For Manel Simon, director general of the Catalan Fruit Business Association (Afrucat), "the area affected by the Urgell canal basically produces apples and pears, the heart of stone fruit production is located in the Baix Segre, where at the moment it is being irrigated with some
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Late spring rain and cooler weather in Serbia, is making the mainly blueberry producers anxious as they hope to have a good season, which is due to start in two weeks’ time. According to Sladjana Vuković, CEO of the Serbian exporting company Srbovoće: “Some blueberry producers might start
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The new season of garlic has started, but due to the reduced production, the price in the production area is currently rising, and the overseas customers are not active, while some exporters are offering low prices to develop new customers. Mr. Wang, the sales manager of Jining Shangzhuo Food
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Albert and Maarten Royakkers from Kinrooi grew the Duke variety berries, which were bought by Fangio Winckels, the person responsible for purchasing Belgian fruit at Bouvry NV. With this first-time sale, the season of local berries is in full swing, says BelOrta. read more

According to Statistics Canada, fewer fresh fruits and vegetables were available to Canadians in 2022. The most important causes were the ongoing supply chain issues, labor shortages and price increases. The amount of available fresh fruit declined by more than five per cent in 2022 from the
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The New Zealand onion harvest was finished on time and the bulk of the seasons exports have been shipped. Planting has started for the new season albeit a bit stop start due to more wet weather.  read more

The disease, also known as Citrus Variegated Chlorosis (CVC), has been affecting Brazilian orchards since the 1980s. It can be transmitted by insects or contaminated seedlings. The new variety Navelina XR is naturally resistant to the bacterium,
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Not only is it low in calories and rich in fibre, but it also contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties. In addition, it can be prepared in a variety of delicious and simple ways, such as roasted with a drizzle of olive oil. read more

New research suggests that eating a diet high in fruits, vegetables and whole grains could be as good for your heart as walking 4,000 extra steps a day. The study was published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology. It aimed to explore the impact that consuming these foods had on
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The German Horticultural Association (Zentralverband Gartenbau, ZVG) is relieved that the EU Commission has dropped the infringement proceedings against Germany for non-compliance with the EU Nitrate Directive. However, the previous points of criticism of the Fertiliser Ordinance remain. read more

According to information from the "Pfälzer Grumbeere" growers' association, a handful of growers are already harvesting the special spring delicacy in the southwest. If the weather continues to be good, more producers will start harvesting their "Pfälzer Frühkartoffeln" in the next few days. read more

The space has a staff of more than 130 people and a total working area of more than 14,000 m² for four refrigerated areas at different temperatures and more than 30 loading/unloading docks where palletised goods are received daily from the suppliers of
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The future European Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulations (PPWR) have generated deep unease in the agricultural sector about the ban on packaging for fruit and vegetables. At the European level, there are already precedents for national regulations that
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With new UK border controls due in October, how can British supermarkets plan for fruit and vegetable shortages? read more

“This year, it felt like we moved from winter into summer without any spring at all – during and since blossom we experienced unseasonably warm weather,” says Richard Isaacs with Global Fruit in British Columbia. “Things are moving quickly now.” read more

Hong Kong's airline, Cathay Pacific's veteran air-cargo manager Shuichi Ueba is now in his 35th year for the company and has seen it all. As the Regional Head of Cargo for Japan and Korea he is in charge of sending fresh produce to Japan and South Korea and the rest of the region. read more

A massive harvesting of blueberries will begin in Georgia in a week. In the last two seasons due to relatively cold weather and rains in producing regions, the beginning of the harvesting season moved to June. However, the early harvest is already sold on the local market. Growers avoid making a
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Fruit Today magazine talks to Enrique Soler, president of the Spanish Federation of Packaging and its Components (FEDEMCO) about the challenges of his term of office. In the last year Fedemco has made important changes in both its organisation and its objectives. Can you elaborate on this? read more

The agreement, published today in the Official State Gazette, aims to promote the production and quality of Spanish fruit, vegetables, flowers and live plants in international markets, through assistance in the development of promotional activities at fairs in 2023 and 2024. read more

Xeneta’s Shipping Index (XSI) has been falling for the past nine months as shippers renegotiated lower contract rates on the back of sharply falling spot rates. However, the 27.5% drop for May marks a collapse. Patrik Berglund, CEO of Xeneta, stated: “If industry observers were left
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