Asia Fruit Logistica, the fair dedicated to fruit and vegetable companies looking to strengthen and expand their business in the Asian region, concluded on Friday, September 6 in Hong Kong. Bianca Bonifacio, trade fair and internationalization manager at CSO Italy, highlights: read more

Emmanuel Schaffner, Sales Director at Verduyn, proudly announced the successful launch of their new production unit. Since Monday, the company's carrots have been packed at the new state-of-the-art facility in Wancourt. The launch of the production unit on Monday brought together the entire team. read more

Na skutek zniszczeń spowodowanych przez tajfun Yagi w północnym Wietnamie ceny warzyw w Hanoi, Hai Phong i Quang Ninh wzrosły. Burza, która była najpotężniejszą uderzającą w Azję w tym roku, spowodowała uszkodzenia upraw i zakłócenia w transporcie, co doprowadziło do wzrostu cen. read more

The Japanese burger chain Dom Dom has launched a special Nashi Double Teriyaki Burger that includes two teriyaki-glazed patties and fresh slices of nashi, an Asian pear. The sweet and crunchy pear contrasts nicely with the savory and juicy meat, resulting in a unique and delicious combination. read more

The Romagna IGP peach and nectarine harvest is in the final stages of a campaign that has not disappointed expectations, as explained by Paolo Pari, President of the Consortium for Protection and Valorization: "This year, the Romagna region has not been affected by late frosts, unlike" read more

Wesfalia Fruit, a fresh produce supplier, has entered the Japanese market as part of its strategy to diversify its international market access. This move represents a significant expansion of its presence in the Asian market. It follows Westfalia's successful positioning of South African avocados. read more

The new Board of Directors of the Cherry and Typical Fruit Consortium of Bisceglie took office this summer, a consortium company founded about twenty years ago that is relaunching with new momentum and new ideas. read more

During the meeting, new varieties of blueberries and market trends were discussed, such as the increasing demand for premium fruits. This was highlighted by Marcin Wereszczuk from Fall Creek company. It is precisely for fruits of the highest quality that higher prices can be obtained. Such fruits will also be in high demand. read more

In response to the uncertainties surrounding the importation of foreign vegetables, Japanese food companies are increasingly sourcing their vegetables domestically. read more

Especially large calibers are in short supply. On the demand side, the change of the month and the end of holidays in Eastern Austria provided some slight impulses. There have been no price changes compared to the previous week. At the beginning of the week, prices for medium-sized onions, cleaned and sorted in crates, varied depending on the market. read more

This marks a decrease of 21% compared to the 2023/24 campaign, which concludes with a record production of 1,595,171 tons according to a preliminary assessment. In terms of varieties, there will be a reduction of 18% in Fino with 980,000 tons and a decrease of 31% in Verna with 280,000 tons. read more

Thus, the supply of iceberg lettuce steadily increased throughout the month. The intense sunny days and cool nights resulted in good quality and large heads. However, sales potential was somewhat limited due to the nationwide summer holidays. Sales at wholesale markets also fell. read more

The unusually early start of the blueberry blossoming, followed by frosts, led to yield reductions and quality losses in some regions. Overall, however, the harvest quantity was higher than in 2023. Despite numerous challenges during the harvest, the supply of berries increased. Before that, read more

This was emphasized by the State Secretary in the Ministry of Food, Rural Affairs and Consumer Protection, Sabine Kurtz, on the occasion of the opening of the fruit juice season of the Association of Agricultural Business Enterprises (VdAW). read more

While fruit is being processed at Redland's packhouse in Shepparton, Australia, the absence of human involvement is noticeable. A variety of apples, pears, and citrus fruits pass through sorting machines and water pre-sizers before being placed in bins and transported to storage using a fully automated high-bay system that is integrated with. read more

Taiwan produces a wide variety of fruits, but it heavily depends on imports for temperate fruits like apples and cherries. read more

Pagoda Global Fresh (PGF) is on a mission to enhance China's reputation as a provider of top-quality fruits for export. read more

Millions of euros in damages to agricultural productions in open fields and greenhouses, trees swept away, particularly affecting flower and herb plants. The severe weather that has especially hit Liguria is being assessed, with ongoing checks also in Piedmont and Lombardy. Reviewing the situation. read more

In July 2024, the EU calculated orange prices were €79 per 100 kg, representing a decrease of 7.84% from the previous month and an increase of 32.13% compared to the 5-year average. In Spain, orange prices were €89 per 100 kg, approximately 15% higher than the 5-year average. In Greece, oranges were priced at €54 per 100 kg, which was higher than the previous month. read more

Spalona sady, trudności w zbiorach i chciwi pośrednicy: w tym roku zarówno rolnicy, jak i konsumenci odczuwają skutki. Rani Bar Nes, kierownik Działu Owoców w Izraelskiej Radzie Roślin, omówiła problemy sektora w wywiadzie dla gazety *Davar*. W tym sezonie dziesiątki...

Burned orchards, harvesting challenges, and greedy middlemen: this year, both farmers and consumers are feeling the impact. Rani Bar Nes, head of the Fruit Division at the Israeli Plant Council, discussed the sector's struggles in an interview with *Davar* newspaper. This season, tens of... read more