Agrofresh has announced that Fruitways, a South African apple specialist, has added the Harvista 1.3 SC tool, a near-harvest product, to its portfolio. read more

This includes, for example, Annamaria Fanelli, an agricultural scientist for Bloom Fresh. "Currently, we are focusing heavily on the development of the Red Revolution variety. The red flesh of this variety contains a high level of anthocyanins, making it particularly interesting for consumers." read more

Compagnie Fruitière, the top banana ripening network in Europe, which processes 650,000 tonnes of bananas annually through 22 distribution sites across Europe, has revealed plans to broaden its distribution and import network for tropical fruits. This expansion includes the establishment of a new office in Poland. read more

As reported by the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), the producer prices of agricultural products increased by 1.3% in May 2024 compared to the previous month, April 2024. In the year-on-year comparison, the prices for products from plant and animal production continued to develop. read more

Bright Food International Trading (Shanghai) has received its initial delivery of Australian citrus fruits as a result of its collaboration with Mildura Fruit Company (MFC). read more

Pear Bureau Northwest (PBNW) has announced CarrieAnn Arias as the organization's new president and chief executive, effective July 1st. read more

The UK's first 100 per cent Fairtrade-certified macadamia nuts will be available for purchase at Central Co-op stores before Fairtrade Fortnight in September, the retailer announced today (10 July). read more

Dubai has revealed plans to build the largest Foodstuffs, Fruit and Vegetable Market in the world, aiming to boost its status as a major trade hub. read more

The most important growing region is Occitania, where 45% of French peaches were harvested in 2023. There is an expected 3% growth until 2023, despite climate-related uncertainties reducing the original potential: Heavy rainfall in the region around Gard and storms. read more

Fruitnet Berry Congress, the leading event in the international berry sector, will be returning on 13-14 March 2025 with a new name and a fresh venue, as announced by Fruitnet. read more

Two prominent Chilean nurseries have united their efforts to revolutionize the country's fruit industry by addressing challenges such as declining competitiveness and climate change. read more

Orangelup cantaloupes, Tyrion, Saniara, and Rio Grande watermelons, Orange Summer pumpkins, and Vaiana butternut squash were some of the new varieties presented by Enza Zaden at its annual Melon & Pumpkin House Fair, which took place last week in Murcia. read more

A total of 36.5 million cartons were shipped worldwide, representing an increase of 18% compared to the previous season. The FOB sales value rose by 14% to 519 million US dollars. Exports to China, Chile's most important market with a share of 56% of total exports, read more

"It seems that there is generally less merchandise available, but the quality is higher," notes Anna Giacovelli, Business Manager at Giacovelli from Locorotondo (Bari). "For some varieties, we are in the initial stages, so we will see in the coming months how they fare." read more

Nowa Zelandia i Indonezja podpisały nowe umowy eksportowe dotyczące cebuli i ananasów oraz zgodziły się na szersze porozumienie o współpracy, które ma zwiększyć dwustronny handel.

New Zealand and Indonesia have signed new export deals for onions and pineapples and agreed to a broader cooperation arrangement set to boost two-way trade. read more

Ceny wietnamskich liczi z Bac Giang wzrosły w tym sezonie, osiągając najwyższe poziomy w historii, dzięki zmniejszonemu zbiorowi spowodowanemu niekorzystnymi warunkami pogodowymi. read more

It is a matter of debate which presidential election is more significant for the Iranian people this year, their own earlier this month or the one on the other side of the Atlantic in November. read more

Several factors are responsible for this decline, including the alternation following a productive year in 2023 for some varieties, insufficient cold in the winter, as well as flower and fruit drop after storms in the spring and summer. read more

Tomra states that its LUCAi technology has significantly enhanced the efficiency and accuracy of the packing process for a leading New Zealand apple producer. read more

Even for watermelons, consumers are paying less this year. At 1.07 euros per kilogram, the average price last week was 25.3% lower than in the same period last year (1.43 euros per kilogram). read more