Eksport chilijskich winogron stołowych ma osiągnąć 62 miliony kartonów (8,2 kg) w sezonie 2023/24, co oznacza niewielki wzrost w porównaniu z ubiegłorocznym łącznym eksportem wynoszącym 60,5 miliona kartonów, według danych z Chilean Grape Committee, przekazanych przez Frutas de Chile. Ze względu na rosnące zapotrzebowanie na rynku amerykańskim, spodziewa się, że. read more

The New Zealand apple company, Rockit Global, has announced its largest collaboration to date with Universal Products & Experiences for DreamWorks Animation's Kung Fu Panda Franchise. read more

Kiwifruit marketer Zespri has announced a one-week delay in the start of its New Zealand export sales in Europe after pests were discovered in the fruit holds of its first new-season charter vessel bound for Zeebrugge. read more

A new study has suggested that a sequence of different interventions could be crucial in increasing the consumption of fruits and vegetables. read more

According to seed specialist Enza Zaden, two major themes are prominent in the tomato category. The first is the emergence of Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV) and its impact on the industry. The second is the influence of retail trends in reshaping the category. read more

The Co-op is transitioning to using 100 percent British strawberries in all of its own-brand products, making it the first retailer in the UK to do so. read more

Ecuador exported 99.47 million boxes of bananas in the first quarter of 2024, which was a decrease of 0.4 percent compared to the same period the previous year. read more

Frutas de Chile and Sichuan Port and Shipping Investment Group have signed a memorandum of understanding to promote fruit trade and logistical cooperation between the Chilean fruit industry and the western regions of China. read more

Avnish Malde, the head of Wealmoor, states that there will probably be a reduced availability of Peruvian asparagus on the shelves of UK supermarkets next season. This is due to supply being impacted by various factors. read more

"In warmer regions of Germany, the fruit tree blossoms can already begin in mid-March in some years," explains Susan Schröpfer, project manager of BlühASS. "By mid-April, we are often already in full bloom throughout Germany." read more

Therefore, through investments in protected cultivation methods such as greenhouses, polytunnels, or increasingly artificial grow lights, as well as hydroponics, a year-round availability could be ensured for some products, such as bell peppers and tomatoes. The cultivation of tomatoes in read more

The mission: to spread orchard fruit into all minds and mouths and inspire enthusiasm for intangible cultural heritage. For this purpose, as communicated by Hochstamm Deutschland e.V., there are hundreds of hosts on site. All of Europe celebrates Orchard Fruit Day on Friday, April 26, 2024. read more

This became evident at the annual meeting of the European Mushroom Growers Group (GEPC) in Brussels at the beginning of the year, which takes place every January. Susanne R. Knobloch attended as a representative for the BDC members and reports on the current topics discussed in the interview. read more

In addition, the overseas season is now coming to an end. Chile is increasingly focusing on the US market and this year is only sending small quantities to Europe. Consequently, the local market will mainly be supplied with imports from South Africa during the winter. read more

Hortgro, a South African stonefruit organization, has stated that it is promoting its products in the US market in order to educate consumers and increase sales. read more

Ostatniego tygodnia w São Paulo odbyła się pierwsza edycja targów Fruit Attraction São Paulo, na które przybyło około 12 000 gości z ponad 45 krajów - taką informację podały organizatorzy wydarzenia. Trzydniowe wydarzenie przyciągnęło ponad 300 wystawców z całego łańcucha produkcji owoców i warzyw. read more

Ostatniego tygodnia w São Paulo odbyła się pierwsza edycja targów Fruit Attraction São Paulo, na które przybyło około 12 000 zwiedzających z ponad 45 krajów. Trzydniowe wydarzenie zgromadziło ponad 300 wystawców z całego łańcucha produkcji owoców i warzyw z 15 krajów i ośmiu. read more

German avocado imports have increased by 402 percent over the past decade, from 31,400 tonnes in 2013 to 157,800 tonnes last year. These figures, released by the Federal Statistics Office (Destatis) and reported by EFE, indicate that the value of avocado imports has also risen from €68.3m in 2013 to €484m in 2023. read more

The "Buenas hasta el hueso" (Good to the stone) stonefruit marketing campaign is back in 2024 and bigger than ever. The initiative, launched by the Agro-Food Cooperatives of Spain and regional federations of Aragón, Catalonia, the Valencian Community, and the Murcia region last year, is now even more expansive. read more

Since its establishment in 1946, Dutch tomato grower and marketer Looye Kwekers has been driven by the desire and determination to cultivate the most delicious tomatoes in the world, always striving for the perfect balance of sweetness and acidity. The company sells the highest quality tomatoes grown in its greenhouses. read more