Blueberry growers and exporters in Ecuador have submitted a formal application to start the process of securing a phytosanitary protocol with China that would allow this fruit to be exported to that market under a 0 percent tariff. This information was reported in Primicias. Sebastián Muñoz, the general coordinator, was mentioned in the report. read more

The "ALDIamo" apple is of German origin and impresses not only with its bright red color, but also with its crisp bite, juiciness, and a fresh, sweet taste. The new variety grows in the Altes Land region near the gates of Hamburg, the largest. read more

New Zealand's fruit exports in October 2024 were 314 percent higher than in the same month of 2023, according to new data released by Stats NZ. read more

Colombia is solidifying its position as one of the world's major exporters of Hass avocados. Customs data shows that the country exported 102,376 tonnes of Hass avocados between January and September 2024, marking a 15.77 percent increase compared to the same period in 2023. read more

Brazillian table grapes have been given permission to enter China, following the approval of a new protocol between the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (Mapa) and Chinese customs authorities. read more

The New Zealand exporter T&G Global has reported a double-digit sales growth for apples and kiwifruit in Thailand over the past eight years. read more

Australian fruit, vegetable, and nut growers are currently dealing with tough economic conditions and a decrease in consumption. In response, Hort Innovation has announced a plan to invest A$60 million in early-stage startups to bring about positive change. read more

UK grower Barfoots is increasing its commercial production of British-grown butternut squash due to the successful development of a new variety by its seed partner Sakata. read more

Nowa Zelandia’s Prevar ogłosiła wprowadzenie na rynek odmiany jabłek GoodnessMe, która jest rezultatem 20 lat badań i rozwoju i którą firma opisuje jako "rewolucyjną". read more

Turkish fig exporters had a successful season in the Asian market this year. They utilized airfreight for their shipments, which allowed them to maintain a steady supply despite challenges in the Red Sea that have made sea journeys more complicated. read more

Dole has introduced locally grown Honeycrunch apples for the Irish market under its Grá brand, which focuses on locally sourced produce. read more

Wzrost eksportu świeżych owoców i warzyw z Hiszpanii wyniósł 9 procent pod względem wolumenu w styczniu-wrześniu tego roku, w porównaniu do analogicznego okresu w 2023 roku. read more

According to DUH, the associated termination of the approval does not occur solely for "formal reasons," as the BVL suggests. Rather, the termination of approval is also imperative because the Federal Environment Agency previously found unacceptable environmental impacts for a variety of applications. read more

The demand for tomatoes can only be met by 3.5% - and they are the favorites of the Germans, with a per capita consumption of over 30 kg annually, according to the Federal Agency for Agriculture and Food (BLE). Accordingly, the German market is dependent on read more

A new three-year marketing campaign aimed at boosting sales of fresh berries in Europe has received approval and funding from the EU. read more

Agricola Famosa, a Brazilian company belonging to the Citri&Co group, is set to acquire Melones El Abuelo from Murcia. This agreement will establish the largest supplier of melons and watermelons in Europe, with an estimated turnover of €230 million and an annual sales volume exceeding 320,000 tonnes of fruit. read more

According to a report from the Foreign Agricultural Service of the US Department of Agriculture, Turkish apple production for 2024/25 is forecasted to decrease by 13% to a five-year low of 4 million tonnes due to unusually warm and dry weather conditions. read more

This is reported by reefertrends and refers to statements made by Francisco Contardo, Executive Director of the Avocado Committee, to the newspaper La Tervera. "This growth is due to a better fruit setting on the productive hectares, which is facilitated by more favorable conditions." read more

As QS communicates with reference to the BVL, the use of Lumiderm VG for treating the seeds of the mentioned crops is permitted from December 2, 2024, to March 30, 2025, according to the emergency authorization granted based on Article 53 of Regulation (EC) No. 1107/2009. read more

Frutas de Chile and Eastern Air Logistics (EAL), an air cargo company owned by China Eastern Air Holding Company, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote cooperation and information exchange to facilitate the air transportation of fresh Chilean cherries to China. read more