Belgian exporters are currently preparing programs for the upcoming Conference pear season and getting shipments ready for global markets, including Asia, as reported by Marc Evrard from Belgian Fruit Valley. "The fruit quality is good this season," he says, "better than last year. Everything is on track for a successful export season." read more

Kiwifruit marketer Zespri has entered the second phase of a "digital transformation" that will allow them to collect, analyze, and utilize environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data across their operations. read more

The Dutch company The Greenery suggests that glasshouse vegetable growers should think about converting some of their production to Inspire, a strawberry variety that is described as resilient and sustainable. read more

The conflict in the Middle East and Ukraine, ongoing disruptions in the Panama Canal caused by drought, reduced demand in Asia, and colder weather at the source have posed significant challenges for Ecuador's banana exporters during the first eight months of the year. read more

Fruit and wine growers in Brandenburg who suffered significant crop losses due to the frost events in April 2024 can apply for financial assistance. Applications can be submitted to the Office for Rural Development, Agriculture, and Land Consolidation (LELF). read more

With this agreement, which restores the phytosanitary requirements for the export of table grapes to Ecuador, Peru will resume exports to Ecuador, which represents a market of 18 million potential consumers, reefertrends reports. The export of... read more

RipeLocker has announced "significant advancements" in its collaboration with Gebbers Farms and Chelan Fresh, improving the long-term storage and delivery of cherries for the 2024 season. read more

Mexican grower-exporter SL Produce has introduced a new packaged vegetable brand called Tenderland for the North American market. The brand highlights the company's commitment to respecting the land, soil, and its workers in Sinaloa, while also showcasing the care taken throughout the entire production process. read more

Nowa Zelandia uzyskała dostęp do rynku w Korei dla borówki, co otwiera nowe możliwości eksportu dla krajowego przemysłu borówkowego. read more

Mexican grower-exporter SL Produce has announced the launch of Tenderland, a new packaged vegetable brand for the North American market. read more

British beetroot will enter the US market for the first time as a result of the NFU's campaigning efforts. read more

On 3 September, the day before Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong, vegetable seed breeder Rijk Zwaan organized a seminar focused on sweet peppers, as market potential continues to develop in the Asia region. read more

Michelin-starred chef Begoña Rodrigo officially launched the Mollar de Elche pomegranate campaign at a special event on a farm in Elche this week. read more

Peru will resume exporting table grapes to Ecuador after an agreement was signed between Senasa and Agrocalidad, the plant health authorities of the two countries, during a recent bilateral meeting in Tumbes. read more

The Association of Banana Exporters of Ecuador (AEBE) has signed a cooperative agreement with government officials in the province of Los Ríos to combat the devastating diseases Fusarium Tropical Race 4 (TR4) and Bacterial Moko. read more

According to a report published by Bichos de Campo, the overproduction of lemons in the Argentinean region of Tucumán has led some growers to contemplate switching to oranges. read more

"In the fields, the apple season is in full swing and our farmers are busy with the harvest. We thought it was important to be represented at this significant event, where we once again learned that the apple is one of the most popular fruit varieties." read more

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In 2024, a total of 111,300 tons of tomatoes were produced there, -2% compared to the previous year and -16% compared to the five-year average. In second place is Western France with 570 hectares in Brittany, where 141,300 tons of tomatoes were harvested - despite the smaller area, more greenhouses are used for cultivation here. read more

The Executive Committee of the Alliance held extensive discussions with representatives of the World Bank and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), which also included members of producer associations, companies along the entire banana chain, researchers, and senior officials of the Inter-American Institute for. read more