This is stated by Richard Schouten, Director of the industry association GroentenFruit Huis, and Focco Vijselaar, General Director of the employers' association VNO-NCW. The Dutch government is requiring companies to conduct residue analyses at the National Reference Laboratory. read more

A central element is the split-screen mechanic of the campaign motifs: People are shown in everyday life situations and in their homes, but with the twist that they can reach into an Aldi shelf with one hand. For example, a young man in the kitchen reaching for fresh vegetables. read more

T-REX®/CIVT15* stands out compared to other Gala clones due to its early coloring. The production displays excellent uniformity in both ripeness and size, with larger fruits and a characteristic conical shape. The stability of the variety is also noteworthy. read more

Major New Zealand-based grower-marketer, Seeka, plans to showcase its new red Nashi pear at this year's Asia Fruit Logistica before its official launch in 2025. The red-skinned variety is known for its crisp, juicy, and crunchy texture, as well as its appealing taste profile, as noted by Seeka. read more

Kiwifruit marketer Zespri has undertaken an ambitious project to expand its supply chain operations in China over the last six years. This endeavor is supported by a partnership with integrated logistics service provider VX Cold Chain to establish the cutting-edge Fresh Hub facility. read more

Green Fruits, based in Oliva/Valencia, will manage the citrus fruits from Coalmar with an estimated volume of 5 million kg. With this increase, Green Fruits' citrus quantities in the upcoming season will reach around 120 million kg. Coalmar, based in Llombai/Valencia, will continue to serve as. read more

"Passion for freshness" is the core value of the exporter Thai Best Products (TBP), which supplies seasonal fruits and vegetables to various international markets. TBP operates three packhouses that handle products such as coconut, longan, mango, and other seasonal fruits like rambutan. read more

In 2023, however, this was not the case. Due to this phenomenon, yields decreased abruptly in the first part of the campaign, and Peru exported 40% less than the previous year. This decline and unpredictability led to two inconveniences. Forecasts had to be adjusted from week to week. read more

The classification as a subspecies of plum, however, took place only in the middle of the 20th century under the scientific name "Prunus domestica subspecies syriaca", as reported by the Agricultural Information Service (LID). In colloquial language, this yellow plum variety is referred to as read more

The domestic apple is one of the stars among regional foods: it is the oldest and healthiest fast food in the world, grows in a climatically advantageous growing area, and is the most important domestic fruit variety in Austrian food retail. "Our fruit farmers. read more

For years, the main importer has been the Netherlands. Last year, the Netherlands delivered around 10,160 tons of beans to Germany. This represents more than a doubling of imports compared to 2022. Once the season in Central Europe is over, beans from overseas will be increasingly traded. read more

The Marssonina leaf spot disease occurs in apple orchards with reduced fungicide application during the summer. The fungus usually causes star-shaped necrotic lesions on the leaves, which later turn yellow and eventually fall off prematurely. In severe cases, the tree canopies may defoliate before the... read more

In past school years, numerous schools in the six orchard paradise districts of Böblingen, Esslingen, Göppingen, Reutlingen, Tübingen, and Zollernalbkreis have booked the popular orchard education program. The orchard educators work together with the read more

The event took place at the farm of Gaston Michielsens in Rilland, who has planted hazelnuts on 28.5 hectares and is thus the largest nut farming operation in the Netherlands. The field and pear farmer plans to transition his operation entirely to nut and pear cultivation in the future. read more

A snack-sized apple supplier Rockit Global is preparing for its Back to School campaign in the Middle East, which is considered a crucial sales period in the Middle East and North Africa region. read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce is excited to present its Del Monte Rubyglow pineapples, the latest innovation resulting from over 15 years of research and development. This effort has led to the company obtaining a registered plant patent in the United States. Due to its limited production volume, this fruit is naturally ripened. read more

Sure! Currently, I hold a senior position in the fresh produce industry where I oversee the sourcing, distribution, and marketing of various fruits and vegetables. In this role, I work closely with suppliers, retailers, and other stakeholders to ensure the quality and availability of our products in the market.

In my previous roles, I have worked in various capacities within the fresh produce sector, including as a procurement manager, sales representative, and product development specialist. In these roles, I gained valuable experience in negotiating contracts, building relationships with suppliers and customers, and developing new products to meet market demands. Overall, my background in the industry has equipped me with a comprehensive understanding of the fresh produce supply chain and market dynamics. read more

For several weeks now and expectedly until mid-September, fruit farmers have been harvesting the delicious fruits from the trees and are expecting a good yield, as stated by the Chamber of Agriculture NRW. The early start of the vegetation in spring has led to an earlier harvest. read more

New Zealand Trade and Enterprise website: www.nzte.govt.nz read more

International fruit breeder, Bloom Fresh, officially opened its cutting-edge research and development facility north of Bakersfield, California, on Tuesday, August 20th. The event brought together hundreds of growers from 18 different countries worldwide. read more