Godefroy Voisin, the sales director of Magellan Import, which has recently acquired GlobalGAP certification, is providing an update on the Orri mandarin campaigns from South Africa. Magellan Import, an importer of out-of-season fruit, offers a complete range of pomelos, oranges, lemons, clementines, and limes. read more

Fruits & Compagnie's station, located north of Sisteron in southeastern France, was completely closed for 4 months in the first half of 2024. "All the grading and packaging facilities were dismantled and replaced by a new MAF installation adapted to the upcoming changes planned for the next ten years." read more

The ORRi mandarin has once again made history by receiving, for the second consecutive year, the prestigious Superior Taste Award, granted by the International Taste Institute (ITI) in Brussels. This award, which recognizes excellence in taste and quality of food products worldwide, read more

Today, organic apples represent between 5 and 10% of the total market in Italy. This is a fairly stable share over time, but it also sees an expanding production area. read more

GyroPlant has teamed up with Dole PLC to advance hybrid and indoor farming using GyroPlant's substrate-free growing methods. "After a successful year of growing strawberries substrate-free in CEA, we are thrilled to announce our official partnership with Dole for our innovative, low-emission food production." read more

The Department of Agriculture in the Davao Region (DA-Davao) is currently establishing a laboratory specifically for the cultivation of Trichoderma fungi. This initiative aims to address the problem of Fusarium wilt, commonly known as Panama disease, which has been impacting a significant number of plants. read more

The pear harvest in Emilia-Romagna is now complete and, with the arrival of October, the commercial campaign is ready to kick off. The consortium of fruit growers Opera, after years of truly difficult times marked by a production battered by calamities, is now entering the market. read more

The Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) of Granada Mollar de Elche, through the Valencian Government and the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development in collaboration with VisitElche, has launched the campaign 'A day like a queen', an initiative

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From October 4th, we will be back to provide you with current and fresh news from the fruit and vegetable industry. read more

But back to the innovations: Federico Stanzani, Commercial Director of CIV, says: "In recent years, our breeding program for strawberries has focused on varieties suitable for the Mediterranean climate. At Fruit Attraction, we will present Larissa®." read more

Belgian exporters are currently preparing programs for the upcoming Conference pear season and getting shipments ready for global markets, including Asia, as reported by Marc Evrard from Belgian Fruit Valley. "The fruit quality is good this season," he says, "better than last year. Everything is on track for a successful export season." read more

Kiwifruit marketer Zespri has entered the second phase of a "digital transformation" that will allow them to collect, analyze, and utilize environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data across their operations. read more

The Dutch company The Greenery suggests that glasshouse vegetable growers should think about converting some of their production to Inspire, a strawberry variety that is described as resilient and sustainable. read more

The conflict in the Middle East and Ukraine, ongoing disruptions in the Panama Canal caused by drought, reduced demand in Asia, and colder weather at the source have posed significant challenges for Ecuador's banana exporters during the first eight months of the year. read more

Fruit and wine growers in Brandenburg who suffered significant crop losses due to the frost events in April 2024 can apply for financial assistance. Applications can be submitted to the Office for Rural Development, Agriculture, and Land Consolidation (LELF). read more

With this agreement, which restores the phytosanitary requirements for the export of table grapes to Ecuador, Peru will resume exports to Ecuador, which represents a market of 18 million potential consumers, reefertrends reports. The export of... read more

"The practical insights from experienced executives who shared their knowledge and years of experience with us were particularly valuable to me," said the now certified fruit trade expert. "The detailed examination of fruits and vegetables, from identification read more

RipeLocker has announced "significant advancements" in its collaboration with Gebbers Farms and Chelan Fresh, improving the long-term storage and delivery of cherries for the 2024 season. read more

Mexican grower-exporter SL Produce has introduced a new packaged vegetable brand called Tenderland for the North American market. The brand highlights the company's commitment to respecting the land, soil, and its workers in Sinaloa, while also showcasing the care taken throughout the entire production process. read more

Our customer, Giovanelli Fruchtimport AG, is a renowned, successful, and internationally active family business with an excellent reputation. Founded in 1930, the company specializes in sourcing and marketing exotic fruits, mushrooms, and berries. read more