A delegation of 15 major fruit exporters from Spain's Extremadura region visited the Port of Santos in Brazil to evaluate the logistics and cargo storage facilities at Transbrasa. The focus was on the reefer container area, which is crucial for maintaining perishable goods. Miguel Angel Bernet, president of Afruex, led the delegation. read more

Today, the Millennium Hall in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, opened its doors for the second day of the HortiFlora event. The three-day trade show will continue until April 3, and the organizers, HPP Exhibitions, are pleased with the success of the first day and the start of the second day. With a record number of 140 exhibitors, the event promises to be a fruitful opportunity for participants. read more

Finland has always depended on imported fresh berries to fulfill the growing consumer demand outside of the summer season. Almost half of all fresh raspberries, which constitute a market worth €17 million annually, are sourced from warmer regions such as Morocco and Portugal. The long winters in Finland, with minimal natural daylight, contribute to this reliance on imports. read more

Halfway through the 2024/25 British apple and pear season, the competition for the title of British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) Retailer of the Year is heating up. BAPL, the organization representing UK growers, has unveiled its most recent data regarding the quantities of British apples and pears stocked by UK supermarkets. read more

Morocco continues to increase its banana imports, according to EastFruit. By the end of 2024, the country had imported over 36,000 tons of bananas, which is 28.8% more than the previous year and twice as much as in 2022. This figure also sets a record for the observation period. read more

The first Spanish nectarines have arrived in Italian markets (click here for more details), but in general there is a predicted delay in the ripening of the drupe due to the bad weather that has hit our country in recent weeks. A weather that has penalized especially the read more

Prezydent Trump's recent announcement regarding the deportation of immigrants to Guantánamo Bay has stirred conversations across various sectors. Concurrently, a notable development occurred in upstate New York's apple orchards where immigrant farmworkers signed the first United Farm Workers contract. read more

Brazil is in the process of expanding its Hass avocado production internationally, targeting Chile as a key market starting from 2025. The recent announcement of the opening of the Chilean market in December will enable Brazil to export its avocados to one of the largest avocado-consuming markets, where the annual consumption is estimated to be 8.5 kilos per capita. read more

Zainteresowanie uprawą borówki nadal rośnie na całym świecie, a popyt, produkcja i podaż rosną. Rozmowy z konsumentami podkreślają korzyści zdrowotne i smak, podczas gdy producenci skupiają się na doskonaleniu uprawy i przedłużeniu sezonów. Hodowla roślin ma znaczący wpływ na te trendy. read more

Dostawa jabłek z stanu Nowy Jork jest wciąż bardzo dobra, jednak ilość odmiany Honeycrisp zaczyna się kurczyć. "To jest około czasu, kiedy zazwyczaj mamy dostępne Honeycrisp," mówi Brett Baker z firmy United Apple Sales, dodając, że raporty wskazują, że stan Waszyngton również ma mniej dostępnego towaru. read more

This year, the greenhouse stone fruit harvest began earlier than usual, on March 10, but the supply has been limited so far. A stable supply is not expected until April when supply lines to large-scale retail will also open. Nevertheless, a good production is anticipated thanks to a read more

Even a sector like celery needs continuous evolution, and Fortini is leading the way. The company was founded by Gaetano Fortini and later managed by his brothers Sergio and Fabio Fortini: the former currently oversees the Italian site (in the province of Bologna), while Fabio lives in Spain. read more

Sezon truskawek rozpoczął się dla firmy Savéol. Tradycyjna odmiana Gariguette pojawiła się na rynku w marcu, a w tym roku zostanie uzupełniona o nową odmianę: Floriguette. Gariguette jest kwaśna, a Floriguette jest słodka. Nowa odmiana Floriguette różni się od Gariguette swoim. read more

Wokół branży borówkowej panuje pozytywne nastawienie, częściowo generowane przez hodowlę roślin oraz rozwój lepszych odmian. read more

To promote the sale of organic fruits in large-scale retail, it is crucial to focus on the depth and breadth of assortments, as well as paying particular attention to the display presentation. In this context, the Almaverde Bio Islands stand out for their expertise in... read more

Grupo MAS, a family-owned Spanish food distribution company with over 50 years of experience in the sector, has teamed up with intralogistics provider Cimcorp to introduce an automated order-picking system at its distribution center in Guillena, Sevilla. This new system will enhance the efficiency of fresh fruit logistics. read more

Prezydent Trump's recent announcement regarding the deportation of immigrants to Guantánamo Bay has sparked discussions across various sectors. Meanwhile, a significant development took place in upstate New York's apple orchards, where immigrant farmworkers signed the first United Farm Workers contract. read more

A new study published in the journal Nutrients has highlighted the potential beneficial effects of mango on improving cardiometabolic health, as reported by portalfruticola.com. The study suggests that consuming two cups of mango per day, totaling around 100 calories - read more

The campaign to promote Egyptian garlic is advancing well for exporters, driven by robust demand and significantly higher volumes compared to last season. As a result, there is a surplus of large, top-quality garlic available. This is occurring amidst a period when competitors are facing production challenges. read more

Dole Italia, a leading company in the production and distribution of high-quality fresh fruit, is once again making waves with a strong outdoor presence, continuing the success of the "Doooolè! The fruit with an exclamation point taste" campaign launched at the end of last year and conceived by. read more