Magellan Import initiated the Star Ruby pomelo campaign from South Africa in April, which is expected to run until the end of August. "We initially saw some demand at the beginning of the campaign due to the reputation of the origin for high quality. Though it is a superior product in terms of appearance." read more

The New Zealand kiwifruit, which originated in China, made its way across the Pacific over a century ago, marking the start of its global journey. Zespri, a key player in the kiwifruit industry, is now ramping up its operations in China to enhance its export capabilities in light of the increasing demand. read more

Apple and Pear Australia Limited (APAL) has announced Lisa May as its new Chair of the APAL Board of Directors, effective June 3, 2024. May succeeds Reg Weine, who has stepped down after serving on the APAL Board for four years. Lisa May is the new Chair of the APAL Board of Directors, bringing her expertise and experience. read more

About a week ago, tropical storm Alberto passed through Central Mexico and impacted the agricultural regions where various produce items, such as hot peppers, are grown. This storm marked the first of the Atlantic hurricane season and resulted in significant rainfall. "Although the precipitation was greatly beneficial, the muddy fields caused delays. read more

The Anjou shallot PGI, the only French shallot to have been awarded certification 10 years ago, is starting its campaign. Brahim El Hasnaoui, sales director of the Fleuron d'Anjou cooperative, which produces around 1,500 tons a year, gives an update on the start of the campaign. "The new read more

An Aldi customer in Ireland was surprised to discover a label on a bag of red onions featuring an offensive hand gesture. The image was shared on Reddit, eliciting a range of reactions from amusement to offense. While some found it funny and speculated it could be a prank, others were upset and demanded action against such behavior. read more

The Colombian Hass Avocado industry has introduced a new national brand to promote its products in global markets. Avocados from Colombia emphasize the Hass avocado variety as a model for sustainability in three key areas: environmental, social, and economic. Avocados are the third most exported product from Colombia. read more

The supply of guava from Florida is increasing. The state cultivates four different varieties of the tropical fruit--Thai guava, which is the most popular; Chinese guava; Taiwanese red guava; and pink guava. "They're currently in season, and the volume is steadily increasing. read more

Wygląda na to, że 25-letnie oczekiwanie Chile na wdrożenie swojego podejścia systemowego do winogron ze strategicznych regionów uprawnych na rynek amerykański dobiegnie końca. Iván Marambio, prezes Frutas de Chile, powiedział: "Po spotkaniu online między ministrami rolnictwa Chile i Stanów Zjednoczonych..." read more

The ninth edition of the International Congress of Red Berries has surpassed all previous editions by bringing together more than 1,700 professionals in an event that has featured the read more

Prezydent Meksyku, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, ogłosił, że eksport awokado i mango z Michoacán do Stanów Zjednoczonych normalizuje się po przerwie narzuconej przez Waszyngton z powodu incydentu przemocy wobec amerykańskich inspektorów. López Obrador wyraził optymizm co do szybkiego powrotu do normalności. read more

In a strategic pivot, Kenyan avocado producers are increasingly focusing on the Chinese market, utilizing logistical support from the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) to reach a potential consumer base of over 1.4 billion. This shift comes as Kenya started exporting avocados to China in August 2022. read more

From next week, the first mini watermelons, Tomélons, from Tomeco, in collaboration with Coöperatie Hoogstraten, will be back on Belgian shelves. A first this year is that, for the first time, they will be delivered to all of Aldi Belgium's Belgian distribution centres. "In addition, they can." read more

With the aim of ensuring a continuous citrus supply throughout the year and expanding its product range, Dole Italia will introduce an Italian supply chain for lemons, oranges, and grapefruits under its own brand starting from the next national campaign, thus filling the seasonal gap. read more

The Val Venosta is the largest area for organic apple production in the EU, with approximately 1,000 hectares of certified apple orchards. And if it holds this record, there is a reason for it. In fact, there are at least two reasons. The ongoing climate change is causing quite a few problems for agricultural productions, especially organic. read more

Nova Siri Genetics, an Italy-based company specializing in researching and testing new varieties of strawberries and berries, participated in the 9th International Berry Congress organized by Freshuelva. The congress aimed to analyze the current status of the sector and its future prospects. read more

How has the fishing campaign been going so far and what are the prospects for the coming months? It's a difficult question that even the participants in the live event held yesterday on our social channels did not shy away from (to watch the YouTube live event again, click here). read more

Nursery P. Mostert Plant Nursery has begun offering the Citrosa Mosquito Fighter, a lemon-scented geranium that they acquired from Pedro Plant last year. "The best part is that it is long-lasting, and consumers can truly enjoy it for six months," they say. The Pelargonium Scent Fresh. read more

In Estremadura, the incessant rains of the last few weeks, 80-100 liters of water per square meter, have devastated cherry productions. Out of the 25 thousand tons that were left to be harvested to complete the campaign, 12 have been damaged by the recent rains, making them unsuitable. read more

The table grape contact group, consisting of representatives from the main sectoral associations including Fepex-Apoexa, as well as government officials from France, Italy, Spain, and Portugal, met in Avignon (France) this week. According to FreshPlaza, the group discussed the season's forecasts. read more