The association has reported a decrease in the export of blueberries from Chile, with hopes for a recovery as the harvest picks up. "By week 47, the total volume of exports has decreased by 28% compared to the same period last year and is 14% lower than the... read more

Downs, a company specializing in potato reception, automated sorting, and storage, has introduced its new optical sorter for unwashed potatoes – the CropVision Plus. Building on the success of the CropVision, which was launched in 2020, the new version offers advanced technology to simplify optical sorting and meet the increasing demands of the industry. read more

"W ramach tak wielu nowych odmian i klubów wchodzących na rynek owoców, jesteśmy wyjątkiem, ponieważ oferujemy historyczne odmiany takie jak złote, babciowe i cesarskie jabłka, śliwki Grossa di Felisio i Prezydent oraz gruszki Abate i William. W naszej opinii, obserwujemy powrót do historycznych odmian". read more

The Pakistani Directorate General of Customs Valuation in Karachi has updated the customs/export values for seasonal fruits, including Kinnow, for the period from December 1, 2024, to May 15, 2025. This revision is intended to enhance export earnings during the winter season. A valuation ruling (4 of...) read more

Clementines, table grapes, and nectarines have been the stars of the first four road shows of Enjoy Dolce Frutta, a three-year project targeting consumers in Italy and Germany featuring Op Armonia. The events have involved sports centers and beaches, with tasting booths set up for visitors. read more

Dragon fruit from Ecuador remains in high demand despite the warmer climate affecting harvest volumes. David Velez, sales manager of Ecuadorian exporter Roses & Fresh Fruits by Ayelen Living Memories, stated, "Currently, the production of yellow dragon fruit is facing challenges due to the warmer climate." read more

In week 47, LCC's fruit and vegetable sales recorded growth, but the increase in the average price mix masked essentially flat volumes. Among the sales channels, the discount channel is showing growth again, while the large-scale retail sector is facing challenges in terms of quantities sold. read more

global blueberry market is undergoing a transformation due to China's increasing production capacity. This shift is a result of the country's varied climatic zones, which allow for early and prolonged growing seasons. These advancements present a challenge to conventional blueberry exporters like. read more

The freshly squeezed orange juices from iSuccosisi confirmed to be among the most beloved by Italians, winning once again this year the prestigious award dedicated to quality, the Quality Award 2025, now in its tenth edition. Investments in collaboration with Ca' Foscari University in Venice. read more

The prices of Chilean cherries fluctuated this week depending on the quantity and quality of arrivals, but experienced a slight rebound later in the week. Overall, prices fell by approximately 10% compared to the previous two weeks. Using Santina as an example, the 2J and 3J classes with 2 x 2.5kg packaging also saw this trend. read more

Created by the breeder Sakata®, who has successfully introduced it in Spain, Portugal, France, and Northern European countries, the Italian Bimi® broccoli has recently started its commercial season. read more

A zookeeper at Osaka Tennoji Zoo has been accused of repeatedly stealing fruits and vegetables intended for the animals. The man, who is in his 40s and has been employed at the zoo for over a decade, admitted to taking the food, which was supposed to be used to feed the zoo's 1,000 animals. Authorities believe he consumed the stolen produce. read more

In 2023, the global blueberry industry witnessed an expansion of its cultivation area to 267,000 hectares, representing a 7.23% increase from the previous year's 249,000 hectares. This growth trend has been steady over the past years, with recorded areas of 237,000 hectares in 2021, 219,000 hectares in 2020, read more

At this time of the year, clementines are flying off the shelves. This trend is noticeable at Fruit At Work, a company located in Zonhoven, Flanders, that provides fruit boxes to businesses and schools. "Every year, I'm amazed at the amount of clementines we deal with, but this year was a bit more challenging due to" read more

Według analityków EastFruit, po niedawnej podwyżce cen, ceny hurtowe cebuli na Ukrainie ponownie spadły. Ten trend spadkowy jest głównie spowodowany zmniejszeniem popytu, gdy producenci coraz częściej oferują warzywa średniej i niskiej jakości. read more

In the marketing year (MY) 2024/25, avocado production is expected to reach 200,000 metric tons (MT) due to favorable climatic conditions, representing a 33.3% increase from MY 2023/24. The total planted area will be 33,010 hectares, which is a one percent growth from MY 2023/24. read more

Potato supplier Branston has introduced a new brand, Nanna Tate, with the goal of updating traditional potato dishes. The launch of Nanna Tate fresh potatoes is scheduled for 30 December and will be sold in 450 Tesco stores across the UK. The Nanna Tate prepared potato range will be introduced later on. read more

Chiina's customs administration announced on Wednesday that it has approved the importation of table grapes from Brazil, specifically from orchards and packaging plants that have been inspected by Chinese authorities for nine specified pests. China will permit producers in Brazil's Pernambuco and Bahia regions to export the Vitis grapes. read more

Amazon has successfully conducted a trial of using delivery drones in Italy. This marks the first European country where the e-commerce company intends to implement this service. The trial took place in San Salvo, a town in central Italy. read more

Chile and China have signed two protocols during the ninth edition of Chile Week China that will enhance the access of Chilean products to the Chinese market. One of the protocols enables the shipment of fresh fruit through ports and airports in third countries, which will streamline transfer times and... read more