The largest fruit cooperative in the Netherlands, FruitMasters, is aiming to establish a new standard for apples in stores by introducing a taste guide at the beginning of the topfruit season. read more

The Chilean Blueberry Committee has introduced a new quality seal for its member growers to distinguish their product in the global market. The seal was revealed at the inaugural Blueberry Day, which took place at Hortifrut’s Virquenco farm to celebrate the official launch of the initiative. read more

"The harvest of the Exotic Red Kiwi began on September 23 in Basilicata and Emilia-Romagna," explains Cristina Fabbroni, technical director at Jingold. "After that, we will continue with the harvest in Latium, Piedmont, Veneto, and all other cultivation areas. We are reviewing the..." read more

The stabilization of the European market, especially in important countries like Germany and France, helped mitigate the effects of seasonally low demand. Conversely, geopolitical tensions led to logistical challenges, resulting in delays in deliveries. read more

Currently, various classifications are being used to categorize the taste of apples, which often differ significantly from each other. This has led to confusion among both consumers and retailers. The market is demanding standardization of these classifications. read more

Spain's Club of Protected Plant Varieties (CVVP) has expressed its approval of a Supreme Court ruling to reimburse a €5m fine that it had been required to pay as a result of a protracted legal battle with the Valencian grower association Ava-Asaja regarding the marketing of Nadorcott mandarins. read more

The Chinese supermarket chain Freshippo, which is part of the Alibaba Group, has recently reached a new agreement for direct sourcing. This deal involves the procurement of fresh and frozen fruit directly from two companies in Chile. read more

Source.ag, a Dutch company providing AI solutions for vegetable growers, has announced the opening of a new office in Chicago, Illinois. This expansion aims to enhance its presence in North America and better serve the needs of growers on the continent. read more

The fresh produce marketer Jaffa has updated its brand identity as it expands its product range beyond its traditional citrus varieties to include specialty items such as super-sweet pineapples, premium table grapes, and yellow and orange-fleshed watermelons. read more

Benihort, a cooperative member of Anecoop, has carried out significant technical measures in its citrus orchards during the summer. Luis Montañés, responsible for the citrus sector, explained: "The most important innovation is the installation of two twin calibrating machines." read more

The Region of Murcia had a successful pepper campaign this year, attributed to favorable weather conditions and continuous investments in research and development, as reported by Proexport. read more

Consolidation in the organic fruit and vegetable industry in Europe has resulted in the emergence of more large-scale grower suppliers capable of meeting the demand of major supermarket chains for a consistent volume of products throughout the year. read more

Betrimex (Ben Tre Import Export Joint Stock Company) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Jiangnan Market Imported Fruit Chamber of Commerce to establish a strategic partnership for exporting fresh coconuts from Vietnam to the Chinese market. read more

The vegetable grower Marcon Family Farms is planning to expand its greenhouse operations after being selected as one of 20 Queensland agribusinesses to receive funding from the latest round of the state government's Rural Economic Development (Red) Grants. read more

The Hot Climate Partnership, a collaboration between The Catalan Institute of Agrifood Research and Technology, New Zealand’s Plant & Food Research, Catalonian fruit producer association Fruit Futur, and T&G Global’s genetics and variety management business, VentureFruit, is set to... read more

The September 2024 issue of Asiafruit Magazine is now accessible to subscribers through the Asiafruit app on Apple, Android, and desktop platforms. This edition provides the most recent news and perspectives from the dynamic fresh produce markets across Asia. read more

Organic grower and vegetable box company Riverford, led by founder and grower Guy Singh-Watson, has partnered with a group of British farmers to launch a new campaign for fairness in the supply chain. read more

A fruit and vegetable exporter from Southern Spain has created an innovative logistics app to simplify the process of ordering and tracking trucks for transporting perishable goods. read more

Equifruit, a Canadian ethical banana supplier, credits its continued growth during a time of significant disruption to the clarity of its mission to transform the banana industry by advocating for Fairtrade practices and fair wages for workers. read more