EastFruit analysts have recently updated the ranking of the largest fruit importing countries and trade trends for the period from 2019 to 2023. This updated ranking includes some unexpected surprises, so let's explore these intriguing fruit analytics. read more

GAL, a promising banana variety developed by the Israeli company Raham Meristem, is resistant to Fusarium race 4 fungus, a soil pathogen that has severely impacted banana plantations, particularly in northern Peru. This variety was recently introduced in Piura. Development of GAL began in 2018 and it shows great potential in combating the disease. read more

The sweetcorn season is currently in full swing for Otjens Sweetcorn. "We started a bit later, unfortunately, but we are now in the fifth week. The first weeks were a bit quieter, but by now we have normal volumes again and we can still say that there is a nice demand," says Wout Otjens of Otjens... read more

W Lanling County, Shandong Province, eastern China, local authorities, farmers, and vegetable vendors are implementing measures to maintain vegetable production and market supply following periods of heavy rainfall. The excessive rain has increased the risk of plant diseases and pests... read more

Twenty-two years ago, two friends went backpacking through Guatemala. While there, despite having no experience in the fruit and vegetable sector, they conceived the idea of establishing a more equitable and sustainable food system. They pursued this entrepreneurial vision and embarked on a project that led them to connect with. read more

Bloom Fresh™, a breeder specializing in table grapes, cherries, and raisins, has recently unveiled its cutting-edge breeding campus, Fruitworks, at the Bloom Fresh Discovery Center in McFarland, California. The inauguration ceremony celebrating the opening of the $14 million facility was held on Tuesday and included a range of activities. read more

The plum harvest in northern Moldova is currently in full swing. Farmers are gathering this season's crop, with the majority of it intended for export. However, due to the hot weather and severe drought, farmers are expecting a modest yield. Constantin Andriuță, a farmer from Soroca District, is currently in the midst of harvesting. read more

Serbia is currently facing a notable decrease in crop yields caused by a continuing drought, leading to earlier harvests, as reported by local media. The corn harvest has been especially impacted by the drought, with experts predicting a reduction in yield of 16 to 20 percent. Zarko Galetin, an agroeconomic expert, read more

Earlier this month, Vietnam and China completed the finalization of three protocols to officially export frozen durian, fresh coconuts, and crocodile to China. This development is expected to boost the export volumes of these agricultural products. The agreement on fresh coconuts is predicted to open read more

India, Singapore, Malaysia, and Bangladesh are important markets for South African apples and pears. Eon Smit, the commercial director of Fruitworks based in Paarl, says, "Asia Fruit Logistica is a platform where the three companies come together to interact and explore our current opportunities." read more

"In Europe, the typical packaging for potatoes is increasingly shifting towards paper. However, the Netherlands is still debating between laminate and paper," says Maikel van Wiggen, who is responsible for commerce at JASA - a company that manufactures vertical packaging machines in the Netherlands. "This decision is influenced by the..." read more

W Izraelu biotechnologiczny startup o nazwie ODE Pharma bada potencjał terapeutyczny molekuły odkrytej w papai do leczenia mukowiscydozy (CF) u dzieci. Inicjatywa ta była inspirowana hipotezą dwóch renomowanych izraelskich biochemików, w tym laureata Nagrody Nobla, Aarona Ciechanovera. read more

At their wedding on August 11, 2024, Niño Basco and Yanna Ferrera delighted guests with a unique souvenir: fresh fruits and vegetables. Instead of traditional keepsakes, the couple set up a "Love Store" booth where guests could "shop" for 13 varieties of produce, all harvested by Niño and Yanna themselves. read more

The Japan Fruit and Vegetables Export Promotion Council (JFEC) and the Japan Food Product Overseas Promotion Center (JFOODO) are excited to announce a new partnership with Sanrio Company, Ltd., the renowned company celebrating the 50th anniversary of its beloved character, Hello Kitty. read more

Wissam Wissam Abdel Samad, Dava's Chief Commercial Officer, reflects on this achievement and the company's prospects. In February of this year, Saudi hydroponic grower Dava exported tomatoes to the Netherlands, marking the first time Saudi tomatoes have been exported to Europe. Wissam recounts: read more

The marketing of Mela Rossa Cuneo IGP by the La Grande Bellezza Italiana (LGBI) business network will begin soon. "The Gala variety is currently being harvested, one of the few summer apples to bear the Protected Geographical Indication label. Sales will begin in early September with the. read more

Anecoop Group, the leading agri-food cooperative in Spain in the marketing of fruits and vegetables, is advancing in its international expansion. Its subsidiary in the Czech Republic,

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The National Agrarian Health Service of Peru (Senasa), through Directorial Resolution No. D000030-2024-MIDAGRI-SENASA-DSV, has authorized the importation of 777,600 blueberry plants (Vaccinium corymbosum) from Chile. This decision was made in response to a request from Inversiones San Juan de la. read more

Southeast Asia may soon become a new export market for one of Egypt's most unexpected fruits - mangoes, according to EastFruit. This seems unlikely, considering that the region is already home to at least five well-known mango producers and net exporters: Vietnam, the Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand, and. read more

Selstar® has been successfully grown by selected fruit farms in the Altes Land region in Germany for several years. The fruit ripens here under the influence of the mild, humid North Sea climate. The apple is not only notable for its balanced sugar-acid ratio, but also for its read more