Russia has already started to seek out alternative sources of bananas from countries including India, it has emerged. read more

She wants to withdraw the draft. However, the Commission President's request still has to be approved by the College of Commissioners. However, this is considered a formality. read more

The International Blueberry Organisation (IBO) has appointed Mario Steta as its new chairman. Steta, who is operations director for Driscoll´s in EMEA and formerly served as president of Mexican berry association Aneberries, brings extensive experience and knowledge to the role. read more

The Chinese blueberry industry has been on a remarkable trajectory of growth and export expansion, defying conventional market trends and economic conditions. In this comprehensive article, we aim to provide insights into the growth of the Chinese blueberry industry through interviews with
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The popularity of flexitarian diets as consumers take a new-year health kick has boosted sales of fruit and vegetables. read more

Hazera has announced the acquisition of a new high-tech greenhouse next to its headquarters in Made, the Netherlands. read more

The Ecuadorean Banana Cluster has issued a strongly worded statement defending its phytosanitary record following Russia’s decision to suspend imports from five major exporters in a dispute over military supplies. read more

Fruit Logistica, the world’s leading fruit and vegetable trade exhibition and the heartbeat of the global fresh produce business, returns to Berlin for another record-breaking edition. read more

BerryWorld, which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, is one of the world’s largest and most successful berry suppliers. read more

The Fruit Logistica Innovation Award is always one of the highlights of the week in Berlin, and its importance to the nominees should not be underestimated. read more

Ecuador’s banana industry has issued a strong rebuttal to Russian claims that a ban on banana imports from five Ecuadorean exporters was necessary due to phytosanitary breaches. read more

From 7 to 9 February 2024, buyers and trade visitors from over 140 countries will meet more than 2,770 exhibitors from 94 countries and all continents in 26 exhibition halls in Berlin. In 2023 there were 2,610 exhibitors. This includes another
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Created by Fruitnet, it provides an in-depth look at vertical farming and controlled environment agriculture. Vertical farming used to be hailed as the future of fresh fruit and vegetable production in an increasingly urbanised world, but the recent failures of
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Victorian growers could benefit from government grants to help purchase and install new netting with an expansion of the Horticultural Netting Program.  read more

A new digital trading platform has launched across Australia designed to simplify distribution, sales, and logistics channels for buyers and sellers of fresh produce.   read more

A seminar organised by Korea International Trade Association on 30 January heard that South Korean exporters and forwarders are inclined to substitute air and rail freight for sea freight, as they expect the Red Sea crisis to last until at least mid-2024. The crisis has caused container freight
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Unseasonably warm weather in Turkey's Black Sea region, a global hub for hazelnut production, is causing concern among local producers. The absence of snowfall and higher-than-average temperatures pose risks of fertilization and agricultural frost disasters to the country's green gold. read more

It was November when the Houthis in Yemen made the media headlines for the hijacking in the Red Sea of the Galaxy Leader, a ship belonging to the Israeli company Ray Car Carriers, managed by the Japanese NYK. So at IFN we commented on the incident with Massimo Delpozzo, director
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This series gives the average wholesale prices of bananas by country of origin. The prices are national averages of the most usual prices charged for bananas at wholesale markets in Birmingham and London. This publication is updated weekly. read more

Mark your calendars for the 7th Potatoes SA Transformation Symposium. This event sparks innovation and growth for new-era producers, connecting them with industry leaders. Plus, an outstanding farmer will be recognised for their potential or commercial success. read more