The Brazilian government has acknowledged Costa Rica's decision to permit avocado exports from Brazil, adding a new dimension to their trade agreements. This development represents Brazil's third successful market opening in Costa Rica in 2024, with the goal of strengthening trade relations and confirming. read more

"Du Roi Laboratory is a global leader in the production and distribution of premium-quality products, and much of our success can be attributed to our careful attention to detail," says general manager Suné Wiltshire, who has been with the company in Letsitele, Limpopo Province, South Africa, for many years. read more

This year, the green bean harvest in the Piacenza area started late due to adverse weather conditions. This information was communicated to us by Riverfrut, the agricultural company in Rivergaro that has been specializing in this vegetable for over 40 years, dedicating over 600 hectares to its cultivation. read more

Sezon malin w Portugalii był doskonały do tej pory, mówi Daniel Portelo, Dyrektor Operacyjny The Summer Berry Company Portugal, która jest częścią grupy The Summer Berry Company: "Sezon malin przebiega naprawdę dobrze. Jakość owoców jest bardzo wysoka, a pogoda... read more

Arba Colombia, a part of the Peruvian Danper group, has emerged as a prominent exporter of avocados and has recently ventured into the Tahiti lime market. Since its establishment five years ago, Arba Colombia has made notable strides as an exporter of Hass avocados. "Our aim for 2024 is to export 4 million kilograms." read more

A TikTok video by Gabriela (@gabrielanailsnmakeup) showing the skin of a watermelon peeling off while being washed has gained over 13 million views, raising concerns about the quality of Walmart's produce. Other users have also shared similar experiences and speculated that the fruit may have been frozen before being sold. Melon1, the read more

Jeśli chciałbyś dowiedzieć się, jak wygląda dobra pora wzrostu awokado w Nowej Zelandii, to nie musisz szukać dalej niż ostatni okres wiosenny. Długie okresy bezchmurnego nieba, obfitego słońca, stabilnych temperatur, równomiernie rozłożonych opadów deszczu i minimalnej liczby przymrozków wszystko razem stanowiły idealne warunki. read more

Said Zidan, Vice Chairman of Egyptian fresh produce exporter Eden for Export, has described the Egyptian table grape season as positive. He stated, "The season was overall successful, despite the global challenges that are currently ongoing. We were able to make progress compared to the previous season." read more

MEAG has acquired its first apple orchard in a top-tier apple-growing region in New Zealand on behalf of a client for a total amount in the lower double-digit million NZD range. This investment represents a significant milestone for MEAG's client and marks the beginning of a growth strategy in agriculture in New Zealand. read more

The growers of these popular green vegetables will not consider this year's season successful. Bacteria and diseases that developed during the hot and humid summer days have ravaged a significant portion of the crop nationwide. Farmers emphasize that the weather conditions this summer are to blame for the... read more

Australias table grape industry will receive an additional five years of market access support to enhance industry sustainability and export efficiency. The initiative is spearheaded by the Australian Table Grape Association (ATGA) and is funded by the Hort Innovation levy. This project will enable the Australian table grape industry to adjust and improve. read more

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Portulaca (Portulaca oleracea), also known as purslane, pigweed, or little hogweed, is classified as a weed because it grows rapidly and can compete with crops for space, light, water, and nutrients. However, it is appreciated for its nutritional properties. read more

Apple cultivation in Poland is not expanding. In fact, according to Paweł Puncewicz, Member of the Board of Polish apple exporter Appolonia, parts of some apple orchards are being replaced with soft fruit or cherries: "At the moment, all of the acreage for apples seems to be decreasing." read more

The Lemon Focus Group of the Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA) has revised South Africa's lemon export numbers downwards. The Orange Focus Group of the CGA also reevaluated the export projections for oranges in the 2024 season and made further downward adjustments to the latest estimates. read more

The International Blueberry Organization (IBO) will be releasing the '2024 Global State of the Blueberry Industry' report. The launch will take place during a live webinar hosted by editor Cort Brazelton and Colin Fain, who leads the research team responsible for the report. The event is scheduled to take place soon. read more

Ortofrutta Italia, a leader in the fruit and vegetable sector interprofessionalism in Italy, is pleased to announce the launch of the new campaign "Naturally in Season." This initiative comes to life through a wide network of retail points with the support and collaboration of FederDistribuzione. read more

The initial water release from the Waimea Community Dam proved timely for Vailima Orchards, known for its quality apple production for both domestic and international markets. Matthew Hoddy, a fourth-generation apple grower and business manager at Vailima Orchards, highlighted the importance of the Asian market... read more

The avocado will be the main product featured at the 16th Fruit Attraction organized by IFEMA MADRID and FEPEX, happening from October 8th to 10th at the Madrid trade fair center. The fair will revolve around several initiatives highlighting this superfood, whose popularity has significantly increased in recent years. read more

The Board of Directors of BC Tree Fruits Cooperative announced on July 25, 2024, that due to significantly reduced fruit volumes, weather challenges, and challenging market and financial conditions, the cooperative will no longer be able to sustain its operations effectively. read more