Dole France has announced a new partnership with perishable logistics specialist Primever that aims to revive the Port of Sète's role as a major hub for importing fruits such as citrus, bananas, avocados, and mangoes. read more

The global orange juice sector is facing unprecedented upheaval due to factors such as climate change, disease, declining production, and uncertainties surrounding tariffs and trade. This turmoil will lead to winners and losers among both growers and processors. read more

The plantations are concentrated in three zones: Itapúa, Alto Paraná, and Cordillera, with the current annual production standing at around 7,500 tons. read more

The strawberry campaign in Belgium has officially started, with the cooperative BelOrta receiving the first strawberries of the season from Colembie and Colemberry, courtesy of father and son producers Lieven and Robin Colembie. read more

Avocados are becoming a profitable alternative for a growing number of Paraguayan producers attracted by the fruit's potential. According to a report in Megacadena, production has been increasing by 25 percent annually for the past three years, driven by the country's ideal climatic conditions and fertile soil. read more

The Catalan fruit cooperative Fruits de Ponent is participating in a European project to explore the potential applications of artificial intelligence in agrovoltaics. read more

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Portugal will be able to export lemons to Brazil following the publication of a new phytosanitary protocol. The announcement was made by José Manuel Fernandes, the Portuguese Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, during last month's Luso-Brazilian Summit in Brazil. read more

Representatives of the organizations belonging to the interprofessional association that attended the meeting included: Granada Cooperatives Association, Andalusia-Granada Agri-food Cooperatives, UPA, COAG, and ASAJA, Guadalajara Green Asparagus Association, APROA, ASOCIAFRUIT, ES. read more

With the help of these technologies, large amounts of data sets can be analyzed, and biological systems can be comprehensively understood - from genes to proteins. The goal of the competence center is to provide state-of-the-art omics technologies to research institutions and businesses. read more

Walsh Mushrooms is planning to build a £10 million state-of-the-art mushroom-growing facility in Worcestershire. read more

If you work in the fresh produce industry, you should anticipate a certain level of variation. However, even experienced professionals would acknowledge that California's navel orange industry has been significantly affected in recent years. read more

Water was the subject of conversation during a Fresh Produce Forum session on the first day of Fruit Logistica. read more

The export volumes of European vegetables to the US may not be huge, but imposing a 20-25% tariff on EU imports would definitely pose challenges for those looking to enter the US market. read more

South Africa has successfully obtained market access to export fresh table grapes to the Philippines after a decade of negotiations. Agriculture minister John Steenhuisen stated that this accomplishment is a major milestone for the country's agricultural industry, which will help to enhance its economic growth. read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce has announced that it has signed a licensing agreement with The Nunes Company through its vegetable division, Mann Packing, to broaden the distribution of Broccolini. read more

The Fresh Seminar "Organic Imports of Fruits and Vegetables - More Security in Dealing with Bureaucratic Requirements" on March 20, 2025 provides an overview of the legally required import procedures for organic products. Participants will receive background information on the. read more

The weeks-long cool weather in the Mediterranean region has greatly affected the raspberry season. Especially the low night temperatures repeatedly delayed ripening, causing the supply to be scarcer than in other years. As a result, the demand from producers increased. read more

As QS reports citing the BVL, the plant protection product containing the active ingredient cyantraniliprole is allowed to be used in apple cultivation for the control of the apple blossom weevil beyond the current authorization. The emergency authorization for Minecto One applies for the period. read more