Vietnam has increased its presence at Fruit Logistica in Berlin by hosting ten booths through the Vietnam Fruits and Vegetables Association (Vinafruit). The event, which spans three days, showcases important Vietnamese produce including mangos, longans, and dragon fruits. This year's participation marks Vietnam's fifth. read more

Nick Nafpliotis, the company director of fresh produce exporter Greek & Fresh, mentioned that the winter season has been quiet for Greek produce overall. However, he highlighted some positives for two specific seasons. "We're currently in the midst of our cucumber and mandarin season, both of which have been positive," said Nafpliotis. read more

India's fruit and vegetable exports increased by 47.3% in volume from 2019-20 to 2023-24, as stated by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry. This growth is attributed to financial assistance from the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Department of… read more

The Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) has identified increased pest risks for mango farmers in Cambodia, with Oddar Meanchey province highlighted as particularly vulnerable. This region, along with Kampong Speu and Battambang, forms the country's mango-producing belt. The FAO study. read more

Na początku zeszłego roku zostało założone South American and African Fruit Trade Association (SAFTA) z celem stworzenia równych możliwości negocjacyjnych dla eksporterów, obiektywnej oceny produktów oraz edukowania ich na temat wymagań dotyczących wprowadzania ich produktów na rynek europejski.

At the beginning of last year, the South American and African Fruit Trade Association (SAFTA) was established with the goal of creating equal negotiating positions for exporters, objectively evaluating products, and educating them on the requirements for bringing their products to the European market. read more

To jest właśnie ten czas roku, kiedy przedstawiciele sektora świeżych produktów rolniczych gromadzą się w Berlinie na targach Fruit Logistica. Zespół FreshPlaza nie może się doczekać, aby ponownie zobaczyć wszystkich. W tym tygodniu nie będziemy publikować w czwartek i piątek, ale wrócimy w poniedziałek z wiadomościami z wydarzenia i oczywiście z kolejnymi informacjami. read more

With the Grenoble Walnut PDO facing a major crisis since 2022 (overproduction and sales at a loss in 2022, followed by a sharp drop in production in 2023), the Interprofessional Committee of the Grenoble Walnut (CING) intends to use its presence at the International Agricultural Show in Paris to... read more

The Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of South Africa, John Steenhuisen, announced that the country has regained market access to export fresh apples from South Africa to the Kingdom of Thailand. This market had been closed for approximately 16 years (from January 2008 to December 2024) due to... read more

Dwóch kierowników z Pacific Trellis Fruit właśnie zakończyło ekscytującą wizytę u swoich południowoafrykańskich partnerów uprawiających śliwki. Marcial Hernandez, wiceprezes ds. zaopatrzenia, oraz Patty Denson, dyrektor sprzedaży, spędzili tydzień zwiedzając sady, zakłady pakowania i zgłębiając najnowsze innowacje. read more

Jak obchodzisz powrót swoich kosta Ricańskich ananasów do Holandii? Ten holenderski importer wybrał kreatywne podejście - ułożył słowo "ananas" z pudełek z ananasami.

How do you celebrate the return of your Costa Rican pineapples to the Netherlands? This Dutch importer chose a creative approach—spelling out the word "pineapple" using boxes of pineapples. read more

The "RO-SAD" farming enterprise in the Kherson region is the only one in the area growing apricots on an industrial scale. While apricot trees grow along roadsides in the region, no one had previously cultivated them as a business. After eight months under occupation, "RO-SAD" resumed work. read more

"Miguel González of MG Fruit highlights the increasing presence of Dutch greenhouse strawberries, particularly from mid-March, and field-grown ones from late April. This trend poses a potential threat to the already short Spanish strawberry season," read more

By November 2024, Spain had exported 29,663 tons of fresh fruits and vegetables valued at 84.3 million euros to the United States. This accounted for 0.2% of Spain's total exports, which amounted to 10.9 million tons and 15,852 million euros. The main exports from Spain to the US are garlic, cucumber, and... read more

Sezon 2024/25 dla eksportu brazylijskiego soku pomarańczowego został dotknięty zmniejszonym dostępem do pomarańczy oraz ograniczonymi krajowymi zapasami soku. Comex Stat raportuje, że od lipca do grudnia 2024 roku Brazylia wyeksportowała 448,5 tysiąca ton soku pomarańczowego, przeliczonego na FCOJ 66 Brix. Oznacza to spadek o 23%. read more

According to the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture of Georgia, the value of exported hazelnuts has increased by 37%. From August 1, 2024, to January 26, 2025, Georgia exported 12,200 tons of hazelnuts worth $73.3 million. Compared to the same period last year, the export volume has increased. read more

Traditionally, Romania has not been known for its significant blueberry production, but that is changing. There is a large investment being made in the country, with new varieties being planted that are expected to enter the market in large volumes by 2027. "Most growers have been cultivating the old varieties, but now they are shifting towards newer ones," said an industry expert. read more

At Au Viet Farm Cooperative in Kim Thanh, Director Bui Van Duy joined farmers on February 1 to harvest crops such as tomatoes, pumpkins, and bell peppers. Favorable weather during Tet facilitated crop growth, necessitating timely harvests to maintain quality. Post-Tet, increased vegetable read more

Kurt Ratschiller, sales manager of VIP, has a deep understanding of the apple market dynamics and offers a clear and detailed perspective on the current situation and future outlook. Highlighting an 8% increase in Italian apple production compared to 2023, as reported by Assomela, Ratschiller emphasizes that read more

Over 200 participants, including growers, agronomists, and researchers, attended the inaugural Vegetables Big Day Out in Pukekohe, New Zealand. The event was hosted by the Te Ahikawariki Vegetable Industry Centre of Excellence (VICE) with contributions from A Lighter Touch, Plant & Food. read more

The Chilean Citrus Fruit Committee announced that Chile exported 397,417 tons of citrus fruits last year, slightly less than the 399,824 tons it exported in 2023. The United States remains the largest buyer of Chilean citrus fruits, importing 50,353 tons of clementines and 60,467 tons of lemons in 2024. read more