South Africa's diminished litchi harvest due to poor fruit setting, cold weather, and subsequent sunburn damage will leave many without their favorite holiday fruit this summer. In a related development, litchis are being sold at Checkers retailer for R99.99 (5.2 euros) per one kilogram carton. read more

The European Union (EU) has increased the frequency of inspections on Vietnamese durians from 10% to 20% of shipments at its borders. This change comes after the discovery of high levels of pesticide residues on these fruits, which violate EU safety standards. The Vietnam SPS Office is now under scrutiny as a result. read more

On December 12th, Dole, a century-old global brand known for specializing in fruits and vegetables, made a notable appearance at the Economic Ecological Construction and ESG theme event held at the Shanghai Pudong Headquarters. The company was honored with the "Excellent Case Award" for ESG practices among Chinese and Foreign Enterprises in Pudong New. read more

The clementine mandarin, known for its slightly flat bottom, is a highly coveted variety in international markets, including those in the EU. However, the detection of prohibited pesticides in some shipments from Albania to EU nations, particularly at border crossings in Croatia, has raised concerns about the fruit's safety and compliance with regulations. read more

South African growers and exporters are "overjoyed" that Thailand has once again opened its doors to the country's apples. read more

The December 2024/January 2025 issue of Asiafruit Magazine is now accessible to subscribers through the Asiafruit app on Apple, Android, and desktop platforms. This edition provides the most recent news and insights from the dynamic fresh produce markets across Asia. read more

Portugal: Aldi opens new supermarket in Parchal
German supermarket chain Aldi has opened a new two-storey store in Parchal, Lagoa, its 22nd in the Algarve. Located on Rua Infante de Sagres, in Parchal's new bustling commercial area, the supermarket boasts a 1,100sqm sales area, offering the usual... read more

W listopadzie 2024 roku British Apple Producers Ltd (BAPL) zgłosiło sprzedaż brytyjskich jabłek do brytyjskich supermarketów. Te dane, gdy są przedstawione jako procent wszystkich sprzedanych brytyjskich jabłek, podkreślają wydajność różnych supermarketów w wspieraniu lokalnych producentów jabłek. Analiza zestawia. read more

Confronted with the debate sparked by the regularization of migrants, especially those working in Chile's agricultural sector, the president of the Federation of Fruit Producers of Chile, Fedefruta, Víctor Catán, stated that "our main priority now is the regularization of foreign workers engaged in temporary..." read more

Croatia, Czech Republic, Italy, and Lithuania have banned the import of Albanian citrus fruits after tests revealed excessive levels of pesticides in the produce. The mandarins were found to contain chlorpyrifos and phosmet, chemicals whose consumption poses significant side effects to human health. read more

Christmas is around the corner and, as often happens for other holidays, the social media community is getting creative with themed ideas. This is the case with Christmas tree fruit platters that are literally becoming very popular on. read more

On December 18, a creditors' meeting was held regarding the provisional suspension of payments granted to FlevoTrade Onions, a company within the FlevoTrade group. The meeting also discussed the future of the FlevoTrade group, with involved parties including the supervisory judge. read more

In the week of Christmas, The Shopping Bag by BMTI and Italmercati Network of Companies, realized in collaboration with Consumerismo No Profit, advises on which seasonal products are the most convenient to buy. read more

There is a massive presence of clementines in the markets, which are overshadowing the demand for mandarins; as for oranges, the demand is shifting towards the Tarocco variety. There is also a growing commercialization of some traditional Christmas products, such as pineapples, puntarelle, and dried lentils. read more

At the Volcani Institute in Tel Aviv, Israel, a breakthrough in citrus cultivation has been achieved with the development of over 200 mandarin orange varieties. These varieties are designed to adapt to diverse global climates without disrupting local ecosystems. Researcher Livnat Goldenberg led the project. read more

"As 2024 comes to an end - a year that has brought us a lot of satisfaction here in Italy - we are preparing for the upcoming season. We will begin with deliveries of bare-root plants, followed by plants in pots starting from spring. The Italian nursery Vivai Magalotti Quarto will be... read more

"Thanks to the modernization of the Turkish production and logistics process, tomatoes can now be supplied to European clients every month of the season," says H. Sena Bişgin, an export specialist for Akdem Vegetables, a Turkish vegetable packer and exporter. "The tomato season lasts for 12 months." read more

Od momentu założenia w 2016 roku firma rodzinna LuBa Fresh doświadcza stałego wzrostu i teraz przygotowuje się do kolejnego kroku. Od 1 stycznia 2025 roku Luciën de Wit i jego syn, Luuk de Wit, z LuBa Fresh wejdą w partnerstwo logistyczne z Robem Linders z Linders Fruit &. read more

RG, a Cesena-based company with 40 years of experience in designing and building fruit and vegetable processing equipment, recently installed a carrot processing line in Sicily. Owner Ruggero Ricci expressed his satisfaction with the result, stating, "We are very happy with the outcome." The company has previously completed several installations. read more

Sezon Cherry Express zbliża się ku końcowi, a chilijska branża wiśniowa tętniła życiem. Od sadów po porty wysyłkowe, w każdym sezonie trwa wyścig, aby dostarczyć owoce na globalne rynki. Kluczowym graczem w chilijskim sektorze eksportu wiśni jest Hapag-Lloyd, zapewniający transport w czasie. read more