Partnership established to prolong the freshness of berries.
2024-06-11 00:00
Agrovision, a year-round supplier of superfruits, including The Fruitist brand, and a vertically integrated premium blueberry supplier, has signed an agreement with RipeLocker, a science-based data-driven company that provides the postharvest industry with a technology that extends the shelf life of fruits and vegetables.
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Egypt boosts orange exports to Canada.
2024-06-11 00:00
With a proactive approach to expanding its export horizons, Egypt is gaining market share in the Canadian orange market, at the expense of Spain and Morocco.
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Danila Bragantini Award: five finalist projects
2024-06-11 00:00
The Danila Bragantini Award, the innovation award promoted for the sixth consecutive year by the National Association of Women in the Fruit and Vegetable Sector, is entering its final phase. This award, known as the "Oscar of Innovation," aims to give voice to female entrepreneurship in the industry. In 2024, the award will be presented for the first time.
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Farmers in Serbia are disappointed with the initial prices offered for freezing raspberries.
2024-06-11 00:00
According to analysts at EastFruit, the season for purchasing new crop raspberries for freezing has started in Serbia. Mass harvesting of raspberries has only begun in the southern regions of Serbia, while the western regions, which produce the majority of raspberries for freezing, are yet to start harvesting.
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Fyffes, Frank Burkhardt is the new Chief Commercial Officer.
2024-06-11 00:00
The global leader in tropical fruit production, Fyffes, has announced the appointment of Frank Burkhardt (pictured in the opening photo) as Chief Commercial Officer. He will lead the ambitious growth strategy, which includes promoting the new sustainable brand offering Trudi’s and the.
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Bananas from Belize are priced at £1.02, the same as last week.
2024-06-11 00:00
Ta seria prezentuje średnie ceny hurtowe bananów według kraju pochodzenia. Ceny są krajowymi średnimi najczęściej obowiązującymi cenami bananów na rynkach hurtowych w Birmingham i Londynie. Publikacja ta jest aktualizowana co tydzień. Obecne średnie ceny tygodniowe bananów wynosiły...
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Proexport requests guarantees on water availability
2024-06-11 00:00
Calavo Growers, Inc., a global player in the avocado industry and a provider of convenient, ready-to-eat fresh food, released its financial results for the fiscal second quarter ending on April 30, 2024. In the second quarter of 2024, the company reported the following financial overview:
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Two new premium cherry brands have been introduced to the UK and international markets.
2024-06-11 00:00
UK cherry growers typically sell their produce to UK retailers. However, for growers of high-quality, large-sized cherries, the price returns or volumes that can be sold may not always meet expectations. This year could bring a change, as two new premium cherry brands are being introduced in the UK market.
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"Cherries unnoticed - what’s wrong with the season of Uzbekistan’s favorite fruit?"
2024-06-11 00:00
At the end of May 2024, EastFruit reported on the delayed start of the stone fruit harvest season in Central Asian countries. The spring of 2024 was unusually cool and rainy, resulting in delays in the ripening of many fruits, including cherries, and also negatively impacting their quality.
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Koppert and the small mite that laid the foundations of biocontrol
2024-06-11 00:00
"In the 60s, my father was a cucumber producer who was struggling with chemical means against persistent red spider mite infestations when he came up with the idea of finding a natural enemy to finally overcome this pest,"
read moreHigh volumes of Greek peaches and nectarines, but lower demand
2024-06-11 00:00
"The demand for Greek peaches is not as high as exporters would prefer, especially considering the ample volumes available for clients," says Apostolos Tsinoglou, owner of the Greek fruit export company Europe Export. "The Greek peach season is currently in full swing. However, despite the..."
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"Nasze bataty są skoncentrowane na rynku izraelskim, ponieważ eksport nie przynosi dobrych cen."
2024-06-11 00:00
Izraeli grower and exporter of sweet potatoes, Carmy Exports, are now focusing solely on supplying this product to their domestic market. This decision was made due to the high input costs in Israel, which have made exporting sweet potatoes less profitable for them. "We are producing for the
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The season for Schrobenhausen asparagus ended early due to severe weather conditions and heavy rain.
2024-06-11 00:00
The flooding disaster in the southern German region is also worrying fruit wholesalers at the Munich wholesale market. The unpredictable weather has already affected the markets, especially the asparagus market, according to vegetable wholesaler Hermann Felber. "Due to the storm and heavy rains,..."
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Syngenta is recommending bean growers to implement a two-spray strategy to maintain effective rust control and safeguard the green leaves until the pods are completely filled.
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The Market Community Bodenseeobst eG is one of the largest EU-recognized producer organizations for fruit in Germany. Its core tasks include managing the marketing and cultivation of its members' fruit, which is marketed as 'Fruit from Lake Constance'.
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The Market Community Bodenseeobst eG is one of the largest EU-recognized producer organizations for fruit in Germany. Its core tasks include controlling the marketing and cultivation of its members' fruit, which is marketed as 'Fruit from Lake Constance'.
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Potential for the "Rescue Pear"? CIV obtains the license for Cheeky® in Europe, Turkey, and Israel.
2024-06-10 16:00
The variety was developed by the Agricultural Research Council of South Africa (ARC), and the South African company Culdevco (Pty) Limited has subsequently been granted the global exclusive rights. For Culdevco's Managing Director, Mishkaat Anderson, CIV is an "ideal partner for development."
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Aldi UK agrees to a long-term partnership with an apple producer.
2024-06-10 12:00
As recently announced by Aldi, the corporation will invest a total of approximately 882 million euros in the fruit production of the family business as part of the agreement that is set to last for 20 years. Among other things, the cultivation area will be expanded by about 40 hectares annually.
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In a statement by Staay Food Group, Westende Fruitteelt is said to be one of the largest pear producers in the Netherlands with a production area of 135 hectares. Two of Staay's three exclusive club varieties, Dazzling Gold and Red Conference, are grown alongside traditional varieties.
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