Fresh Del Monte is reportedly planning to cultivate berries in Sicily and market the fruit under its own brand in Italy. read more

The South African stonefruit industry aims to solidify its position as a global leader in sustainable production by offering a wide range of activities to support producers and ensure top-tier product compliance. read more

Radishes are popular among many consumers due to their crunchy texture and slightly spicy taste. They can be eaten raw or cooked. Radishes are rich in nutrients such as vitamin C, potassium, and folic acid. The cultivation of radishes has increased in recent years. read more

In the sample audits with the control focus on operational hygiene management during the harvesting of fresh fruits and vegetables, which are significantly reduced compared to regular system audits, the emphasis is particularly on the practical implementation of hygiene requirements. read more

The April 2024 issue of Asiafruit Magazine is now accessible to subscribers through the Asiafruit mobile app on Apple, Android, and desktop platforms. This edition covers the most recent updates and perspectives from the rapidly evolving fresh produce markets across Asia. read more

Representatives from Washington State's apple and cherry industry were part of a delegation that visited Vietnam to strengthen trade relations. read more

New Zealand has approved the request for access to Taiwanese pineapples after the signing of a bilateral agreement between the governments on 9 April. read more

W swoim niedawnym artykule dla The Grocer, międzynarodowy koordynator NGO Banana Link, Alistair Smith, argumentuje, że ekonomia sprzedaży bananów zbyt tanio nie ma sensu. read more

Mike Parr, director at PML Seafrigo, addressed the post-Brexit challenges encountered by businesses seeking to ship to or supply the UK fresh produce market during the first day of Fruit Logistica in Berlin. read more

The Italian apple consortium Melinda has secured exclusive rights to produce and market the bicolored apple variety Kizuri, which is sold under the Morgana brand in Europe. read more

Key speakers at the Global Tomato Congress will share with delegates the insights from their consumer research on what shoppers are seeking in terms of taste, appearance, packaging, and messaging. The tomato event will take place in The Hague on 14-15 May. read more

Key speakers at the Global Tomato Congress will share with delegates the insights from their consumer research on what shoppers seek in terms of taste, appearance, packaging, and messaging. The event will take place in The Hague on May 14-15. read more

Chris Mack from Fresca Group discusses with Chris White the transformations experienced by a family business across four generations: originally fresh produce importers for most of its 150 years, the Mack family business has evolved into one of the leading suppliers of domestically grown salads in the UK today. read more

Chris Mack from Fresca Group discusses with Chris White the transformations that a family business has experienced over four generations: for most of its 150-year history, the Mack family were importers of fresh produce, but today Fresca is one of the leading suppliers of locally grown salads in the UK. read more

According to the Verband Süddeutscher Spargel- und Erdbeeranbauer e.V. (VSSE), the strawberry harvest can gradually start in the tunnels in southern Germany around 15 April. In the cooler regions of Germany, the strawberry season starts around 14 days later. read more

Based in Motueka, at the top of New Zealand’s South Island, Golden Bay Fruit has flourished in the post-deregulation era to become one of the country’s leading apple exporters. read more

In 2023, production reached 2.65 million tonnes, an increase of 4% compared to the previous year. Exports will amount to 1.4 million tonnes in 2023, an increase of 17% compared to the previous year. The United States is the most important market with an 81% share
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Production of fruit and vegetables in southern Israel has been significantly affected following the events of 7 October and the subsequent conflict in Gaza, largely as a result of the impact on labour availability. For this reason, agricultural areas that rely heavily on mechanisation have
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They show that the area under garlic cultivation in Spain has fallen by over 30% in the past two seasons compared to the area in 2022. According to the association's secretary, José Carlo Arroyo (Proaco S.L.), this demonstrates the major production difficulties in the sector, particularly in the area of garlic cultivation.
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Oppy has revealed that it is to double its Mexican grape volume for the 2024 season, marking a ”significant milestone” in its commitment to expanding its 365 programme. read more