Russia. The focus of the meeting was on matters concerning the export of agricultural products from Uzbekistan to Russia. President Putin showed interest in boosting the import of Uzbek goods. read more

Zmiana w konsumpcji i popycie na grejpfruty miała miejsce na wielu rynkach w ciągu ostatnich kilku sezonów. Popyt na grejpfruty maleje, co powoduje również spowolnienie sprzedaży. To zdarza się w momencie, gdy Światowa Organizacja Cytrusowa szacuje wzrost produkcji w Półkuli Południowej. read more

Kuehne+Nagel, the Elite Group, and a subsidiary of LATAM Group have come to a mutual agreement to decrease emissions related to the air transportation of flowers for Mother's Day. The three companies collaborated to secure 34,615 liters of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for transporting over 1.6 million. read more

Mother's Day is just around the corner, and one greenhouse in Somers is experiencing a surge in business. As shoppers prepare to buy flowers as gifts for their moms, it's crucial to note that these flowers are locally grown in Connecticut. There is a significant amount of effort happening behind the scenes at Grower Direct Farms in Somers to ensure that the flowers are ready for the occasion. read more

Avocados Australia Limited, the representative organization for the Australian avocado industry, has officially entered the Indian market with great excitement, enlisting cricket legend Brett Lee as their brand ambassador. The announcement was made during Avocados Australia's Launch Trade Reception. read more