Katalonia is preparing for a 33 per cent decrease in pear production in 2024/25, with an estimated total crop weight of 80,426 tonnes. read more

South Africa has requested the World Trade Organization to set up two dispute panels to examine European Union measures impacting EU imports of South African citrus fruits. This comes after discussions with the EU to settle the dispute amicably proved unsuccessful. read more

At Worldwide Fruit, we will soon be able to predict fruit quality and eliminate subjectivity. This is possible due to the upcoming implementation of new AI-assisted technology and automation, which will significantly enhance our quality control processes. read more

The result of the multifaceted REGIOtalk, which took place as part of the Regio.Diskurs.NRW project funded by the Foundation for Environment and Development, was clear: a regional food ECONOMY needs caretakers and reliable data to implement the good solutions that already exist. read more

Po kilku latach skupienia się na rozwoju nowych rynków na wschodzie, Stany Zjednoczone mogą być następną dużą szansą dla południowoafrykańskich winogron stołowych.

After focusing its development on new markets in the East for some years, the US may be the next big opportunity for South African table grapes. read more

Plants obtain nutrients and water from the soil. Since different soil types vary in their chemical and physical parameters, a physiological adaptation of plants is necessary to optimize this process on different soil types. read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce has announced the release of a recent independent survey highlighting US consumers' love for pineapples in celebration of International Pineapple Day. The company also launched its 'You're Welcome' campaign in North America. read more

The fourth largest supermarket in the United Kingdom has replaced the traditional plastic bag with a paper band alternative for selected products, including the Nature’s Pick five-pack, midi bananas, and the organic six-pack. read more

According to the AMI, compared to the corresponding week of the previous year (5.02 euros/kg), this represents an increase of 39.5%. This was the highest value in the fruit category last week. read more

As the severe weather events varied greatly in their intensity locally, the resulting damages also differed. Fortunately, the relatively low temperatures led to the rainfall damages not being even more drastic, as the fruits. read more

Citing Vietnamese customs data, the Vietnamese Fruit and Vegetable Association estimates total exports of fruits and vegetables for the entire year at 7.5 billion US dollars. This would represent a 35% increase compared to 2023. The export revenue of fruits and vegetables reached read more

The supply quantities from Ecuador and Colombia are limited, the same applies to the Dominican Republic with a corresponding effect on the organic banana market. The demand from retailers can only be met narrowly. The stable market situation is supported by actions in. read more

In an interview with Frutas de Chile, the CEO of North Bay Produce in Chile highlighted the work of the Blueberry Committee in terms of quality, specifically emphasizing the fact that it has a valuable information base on which varieties perform well in different regions. read more

All regions are affected by this decline, especially the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, where 51% of the apricot production in France was located last year. There, especially in the Rhône Valley, repeated rain and thunderstorms in May led to fruit drop and infestations with. read more

Riverking, one of China's top avocado importers, will be participating in a trade visit to Queensland from June 25 to 26. During the visit, the avocado procurement leaders will meet with prominent avocado growers, packers, and exporters in and around Bundaberg. read more

The Mantuan entrepreneur Bruno Francescon, president of the Perla Nera Consortium, is the Oscar of Italian Fruit and Vegetables 2024. Francescon, who also accepted the award on behalf of the other consortium partners, Andrea Peviani and Sergio Giardina, was elected by the over 100 companies in attendance. read more

MapleJet, kanadyjski producent systemów atramentowych do szerokiej gamy zastosowań, ogłasza utworzenie swojej nowej europejskiej filii w Bergheim, Niemcy. Pod nazwą MapleJet Europe, lokalizacja w Bergheim będzie pełniła rolę centrum sprzedaży i marketingu na terenie Europy. read more

Rynek mango nie był łatwy w ostatnich tygodniach. "Mam nadzieję, że rynek się odbierze po trudnym okresie" - mówi Henk van der Meij z Hars&Hagebauer. "Ale po szalonym sezonie w Peru z niskim podażą i niesamowicie wysokimi cenami, większość supermarketów była mniej aktywna w promowaniu mango, co skutkuje read more

In order to associate broccoli with all the fun moments that happen during the summer: vacations, more trips, days at the beach, more time with friends, more hours of sun, more, more and more broccoli! read more

This week, the first varieties of seedless table grapes are already being harvested in the Spanish Region of Murcia, the country's main area for table grape production and export. The quantities are still limited, and it will take another two or three weeks before larger volumes are available. read more