Banana workers in Costa Rica have received compensation payments as a result of a complaint filed by Oxfam Germany and the Costa Rican trade union SITRAP under the German Supply Chain Law. The complaint addressed alleged violations of labor rights at a banana supplier for Aldi in Costa Rica, including. read more

Anthony Oboussier, based in the Drôme region, has recently completed his first harvest of red kiwis. The harvest showed promising results, but also provided valuable lessons to be learned. While the fruit tasted good, the size did not meet expectations. This marks an encouraging start for the new crop. read more

Kenya is addressing key challenges that hinder the export of horticultural products through legislative reforms and the establishment of a new technical barriers committee. These initiatives aim to facilitate market access for the country's important flower, fruit, and vegetable industries, which generate billions in annual revenue. The timing of these efforts is crucial. read more

Extended drought conditions across Maine have resulted in significant crop losses for apple and blueberry growers, with industry leaders estimating damages in the tens of millions of dollars. Lisa Hanscom, co-owner of Welch Farm in Roque Bluffs and chair of the Wild Blueberry Commission of Maine, stated that. read more

The Dutch apple and pear harvest has been completed. The post-harvest survey indicates that the fruit weight of both apples and pears was slightly higher than initially anticipated. Particularly in September, during the second picking, the fruit continued to grow significantly. This has resulted in slightly higher yields. read more

The season for Moroccan cucumbers is progressing smoothly, following a period with stagnant demand towards the end of the previous season. Mohammed Ennaciri, CEO of Victory Fresh, has provided an update on the current situation. The exporter, who had previously noted a decrease in demand and prices last season, stated: "The new... read more

The UK apple and berry markets are showing different price trends this week, as indicated by the latest wholesale data from Defra. Among the top apple varieties, Bramley's Seedling increased by 10% to £1.37 per kilogram, up from £1.25 the previous week. Egremont Russet also saw a 13% rise to £1.35 per kilogram. read more

The tomato remains one of the main protagonists in the fruit and vegetable department, and the numbers confirm it: according to the data from the Agroter Fruit and Vegetable Monitor, the consumption of fresh tomatoes in Italy - considering all channels - remains stable from 2020 to 2024 around the... read more

Enhancing an excellent product like mountain cherries through a collaboration along the supply chain. This is the goal of the agreement signed between the Melinda Consortium and Vip-Association of Fruit and Vegetable Cooperatives of the Val Venosta, with immediate effect starting from. read more

Farmers in Turkey's Pasinler Valley, located in the eastern Erzurum province, have completed their cabbage harvest with individual heads exceeding 50 kilograms. The crop was cultivated across 500 hectares, with growers reporting higher-than-expected yields this season, as reported by FreshPlaza. read more

Frosts, delayed vegetation, long periods of cold - this season has caused many difficulties for berry growers. The same was true for strawberry producers repeating fruiting, who, although due to conducting cultivation in tunnels, are partially read more

Jazz apples have once again triumphed at the National Fruit Show in Kent, winning the title of Tastiest Apple for the eighth consecutive year. read more

Seeka, one of New Zealand's largest fruit companies and a significant grower-distributor of products such as kiwifruit and avocados, has discovered what it refers to as "a series of invoicing irregularities" that could total up to NZ$350,000. read more

Seeka, one of the largest fruit companies in New Zealand and a significant grower and distributor of products such as kiwifruit and avocados, has discovered what it refers to as "a series of invoicing irregularities" that could total up to NZ$350 million. read more

Długotrwałe i niesezonowe opady deszczu w głównym obszarze uprawy winogron na stół Indii w Nashik mogą spowodować średnie straty plonów na poziomie około 50 procent w tym sezonie - wynika z raportu Qualicrop Global Consulting, który przewiduje "znaczący spadek wolumenów eksportu". read more

DiMuto has announced the launch of traceable mango shipments under the SoLumi Fresh brand from Mexico to the US, powered by its DiMutoClear Trade Management platform. read more

The European pineapple markets are quiet at the beginning of November, as demand slows down and prices are under pressure. Consumption in Italy is low as they await an increase in December, while the oversupply of larger pineapples is affecting the Dutch market. In Germany, there is a trend towards crownless pineapples. read more

UK: Employers collaborate with the government to address health issues and maintain employment in Britain.Emma Taylor, Chief People Officer, Tesco: "As the UK's largest private sector employer, we contribute to job creation and local communities nationwide. We understand that quality employment not only benefits our... read more

Fengjie County in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality recently signed export contracts for over 10,000 tons of navel oranges with companies from Singapore and Malaysia during a promotional event. The region has a historical significance as a citrus-producing area dating back to the Han Dynasty. read more

Na skutek skargi Oxfam i kostarykańskiego związku zawodowego SITRAP dotyczącej naruszeń prawa pracy u dostawcy bananów, dotknięci interesariusze w Kostaryce otrzymali płatności od producenta. Proces, rozpoczęty w 2023 roku, odbył się w ramach niemieckiego Łańcucha Dostaw.

Affected rightsholders in Costa Rica have received payments from the producer as a result of a complaint filed by Oxfam and the Costa Rican trade union SITRAP regarding labor law violations at a banana supplier. The process, initiated in 2023, took place under the framework of Germany's Supply Chain. read more