With the import of 574,046 tons of fresh fruit, China is the second largest destination for Chilean fresh fruit. Cherries, with 63% of the total volume, are the most exported product. read more

The drought has had a strong impact on Malaga's mango and avocado crops severely affecting producers. One of these producers is Antonio Sarmiento, 85, who has been producing tropical crops for more than four decades and currently manages a 20-hectare farm in Benamocarra with his five children. read more

Back in 2013, a research breeding program for kiwiberries started off in New England. Led by New Hampshire Agricultural Experiment Station (NHAES) scientist Iago Hale, the kiwiberry research program’s goal is to develop varieties that are both highly adapted to grow in the northeast and have
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As predicted before, the earlier end of the Santa Maria pear campaign has led to earlier exports of another variety, especially to Israel, says Paris Karastergios, import-export coordinator for Greek produce exporter Kastargiou P. Bros S.A.: read more

Morocco, a key player in the global agricultural sector, has been showing its potential by breaking new records. Today, EastFruit invites you to take a look at the remarkable increase in Moroccan melon exports to Spain. In the first nine months of 2023, Moroccan exporters surpassed their
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On a cool spring New England day in 2013, young kiwiberry vines were planted at the University of New Hampshire's Woodman Horticultural Research Farm, beginning a now-decade-old research breeding program for a crop that may one day be commonplace in the region's agricultural production. Led by
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In the case of mandarins, Alcampo has put mandarins with the PGI Valencia Citrus seal in its fruit shops from crops grown in places such as Nules, Burriana and Castellón. These mandarins are marketed under Alcampo's own brand and form part of the programme.
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Qatar: Lulu Hypermarket launches International Fruit Festival - 'Fruit Exotica' read more

Round and Roma tomato supply is in transition right now, leaving the supply light. "This is pretty normal for this time of year," says Megan Stallings, senior account manager of tomato sales for Calavo Growers. "Baja, Jalisco, and Central Mexico are the main areas in production, and they're at
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Retilplast, the company from southern Italy that manufactures, processes and commercializes nets, films, and tarpaulins, has launched Dual-tex, a new two-colored plastic cover with a dual function. read more

Improving soil health by offering customised advice to farmers, and measuring the success of specific soil management practices through digitised data collection and benchmarking. Soil health', the new solution from Abaco Group, was born with this mission in mind,
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Maiora concludes its 2023 plan of new openings and modernisation of its network with the opening of a brand new Interspar in Lecce, thus expanding its presence in Puglia and, in particular, in Salento. read more

A blueberry pre-calibrator that uses AI (artificial intelligence) technology to solve the problems arising from automated harvesting. The new machine launched on the market in October 2023 by Tomra is called Neon. Processes up to 500 berries per second Tomra Neon read more

Approximately 2.4 billion women in the world do not enjoy the same economic rights as men, and in 86 countries, women face some form of labour restriction, according to a World Bank report. In addition, 95 countries do not guarantee equal rights for women and men, according to a World Bank report.
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Innovation is the lifeblood of FRUIT LOGISTICA, whose motto this year is 'The heartbeat of the Fresh Produce Business'. From 7 to 9 February 2024, the leading trade fair for the fresh fruit and vegetable sector returns to Berlin with an entirely new programme of young
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Fruit cultivation is increasingly vulnerable to weather extremes. Getting a good crop into storage is no longer always a given and you must get better at guarding against Mother Nature's whims. "Hail net systems are increasingly becoming an investment growers consider," begins Jeroen de Beste of
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Egypt and Morocco are the primary beneficiaries of the UK’s withdrawal from the EU within the horticultural sector, with both experiencing a significant surge in exports to the British market over the past five years, according to EastFruit. read more

Two months after the start of the tricolour trolley, it is possible to take an initial stock of its effects on supermarket customers' spending. In the pre- and post-initiative comparison, there is a clear improvement in the volume trend in total shop sales, with
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After almost a decade, Simba founders Maurice Ott and Rober Sijm have parted ways. Maurice will continue the Dutch company and has ambitious plans for further team growth and a move to a modern location where Simba can keep expanding in packaging, sorting, and exporting. read more

More than 90 people attended the 2-day seminar organized in Avignon at the end of November by the Association of Producers Peaches and Apricots of France. It was an opportunity to look back on a difficult season, “but also to look ahead to 2024, a year which holds many surprises.” read more