South Korea plans to import napa cabbage from China due to concerns about domestic supply.
2024-09-26 00:00
The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs of South Korea has announced a strategy to address an impending shortage of napa cabbage, essential for the kimjang season, by beginning imports from China. These imports will commence on September 27 and will be distributed to both wholesale and retail markets.
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Survey shows that less than one-third of children can identify beetroot or courgette.
2024-09-25 16:00
According to a survey commissioned by Borough Market of more than 1,000 7-11-year-olds, less than a third of children can correctly identify a beetroot or courgette.
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Chilean fruit exporters are getting ready to reroute shipments intended for the US East Coast due to an anticipated strike by around 45,000 longshoremen at key ports on the East Coast and the Gulf.
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Watercress industry bids farewell to pioneer Malcolm Isaac
2024-09-25 14:00
Malcolm Issac MBE, a prominent figure in the British watercress industry and a trailblazer in supermarket pre-packed salads, has passed away.
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This station will accelerate the development of vegetable varieties tailored to the specific needs of Southeast Asian farmers and the fresh market of the region. The official opening took place during the hundredth anniversary celebration of Rijk Zwaan.
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Lidl zostało uznane za najlepszego dyskonta oferującego produkty rolnicze podczas wydarzenia Fruitnet.
2024-09-25 13:00
For the eighth time in a row, the grocery chain Lidl has been recognized as Germany's top discount retailer for fruits and vegetables at this year's Fruchthandel Magazine Retail Awards.
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The Laimburg Experimental Centre researches the detection and prediction of warehouse damage using hyperspectral images.
2024-09-25 12:00
Predicting diseases and disorders before visible symptoms occur is intended to contribute to reducing food waste by determining the optimal selling time for apples, according to the research center. While sorting out fruits with visible
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Zimbabwe aims to become a key blueberry supplier.
2024-09-25 12:00
Zimbabwe is celebrating the recent approval for its avocados to be exported to China, but it's not the only sector experiencing growth. The blueberry industry is also preparing for rapid expansion.
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Australian association promotes apples as a 'guilt-free' snack.
2024-09-25 12:00
A new campaign in Australia, funded by a levy, is aiming to encourage consumers to consider fresh apples more often as the ultimate guilt-free snack.
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Peru is progressing in negotiations with China for the export of pomegranates and pecans.
2024-09-25 12:00
Pomegranates, pecans, and frozen fruit may soon be approved for export to China as the latest Peruvian products.
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Zespri is closely monitoring the situation at US ports.
2024-09-25 12:00
The New Zealand kiwifruit exporter Zespri stated that it anticipates a potential strike by port workers in the United States to only have a minor effect on its shipments to North America.
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Kaufland survey: These are the products Germans buy to save food.
2024-09-25 11:00
Every second person consciously buys products regularly, where the best before date is approaching soon. They usually also save a few euros. Because many of these products are separately reduced. 22% also frequently opt for baked goods, fruit, and vegetables.
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A £3.5 million research project is aiming to advance soft-fruit breeding in the UK.
2024-09-25 11:00
A new five-year, £3.5 million genetic research program is aiming to advance the breeding of more sustainable and resilient varieties of soft fruit in the UK.
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New research conducted by tropical fruit specialist Fyffes has revealed that over eight out of ten consumers (81%) have confessed to not knowing the proper way to store pineapples, leading them to consume the fruit later than is ideal.
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New Zealand showcased at Asia Fruit Logistica.
2024-09-25 09:00
More than 20 New Zealand businesses were featured at Asia Fruit Logistica 2024, presenting the latest advancements from the top Southern Hemisphere exporter to the global fresh produce industry.
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New Zealand showcased at Asia Fruit Logistica.
2024-09-25 09:00
Over 20 New Zealand businesses were presented at Asia Fruit Logistica 2024, sharing the latest advancements from the top Southern Hemisphere exporter with the global fresh produce industry.
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The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) strengthens trade relations between China and ASEAN countries.
2024-09-25 05:00
The fruit trade between China and ASEAN countries has been on the rise in recent years, with the implementation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) in 2022 playing a key role, as reported by People's Daily.
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World's largest vertical berry farm opens in the US
2024-09-25 00:00
Światowy pierwszy duży pionowy sad owocowy został otwarty w Richmond, w stanie Wirginia w USA.
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After six decades of agriculture in solar greenhouses, Almería has become the European reference in the production of fresh fruits and vegetables. It is now also the main stage where vegetable producers, marketing companies, distributors, Horeca channel, and the...
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Fenacle and the Ecuadorian Banana Cluster have signed a cooperation agreement to strengthen social dialogue.
2024-09-25 00:00
A Cooperation Agreement focused on enhancing social dialogue between workers and employers in Ecuador's banana sector has been signed. The agreement involves the Ecuadorian Banana and Plantain Cluster, which consists of the Association of Banana Exporters of Ecuador (AEBE), the Banana Marketing and Export Association.
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