Over a year ago, Robert Blomsteel and Ron den Hoedt founded EDN, a company that specializes in importing and exporting organic and conventional fruits and vegetables. In December, they relocated to a new office in Barendrecht. The organic products, sold under the brand name EDN Organic Freshness, make up approximately 60% of the total volume. read more

The Local Police of Almenara, in the province of Castellón, have successfully apprehended two individuals who were caught stealing melons from a field in the municipality. This accomplishment was made possible through the use of drones in their surveillance operation. The duo was taken into custody after being caught in the act by the police officers. read more

The Egyptian garlic campaign is about to end earlier than usual due to stocks drying up as international demand increases. Ralph Nakhal from the growing company Tomna stated, "The harvest concluded in April and we are now shipping dry garlic. It seems like... read more

In order to meet its obligations to clients, the agroindustrial company Camposol has expanded its product range by acquiring various fruits in recent years. This diversification strategy includes the acquisition of blueberries, avocados, mangoes, tangerines, and grapes. read more

German Ambassador Philipp Ackermann recently celebrated the arrival of North Indian mangoes in European markets, emphasizing a shift towards diversifying mango imports in Europe. Ackermann, who considers himself a mango enthusiast, noted the prevalent presence of Brazilian and West African mangoes in the market. read more

Morocco's blueberry acreage continued to expand last season with new projects and new genetics. The Moroccan blueberry industry has not given up on its goal of reaching 100,000 tons of production and offering a year-round supply. This shows not only its consolidation but also its desire to grow further. read more

According to the Federal Statistical Office (BLE), the asparagus season ended quietly with significantly lower quantities due to many producers and sellers stopping marketing early. This happened despite the traditional end of the campaign not taking place until June 24. The asparagus campaign was turbulent in some areas. read more

The British strawberry season had a slow start, but the recent good weather has helped it catch up. "In May we were 10 days behind, and by June 10th we were right back on track," said Sandy Booth from New Forest Fruit. "We try to prepare for this, as it happens every year and causes a." read more

Peru exported 81,083 tons of bananas up until week 24, which is 15% less than in the same period of the previous year. The drop was particularly noticeable in week 24 when banana shipments decreased to 1,833 tons, a 59% decrease from the previous week and a 43% decrease from the same week last year. read more

KRONEN delivered its first robotic solution for avocado processing in April. The tools and methods used by the robot to pit and peel avocados were developed by KRONEN and have recently been patented. These innovations allow the delicate fruit to be processed gently in an automated process. read more

Rabobank's latest projections indicate a significant increase in avocado production in Australia, with an expected 20% rise to reach 139,000 metric tonnes in the 2023-24 period. This growth is attributed to 1,500 hectares of avocado orchards maturing this year, leading to the upturn in production. read more

In a moment when the watermelon campaign in Morocco is at a standstill, the question arises of whether other West African origins like Mauritania or Senegal could benefit from the market gap. "It's not automatic, and it's not even possible this season," Amine replies. read more

UK grocery sales growth slowed down in June due to the impact of wet weather, according to NIQ. Sales at British supermarkets increased by 1.1% in June, reflecting various factors such as the weather, strong sales in the previous year, and lower food inflation. read more

The prices of vegetables in Ukraine have dropped significantly due to market oversaturation. The high prices in 2022 prompted a substantial increase in vegetable cultivation in 2023, leading to overproduction and a subsequent decline in prices. Carrots and onions have seen a notable decrease in prices, while beets... read more

Fashion label Balenciaga has introduced a new iteration of its Triple S sneakers, featuring Bananatex. This material, created by Swiss company QWSTION, is made from Abacá banana plants sourced from the highlands of the Philippines. Bananatex is an environmentally friendly, plastic-free canvas fabric, highlighting. read more

South Africa is now in the second half of its pear export season, with almost 24.5 million cartons of 12.5kg volume exported since the beginning of the year. The majority of these pears are destined for the Far East and Asia. China is a relatively new market for South Africa, having only opened up two years ago. read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. has announced the release of a recent independent survey highlighting Americans' love for pineapples in celebration of International Pineapple Day today. Alongside this, they have launched the North America-based "You're Welcome" campaign. The survey was conducted by Pollfish. read more

Plant Protection Institute of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences. "We are hopeful that this year's harvest will be much better than the previous one." read more

W ostatnich latach kiwi stało się coraz bardziej popularne na rynku globalnym. Prezydent komitetu kiwi Frutas de Chile, Carlos Cruzat, twierdzi, że w ciągu ostatnich pięciu lat zauważalnie wzrosło zapotrzebowanie na ten owoc na rynku. Kiwi zdobyło swoją pozycję w kategorii owoców od. read more

Ostatnia susza w Meksyku spowodowała niewielkie opóźnienie w rozpoczęciu zbiorów awokado w Jalisco, Meksyku. Organizacja rolników reprezentująca producentów i eksporterów awokado w stanie Jalisco twierdzi, że nie zostali dotknięci niedawnym zakazem inspektorów z USA w stanie Michoacán. read more