In 2023, Mexico was leading in global blackberry production, contributing 21.8 percent to the world's total, as reported by the Ministry of Agriculture. Mexico surpassed Vietnam and New Guinea, with the combined output of these two countries matching that of Mexico. Blackberries,... read more

The forecast for the 2024 harvest is 20.7 million tonnes, which is 8.8% lower than the production in 2023. This estimate was calculated using preliminary hectarage figures from the NEPG (North-Western European Potato Growers) and August yield data from the EU Commission. The NEPG anticipates a 4-6% read more

The Federation of Agricultural Cooperatives of Murcia (Fecoam) is once again present at the international trade fair Asia Fruit Logistica, taking place this week from September 4th to 6th in Hong Kong.

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Every third tomato, pepper, and cucumber produced in Bulgaria is exported to international markets, according to a report from the Ministry of Agriculture and Food. The 2023 agrostatistics show that Bulgaria exported 39.2 thousand tons of fresh vegetables, representing a 2% increase from the previous year. read more

Dzisiaj, 4 września, rozpoczął się pierwszy dzień wystawy Asia Fruit Logistica w Hongkongu. Ponad 600 wystawców z 38 różnych krajów spotyka się w tym tygodniu, aby zaprezentować szeroki wybór produktów owocowo-warzywnych. To był udany i intensywny początek pokazu, z Chinami na czele.

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The distribution of the new "Dedicated to You" card will start on Monday, September 9th. This initiative, which the Meloni Government has decided to confirm and refinance this year, adding additional resources of 600 million euros, has allowed for an increase in the card's value to 500 euros per household. read more

Asia Fruit Logistica is being held in Hong Kong this week. The event started yesterday, on September 3, 2024, with an opening gala dinner at Hotel Kerry, Kowloon, which provided a breathtaking view of Hong Kong's harbor. Around 1,000 representatives from fresh produce companies worldwide attended the event. read more

The production of seedless grapes is continuously growing worldwide. The organic seedless grape production is also increasing annually by around +5-7% at the European level, accounting for a market share in Europe ranging from 5 to 10% of the total. Italy, among the main European producers, contributes with. read more

Sezon egipskich mango zbliża się ku końcowi. Sezon został zaznaczony obfitą produkcją, ale popyt trzyma się kroku, szczególnie latem, według Mahmoda Allama, dyrektora generalnego Citrus Agro. Według źródeł branżowych, Egipt wyprodukował w tym roku dużo mango. Wolumen przekracza. read more

Rijk Zwaan, a world leader in cucumber production, is celebrating its first centenary this year. Founded in 1924, the company began producing its first cucumber seeds as early as 1925, introducing the first variety to the market in 1937. read more

Cso Italy is once again a protagonist at Asia Fruit Logistica, taking place in Hong Kong from Wednesday 4 to Friday 6 September, with a collective stand (booth F20, hall 3) measuring 165 sqm. read more

"Placing temperature loggers in our containers is not revolutionary. The fact that Escavox unlocks the data collected by them - that is pretty revolutionary," remarks Awie de Jager, CEO of Delecta Fruit. In the four months his company has been tracking its supply chain data using Escavox. read more

The company Kaack Pflanzenvermehrung has provided five strawberry varieties for the project "Strawberry Inspirations". These varieties are dedicated to different cultivation systems and have different harvest times.

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Rotterdam, one of the world's largest fresh produce ports, is of primary importance for European fruit and vegetable imports and exports. In order to further strengthen and expand this leading position, the Rotterdam Food Hub will be established at Kop van de Beer. This location was chosen due to its read more

Craigmore Sustainables has acquired two apple orchards in New Zealand, further diversifying its portfolio in the industry. The orchards, situated in Hawke's Bay and Gisborne, have a combined future canopy area of over 110 hectares. The Ngaruroro orchard, located in Twyford in Hawke's Bay, along with the [second orchard in Gisborne], are now part of Craigmore Sustainables' assets. read more

Mathieu Billotte, the head of Multibaies, a nursery specializing in blueberries, is reviewing the recent changes in the blueberry sector, which include new market expectations and changes in the varietal landscape. "We are still heavily reliant on exports." The majority of blueberries consumed in France are. read more

The reduction in domestic consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables continues - as reported on Valenciafruits.com. In the first half of this year, it stood at 3.367 million tonnes, showing a decrease of 0.5% compared to the same period in 2023, with fruits being the most affected. read more

From January to July 2024, Georgia experienced a 50% increase in tomato imports. According to data from the National Statistics Office of Georgia, the country imported tomatoes worth over $12.1 million during this period, compared to over $8.06 million in the same months last year. read more

The Rivoira Group's Sambóa apple project has been officially launched with the start of commercial production of 4,000 tons. The company is establishing a solid presence in the extra-sweet apple segment, thanks to the development of three different varieties in Brazil that enable a year-round supply. "We started the read more

India has witnessed a significant rise in the consumption of exotic foods, with avocado consumption reaching 4 million kg in the first half of 2024, up from 140,600 kg in the same period in 2019, and a substantial increase from 15,170 kg in the first half of 2015. Avocado, originally from Mexico, is... read more