In a recent update from the Undersecretariat of International Economic Relations (Subrei), Chile has achieved a new milestone in its foreign trade by surpassing a record US$ 2.518 billion in service exports. This represents an 18% increase from the previous year and marks the first time that service exports have seen such significant growth. read more

T&G Global announced this week the grower returns for the 2024 apple season, providing increased value to its network of growers in Aotearoa New Zealand. Returns for its Envy and Jazz apple brands are the highest they have been in several seasons, resulting in over $124 million being returned to the growers. This demonstrates an increase in value for the growers. read more

Według Juana José Ibarra, z działu sprzedaży hiszpańskiej firmy Moyca, importowanie winogron stołowych do Hiszpanii, jak i reszty Europy, pozostaje wyzwaniem od listopada z powodu różnych czynników. Dlatego też, zaspokojenie popytu ze strony hiszpańskich sieci detalicznych w tygodniach poprzedzających read more

"Many imported products can be found at the Dakar market in Senegal, mainly citrus fruits from Morocco, bananas from the Ivory Coast, and apples from South Africa. However, there is no shortage of European products," reported Renzo Piraccini, President of Macfrut, during his visit to the African. read more

Holland: Albert Heijn osiąga certyfikat B Corp
Ahold Delhaize ogłosił: "Ahold Delhaize z dumą ogłasza, że Albert Heijn w Holandii otrzymał prestiżowy certyfikat B Corp. Ten kamień milowy podkreśla cel Albert Heijn - „Razem sprawiamy, że lepsze jedzenie staje się łatwym wyborem”. read more

In the weeks leading up to Christmas and New Year celebrations, there is an increasing demand for exotic fruits like Spanish cherimoya. However, the limited supply of cherimoyas at this time of year is causing prices to rise significantly. The Spanish mango season has also ended with a larger than usual crop. read more

The real holiday rush has not yet started at Sebrechts Groenten en Fruit. The family-owned wholesaler from Antwerp notes that most customers are still a bit hesitant in their buying, but anticipates a surge in activity by the end of next week. "It feels like the calm before the storm. You can read more

A shortage of table grapes has been reported in many key markets, leading to very high prices ahead of the crucial Christmas to New Year's sales period. The earlier finish of the California, Spain, and Italy seasons, along with a delayed start to South Africa's season, is making for a challenging situation. read more

The production of fresh tomatoes is expected to decrease during the winter season, with a focus on growing smaller varieties. This is the projected trend for the tomato market leading up to 2035. The decline in fresh tomato production is anticipated to be a major development. Meanwhile, the consumption of fresh... read more

During the upcoming Potato Expo in Orlando, Florida, from January 9-10, Haith, in partnership with its US agent, Fox Solutions, will showcase the latest developments in packhouse technologies, with a special focus on box-filling solutions. The vegetable handling equipment manufacturer is expected to present its newest innovations. read more

In Pakistan, the start of the cold wave has not resulted in the expected arrival of oranges in the market, as reported by ARY News. The absence of this season's popular fruit is linked to the negative impacts of climate change on citrus production, which has not only led to a read more

Konsumenci w państwach bałtyckich: Estonii, Łotwy i Litwy wkrótce będą mogli cieszyć się świeżo krojonymi owocami z całego świata. Będzie to część nowej oferty specjalizowanego importera i dystrybutora jagód, firmy No Bananas należącej do Andero Keronena. "Zaczynamy sprzedaż krojonych owoców. read more

The Belarusian government has introduced a three-month licensing requirement for the export of potatoes. This decision, signed by Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko, is intended to guarantee the availability of agricultural products within the country during off-season periods. Exporters of potatoes, regardless of read more

A new study conducted by CABI has investigated the possible range of Acerophagus papayae, a parasitic wasp known for effectively managing the papaya mealybug (Paracoccus marginatus) in Africa. Published in the journal Biological Control, the research used predictive modeling to evaluate read more

Estimates from the U.S. Department of Agriculture suggest a projected production of 417 million hundredweight (cwt) of potatoes in 2024 for the $100 billion potato industry. This reflects a decrease of slightly over 5% from the previous year. Idaho and Washington, the top potato-producing states, are expected to contribute significantly to this production. read more

Zespri, a marketer of kiwifruit, has received approval from New Zealand kiwifruit growers to expand its plantings internationally. This authorization will allow for the cultivation of an additional 420 hectares of Zespri SunGold Kiwifruit annually for six years in Italy, France, Japan, South Korea, and Greece. read more

In most regions, tomato prices decreased in November compared to October. The exception is France, where the European Commission's tomato dashboard shows positive figures for vine tomatoes and cherry tomatoes. Overall, there are more positive figures compared to November 2023. However, a notable exception is France. read more

Z jego mottem "Pomnóż swoją wartość", Multivac będzie prezentować rozwiązania pakowania dla branży owocowej na targach Fruit Logistica 2025 (Hala 2.1, Stoisko A 10). Firma skupi się na innowacyjnych i zrównoważonych rozwiązaniach, które optymalizują możliwości recyclingu. read more

W tych pierwszych miesiącach sezonu cytrynowego 2024/25 ceny wykazują pozytywny trend, który zniwelował niepewność, jaką sektor ten doświadczył w 2024 roku. Według oficjalnych danych cenowych opublikowanych przez hiszpańskie Ministerstwo Rolnictwa, Rybołówstwa i Żywności od początku roku,

In these first few months of the 2024/25 lemon season, prices have shown a positive trend that has countered the uncertainty that the sector experienced in 2024. According to the official prices shared by the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, since the beginning of the year, read more

The Fraise de Plougastel association was established in 1998 and currently represents the 32 producers of this renowned French strawberry from the Finistère department. These producers cultivate the strawberries in various methods including hanging gardens, open-ground, conventional, and organic. Isabelle Lepage, the co-president of the association, provides an update on the advancements. read more