The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is allowing the importation of fresh Hass avocados (Persea americana var. Hass) from Guatemala into the United States. This decision was made after conducting detailed analysis and extensive research, confirming that the avocados meet the necessary requirements for entry into the country. read more

McDonald's Korea will resume tomato supply next week. The local branch of the fast-food chain McDonald's Corporation will start using tomatoes in its burgers again after temporarily removing them due to a shortage caused by recent weather conditions. "Tomatoes, which have been in read more

BASF's Agricultural Solutions Division announces the registration of Evervin System®, the new systemic downy mildew fungicide for vines and vegetable crops. The new fungicide combines two complementary active ingredients, Initium® (ametoctradin) and potassium phosphonate (KHP), in one formulation. read more

Tasmanian strawberries have made a comeback in the market, with local grower Dave Jennings from Cygnet leading the way. He emphasizes the superior taste of the locally grown fruit, attributing it to the region's cooler climate and extra winter chill. Jennings highlights the quick transition from farm to store, ensuring peak freshness. read more

Clementines from Argolida, Greece's most important citrus-growing region, have had a strong start with high prices, according to Mr. Christos Merikas, a shareholder and sales manager at the citrus exporting company Five S.A. "There is a high demand for clementines, as the harvest began around ten... read more

Transnet's Cape Town Terminals, which include both the Cape Town Container Terminal (CTCT) and the Cape Town Multi-Purpose Terminal (CTMPT), are gearing up for a successful deciduous fruit export season. They have added over 70 pieces of additional equipment to their fleet and have appointed more staff to ensure smooth operations. read more

Mimo dobrych wolumenów i dobrej jakości, rynek granatów stanowi spore wyzwanie dla tureckich eksporterów - powiedział Yigit Gokyigit, koordynator handlowy tureckiego eksportera świeżych produktów rolnych Alanar: "Sezon granatów rozpoczął się w Turcji niemal dwa miesiące temu. Otrzymujemy duże zainteresowanie naszymi… read more

Seafrigo Group, a company specializing in cool-chain food logistics, has named Bruno Plantaz as its new Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Eric Barbé, the company founder, will now serve as President and will collaborate with Bruno Plantaz to implement the next phase of their global growth strategy. read more

The All Pakistan Fruit & Vegetable Exporters, Importers, and Merchants Association (PFVA) have raised concerns about the management of the Karachi Fruit & Vegetable Market (Subzi Mandi), alleging corruption and mismanagement. The PFVA has highlighted problems such as inadequate read more

Agrovision, a vertically integrated global superfruit platform, announced today the appointment of Scott Domann as its Chief People Officer. Domann has a rich background in leadership development, talent acquisition, and organizational strategy, having previously served in key roles at world-class companies. read more

Najpierw w Izraelu wystąpił deficyt pomidorów, a teraz spodziewa się również braku niektórych owoców w nadchodzących miesiącach, zwłaszcza gruszek. Są to niektóre skutki zakazu eksportu z Turcji, tradycyjnie dużego dostawcy pomidorów i gruszek do Izraela. Gabriel Raccah, CEO firmy Nativ read more

Korea's fresh pear production is expected to increase by 10.2 percent to 202,000 metric tons (MT) in marketing year (MY) 2024/25, thanks to favorable weather conditions and reduced occurrences of diseases and pests compared to the previous year. This projected production level is in line with the five-year average. read more

Netsens, a company within the Diagram Group, is launching a significant technological innovation at EIMA 2024, called the Netsens SpyFly by Agrorobotica. This robotic trap is designed for monitoring harmful insects. Innovative and intuitive, SpyFly has been created to provide users with a tool. read more

The United States Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA-APHIS) has authorized the importation of Hass avocados from Guatemala after 20 years of negotiations. read more