In collaboration with several sector leaders, data for the years 2020 to 2022 were collected, from which Wageningen University & Research (WUR) has compiled an initial monitor. Eleven out of more than 280 association members participated in the first 'Monitor for Fruit and Vegetable Waste'. read more

The non-profit organization, whose chairman is the former director of GroentenFruit Huis, Gert Mulder, was founded in 2018 to rescue fruits and vegetables from being wasted and donate them to food banks. Over the years, the brigade has grown into a read more

The World Bank's CPPI ranks 405 container ports worldwide based on their efficiency, with a focus on the duration of container ships' stay in the port. Cape Town ranks 405th out of 405 measured ports, Ngqura at 404th, Durban at 398th, and Port Elizabeth at 391st. read more

In an interview with the Landvolk-Pressedienst, Fred Eickhorst, Managing Director of the Association of Asparagus and Berry Growers, explains the advantages of using plastic films using strawberries as an example. "Customers can already buy the first locally grown strawberries in April." read more

On July 4th, nearly 100 representatives of Zespri global distributors from over 20 countries and regions in Europe and Asia visited Joy Wing Mau Group for the kiwifruit marketer's distributor symposium. read more

The Mildura Fruit Company (MFC) started operating over 100 years ago and has since grown to become one of Australia's largest citrus packer-marketers. As part of the Sunraysia cooperative, MFC collaborates with over 120 growers to supply Australian citrus products both locally and internationally. They export to more than 30 markets, with a focus on Australia's domestic market as well as international markets. read more

Chinese office workers are growing bananas on their desks to alleviate workplace stress. This trend, known as "stop anxiety bananas," involves buying green bananas on the stem and placing them in water-filled vases to ripen over a week. Popular on Xiaohongshu, this practice is seen as a fun way to reduce stress. read more

Julian Williamson has been appointed as the new Area Sales Manager for Benary's Southeastern region. Previously, Julian worked as a Grower-Manager for Metrolina Greenhouses, growing annuals, perennials, and vegetables at the plug-and-finish stage. Julian holds a Bachelor of Science degree in. read more

Sezon owocowo-warzywny w Ukrainie w 2024 roku charakteryzuje się kilkoma istotnymi czynnikami, w tym skrajną wiosną w Europie, brakiem siły roboczej oraz problemami z dostawą energii. Wczesna wiosna spowodowała, że produkty trafiły na rynek dwa tygodnie wcześniej niż zwykle, obniżając początkowe ceny niektórych owoców.

The 2024 fruit and vegetable season in Ukraine is marked by several significant factors, including an extreme spring in Europe, a labor shortage, and energy supply issues. The early spring led to products entering the market two weeks earlier than usual, lowering initial prices for some fruits. read more

Vitafresh Produce has had established connections in South Africa for several years. This includes an exclusive partnership with Jan Hendrick to export the Pink Box butternut squash. Managing Director Daniel Badger took the South African operations to the next level by relocating to Cape Town. read more

The consumer trends, business opportunities, the need to innovate in new formats, and ways to connect with consumers have been the main topics of the third edition of the Butternut Conference. The event, organized by read more

South Africa's fresh fruit export industry is eager to collaborate with the new Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen. They emphasize that among the various priorities on his agenda, the most urgent ones include securing and prioritizing market access. The citrus industry is also appealing to the WTO regarding their trade issues with Europe. read more

Główny sezon zbiorów wiśni w Szkocji jeszcze się nie rozpoczął, ale wygląda na to, że czas jest normalny, może trochę późniejszy. Matthew McIntyre, który uprawia wiśnie w Blairgowrie, w hrabstwie Perthshire, rozpocznie zbieranie pod koniec lipca. Najpierw dla sąsiedniego plantatora, a następnie planuje rozpoczęcie własnych zbiorów. read more

The Expana Benchmark Price (EBP) for EU orange juice concentrate reached $6550/MT on the 28th of June, up 112% year over year, driven by the prospects of low orange production in Brazil and consequently limited global orange juice availability. On May 10, 2024, Fundecitrus, an association read more

Fresh Moroccan carob from this year has just arrived on the market, according to Ahmed Elaynouni, a producer based in the north of the country. "Carob fruits from the central regions, such as Marrakech or Beni Mellal, are already available. Here in Ouazzane, the fruit is ripening and gaining color, and is expected to be ready soon." read more

2024 is the year of a major change for the Zwinkels family, known for their courgette production. The Westland growers have decided to take control of the sales of their standard courgettes. To achieve this, they have created a new brand (Courgette Royale), logo, and packaging. Now they are focusing on designing the box for the product. read more

Even in week 25, the same deflation as the previous week persists, with sales value decreasing and volumes increasing for pre-packaged fruits and vegetables. At the same time, loose fruit and vegetables sales continue to grow, although weakly. Among the channels, the balances of the last period remain unchanged. read more

It was born as an alternative to the classic watermelons and today consumers appreciate it for its intense color and its sweet and very fresh taste, as well as for its high beta-carotene content. We are talking about organic yellow watermelon that has been cultivated for 15 years by. read more

During the summer of 2024, Gavina will be promoted through an integrated and multi-channel communication campaign that will have extensive coverage on new media, the internet, and social networks, as well as on traditional media such as print, radio, and TV at both national and local levels. The content will include... read more

Jamaican commodities such as bananas and plantains may be impacted by the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl as it moves through the Caribbean, potentially affecting supplies for North America. With the Category 5 storm possibly impacting Central America, there is concern about a tightening in the availability of these fruits. read more