The Australian marketing company, The Avolution, originally focused on marketing avocados for two growers in 2012. Since then, they have expanded to market fruit for over 100 growers and continue to grow. "We strive to offer completely transparent transactions, a dependable team, and innovative strategies that have propelled us to where we are today. read more

Farmer's in Bulgaria's Sliven region are reporting significant damage caused by a sudden cold spell. Sub-zero temperatures and snow have led to the freezing of hundreds of acres of cherries, peaches, and apricots. Farmers are stating that losses are approaching complete devastation for the entire region. read more

India's food safety authority has recognized certificates from Nepal's National Food and Feed Reference Laboratory (NFFRL). This recognition comes after a memorandum of understanding was signed five years ago, allowing for the acceptance of certificates for eight food items from Nepal: juice, jam, jelly, pickles, candies, ginger, fresh fruits, and vegetables. read more

The state of São Paulo, Brazil's largest avocado producer, has started exporting avocados to Chile and Japan, focusing on high-value markets. This comes after phytosanitary missions were conducted since 2023 to assess adherence to import regulations. Chile, the world's second-largest consumer of avocados per capita, offers a promising market. read more

In Rosja consider proposal to introduce state regulation of potato prices. Boris Chernyshov, Vice Speaker of the State Duma, discussed this issue with Maxim Reshetnikov, head of the Ministry of Economic Development. According to Rosstat and the Central Bank, retail prices for potatoes are rising. read more

Water scarcity is a challenge for agriculture in Chile, particularly impacting fruit crop production like watermelons, which have high water requirements. Scientists at the Center for Advanced Studies in Fruit Growing (CEAF) in the O'Higgins Region are working on strategies to enhance drought resistance. read more

The Moroccan melon campaign started between March 10th and 15th in the Dakhla region, and volumes are expected to increase with the beginning of production in the Marrakech region. "We are in the middle of transitioning between the two production areas. We should have melons from Dakhla until the end of." read more

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The last few days have been characterized by beneficial rainfall for the orange groves in Korinthia, Greece. According to local packer Mr. Nikos Karachalios, "The current harvest is mainly focused on Merlin and Valencia oranges. While we may not have the same abundance of Valencia crop as Laconia, our oranges have larger calibers. read more

The dostawa mango do USA jest zwiększana w miarę wzrostu meksykańskiego sezonu tydzień po tygodniu. "USA obecnie otrzymuje obfity dostęp do wysokiej jakości mango odmiany Honey z Meksyku" - mówi Galen Johnson, Dyrektor Sprzedaży w Mission Produce. Johnson dodaje, że ta odmiana (także read more

The export of lemons from Turkey will be temporarily suspended starting April 8, 2025, due to unfavorable weather conditions in citrus-producing regions and the need to ensure domestic supply. The announcement was made by the Turkish Ministry of Trade, as reported by Ilkha. read more

DV Fresh is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. What started as a one-person business in Belgium in 1998 has, under founder Dirk Verkinderen's leadership, evolved into a vegetable processing company with a global presence. This year, the family's second generation has also joined the company. "It's read more

Gdy sezon na orzechy laskowe zbliża się do końca w Nowej Zelandii, producenci zachęcają do zwiększenia badań mających na celu poprawę lokalnej produkcji. Stowarzyszenie Producentów Orzechów Laskowych Nowej Zelandii, reprezentujące około 70 interesariuszy, zauważa, że lokalna produkcja spełnia jedynie 10-15% corocznej 200-tonowej demandy. Deb Whiteside read more

Table grapes are a seasonal product, with the market experiencing fluctuations throughout the year. Italian grapes are dominant during the summer and autumn campaigns, while grapes from overseas become more prominent in supermarkets during the winter and spring seasons. read more

In August 2024, Van den Brink completed phase 4 of its new building. "As part of this expansion, we invested in 16 ULO cold stores, two work cells, and a spacious shipping area with 2,000 m² of production space for packing apples, pears, citrus, and other products," says Peter van den Brink. read more

The French strawberry season started slowly due to cold weather, but is now ramping up with intense production. A record peak is expected in early April. Last week, over 1,000 tons of Gariguette strawberries were harvested, along with a large quantity of round strawberries. read more

The Agriculture and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) and the Malda district administration have started plans to export 1,000 tons of Malda mangoes to Japan. A meeting in Malda was attended by farmers, exporters, and officials such as Sandeep Saha and SK Mondal. read more

Tomato Masters in Deinze has become the first in Belgium to install solar panels within their greenhouses, a project developed by the Swiss startup Voltiris. The panels are designed to hang in greenhouses without hindering the growth of the tomato plants. They specifically filter the light. read more

HHLA Italy and Maersk have launched a new weekly shuttle service to the Port of Trieste. The first vessel of the E17 service has recently arrived at this terminal. This maritime connection between Port Said, Trieste, and Venice strengthens the Mediterranean logistics network, underscoring the importance of Trieste. read more

The onion market is currently heavily favoring the growers, according to Toine Stoop of Stoop AgroTrade. "If you want to purchase onions in May, you'll have to pay 30 cents, otherwise you won't be able to get them. At the moment, the retail bundle price may be 30 cents, but the prices vary from 17 to 30 cents overall. read more