The pitaya season is slowly coming to an end in Spain with very positive results, especially for the high-yielding plantations, which have encouraged more and more producers to grow this fruit. "Years of experience in pitaya cultivation have allowed us, at Pitaya del Sol, to develop a highly successful growing method." read more

StePacPPC's Modified Atmosphere/Modified Humidity (MA/MH) packaging is enabling a transition from traditional methods of transporting fresh broccoli and other vegetables, such as ice-filled polystyrene and waxed carton boxes, over long distances in the U.S. and Japan. The Otofuke Agricultural read more

The chief executive of NZ Avocado, Brad Siebert, points out the possibility of a better season for avocado growers in New Zealand, citing favorable weather conditions and a strategic change in export approach as reasons for this optimism. The previous two seasons were difficult for growers, characterized by read more

The kale harvest has been quite successful so far, according to Jan Stemmann, a producer at the vegetable growing company of the same name. "The quality has been consistently good due to the low temperature fluctuations. However, if the plants are constantly exposed to freezing temperatures, read more

W miarę jak europejskie, brytyjskie i bliskowschodnie rynki winogron opróżniają się przed Bożym Narodzeniem, RPA przeżywa powolny początek swojego sezonu. Według Nico Louwa, Dyrektora Marketingu w Exsa, firmie eksportującej z siedzibą w Paarl, "Jesteśmy w Exsa w takiej samej sytuacji jak wielu innych w branży; read more

A new report has emphasized the potential for future growth of Australian horticulture in Southeast Asia. The Federal Government conducted an inquiry called 'Trading North,' which examined the involvement of Australian agriculture in the markets of the region. Two significant industry bodies, AUSVEG and read more

Nick Deppe, production director at Kent soft fruit and apple grower Clock House Farms, has been awarded the Fruiterers Management Award 2024. read more

The Technical Secretariat of the FreshProducePEFCR, which is responsible for developing technical guidelines for determining the environmental impact of fruits and vegetables as part of Freshfel's Environmental Footprint Initiative, will be hosting an open webinar on January 13, 2025 to involve stakeholders. read more

Mathijs Benard, who has been employed as the Head of Operations Central Europe at Westfalia Fruit in the Netherlands since March 2024 and also collaborates closely with the Operations Team in Germany, explains: "Since joining the company, my focus has been on the read more

Fresh Produce Group (FPG), one of Australia's largest fruit and vegetable suppliers, has secured an investment of over A$175 million (€107.9 million) from Macquarie Asset Management. This deal has made the Australian financial firm the majority shareholder of the company. read more

Fresh Produce Group (FPG), one of Australia's largest fruit and vegetable suppliers, has received an investment of over A$175 million (€107.9 million) from Macquarie Asset Management. This deal has made the Australian financier the majority shareholder of the company. read more

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According to the company, Sonrosa® combines exceptional taste, consistent quality, and a minimal ecological footprint thanks to their seed technology. The first productions will be available in early 2025. read more

Iván Vílchez, President of the Peruvian Association of Mango Producers and Exporters (APEM), added that the low ex-farm prices for mangoes are further exacerbated by the fact that Brazil, Peru's main competitor in the European market, has increased its supply and the read more

Ostatni rok był nietypowy dla sektora cytrusowego w RPA, zdarzenia w branży soków zmieniły siły rynkowe. read more

The South African exporter Tru-Cape Fruit Marketing anticipates a promising pear season in 2024/25, featuring its first-ever commercial volumes of the red blush variety Cape Blush, as well as its largest crop of Cheeky to date. read more

New Zealand’s Employment Relations Authority (ERA) has stated that it will maintain a close collaboration with kiwifruit exporter Zespri to eliminate unethical employment practices. This comes after a labor provider to the kiwifruit industry in the Bay of Plenty was discovered to have underpaid three employees over an extended period. read more

A variety of marketing activities will be implemented to promote French apples to consumers in India in the upcoming months. The fruit will be available for purchase at all of the major supermarket chains in the country. read more

Fresh Produce India is returning in 2025, gathering top professionals from both the local and international industry to delve into the numerous opportunities available in one of the world's most vibrant markets for fresh fruits and vegetables. read more

The Australian Table Grape Association (ATGA) will lead a new five-year investment funded by growers through Hort Innovation. This initiative will offer a special opportunity to strategically advance one of Australia's most highly valued horticultural exports in the long term. read more