At the beginning of the year, ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA launched a series of Asia Business Meet-Ups to strengthen its connections to key markets and build even greater momentum for the return of the trade show to Hong Kong from September 4 to 6, 2024. read more

According to export statistics processed by Fepex, around 98 percent of Spain's fruit and vegetable exports are destined for European markets. read more

According to initial estimates, a total aid package of 22 million euros is expected, with 20 million euros allocated for fruit farming and two million euros for wine growing. read more

Egipt has been experiencing an unusual grape season this year, as stated by Amr El Beltagy, managing director of Treetops Trading. read more

The mango supply this season is looking good so far. There have not been any major issues reported at the production level that would significantly impact the supply. However, weather conditions and natural disasters can always pose a risk to production levels, so it is something to keep an eye on as the season progresses. Overall, the supply of mangoes seems to be stable at the moment. read more

The apple stands out not only for its appearance but also for its taste: "Soluna™ has a striking dark burgundy skin, a creamy yet crisp flesh, and it browns very slowly," Matthews explains. She describes the taste as read more

BelOrta recorded significant growth in 2023, attributed in part to the integration of the Belgian Fruit Auction. All member growers achieved a global product turnover of 583 million euros. BelOrta achieved a good financial result in 2023 as a result. This was clearly emphasized at the general assembly meeting. read more

In contrast to the unstable conditions in Iran's banana import market, pineapples have been consistently supplied to Iran mainly by the Philippines for the past ten years. Alireza Emami, the CEO of the Iranian trading company Zarrin Group, mentioned that the volumes of pineapple imports to Iran have increased nearly sixfold during this period. read more

The 2023/24 season has brought positive news for raspberry growers in Huelva, as lower volumes have led to increased prices in the global market. This marks a welcome change after two consecutive seasons of low returns, which had resulted in a significant reduction in the amount of land being cultivated for raspberries. read more

So far, 65,000 m2 of exhibition space have been booked, which is 39% more than in the same period last year. The trade fair organization is optimistic and expects participation from over 2,000 companies from 55 countries, with 70,000 m2 allocated for the Oil and Gas industry, and more than 100,000 professionals from 145 countries attending. read more

The German expert in fresh-cut machinery, Kronen, has collaborated with the DIL German Institute of Food Technology, robotics supplier Stäubli, and a UK-based customer to create a new solution for cutting, pitting, and peeling avocados. read more

Rejestracja jest teraz otwarta na Fruitnet Citrus Congress, nową konferencję i wydarzenie networkingowe zorganizowane przez Fruitnet Media International, które odbędzie się 5 i 6 listopada 2024 roku w Walencji, centrum europejskiego biznesu cytrusowego. read more

The family-owned fruit grower AC Goatham & Son, based in Kent, has signed a new £750 million deal with Aldi. read more

The online ticket shop for Asia Fruit Logistica is now open. Asia's leading trade show for fresh fruits and vegetables will return to Hong Kong on 4-6 September 2024, bringing together the global fresh produce industry and highlighting the complete value chain. read more

The Cooperative Research Centre Food Agility has initiated a new project aimed at creating digital stonefruit orchards to assist growers in implementing innovative farming techniques and adjusting to a shifting climate. read more

The increasing demand for mashed potatoes has led Branston to open what it claims is the largest mash factory in Britain. read more

Prominent figures in the retail supply of fresh produce, foodservice, marketing, and branding will be featured in the second speaker session at the Festival of Fresh 2024. read more

A recovery in price levels can still be observed with fresh vegetables (-4%), although not to the same extent as in the previous month of March (-15%). With a five percent increase in demand, this results in stagnant sales for vegetables in April 2024. read more

"They were the third most frequently exported citrus fruit in 2023," Sandoval is quoted as saying, noting that Tahiti limes could potentially reach the shipping volume and export value of mangos and Wilkins mandarins, which stood at 254 million US dollars and 175 million US dollars, respectively, in 2023. read more

Orsero Group has released a comprehensive study on the factors influencing Italians' choices regarding which fruits to consume. The study, titled "Providing Good Fruits - Italians and the 'New' Habits of Fruit Consumption," was conducted in partnership with the IPSOS research institute and surveyed over 1,000 men and women. read more