The Catalan fruit sector is increasingly present in the international market, with Catalonia already exporting fruit to 114 countries around the world. Last year was marked by a difficult climate for sweet fruit, which accounts for the bulk of the Catalan production. This slowed the growth in
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Drones for the application of phytosanitary products, intelligent greenhouses controlled from a mobile phone, artificial intelligence to make the marketing of fruit and vegetables more profitable... were the protagonists of a Forum which, if anything, united speakers, moderators, authorities and institutions.
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Since March 2023, it has been possible to submit plant reports in addition to weather reports via the full version of the WarnWetter app. These can be observed and reported from any location. The German Weather Service (DWD) plans to use this additional information in the read more

Australian avocados gained entry into the Indian market this weekend, though final approval is subject to the success of ten trial shipments. Exporters and industry bodies have commended the Australian and Indian governments on reaching this agreement. read more

Jean Michel Beranger, general manager of the Princess Amandine Ibérica Association, explains that "we are talking to the other retailers in Spain as well as to the main food distributors in Portugal so that they also join this project". read more

Insect pests that attack crops have the ability to develop resistance to more environmentally friendly pesticides and a new approach to managing resistance risks is needed, according to an analysis by scientists at the University of Stirling. The
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Mango volume is growing from Mexico. “We’re just starting the Mexican season though there’s been product coming in for the last month,” says Daniel Ibarra of Splendid by Porvenir. “It’s starting slow on Ataulfos but it’s great on Rounds.” read more

With 12 million tonnes of production and 3.9 million tonnes for export, it will surpass pineapple and mango in terms of volume. This would triple the volume of cultivation within 20 years, according to the report "Agricultural Outlook 2021-2030" by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development.
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This season, unpredictable weather conditions have played a significant role in the growing regions of Mexico and some parts of California. Reports from the West Coast, suggest that inclement weather is one of the biggest factors affecting commodities in California such as lettuce, broccoli and
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The Indian government has sought waiver of duty on the import of some fruits, especially grape, as Indian exporters face a setback due to complexity in opening letters of credit (LCs) by Bangladeshi importers. The Indian embassy in Dhaka has contacted the Foreign Ministry, requesting it to raise
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The apple harvest is just about to start in Tasmania and grower Howard Hansen from Hansen Orchards is hopeful of a return to a normal season after hail destroyed a whole orchard in the Huon Valley in the 2022 season. read more

Dutch cooperative ZON fruit & vegetables held its Buyers and Growers Day on Thursday, March 9. "A day with a broad gathering of customers, our growers, and ZON's people where we encourage contact between clients and growers to maintain buyer focus and exchange ideas," director John Willems
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The strong supplies of Florida strawberries could slow down soon. “It has been a good high-priced season until about when the Valentine’s Day pull ends around February 9-10. Then the brakes hit just as the volume comes up. However that happens every year, though it’s worse when California
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Change is imminent. Increasingly we will see cardboard tubs in supermarkets and convenience stores. The emergence of these new formats is a result of global agreements on climate change and the level of awareness that consumers have of the need to reduce their carbon footprint.
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The Irish Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has been urged to immediately open the Scheme of Investment Aid for the Development of the Commercial Horticulture Sector for 2023. Niall McCormack, the National Fruit and Vegetable Committee chair of the Irish Farmers’
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Usually present in the “overseas” area of the Paris Agricultural Show, the banana of Guadeloupe and Martinique was located in the “plant crop” area this time. After two years of absence, this change has allowed the French banana to gain visibility alongside the interprofession and all
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According to the Ecuadorian police, 14.7 tons of drugs were seized in four ports in the first two months of 2023, most of them destined for Europe. read more

SITC International Holdings, the holding company of Hong Kong-based intra-Asia carrier SITC Container Lines, has announced that its net profit went up by 67% on-year in 2022, to US$1.9 billion. read more

This week retail ads were a celebration of all things Spring. With Saint Patrick's Day a week away, cabbage, onions, potatoes and carrots were promoted alongside corned beef, Irish beer, and soda bread. Several stores featured special Passover sections that included grape juice, apple juice and
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One of the key points of the assembly was the acquisition of the European ECOWOOX certification mark. This new seal will guarantee the total recyclability of the packaging bearing it. The Valencian technology institute AIDIMME will be in charge of auditing the materials, the packaging of
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