South African avocado growers will celebrate this week as the first container to be exported to Japan will be shipped from Durban. read more

More than 600 exhibitors from around 38 countries and regions have already registered to showcase their offerings at Asia's premier fresh produce event. ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA will take place from September 4 to 6, 2024, in Hong Kong, with the aim of bringing together the global fruit and vegetable industry. read more

China is the largest producer and consumer of pears in the world. Pears are an essential part of the daily diet and cultural traditions in the country. However, despite the high production levels, only 2-3 per cent of Chinese-grown pears are exported. read more

This means that Dutch onion exports were more than 7% lower than in the comparable period of the 2022/23 season. This information comes from the export numbers of the O+G industry association GroentenFruit Huis, which were published on the website of the Dutch Onion Association. read more

The NFU Fruit Forum panels at this year's Fruit Focus featured industry leaders discussing crop protection, sustainable pesticides, and future innovation in farming. read more

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Wartość eksportu awokado z Peru wzrosła o 12 procent w drugim kwartale 2024 roku w porównaniu do tego samego okresu w ubiegłym roku, pomimo spadku o 14 procent wolumenu przesyłek. Według konsultingu Fresh Fruit Peru, kraj wysłał 286 389 ton awokado o wartości 559 mln dolarów w ciągu trzech miesięcy od read more

Favorable cultivation conditions in India and China were able to more than offset weather-related losses in the EU, Turkey, and the United States, according to the report. Production in the EU is expected to decrease due to weather-related losses in Italy. read more

"While the EU is cutting its budget for promotional measures, global competitors like the USA continue to invest millions in promoting American food and agricultural exports," says Philippe Binard, General Delegate of Freshfel Europe. "This highlights the" read more

The Sicilian fruit landscape is now also renowned for stone fruits, as confirmed by Vincenzo Di Pasquale, sales manager of Di Pasquale Ortofrutta in Delia (Caltanissetta). Together with his brother Angelo, they have made stone fruits their trademark. read more

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has revised its forecast for the Florida citrus harvest, showing an increase for the second consecutive month. The latest projections indicate that the orange production for the 2023-24 season is estimated at 17.97 million boxes, a slight increase from the previous forecast. read more

The 2024 melon campaign of Agricola Don Camillo, based in Brescello (Re), has been launched, bringing together over 60 agricultural companies located in various Italian regions. The focus is on the most innovative products, such as Dino and Limelone Froggy. "They have the ability to add that premiumness factor needed." read more

Jednorazowe plastikowe opakowania spożywcze są teraz powszechne w społeczeństwie i prawie żaden element łańcucha żywnościowego nie jest wolny od plastiku, a jako produkt uboczny przemysłu naftowego, jest także bardzo tani. Około 36% wszystkich wytwarzanych plastików jest używane do opakowań spożywczych. Niestety,... read more

Nowadays, fruits and vegetables are increasingly at the core of a healthy and sustainable diet. However, the English agricultural system is facing unprecedented challenges: from rising production costs to limited availability of labor, from unpredictable weather conditions to. read more

Five days have passed and the large citrus-growing town of Citrusdal is still isolated from the rest of the Western Cape Province in South Africa. Citrus farmers and community members are awaiting government authorities to create emergency plans to access the town and provide much-needed assistance. read more

" The weather in southern Europe has had a positive impact on grape cultivation, according to Giacomo Grande, the technical manager of Grape Evolution, a grape breeder. "In 2024, table grapes have regained their market share, and producers have begun replanting vineyards again, all thanks to the excellent." read more

In June 2024, Aldi, Tesco, and Sainsbury's were once again at the forefront in terms of purchasing apples from BAPL growers. Aldi acquired 3,499 tons, Tesco received 3,482 tons, Sainsbury's took in 912 tons, Tesco bought 638 tons, and Aldi purchased 571 tons. Source: britishapplesandpears.co.uk read more

In the countryside, melons are of good quality and high volume. Italian peaches and nectarines are also of excellent quality and enjoying a good moment. There is an increasing demand for watermelons. There is a significant increase in the quantities of bell peppers, and availability is also increasing. read more

According to Hort Innovation, marketing plays a crucial role in driving demand and influencing the perceived value of fruit and vegetables among consumers. Nearly every household buys fruit and vegetables throughout the year, with an average purchase of 114.2kg of vegetables. read more

What are the best seasonal products with the highest quality-price ratio to buy this week recommended by La Borsa della Spesa, the service of BMTI and Italmercati Rete di Imprese in collaboration with Consumerismo No Profit. read more