Ava Berries, a division of UK berry experts Angus Soft Fruits, is pleased with the positive reception of its Ava Alicia (asf733.01) and Ava Catalina (asf624.01) strawberry varieties, which have gained popularity among growers, retailers, and consumers. read more

In the mid-1980s, getting to Blouputs in the Lower Orange River region was quite a challenge. Once you left the main road from Augrabies to Pofadder and descended towards the river, you had to open numerous farm gates. read more

Importers in North America are "concerned" about the potential impact of US President Donald Trump's 25 percent tariffs on all imported products from Canada and Mexico on fruit and vegetable prices, consumer health, and the long-term sustainability of the region's fresh produce. read more

Tesco has introduced a new recyclable packaging option for its Finest Onions line. read more

The FarmRoad Irrigation Module helps farmers to more effectively control the efficiency and sustainability of their water usage. The AI-powered irrigation forecast dashboards combine local climate data with advanced water demand models to provide integrated insights. read more

With a strong commitment to sustainability, Fyffes continues to enable more people to access healthy food and works closely with partners to reduce food waste. The long-standing commitment to the well-being of the communities in which Fyffes operates. read more

Prezydent Trump ogłosił 25-procentowe cło na import z Meksyku w sobotę, które dotknie około 475 mld USD eksportu z tego kraju, co stanowi równowartość 80 procent handlu zagranicznego Meksyku - szacuje Narodowa Rada Rolnicza (CNA). read more

The promotional price is sometimes even less than one euro per kilogram. In theory, this will come to an end by the end of January when the newly negotiated higher purchase prices take effect. The continuing strong advertising activity is having a significant impact on demand. The reach of buyers is high in the first... read more

Most people know water lentils as duckweed. These are tiny green plants that float in stagnant water and multiply rapidly. In Thailand and other Asian countries, water lentils are eaten; they are mainly sold at local markets. In the West, read more

By automating image analysis with affordable off-the-shelf cameras, Croptimus™ helps farmers reduce costs, minimize crop losses, and optimize resource usage - leading to smarter, more sustainable agriculture. read more

Korea consumers have had a hard time buying fruits and vegetables in the past year, as new data from Statistics Korea shows that fresh produce items were among the top ten goods most affected by inflation in 2024. read more

Asiafruit's Fresh Produce India edition is coming soon. Don't miss the chance to connect with key players in India's growing fresh produce industry and beyond. read more

L’Insalata dell’Orto, one of the main players in the Italian IV Range market and the first European producer of edible flowers, will be present at Fruit Logistica 2025 with a proposal focused on projects for large-scale retail distribution and a new space dedicated to industry discussions: Radio MisSalad. read more

"Demand in the onion market has drastically decreased since last week, leading to substantial price pressure. We require weekly exports of 20,000 tons to clear out all the onions. The looming question is how the market will react. Eventually, supply and demand will reach an equilibrium. It is still primarily an onion market." read more

Following the deployment of its business activity, Novacoop Mediterranea attends Fruit Logistica with the aim of showcasing to European customers its commercial catalog that includes over 100,000 tons of. read more

The watermelon market in South Africa has been underperforming for some years, according to Jandri Venter, a Rijk Zwaan product developer specializing in watermelons and melons. "It has been a stagnant category, and the most effective solution has been to differentiate the crop category by introducing new... read more

Zwiększone wolumeny, komplikacje logistyczne, rosnące koszty i deprecjacja wona wpływają na marże eksportu peruwiańskich mango do Korei Południowej. "Korea prezentuje się jako okazja do dywersyfikacji eksportu peruwiańskich mango, ponieważ jest to stosunkowo nowy rynek z dużym potencjałem. read more

Once again, 'Buenas Hasta el Hueso' will be present at Fruit Logistica, the leading fair in the fruit and vegetable sector held in Berlin. This initiative continues the success achieved in 2023, and will showcase the results of the 2024 campaign in the German capital, within a framework.

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According to forecasts from January 1st, 2025, French lettuce production will reach 405.4 million heads for the 2024-2025 marketing year, which is 7.9 million heads less than in 2023-2024. In December 2024, prices were 9% lower than in the 2023-2024 season, but 10% higher than the 2019-2023 period. read more

The beginning of the orange season from the Sicilian gardens faced some challenges this year. "Due to drought and water shortage, the initial batch of Navelina oranges that arrived on November 20th were predominantly small. Subsequently, the Washington Navel variety, which we started offering, was similarly affected." read more