VHM Fruit Trade recently showcased its new brand, Deliscala, at the latest Fruit Attraction event in Madrid. Deliscala, a trading company based in Verrebroek, Flanders, is focused on exporting its pears to markets beyond Europe. "Although pears are typically viewed as a commodity here, they are regarded as a specialty. read more

The bell pepper season in Israel is looking promising, but has gotten off to a slow start. Demand for Israeli bell peppers in European markets is also rising due to heavy rain and recent damage in Spain. Avi Bar, CEO of the Israel-based exporter Mor International, commented, "The Israeli pepper season is off to a slow start." read more

At the Barbera company, the Group based at the foot of Mount Etna specialized in the production and commercialization of the best Sicilian fruits and boasting consolidated relationships with the main European GDO chains, it's the numbers that speak. And they speak clearly about how each read more

The VIII International Scientific and Practical Conference on Berry Cultivation and Processing, titled "Berry Cultivation and Processing: Technologies and Innovations," is scheduled to take place on December 12-13, 2024, in Lviv, Ukraine. The main objective of this conference is to provide support to berry growers. read more

"Rynek awokado boryka się z trudnymi warunkami ze względu na surowe regulacje w Europie i preferencję dla dużych rozmiarów, które są trudne do uzyskania w Meksyku. Konkurencja z Peru oraz wysokie koszty logistyczne sprawiają, że eksport staje się bardziej wymagający, podczas gdy ceny są wpływane przez wysokie zapotrzebowanie w Stanach Zjednoczonych." read more

Sezon cebuli dymki w Egipcie na sezon 2024/2025 rozpoczął się późno z powodu gorącego lata. Według Ralpha Nakhal z firmy Tomna, producenci byli w stanie odzyskać satysfakcjonujące poziomy produkcji, chociaż ceny musiały zostać skorygowane w górę. Producent mówi: "To był skomplikowany lato". read more

In an exclusive interview with EastFruit, ShotaTsukoshvili, CEO of the Georgia Blueberry Growers Association (GBGA), discusses Georgia’s strategic moves to become a top player in the blueberry industry. Tsukoshvili highlights how Georgia’s unique harvest window, expanding variety selection, and entry into European markets are reshaping the industry. With a vision for expanding cultivation into mountainous regions and tapping into processing potential, Georgia aims to secure its spot on the world’s blueberry map.

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The main damages caused by this DANA in the Valencian fields are structural and focus on infrastructure, cleaning, and the use of fungicides. read more

The Cold Storage Report for the Western Fruit Report shows significant differences in grape cold storage totals between October 2023 and October 2024. Overall, the total volume of grapes in cold storage across different varieties has experienced significant changes, with both increases and decreases. read more

Ciężkie opady deszczu i silne wiatry spowodowały zniszczenia na ponad ośmiu hektarach plantacji bananów w Antipas, Cotabato. Miejski Urząd Redukcji Ryzyka Katastroficznego i Zarządzania Kryzysowego (MDRRMO) poinformował, że dwie plantacje bananów zostały dotknięte, a łączna powierzchnia zniszczonych terenów wynosi 8,2 hektara w Barangay Canaan. read more

For the first time, Dubai, UAE, received a shipment of pineapples and papayas from Bangladesh through Chattogram Port. The export was carried out by South Breeze Agro, an exporter based in Dhaka, using a reefer container on an experimental basis. The shipment was destined for Mohammed Kamal. read more

According to initial reports from technicians at the Agricultural Chamber of La Mojonera, 4,264 hectares of greenhouses were damaged, mainly affecting cucumber and bell pepper crops. Fernández-Pacheco pointed out that the extent of the damage varied, emphasizing that around 400 hectares were severely affected. read more

According to official estimates, over 16,000 hectares of farmland in Senegal have been flooded, severely impacting the production of onions, okra, eggplants, bananas, tomatoes, as well as staple crops like corn and rice. read more

Hong Kong has become the latest market to receive blueberries grown in Ecuador. La Hora reported that the company involved, Nobis Fruit Company, will initially send three weekly pallets of the AtlasBlue variety by air, with this volume expected to double as the season progresses. read more

Brazil’s Minister of Agriculture, Carlos Fávaro, and the Peruvian Ambassador, Rómulo Acurio, signed an agreement this week to open up the Peruvian market for Brazilian apples and provide access for Peruvian citrus to Brazil. read more

As communicated by Lucentlands Media, this agreement transforms the previous leasing structure into a collaborative model. The goal behind this is to advance agricultural development, create jobs, and position Namibia as a key player in the global value chain. read more

Tom Bradshaw, the president of the National Farmers Union (NFU), officially opened the 91st annual National Fruit Show (NFS) in Kent this morning, November 6th. read more

The South African company Capespan has reaffirmed its dedication to the Namibian table grape industry by extending its joint venture agreement with production partner Namibia Grape Company (NGC) until 2045. read more

The Cook government, as reported by reefertrends, is also investing in research and development to optimize avocado production and improve the resilience of the fruits during transportation, as well as in strengthening the state's biosecurity status to enhance market access. read more

Products of daily use are particularly affected. A special analysis by GfK shows that consumers place particular value on sustainability, especially when it comes to fresh products, and are willing to pay more for them. read more