Awokado ewoluowało z prostego owocu w globalne zjawisko, obecnie na czele unikalnego trendu podróżniczego: turystyki awokado. Ta nisza w ramach turystyki kulinarnej oferuje podróżnym pełne zanurzenie w świecie awokado, łącząc przygody kulinarne z doświadczeniami farm-to-table. read more

Rosbot Avocado Solution, developed by Kronen GmbH in response to the growing popularity of avocados and the resulting increase in harvested and processed quantities, is currently posing new challenges for the food industry. read more

In a collaborative effort, SABIC, Lamb Weston, and OPACKGROUP have joined forces in a value chain initiative to create sustainable packaging for frozen pre-fried potato products. This groundbreaking packaging is made using SABIC polymer sourced from mass-balance certified bio-renewable feedstock. read more

Sezon zbiorów greckich pomarańczy Valencia zbliża się do mety, która znajduje się pod koniec października. Pan George Mpekiaris, współwłaściciel firmy pakującej owoce cytrusowe Sparta Valley Fruits z Laconii w Grecji, zauważa poprawę popytu i cen od końca lipca. Jak mówi: read more

The chairman of the Michigan Blueberry Growers Association has raised concerns about the increasing challenges faced by the industry, specifically citing the rising labor costs and operational expenses as potential risks to the sustainability of local growers. Bill Fritz, a sixth-generation grower, also expressed similar sentiments. read more

Fruit and vegetable wholesalers are urging the Melbourne Market Authority (MMA) Board to step down due to a significant rent dispute. The MMA, a government-owned entity that acts as the landlord for the market, intends to raise the yearly rent for its wholesaler tenants by more than 100 percent over the course of the next decade. read more

Belarus has reported a significant increase in the sales of locally grown apples and vegetables, as the country aims to meet its domestic demand for produce during the off-season. Alexei Bogdanov, Minister of Antimonopoly Regulation and Trade, pointed out that both last year and in the current read more

W wyraźnym postępie w sektorze świeżych produktów w Wielkiej Brytanii, Sainsbury's ogłosił wprowadzenie pieczarek uprawianych bez użycia torfu, co stanowi pierwszy taki przypadek w brytyjskich supermarketach. Inicjatywa ta ma na celu zmniejszyć roczne zużycie torfu o 20 465 ton, wpisując się w strategię detalisty. read more

In Sunsari district in Nepal, a local banana farmer named Binod Mehata from Inaruwa-4 faced a setback due to flooding caused by the monsoon. Mehata had invested Rs 800,000 in cultivating bananas on two bighas of land and was expecting revenues of up to Rs 1.2 million during the Chhath festival. read more

The second day of an event is typically the busiest, and while this may also be true for Fruit Attraction, the difference wasn't as significant as one might anticipate. Some halls even experienced a decrease in foot traffic, despite the rain dampening any outdoor events and prompting attendees to spend more time inside the halls. read more

The excitement in the potato market in Ukraine continues unabated, despite the ongoing harvest of this product in local farms, according to analysts from the EastFruit project. According to the producers themselves, the main factor driving up prices in the potato segment is the reduced yield due. read more

In the first nine months of 2024, Kyrgyzstan imported 127,000 tons of citrus fruits, as reported by an analysis conducted by the Department of Chemicalization, Plant Protection, and Quarantine under the Ministry of Agriculture. The department further stated that out of this total citrus import, 11,500 tons were... read more

Rząd Ontario will invest up to $400,000 over the next four years to support a strong marketing campaign to increase consumer awareness and sales of locally grown apples and tender fruit. This investment, in partnership with the Ontario Apple Growers, will fund a wide range of initiatives... read more

The Banana Conference and Exhibit 2024 (BanCon 2024) is scheduled to be held on October 17-18 at the SM Lanang SMX Convention Center, bringing together 500 banana farmers with the goal of boosting the Philippine banana industry. This event is organized by the Philippine Exporters Confederation. read more

"Introduced to the market this spring, our first small crop of the Bloss concept apple sold out quickly," says Tim Kievits, Brand Manager at FruitMasters. "The current crop is expanding rapidly, with more growers planting trees and entering production. Bloss has performed excellently." read more

In India, the mango export sector has been using radiation processing to meet international phytosanitary standards, allowing access to markets like the USA. Since exports resumed in 2007 with the opening of the KRUSHAK irradiation facility, there has been a steady increase in exports, with... read more

Central American countries are being advised to stay vigilant against potential locust outbreaks, which present a major threat to fruit and vegetable crops, as well as staple grains. The organization has raised concerns about the possibility of 80 million locusts emerging in Central America. read more

According to Berries ZA, the export season for blueberries is currently at its peak, with South Africa exporting 34.1% more blueberries than the previous season. Approximately 5,000 tonnes have been exported, an increase from 3,727 tonnes. The UK and Europe are South Africa's traditional markets. read more

As Israel grapples with the continuing conflict known as the War of Iron Swords, its economic impact is greatly affecting food security, especially during the Rosh Hashanah and Sukkot holidays. Recent reports from Leket and BDO show a significant increase in food prices, with fruits and vegetables seeing a 9% rise. read more

The Italian grape selection was the most prominent, featuring a variety of Arra and IFG types. Italia and Crimson Seedless saw a slight increase in popularity, while Red Globe declined in significance. The BLE reported that Victoria, which was once a major player, had nearly disappeared from the market. read more