Among them, seven farms operated on 21 hectares of cultivation area according to the criteria of organic farming. The area planted with bush berries decreased by more than a third compared to 2023 (-26 hectares or -35%). The decrease in cultivation area is mainly due to the lower read more

For trading companies participating in the FIN sustainability management, the guide is expanded with a chapter on water usage. From April 2025, producers and trading companies in the fruit, vegetable, and potato sector can thus demonstrate their sustainable use of the water resource. read more

Tesco is donating slow cookers to schools as part of an initiative to help schoolchildren learn how to prepare and cook healthy fruit and vegetable recipes. read more

Production in Turkey is expected to decrease by more than a third to 1.9 million tons, attributed to unfavorable weather conditions during the flowering period, resulting in lower yields. In China, an increase is expected due to favorable weather conditions. read more

W tym sezonie wysyłka winogron stołowych przez port w Walvis Bay znacząco wzrosła, zmniejszając presję na Kapsztad. read more

Mr. Stein, you set up your laptop on Sunday, and just three days later, you're already starting with FRUIT LOGISTICA. On a scale of one to ten, how excited are you right now? read more

His presentation at the Fresh Produce Forum of FRUIT LOGISTICA on the topic of "Digital innovations redefine the supply chain" started at the end of the chain, with the customers and consumers. read more

What is currently driving the European fruit and vegetable industry? read more

The RubyRed harvest in New Zealand will begin in the coming weeks with a significant increase in quantity to more than one million trays or 3,500 tons for the Chinese mainland, and another million trays for Japan. Additionally, shipments will also be sent to the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, and other Pacific islands. read more

The horticulture industry in Tanzania has received positively a new direct cargo flight to China, a route that will offer shorter shipping times for avocado exporters in particular. read more

Banana farmers in North Queensland have been heavily affected by over 600mm of rain falling in just a few days, with the full extent of the damage still being evaluated. read more

India's fruit and vegetable exports increased by 47.3% in volume from 2019-20 to 2023-24, as stated by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry. This growth is attributed to financial assistance from the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Department of… read more

“Fruit Logistica for us represents an excellent opportunity to listen to the needs of the horticultural industry and engage directly with its key players. It is also an opportunity to present our latest innovations dedicated to the central markets.

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The Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) has identified increased pest risks for mango farmers in Cambodia, with Oddar Meanchey province highlighted as particularly vulnerable. This region, along with Kampong Speu and Battambang, forms the country's mango-producing belt. The FAO study. read more

This week, the downward price trends in the onion market in Ukraine have deepened. Analysts from the EastFruit project have noted that despite many farmers holding back on selling onions last week in anticipation of higher wholesale prices, Ukrainian farms have now opted to begin selling. read more

Positive numbers for the White Onion of Margherita IGP. The excellent product from Puglia in 2024 recorded sales of 28,000 quintals, with an average price increase of 30% compared to 2023. read more

Na początku zeszłego roku zostało założone South American and African Fruit Trade Association (SAFTA) z celem stworzenia równych możliwości negocjacyjnych dla eksporterów, obiektywnej oceny produktów oraz edukowania ich na temat wymagań dotyczących wprowadzania ich produktów na rynek europejski.

At the beginning of last year, the South American and African Fruit Trade Association (SAFTA) was established with the goal of creating equal negotiating positions for exporters, objectively evaluating products, and educating them on the requirements for bringing their products to the European market. read more

To jest właśnie ten czas roku, kiedy przedstawiciele sektora świeżych produktów rolniczych gromadzą się w Berlinie na targach Fruit Logistica. Zespół FreshPlaza nie może się doczekać, aby ponownie zobaczyć wszystkich. W tym tygodniu nie będziemy publikować w czwartek i piątek, ale wrócimy w poniedziałek z wiadomościami z wydarzenia i oczywiście z kolejnymi informacjami. read more

Within the Agribologna Consortium, there is a reality that goes beyond the production of basil and aromatic herbs: we are talking about the Il Bettolino Cooperative in Reggiolo, in the province of Reggio Emilia. For 35 years, this social agriculture project has been offering a job opportunity. read more

With the Grenoble Walnut PDO facing a major crisis since 2022 (overproduction and sales at a loss in 2022, followed by a sharp drop in production in 2023), the Interprofessional Committee of the Grenoble Walnut (CING) intends to use its presence at the International Agricultural Show in Paris to... read more