Termotécnica celebrated the recent signing of the Protocol on Phytosanitary Requirements for the Export of Fresh Grapes from Brazil to China, which was signed by the Brazilian and Chinese authorities. This protocol has opened a pathway for exporting grapes to the Asian country. read more

The Association of Friends of the Environment has sent a letter to Interior Minister Abdelouafi Laftit, calling for an immediate cessation of watermelon cultivation in the Zagora region. This request is made in the context of a worsening water crisis, with the region already facing serious water shortages. read more

The new season of Pink Lady® is taking shape now that the harvest across Europe has been completed. To understand the strategies of the premium apple par excellence in the coming months, we spoke with Salvo Garipoli, Market Manager Italy for Pink Lady® Europe (pictured in the opening photo on the right). read more

The Shopping Bag by BMTI and Italmercati Business Network, developed in collaboration with Non-Profit Consumerism, this week recommends the best seasonal products to buy before Christmas, always prioritizing seasonality and affordability. read more

The Authority for Food and Economic Security (ASAE) in Portugal has recently conducted seizures of 24 tons of fruit in the Algarve region due to improper labeling issues. The operation took place in Vila Real de Santo António and focused on food transport inspections. It was discovered that... read more

Barnier, a specialist in importing exotic fruits, is currently offering mangoes from Peru. "Our mangoes come from different origins depending on the production season in each of our supplier countries." Exotic fruits are particularly popular at the end of the year, with sales generally. read more

In Bungundarra, near Yeppoon in central Queensland, Eddie Cowie has harvested the season's first lychees after a five-year hiatus. The Cowie family farm faced devastation following two consecutive natural disasters, impacting their lychee production significantly. In 2019, a bushfire destroyed read more

Sara Aslıhan Metin, the sales representative for Turkish fresh produce exporter Göknur, has stated that it has been a positive season for Turkish pomegranates with increased production. "The Turkish pomegranate season was better than last year. Overall, our pomegranate volumes increased by approximately read more

The Chilean cherry express arrived on December 8, signaling the start of the 2024/25 seaborne cherry season. Containers from the ship started reaching markets that night or the next morning, rapidly turning seaborne cherries into the most sought-after product in the market. read more

Optimal spring conditions in New Zealand have created a favorable environment for cultivating kiwifruit, potentially resulting in an exceptional season, as stated by Tim Tietjen, a representative for NZ Kiwifruit Growers. The favorable weather has aided in efficient pollination and contributed to optimal growth. read more

Według danych Comex Stat, w listopadzie 2024 roku wolumen eksportu papai z Brazylii wyniósł około 4000 ton, a przychody z tych eksportów przekroczyły 5 milionów dolarów FOB. Ta wydajność wskazuje na stabilność zarówno w wolumenie, jak i w przychodach w porównaniu z poprzednim miesiącem. Od stycznia do read more

To jest trzecie pokolenie hodowców cykorii, które założyło się na produkcji cykorii w zakładzie produkcyjnym Selosse. Marie i Pierre wrócili na rodzinne gospodarstwo 8 lat temu z celem stworzenia kanału dywersyfikacji. Pomysł ten pochodzi od kuzyna pracującego z niepełnosprawnymi dziećmi. Po odwiedzeniu plantacji cykorii. read more

For the 12th edition of the Rendez-vous de l'Arbo, organized on December 10th by the Fruits Plus association in Valence, the producers' association Peaches and Apricots of France unveiled its new project: the Progress Contract. Olivier Dauvers, consumer expert, and Régis Aubenas, president of the association, were present at the event. read more

This figure would be 4.7% (+13,550t) higher than the months of Sept-Nov 2023, but 7.1% (-23,000t) lower than the average for the same period in the last five campaigns. read more

The conference will take place from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Refreshments and lunch will be provided for all participants. The lectures will be simultaneously translated (English-Polish/Polish-English). read more

According to EastFruit, Den Berk Délice has opened its first in-house greenhouse in Agadir, Morocco. By taking full control of foreign cultivation, Den Berk Délice guarantees consistent quality and taste for its customers all year round. read more

Pierwsze południowoafrykańskie owoce kamienne sezonu dotarły do Indii, w tym nektarynki, brzoskwinie i śliwki. read more

The combination scale is the latest addition to the Sorma portfolio, which currently includes around 160 machines protected by 60 patents. The LCP-128A is designed to reduce overfilling in packaging by 20g to 30g per unit and process up to 55 packages per minute. read more

As assistance for the affected businesses, Germany has received 46.5 million euros from the EU Agricultural Reserve. The application process for these EU aids is being handled through the federal states and is now open in Bavaria. Applications can be submitted from now until January 8th. read more

Projections indicate that fresh pear exports from the US are set to decrease by nearly 23 percent to 85,000 tonnes this season, marking their lowest level since the 1980s. This decline is a result of a more than 20 percent drop in production. read more