In response to the decrease in papaya production, the Barbados Ministry of Agriculture, in collaboration with two partner organizations, is implementing measures to improve farmer yields. The drop in production, caused by the widespread bunchy top disease, has had a significant impact on the island's papaya output both domestically and internationally. read more

The climate is cutting Italian hazelnut production with an estimated 20% decrease, mainly due to the bad weather that has affected the Northern regions. The analysis comes from Coldiretti, with the harvest entering the peak of what is a real excellence in agriculture. read more

After 22 years, Anton Filippo is stepping down from Logistic Business Partners Rotterdam at the end of the year. Due attention will be paid to this during Fruit Attraction. The new Business Development Manager, Peter van der Klift, his successor, has now arrived, although Anton will assist him. read more

Nepal has started exporting fresh vegetables to Qatar, which represents a significant advancement in agricultural trade between the two countries. The first shipment, organized through a Chinese foundation's agriculture promotion program, was sent from Kathmandu on a Himalaya Airlines flight. read more

Vietnam's fruit export revenue reached 4.63 billion USD in the first eight months of 2024, marking a 30.6% increase from the previous year, driven by the country's entry into several key markets. The fruit sector in Vietnam has seen significant progress, with pomelos now being exported to... read more

Czwarty Malaysia International Durian & Cultural Fest 2024 (MIDCF) został zainicjowany w celu promowania na całym świecie duriana i kultury malezyjskiej. Dyrektor generalny Tourism Malaysia, Datuk Manoharan Periasamy, wyraził swoje aspiracje dotyczące uzyskania międzynarodowego uznania dla duriana. read more

We are in September and October FreshPlaza will focus on Avocados. Once deemed the "green gold" of the produce industry, avocados are currently experiencing an oversupply in various markets globally. Several countries have recently entered new markets – how will this impact trade? Are you a grower or a consumer? read more

By mid-September, we are in the midst of the commercial campaign for plums, and recently the Angeleno variety has entered the markets, still considered the benchmark for the sector, thanks to a mix of taste and shelf life that is hard to match. With Cristian Moretti, read more

In Dharmapuri, local farmers have been observed shifting towards cultivating drought-resistant dragon fruit due to consecutive monsoon failures. The district, which usually receives an average rainfall of around 942 mm, has experienced significantly lower rainfall in recent years, leading to this change. read more

At the port of Subic in Zambales, Philippines, authorities intercepted a shipment containing 144 tons of carrots and onions, valued at approximately P21 million ($374,732), reported to have been smuggled into the country. The Agriculture Secretary, Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr., highlighted the issue. read more

The Conference pear harvest in El Bierzo is coming to an end, and producers anticipate reaching 12.5 million kilos this season. However, the quantity of fruit that can be sold under the quality seal will be lower due to the damage caused by hail storms. "We do not yet have all the data, but it appears that our... read more

Fruits and vegetables are becoming increasingly present in consumers' diets because, in addition to their taste appeal, they are considered essential for maintaining a healthy and balanced lifestyle. However, the overall increase in prices and the perception of high costs for them read more

The international stage of the Fruit Next Forum 5 will be the perfect occasion to present the new version of the Smart Ripe Trolley, the innovative IoT (Internet of Things) system for monitoring the ripening process of tropical fruits in industrial environments, presented at Fruit. read more

These French companies - Blue Whale, Innatis (Cardel and Pominter), Mouneyrac, Tifanette, La Blottière, Harmonie, Distrimex, and Primland - gathered at Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong from September 4-6th to connect with their clients and explore new business opportunities in the Asian market. read more

Fruit is a fundamental food in the human diet, rich in essential nutrients and beneficial bioactive compounds for health. However, managing the ripening of fruit poses a significant challenge for the food industry. Fruit must go through a read more

Despite the surplus in potato production, prices in Bangladesh's local market have been steadily increasing, affecting consumers, especially those from lower-income brackets. The country harvested 10.6 million tonnes of potatoes last season, making it the third most consumed agricultural product. read more

There are 10 Italian fruit and vegetable companies that will be hosted at the space organized by Assomela, Cso Italy, and Fruitimprese from September 21st to 29th. read more

In general, radishes are a healthy product, easy to consume, rich in important vitamins and minerals, cultivated and consumed all over the world from the Americas to Europe, from the Middle East to Asia. read more

Agencja Stanów Zjednoczonych do Rozwoju Międzynarodowego (USAID) przeznaczyła 440 480 dolarów (ponad 7 milionów GH¢) na poprawę produkcji suszonych owoców w Ghanie. Inicjatywa ta ma na celu wzmocnienie handlu i tworzenie miejsc pracy poprzez rozbudowę zdolności przetwórczych firmy Pure and Just Limited. Ghańskie przedsiębiorstwo specjalizuje się w... read more

The main variety of raspberries here is 'Mailing Bella', which this year has brought impressive yields - reaching up to 22 tons per hectare (for dessert fruits) in the summer harvest and expected 5-8 t/ha in the autumn harvest. This is a very good result for this variety. read more