"All end-of-year budgets have their ups and downs, but this year we can say that the campaign has ended on a high note," says Gianni Raniolo, president of the Consorzio dell'Uva da Tavola di Mazzarrone IGP (Mazzarrone PGI Table Grape Consortium), who, on returning from the LUV fair held in Bari. read more

The Tra Vinh province in the Mekong Delta has been acknowledged for its growing coconut industry, with nine specified cultivation zones spanning more than 1,240 hectares and two packaging plants recently given permission to export fresh coconuts to China. This progress comes after receiving approval from China's General Administration. read more

Apple scab, along with powdery mildew, is the most important fungal disease of apple trees and is caused by the ascomycete Venturia inequalis. This pathogen has forced producers over the years to adopt a rather strict chemical defense to avoid unpleasant surprises during harvest. read more

The growers are optimistic about the crop for the 2024/2025 export season. Early signs suggest that the overall volumes will be higher than last year. This follows a difficult 2023/2024 season that was marked by extreme weather events such as storms, fog, and strong winds in the Port of Cape Town. read more

Orange stands out as the main citrus fruit in production, accounting for 51% of the total, and although a 8.8% greater harvest is expected compared to the previous season, it will still be 8.2% below the average. Lemon production will experience a significant decline.

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W samą porę na sezon 2024-25 krajowych jabłek, Giumarra Companies ogłasza wspólną inicjatywę z firmą Capital City Fruit w celu oferowania ogólnokrajowej dostawy online ich ekskluzywnych jabłek Lemonade™. Począwszy od 1 listopada, konsumenci w 48 kontynentalnych stanach będą mogli zakupić te jabłka.

Just in time for the 2024-25 domestic apple season, Giumarra Companies announces a joint initiative with Capital City Fruit to offer nationwide online delivery of its exclusive Lemonade™ apples. Starting Nov. 1, consumers across the 48 contiguous states will be able to purchase the apples. read more

Ukraine has joined the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) as its 179th member, according to a report from EastFruit, citing the Ukrainian Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food. read more

Fruit and vegetable importer Gruppo Orsero aims to boost its revenue in Spain and Portugal by €100m over the next five years through the establishment of a new cold storage and packing facility in Seville. read more

Volumes of Egyptian products such as citrus and potatoes are increasing in the Russian market, as reported by Denis Logvinenko from Egyptian exporter Egast. He is currently located in Novorossiysk, near Russia's largest port. read more

Po kilku trudnych latach, które były naznaczone logistycznymi i innymi problemami, liderzy przemysłu owocowego w RPA przewidują, że nadchodzą dobre czasy.

After some tough years marked by logistical and other problems, South African fruit industry leaders have predicted that there are some good times ahead. read more

In the US, Giumarra has announced a joint initiative with Capital City Fruit to offer nationwide online delivery of its exclusive Lemonade apples, in time for the country’s 2024/25 domestic apple season. read more

Senior managers at Zespri Europe have held meetings with high-ranking Italian government officials to discuss the future commercial relationships of the New Zealand-based kiwifruit marketer with producer organizations in Italy. read more

This represents a growth of 571% compared to the same period in 2023, when it amounted to $198,000. This was reported by freshfruitportal, referring to the Peruvian Exporters Association (ADEX). The European Union is the main destination for the exotic fruit. read more

Wiodący włoski sprzedawca jabłek Melinda twierdzi, że cały sektor w kraju boryka się z wyzwaniami w postaci nowych szkodników, znacznego wzrostu kosztów oraz presji geopolitycznej na rynku międzynarodowym. read more

According to a report from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Taiwanese apple imports are projected to increase to 145,000 tons in the 2024/2025 fiscal year, while domestic production will remain stable at 1,250 tons. The United States and New Zealand are... read more

According to information from Information and Technology as the Statistical Office for North Rhine-Westphalia, there were 21,262 tonnes (+1.0% compared to 2022) of pumpkins grown on a cultivation area of 1,134 hectares. This corresponds to a calculated amount of 1.2 kg per inhabitant in North Rhine-Westphalia. read more

It is expected that the first producers will start packing next week, but exporters have stated that the quantities will be relatively low in the first two weeks. The Namibian industry is optimistic about further exports through the port of Walvis. read more

Problems at the Port of Cape Town cost South Africa’s apple and pear industry just under R1 billion (€52 million) a year, according to one of the country’s leading suppliers. read more

Nador Cott Protection (NCP) has announced that it has reached an agreement with UK retailer Sainsbury’s regarding the "unauthorized" sale of Tang Gold mandarins in its stores, which NCP has long argued against. read more

New cardboard packaging for Zespri kiwifruit sold by UK retailer Tesco has reportedly boosted brand awareness among consumers and led to higher sales that exceeded expectations. read more