Warmer and rainfall conditions, fluctuations in currency exchange rates, and logistical hurdles have led Kakuzi to record a pre-tax loss.
2025-03-26 14:00
Kenyan avocado exporter Kakuzi has reported a pre-tax loss of Ksh167 million (€1.2 million) for 2024.
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Consumers are reaching deeper into their pockets for strawberries.
2025-03-26 13:00
Mandarins and similar citrus fruits have seen a price increase of 43.3% to 3.05 euros per kilogram. On the other hand, apples have only slightly increased in price by 4.6% to 2.25 euros per kilogram.
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Genesis Fresh and The Enforcement Organisation (TEO) have recently introduced Havva and Sigal, two new premium mandarin varieties that come from the same breeding program responsible for the development of the Orri variety.
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Chiquita's art campaign keeps bananas on trend.
2025-03-26 12:00
The multinational fruit brand Chiquita claims to have transformed Cologne into Germany's "most trendy" city by launching its first immersive art installation as part of its latest consumer marketing campaign, Pop by Nature 2.0.
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A new report by the wholesale order management platform Fresho has shown a 30 percent increase in pre-prepped fruit and vegetable orders, as restaurants face challenges from staff shortages and rising labor costs.
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Sun World has added Autumncrisp marketers.
2025-03-26 10:00
Sun World has announced the addition of five fresh produce companies from Italy to its roster of authorized marketers, marking the further expansion of the Autumncrisp grape network.
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Zespri's red-fleshed kiwifruit back in stores.
2025-03-26 09:00
Zespri has announced that its RubyRed red-fleshed kiwifruit has been shipped to stores across New Zealand, its home market.
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Thanks to the new funding under the policy for key sectors and in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Safety and Nature (LVVN), the platform will continue to provide contemporary nutrition education over the next four years.
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Bloom Fresh has appointed Campbell Banfield as the new general manager for Australia, New Zealand, South-East Asia, and Korea.
2025-03-26 08:00
The prominent fruit breeding company, Bloom Fresh, has appointed Campbell Banfield as its new General Manager for Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia, and Korea. This decision highlights the company's confidence in the substantial growth opportunities within the table grape, cherry, raisin, and blueberry markets.
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Australian avocado season starts with a launch event in Malaysia.
2025-03-26 05:00
Sezon awokado w Australii oficjalnie rozpoczął się wraz z awokado odmiany Shepard na czele w Azji Południowo-Wschodniej.
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Palms Vineyards to leverage new Sun World license.
2025-03-26 02:00
High-quality fruits will always have a place in international markets, but combining quality with popular varieties is a formula for success.
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Enza Zaden has introduced a new mildew-resistant wild rocket variety called Novizia.
2025-03-26 00:00
Enza Zaden has launched a new wild arugula variety called Novizia, designed to meet the requirements of various stakeholders in the food industry, such as farmers, processors, and consumers. One of the key characteristics of Novizia is its upright growth pattern, making it easier to harvest and manage the crop...
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Demands for competitive pricing increase as the approaching strawberry harvest promises abundant supply.
2025-03-26 00:00
Obecnie nie ma niedoboru truskawek między kilkoma regionami uprawy, w tym Florydą, środkowym Meksykiem i Kalifornią. Steve Johnston z G.W. Palmer & Co. Inc. mówi: "Średnio zbierają około 7 milionów kartonów tygodniowo, co jest całkiem dobrą liczbą na marzec."
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Brazil's Pecem Port is planning to build a new berth specifically for handling fruit containers.
2025-03-26 00:00
The offshore port of Pecem, located in the northwest of Brazil, has experienced remarkable growth in recent years. Its proximity to Europe and the United States makes it a strategic point for international trade, especially for fruit and vegetable exports. Currently, it is a fully operational.
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Gen Z is distancing from fruits and vegetables, but not entirely.
2025-03-26 00:00
During a recent webinar organized by our partner YouGov, the profile of Generation Z shoppers in relation to purchasing consumer goods was outlined.
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Melon campaign 2025: productive balance in Italy and Europe
2025-03-26 00:00
The 2025 melon campaign opens under the sign of stability. This is what emerges from the analyses shared by Italian and European stakeholders, outlining a scenario in continuity with the previous year. For Italy, this is an encouraging sign: after years of progressive decline.
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"The current prices of Lamb Hass avocados at the source do not reflect the reality we are experiencing."
2025-03-26 00:00
Według oficjalnych danych, 2,728 hektarów awokado zarejestrowanych w Wspólnocie Walenckiej w 2023 roku praktycznie podwoiło liczbę 1,467 hektarów z 2020 roku; a boom awokado nadal trwa w tej hiszpańskiej regionie, gdzie, jak później potwierdzą oficjalne liczby, powierzchnia upraw w 2024 roku.
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"Jest wiele przepowiadania zagłady, ale jest jeszcze za wcześnie na wiarygodne oceny szkód w populacji kiwi."
2025-03-26 00:00
The Technical Director of Jingold Greece, Mr. Athanasios Pisalidis, advises maintaining calmness, patience, optimism, and avoiding quick judgments regarding the impact of the recent frost on Greek kiwi crops. He stated, "Over the past few days, I have received numerous phone calls, photos, and videos."
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The prices of coconuts in Vietnam have doubled due to an increase in exports and a decrease in supply.
2025-03-26 00:00
W Ho Chi Minh City i prowincjach południowych spożycie kokosów wzrosło w okresie gorącego sezonu. Pomimo wyższych cen detalicznych, właściciele magazynów zgłaszają trudności w pozyskaniu wystarczającej ilości kokosów. Niektóre specjalne odmiany kokosów w cenie około 0,80 USD za sztukę.
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TVA Organics uses Ellips True AI technology to sort onions.
2025-03-26 00:00
TVA Organics has had a busy year. Despite facing challenges, such as a fire that damaged two storage sheds and the office last summer, the Dutch company displayed determination and resilience. In 2021, they made substantial investments in processing machines, and the previous year, they focused on improving their onion production.
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