Rozwój sektora borówki w Indiach w ciągu ostatnich kilku lat charakteryzuje się znaczącym wzrostem, napędzanym rosnącym popytem konsumentów, postępami technologicznymi oraz wsparciem rządu - mówi Shubha Rawal, kierownik działu zaopatrzenia w IG International: "Zauważając istotny read more

"The old news that each citizen consumes 250 grams of plastic per year is a fact, even within the European Union. Is this really possible? This amount is equivalent to 44 baskets, each weighing 5.60 grams (similar to those containing 125 grams of small fruits, to be precise). I therefore question those who are..." read more

South Africa's diminished litchi harvest due to poor fruit setting, cold weather, and subsequent sunburn damage will leave many without their favorite holiday fruit this summer. In a related development, litchis are being sold at Checkers retailer for R99.99 (5.2 euros) per one kilogram carton. read more

The European Union (EU) has increased the frequency of inspections on Vietnamese durians from 10% to 20% of shipments at its borders. This change comes after the discovery of high levels of pesticide residues on these fruits, which violate EU safety standards. The Vietnam SPS Office is now under scrutiny as a result. read more

On December 12th, Dole, a century-old global brand known for specializing in fruits and vegetables, made a notable appearance at the Economic Ecological Construction and ESG theme event held at the Shanghai Pudong Headquarters. The company was honored with the "Excellent Case Award" for ESG practices among Chinese and Foreign Enterprises in Pudong New. read more

The clementine mandarin, known for its slightly flat bottom, is a highly coveted variety in international markets, including those in the EU. However, the detection of prohibited pesticides in some shipments from Albania to EU nations, particularly at border crossings in Croatia, has raised concerns about the fruit's safety and compliance with regulations. read more

Portugal: Aldi opens new supermarket in Parchal
German supermarket chain Aldi has opened a new two-storey store in Parchal, Lagoa, its 22nd in the Algarve. Located on Rua Infante de Sagres, in Parchal's new bustling commercial area, the supermarket boasts a 1,100sqm sales area, offering the usual... read more

W listopadzie 2024 roku British Apple Producers Ltd (BAPL) zgłosiło sprzedaż brytyjskich jabłek do brytyjskich supermarketów. Te dane, gdy są przedstawione jako procent wszystkich sprzedanych brytyjskich jabłek, podkreślają wydajność różnych supermarketów w wspieraniu lokalnych producentów jabłek. Analiza zestawia. read more

Confronted with the debate sparked by the regularization of migrants, especially those working in Chile's agricultural sector, the president of the Federation of Fruit Producers of Chile, Fedefruta, Víctor Catán, stated that "our main priority now is the regularization of foreign workers engaged in temporary..." read more

Croatia, Czech Republic, Italy, and Lithuania have banned the import of Albanian citrus fruits after tests revealed excessive levels of pesticides in the produce. The mandarins were found to contain chlorpyrifos and phosmet, chemicals whose consumption poses significant side effects to human health. read more

On December 18, a creditors' meeting was held regarding the provisional suspension of payments granted to FlevoTrade Onions, a company within the FlevoTrade group. The meeting also discussed the future of the FlevoTrade group, with involved parties including the supervisory judge. read more

At the Volcani Institute in Tel Aviv, Israel, a breakthrough in citrus cultivation has been achieved with the development of over 200 mandarin orange varieties. These varieties are designed to adapt to diverse global climates without disrupting local ecosystems. Researcher Livnat Goldenberg led the project. read more

"As 2024 comes to an end - a year that has brought us a lot of satisfaction here in Italy - we are preparing for the upcoming season. We will begin with deliveries of bare-root plants, followed by plants in pots starting from spring. The Italian nursery Vivai Magalotti Quarto will be... read more

"Thanks to the modernization of the Turkish production and logistics process, tomatoes can now be supplied to European clients every month of the season," says H. Sena Bişgin, an export specialist for Akdem Vegetables, a Turkish vegetable packer and exporter. "The tomato season lasts for 12 months." read more

Od momentu założenia w 2016 roku firma rodzinna LuBa Fresh doświadcza stałego wzrostu i teraz przygotowuje się do kolejnego kroku. Od 1 stycznia 2025 roku Luciën de Wit i jego syn, Luuk de Wit, z LuBa Fresh wejdą w partnerstwo logistyczne z Robem Linders z Linders Fruit &. read more

RG, a Cesena-based company with 40 years of experience in designing and building fruit and vegetable processing equipment, recently installed a carrot processing line in Sicily. Owner Ruggero Ricci expressed his satisfaction with the result, stating, "We are very happy with the outcome." The company has previously completed several installations. read more

Sezon Cherry Express zbliża się ku końcowi, a chilijska branża wiśniowa tętniła życiem. Od sadów po porty wysyłkowe, w każdym sezonie trwa wyścig, aby dostarczyć owoce na globalne rynki. Kluczowym graczem w chilijskim sektorze eksportu wiśni jest Hapag-Lloyd, zapewniający transport w czasie. read more

In Oromia State, Ethiopia, the agricultural sector is experiencing a rise in avocado production and exportation initiatives. The Oromia State Agriculture Bureau has set a ambitious goal of exporting 1,200 tons of avocados for the 2024/25 fiscal year. Currently, efforts are being made to enter markets in the region. read more

"Unless it rains again, we expect to be working and selling clementines throughout January," says Gianni Martucci of Martucci Srl, an Apulian company that distributes citrus fruit in Italy and certain parts of Europe. There have been no major fluctuations in recent weeks, but compared to the read more

The Cretan packing and exporting company Amountzas is launching the new season with a unique packaging for its pink tomatoes. "Pink tomatoes have become increasingly popular among Cretan growers in the past 2 to 3 years. They are known for their enhanced resistance to ToBRFV, and they are" read more