Lidl GB is reaching out to contractors as it plans to expand its store network. The company is inviting contractors from all over the country to participate in a series of events designed to establish new partnerships and strengthen existing ones. This initiative is part of Lidl's goal to open hundreds of new stores in Great Britain. read more

W piątek, 21 czerwca, ambasador Stanów Zjednoczonych Ken Salazar ogłosił, że rządowe kontrole awokado i mango w meksykańskim stanie Michoacán zostaną stopniowo wznowione. Wiadomość ta przyszła tydzień po zatrzymaniu kontroli z powodu obaw dotyczących bezpieczeństwa, gdy dwóch pracowników USDA zostało zatrzymanych przez napastników.

On Friday, June 21, U.S. ambassador Ken Salazar announced that government inspections of avocados and mangos in the Mexican state of Michoacán will gradually resume. This news came a week after inspections were halted due to security concerns as two USDA employees were detained by assailants. read more

The campaign for Sicilian table grapes has started, but sales in the markets are slow to take off. This situation is largely due to the weather, which has not yet turned distinctly summer-like. We spoke about this with Alessandro Marchese, a producer from Marchese Gold company. read more

There are around 230,000 workers in the Italian fruit and vegetable sector who work under a system of labor exploitation, without any type of contract or rights. This is confirmed by an article in Il Sole 24 Ore that reports data from the Placido Rizzotto Observatory of Flai-Cgil on labor exploitation. read more

W Coromandel, Nowa Zelandia, sadownik Allan Dickinson, który uprawia około 600 drzew awokado odmiany Hass na powierzchni 7 hektarów, wyraził obawy dotyczące obecnego stanu branży awokado, wskazując na nadmierną podaż i obniżone zyski. Dickinson podkreślił duże obciążenie branży. read more

The Florida dragon fruit harvest typically begins in mid-June and continues through September, with limited production in October. Jose Roggiero from Freshway Produce mentioned, "Our initial harvest of the Florida season occurred two weeks ago, including both white and red dragon fruit." read more

Wysokie ciśnienie szkodników dla jednego i silna konkurencja dla drugiego: jakie rozwiązania można znaleźć, aby uratować sektor wiśniowy i ożywić sektor winogron stołowych? Te dwa problemy zostały omówione przez producentów i badaczy 12 czerwca w Mazan (Vaucluse) podczas dni polowych zorganizowanych przez AOP Cerises et. read more

Turkey achieved a remarkable milestone in May by exporting fresh fruits and vegetables worth $284 million. Ferhat Guruz, President of the Mediterranean Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Exporters Association (AKIB), announced that the sector experienced a 14% increase compared to the same period last year. read more

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is currently investigating an increasing number of cases of E. coli linked to salad leaves in sandwiches. read more

LGS Specialty Sales, a prominent importer in the US known for citrus, avocados, grapes, and persimmons, has announced that it is providing South African Star Ruby grapefruit to retailers earlier than planned. read more

Cornish new potatoes from Branston are scheduled to be available in Tesco stores and online starting from Monday, June 24th. read more

The online seminar organized by the QS Academy, which will take place on July 3, 2024 (10:00 to approximately 11:30 a.m.), is aimed at employees responsible for quality assurance and/or packaging processes in wholesale businesses and processing companies. read more

The Belgian region of Flanders sees significant opportunities to increase its sales in Norway of berries, pears, and a variety of other fresh produce items. read more

The Association of Banana Farmers of Magdalena and Guajira (ASBAMA) has requested support from the national government to improve the situation. According to ASBAMA, the department, a well-known banana growing region, has ceased its production activities out of fear. read more

The New Zealand-based marketer Zespri has announced that it is “on track” to sell nearly US$3 billion (NZ$4.5 billion) worth of kiwifruit this season. read more

Allison Thomas: "The demand for organic seeds is increasing. In order to keep up with the demand, we want to maintain control over our seed production. Luttelgeest is an excellent location for this, due to its fertile, light clay soils." read more

Around the world, deciduous fruit growers are increasingly using netting to improve their production practices in order to increase yields and farm income. read more

A delegation from GlobalGAP participated in this week's International Congress of Red Fruits in Huelva to emphasize the crucial role of voluntary certification in maintaining workers' rights and safety standards. read more

A new protocol has been signed between the governments of China and New Zealand, allowing for the resumption of trade for New Zealand kiwiberries. The new kiwiberry export plan, signed on 13 June at Government House, is subject to a series of conditions, including crop registration. read more

Asia Fruit Logistica is prioritizing high-quality information and insights this year by introducing the Asiafruit Knowledge Centre. read more