Frutas de Chile has initiated a new study to assist fruit farmers in Coquimbo in determining the most profitable crops to cultivate. Coquimbo has been facing a severe drought for several years, making the prioritization of water usage a significant challenge for the region's farmers. read more

With the funds, students in 400 schools with a high percentage of free school meals are supported, and a total of around 16 million pieces of fruits and vegetables are provided. This corresponds to an average of 110 portions per school year. read more

A reduction in value-added tax on fruits and vegetables will motivate customers to change their shopping habits towards healthier options. This is one of the conclusions of the report by the Ministry of Finance, which examined the advantages and disadvantages of reducing the value-added tax on fruits and vegetables. read more

The FRUIT LOGISTICA Innovation Award (FLIA) will be awarded for the 19th time in 2025 by Messe Berlin GmbH and Fruitnet Media International. read more

The FRUIT LOGISTICA Innovation Award (FLIA) will be presented for the 19th time in 2025 by Messe Berlin GmbH and Fruitnet Media International. read more

Grupo Agroponiente was acknowledged by two suppliers at last week's Fruit Attraction for its dedication to lowering its carbon footprint. read more

Wielkość kiwi z zeszłego sezonu okazała się wyjątkowo duża, co stanowiło problem dla greckich eksporterów skupiających się na rynku europejskim, gdzie detaliści zazwyczaj preferują mniejsze owoce. Dla firmy Youphoria Fruits, która rozpoczęła swoją działalność eksportową w pierwszym roku, podjęto decyzję na początku sezonu, żeby...

The exceptionally large sizes of kiwifruit from last season posed an issue for Greek exporters focused on the European market, where retailers generally prefer smaller fruit. For Youphoria Fruits, a company in its first year of exports, a decision was made early in the season to... read more

Lidl Denmark has announced its support for reducing or eliminating value-added tax on sales of fresh fruit and vegetables, following a recent trial that reportedly led to a significant increase in sales. read more

South Africa's Table Grape Industry (SATI) has appointed Denene Erasmus as its new Market Development and Communications Manager, a position she assumed on October 14th. read more

John Nicolaou, the owner of the independent retailers Fresh Sensations Carindale and Chermside, has been named this year's Mango King after submitting the highest bid at the 2024 Brisbane Markets Mango Auction. read more

The South African group Zeder Investments has announced that the planned sale of its remaining Capespan Agri assets, which include three apple and pear farms and a packhouse in the Western Cape, is nearing completion. read more

Retail food inflation in India reached a three-month high of 9.24% in September, rising sharply from 5.66% in August. This increase was mainly due to a significant rise in vegetable prices and edible oils moving into inflationary territory. Sequentially, consumer food prices also increased. read more

W ramach działań mających na celu zwiększenie możliwości zatrudnienia w społeczności Ali Curung w Terytorium Północnym, odległy producent czosnku przeszedł z użycia maszyn na ręczną pracę przy tegorocznej zbiorze. Centrefarm, organizacja odpowiedzialna za tę inicjatywę, skupia się na zatrudnianiu i read more

With the arrival of autumn and following abundant rains, the long-awaited mushroom season has begun in Ukraine. While mushrooms can be found throughout the country, they are most commonly harvested in the forested regions of northern and western Ukraine. Prices for cultivated mushrooms in markets and stores may vary. read more

The Nairobi International Trade Fair (NITF), which took place at the Jamhuri Showground from 23rd to 29th September 2024, attracted more than 500 exhibitors from around the world. Hosted by the Agricultural Society of Kenya, the event focused on "Promoting Climate Smart Agriculture and Trade Initiatives for" read more

In Shawan City, Xinjiang, the harvest season for over 50,000 mu of peppers has begun, and the peppers are currently being naturally dried in Anjihai Town. Anjihai Town, known for its forty-year history of pepper cultivation, grows a variety of peppers including string, flat, bell, and lantern. read more

Ireland: Back-to-school boosts grocery sales as shoppers stock up on family favourites. Kantar reported: "As households settled into their autumn and back-to-school routines of preparing school lunches and dinners, Irish households spent an additional €2.6 million on fresh vegetables and €1.9 million on." read more

La Unión, a leading company in the horticultural sector with over three decades of experience, concluded its participation in the 2024 edition of Fruit Attraction, held from October 8 to 10 in

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Among the protagonists of C'è+Gusto, the event dedicated to the food world and the excellences of Made in Italy that took place on October 12 and 13 in Bologna, Orogel, the specialist in fresh frozen vegetables, could not be missing. At the center of the two-day event focused on great ingredients... read more

Unia Europejska pozostaje największym rynkiem eksportowym Kolumbii, odpowiadając za 62% dostaw bananów. Wielką Brytanię i Stany Zjednoczone są również ważnymi rynkami, z udziałem w eksporcie wynoszącym odpowiednio 16% i 15%. Pomimo rosnących kosztów produkcji, w tym wyższych kosztów pracy, kolumbijska read more