Bayer and Netafim, Orbia’s Precision Agriculture business, have announced an expansion of their strategic collaboration, beginning with new digital farming solutions for fruit and vegetable growers. read more

Pre-season forecasts suggest that the Chilean cherry crop is set to increase by nearly 60 percent in the 2024/25 season. China is anticipated to be the primary market for this additional production. The question arises whether China has the capacity to absorb the higher volume without experiencing significant price depreciation. Additionally, concerns exist about whether there is sufficient infrastructure in terms of packing, shipping, and logistics to handle the increased output. read more

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

The growth in sales of kiwifruit, pineapples, grapes, and exotic fruits has contributed to an "excellent" result for the Italian-owned importer-distributor Orsero Group in the first three quarters of the year. read more

Uszkodzenia upraw spowodowane ekstremalnymi warunkami pogodowymi w południowej Hiszpanii w ostatnich latach otworzyły wielu europejskich konsumentów na ofertę warzyw pochodzących z krajów północnoafrykańskich, takich jak Maroko i Egipt. read more

Saga Robotics has announced its plans to introduce its Thorvald robots to more berry farms in the UK as the strawberry-picking season for 2024 draws to a close. read more

A researcher from the University of Leicester is studying how policies aimed at protecting and restoring lowland peatlands, which are crucial for supporting approximately 40 per cent of vegetables grown in the UK, are implemented in reality. read more

Packaging manufacturer Sharpak has partnered with UK berry grower Chambers to introduce its padless SharpTek technology to retail shelves. read more

West Pak Avocado has launched a new line of packaged avocados that highlight the three main growing regions of California, Mexico, and Colombia. read more

Chile is set to export approximately 56,000 tonnes of table grapes, which is equivalent to nearly 7 million cartons, to the US this season under the Systems Approach. read more

Zespri's counter-seasonal Zespri Global Supply (ZGS) program is currently in progress, assisting the company in providing a 12-month supply to customers in important markets. read more

This year, Zespri expects to sell more than 26 million trays or more than 93,000 tons of kiwifruit from orchards in France, Italy, Greece, Korea, and Japan. read more

Fresh Produce Vietnam, the brand-new conference and expo event for Vietnam's fast-growing fresh fruit and vegetable business, will launch in 2025. read more

From November 5th to 10th, Avocados Australia's new chair, Matt Kleyn, new deputy chair, Lucia Philip, and CEO, John Tyas attended the China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai along with a delegation of Australian avocado growers and exporters. read more

The US company Calavo Growers, a prominent supplier of avocados, tomatoes, papayas, and guacamole, has appointed former employee James Snyder as its new chief financial officer, starting on December 2nd. read more

Kampania marketingowa dla czerwonego, czerwonoskórego jabłka Kissabel jest teraz w pełnym rozkwicie w listopadzie. Brytyjski partner Worldwide Fruit powiedział, że zamierza zakończyć 2024 rok "fantastycznymi wynikami, które wynikają z wyjątkowej jakości zbiorów i strategicznych inicjatyw dotyczących widoczności". read more

Sormac, the top supplier of fruit and vegetable processing machinery, has broadened its product offering by acquiring Felcon machines (formerly Feltracon). Felcon is well-known for its vertical centrifuges, which are perfect for drying tough vegetables like iceberg lettuce and cabbage. read more

Belgian exporter Demargro already offers a diverse selection of fruits and vegetables, with a focus on strawberries, pears, and tomatoes. However, the company is currently looking to expand its range by introducing new products and exploring innovative packaging options for berries to enhance quality and prolong shelf life. read more

According to information from Asaja Málaga, an inventory of damages is currently being carried out, focusing initially on the rural areas of Axarquia and the Guadalhorce Valley. read more

The global asparagus production is primarily concentrated in five countries, which together account for 82% of the total harvest volume. China is the undisputed number one in this regard. However, the country does not play a significant role in the fresh market, as asparagus is mostly exported. read more