Malaysia has experienced a significant growth in its pineapple export market, with France and New Zealand being the latest countries to join its international client base. According to Sheikh Umar Bagharib Ali, the chairman of the Malaysian Pineapple Industry Board, there has been a substantial increase in exports. read more

Iberian Premium Fruits has acquired The Natural Hand, a Valencian company dedicated to the cultivation and sale of persimmons and citrus fruits, with the goal of becoming a leading company in Europe for the production and distribution of premium oranges, mandarins, and other products. read more

After 45 years of working in the fruit and vegetable sector, with roles at Minnaar, The Greenery, and Harvest House, Frans van der Burg will retire on January 1, 2025. "I would like to thank all my colleagues and business partners for the pleasant collaboration over the years," Frans said. read more

Hortifrut Perú has recently achieved a milestone by successfully completing its first blueberry shipment to China through the newly inaugurated Port of Chancay. The shipment, which included 32 containers, arrived in the Asian country on December 18, with the ports of Shanghai and Hong Kong as the targeted destinations. read more

The start of the current Greek lemon season was characterized by fluctuations in harvesting, but the orchards are in very good condition as the new year begins, said Mr. Thymios Papakonstantinou, owner of the Greek lemon company Corinthian Lemons. "We have already surpassed... read more

Popyt na bataty gwałtownie wzrósł w Izraelu, na Zachodnim Brzegu oraz w Strefie Gazy podczas obecnego mokrego i zimnego zimy. Guy David, szef Stowarzyszenia Przemysłu Batatowego Izraela, mówi: "Popyt zimowy idzie dobrze. Jak dotąd wygląda to dobrze, głównie dzięki kolorowym batatom. read more

Preparation Program for Export Fruits and Vegetables, within the framework of the National Export Plan. read more

After the successful completion of the 2024 Cherry Conference in Jiaxing, the 2024-2025 production season for Chilean cherries has officially begun. There has been a noticeable increase in traffic at the Jiaxing fruit market, encompassing both domestic and imported trading zones. read more

During its term leading the European Union, Poland has chosen to distribute apples at EU events, emphasizing its status as the leading apple producer in Europe. This initiative, announced by the Polish Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, is designed to support local farmers and showcase their products. read more

In Brazil, the Northeast region is the main area for mango cultivation, Rio Grande do Norte is known for its melon production, and São Paulo is a major producer of lemons, yielding around 1.3 million tons annually. Grapes are mostly grown in São Paulo. read more

"This is the worst mango season ever because prices have never been so low. We always started the season with high prices and then they went down. This time, however, prices were low throughout the entire season," stated Milton Calle Cueva, vice president of the Peruvian Association of Mango. read more

W Auckland, Nowa Zelandia, pojedyncza samica orientalnej muchy owocowej została odkryta w pułapce do monitorowania znajdującej się w ogrodzie w Papatoetoe, co skłoniło do natychmiastowych działań ze strony Biosecurity New Zealand. Pomimo izolowanego znaleziska, bez dalszych wykryć w otaczających 187 pułapkach. read more

Według Alberta Torresa, kierownika hiszpańskiej firmy Citruslandia specjalizującej się w produkcji ekologicznych mandarynek i mandarynek, konsumpcja ekologicznych owoców cytrusowych pozostaje relatywnie stabilna od dwóch lat, producenci borykają się jednak z wyzwaniami takimi jak read more

Year 2024 could be promising for Vitfrisch eG, a company with locations in Soest and Neckarsulm. "The yields and quality of the brassicas were consistently good, with pleasing calibers ranging from 7s to 10s. The summer rainfall was mostly beneficial for the growth of our cabbage crops," said. read more

Apostolos Tsinoglou, owner of the Greek fruit exporter Europe Export, stated that this year's kiwi season has been challenging. He mentioned that the demand for kiwis outside of Latin America has not been satisfactory, particularly in European markets where it is not as high as expected. read more

Indie skupia się na zwiększeniu eksportu bananów do Rosji, po udanych próbach wysyłek do krajów takich jak Holandia drogą morską, jak oświadczył urzędnik. Kraj ten ma na celu osiągnięcie celu eksportu bananów w wysokości 1 miliarda dolarów w przyszłości. Obecnie eksport owoców... read more

Not long ago, most farms stopped using artificial lighting for cultivation in winter because of the energy crisis. At that time, there were questions about whether lighted cultivation would make a comeback or if local strawberries and tomatoes would only be available in summer. However, the following years quickly provided answers to these questions. read more

Obecna podaż awokado jest wystarczająca, aby zaspokoić popyt. „Jednak przepływ podaży doświadcza końcoworocznego napięcia związanego z świętami, co jest typowe, ponieważ wielu ludzi w branży, zwłaszcza producenci, korzystają z okresu świątecznego i Nowego Roku, aby odpocząć od pracy” - mówi David Billings. read more

Mjko GmbH (formerly Weiße Köpfe), a company based in Lower Saxony, has expanded its Hoheging site to include a new mushroom farm. With a total of seven sites in Germany, Mjko GmbH supplies organic and button mushrooms to retailers and organic food stores throughout the country. The latest expansion was aimed at increasing production capacity and meeting the growing demand for their products. read more

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is updating the regulations for inspecting and certifying fresh fruits, vegetables, and other products to ensure that fees are assessed fairly and accurately based on the actual volume inspected. read more