The Du Roi Laboratory, located in Letsitele in South Africa's Limpopo Province, is celebrating 30 years of exporting disease-free tissue culture banana plants. read more

According to Tesco, a popular TikTok hack has significantly boosted sales of the simple root vegetable, the swede. read more

In July 2024, a trend reversal can be observed, especially with fresh fruit. After average prices had been steadily increasing compared to the previous year in recent months, July marks the first sign of a price level recovery (-3%). This is accompanied by an increase in demand. read more

Enza Zaden will present its wide selection of lettuce varieties that are fully resistant to Bremia lactucae (Bremia), the pathogen responsible for downy mildew, at its Discovery Field Days this September. Taking place in various locations across Northern Europe, these events provide growers with the opportunity to see the assortment up close and personal. read more

She referred to the significant concerns regarding the severe losses in the fruit and wine sectors caused by late frost at the end of April. "We will not abandon the fruit and wine growers, and applications for emergency aid can be submitted since August 26th. Initially, we have two million euros available." read more

For consumers, this means fully stocked shelves and displays with a wide variety of fresh vegetables and fruits from the region, all at cheaper prices than last year. "Fresh vegetables, especially cucumbers, tomatoes, carrots, and" read more

In August 2024, unstable weather conditions continue to dominate the organic vegetable market. There is a lack of sunshine hours overall, and heatwaves and heavy rainfall are causing fluctuations in yield and physiological stress. The unpredictable weather is affecting the supply of many crops. read more

The Peruvian blueberry season typically lasts from May 2024 to April 2025. Peak production is expected to be reached in week 43 with 17,148 tons. read more

The leading South African brand specialist Fruitalyst, which manages the ClemenGold brand, states that Asia Fruit Logistica provides a crucial networking platform for connecting with important existing clients to adjust agreements and explore new opportunities. "At the same time, we appreciate meeting" read more

Safresco is a new brand with a strong background. It specializes in citrus, grapes, and avocados and was established in 2022 through the sale of the fresh fruit business of Argentine lemon giant San Miguel Global to Citri&Co, a vertically integrated global fruit group created by a private fund. read more

In order to raise awareness about nutrition education and Acker's commitment, Aldi Süd congratulates its long-standing partner on its channels on the tenth anniversary of the social enterprise and its educational program GemüseAckerdemie. This way, the discounter uses its. read more

For the existing supply, sales were too slow at the beginning of August during the summer holiday season to achieve firmer prices. By mid-August (week 34), German zucchinis were priced at an average of 1.08 Euro/kg at wholesale markets and remained stable compared to the previous week. In general, they were priced at that level. read more

In a year-round cultivation with only one planting, a vegetative crop would only need to be lit and heated once a year. To achieve this goal and ensure a continuous harvest, a transition to inductive cultivation would be necessary. read more

Frutas de Chile president, Iván Marambio, along with representatives from the Chilean embassy and government authorities, visited the capital city of Vietnam, Hanoi, in July to explore the country's vibrant fruit market. This important visit was organized by JWM Asia in collaboration with An. read more

The July/August 2024 issue of Asiafruit Magazine is now accessible to subscribers through the Asiafruit app on Apple, Android, and desktop devices. This edition offers the most recent news and insights from the dynamic fresh produce markets across Asia. read more

Ciężkie opady deszczu w prowincji Binh Thuan w Wietnamie spowodowały zalanie setek hektarów plantacji owoców smoczych i zmusiły mieszkańców do opuszczenia swoich domów, zgodnie z raportem AFP. read more

Ciężkie opady deszczu w prowincji Binh Thuan w Wietnamie spowodowały zalanie setek hektarów plantacji pitai i zmusiły mieszkańców do opuszczenia swoich domów - donosi agencja AFP. read more

Joya has received a new brand identity, which includes an updated logo and brand strategy. The unveiling of this new identity is scheduled to take place at this year's Asia Fruit Logistica. read more

Warunki pogodowe w ciągu zaledwie kilku tygodni całkowicie odwróciły sytuację na rynku, zwłaszcza jeśli chodzi o sałatę, koperek i cukinię. "Obecnie znajdujemy się w nietypowej fazie" - wyjaśnia Andrea Pignato, menedżer sprzedaży firmy Fellini Patrizio - "ponieważ popyt na rynku przewyższa dostępność." read more

Japan is considered to be the birthplace of the vertical farming industry, as claimed by many. It appears that consumers in Japan are more familiar with the concept of indoor-grown produce compared to others. This could be due to the limited available agricultural land or the increasing number of aging farmers. read more