Ecuador will soon be able to export bananas and non-traditional fruits like blueberries and dragon fruit to China under a zero tariff after its National Assembly voted to ratify the country’s free trade agreement with the Asian giant on 7 February. read more

Portuguese exports of fruits, vegetables, flowers and ornamental plants reached a record of €2.3bn in 2023, an increase of 11.4 per cent compared to 2022, according to Portugal Fresh. read more

Around eight years ago, no-one really knew Washington 38. That was our new apple’s scientific name. We had to find a brand name for it. read more

UK onion grower and breeder Bedfordshire Growers has developed a new variety of sweet red onion that it believes will open up a popular new segment of the onion category. read more

Aldi has reached a significant milestone in its partnership with the world’s largest surplus food platform, Too Good to Go. read more

Aldi is planning to invest more than £550m in expanding and further improving its store and distribution network during 2024. read more

It is produced and marketed worldwide exclusively by the co-operative companies Alegra, Apofruit Italia and Orogel Fresco. DulcisTM was presented to an international audience at an exclusive event during FRUIT LOGISTICA 2024: There were
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Like many of the innovations that the Sorma Group has developed in recent years, this model also clearly stands out from the systems currently available on the market in terms of speed, gentleness and precision. The new robot fulfils the average requirements of a
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Reducing this surprisingly versatile crop with its pleasantly earthy flavour to a classic, hearty stew would be a complete understatement. With a little imagination, this nutrient-rich and low-calorie vegetable can be used to create new and surprising dishes.
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FRUIT LOGISTICA once again positioned itself as an international industry meeting place this year - four out of five trade visitors came from abroad. With trade visitors from 145 countries and exhibitors from 94 nations, FRUIT LOGISTICA was the largest trade fair of its kind in the world.
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It had previously become apparent that the German government would abstain, which in turn would have jeopardised the necessary majority in the committee. The environmental and development organisation Germanwatch was disappointed and called on the German government to move. "If the Belgian
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The Indonesian government has issued the first import permits for horticulture products in 2024 after a five-week delay which has impacted shipments from key supplying countries and contributed to a shortage of imported fruits for the Lunar New Year sales period.  read more

The Valencian agricultural organisations: ASAJA-Alicante, the Valencian Farmers' Association (AVA-ASAJA), LA UNIÓ Llauradora i Ramadera, the Coordinadora Campesina del País Valenciano (CCPV-COAG) and the Unión de Pequeños Agricultores y Ganaderos (UPA-PV), with the support of the
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Asfertglobal, a Portuguese multinational specialising in the development and marketing of Biofertilisation, Biostimulation and Bioprotection solutions, has maintained its growth rate, closing 2023 with a 36% increase in turnover and a 20% increase in the number of employees. read more

It's evident that the horticultural industry has firmly established its presence at Fruit Logistica, and it seems the sector's green thumbs are equally adept at raising a glass. For several years now, the Berlin Party has been a highlight on the Thursday evening of the fair, offering industry
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In addition to yesterday's photo report of the fruit and vegetable trade, our international FreshPlaza, AGF.nl and horticultural editors were also busy during the last Fruit Logistica. An overview of the mood on the international stands could already be read yesterday. It was particularly
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Wye Valley asparagus, grown by the Chinn family in South Herefordshire, harvested its first commercia volumes of asparagus in early February. read more

Thousands of farmers in India are marching towards the capital, New Delhi, to demand higher minimum crop prices and fairer conditions. This protest, known as 'Delhi Chalo' or 'March to Delhi', is reminiscent of the agitation that started in late 2020 against three farm bills that threatened to
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The winner of the Fruit Logistica Innovation Award 2024 (FLIA) was Zucchiolo, the new European vegetable marketed by UNICA and developed by Beyond Seeds. For two days, visitors to Messe Berlin supported the versatility of this product.
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Fruit Logistica 2024 closed its doors in Berlin, after having registered a strong liveliness of meetings and attendance in the collective area 'Italy The Beauty of Quality', which CSO Italy has been organising for many years in cooperation with Fruitimprese and which this year saw an important
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