"Fruit Attraction is one of the most important trade shows in Europe and crucial for the Spanish market," said Julián Herráiz, AgroFresh general manager. "We are excited to host our valued customers, colleagues, and industry partners at our booth during the show. It promises to be a fantastic event." read more

SPI and NNZ have announced a strategic global collaboration for packaging solutions for fruit and vegetables in Europe, South Africa, and North America. The partnership leverages SPI's global patent in packaging with NNZ's distribution network and market expertise to serve the global produce industry. read more

In the north of Moldova, apple cultivation excels, while in the south, grape cultivation is predominant. However, the tastiest cherries can be found in the central part of the country. Staragro has had a cherry orchard there since 2008, which has expanded from 15 to 50 hectares over the years. This orchard produces an average of half a million kilograms of cherries. read more

UK: A freight milestone for Tesco's railway as the 10th rail service launches. An additional 31 million cases of goods per year will now be transported across the country via Tesco's railway network instead of by trucks. Tesco is expanding its railway service throughout the UK with the launch of the tenth rail service. read more

Fruit Attraction will be the perfect setting for Azcaval to present its new Belt-80 packaging line. The new Belt-80 Lowest is specially designed for delicate stone fruits like cherries, which are prone to issues like pitting, and apricots, which have easily breakable skin. Its design... read more

Przemysł uprawy grzybów obecnie boryka się z wieloma wyzwaniami, począwszy od braku wykwalifikowanej siły roboczej, aż po kwestię zastępców torfu oraz ekologicznych opakowań dla grzybów. Zostało to wykazane na tegorocznej corocznej konferencji BDC, wiodącym spotkaniu branżowym dla niemieckiego przemysłu grzybów. read more

PopFest 2024, the trendy festival hosted by Pop Vriend Seeds from September 24 to 27 on their trial fields in Andijk, had a special significance this year. As of October 1, their name has changed to KWS Vegetables Netherlands B.V., and it was also announced that they are adding new crops to their lineup. read more

In the microclimate of Lynedoch, between Stellenbosch and Kuils River, a wine farm harvests their mandarins so late that the facility where they pack remains open just for them. Wine is still produced from fifty hectares of vineyards, with cabernet franc and chenin blanc being the best-producing varieties among them. read more

Potentially opening markets in China, India, and other parts of Asia could be a "total game changer" for South Africa's rapidly growing blueberry industry. This was the main conclusion drawn from a panel discussion at the recent Fall Creek South Africa Connect Day, which took place at the company's facilities. read more

The German fruit and vegetable sector is currently under the spell of what they call the three Ks in Germany, namely Artificial Intelligence, Climate Change, and Purchasing Power Decline. This emerged during the 14th read more

The arrival of new red onions at Pune's Market Yard has triggered a decrease in onion prices, which had been rising due to a shortage in supply. The influx of the new season's harvest is providing some relief in prices, particularly for the old stock, by increasing the availability. read more

Most of the world's hazelnuts come from a coastal mountain range in Turkey, a country that accounts for over 72% of global production. The Eastern Black Sea region, with Giresun at its center, contributes around 60% to this total. The area's connection to... read more

Officials in Yamanashi Prefecture are recognizing the grape variety Shine Muscat for its role in changing the perception that farming is not profitable. This change in perspective is believed to be a contributing factor to the increase in new farmers, particularly. read more

With the duty deadline of 15 October approaching, South African orange exports to Europe are in their final stage. "The market is currently relatively calm but moving steadily. We are facing a stable price level. Prices ranging from €15.50-18 are historically considered very good, but given the read more

Some squash, pumpkin, and potato farmers in the Pioneer Valley are struggling with a soil-borne disease called Phytophthora capsici, which has been compared to a plague for these crops. Harrison Bardwell from Bardwell Farm in Hatfield witnessed the disease's effects firsthand, highlighting the abrupt read more

W związku z 25. rocznicą istnienia Pacific Trellis Fruit, firma zastanawia się nad ćwierćwieczem dostarczania wysokiej jakości świeżych owoców i innowacji w branży. W ramach obchodów tego jubileuszu, Pacific Trellis Fruit wprowadza kilka istotnych aktualizacji dotyczących swoich owoców pestkowych, winogron i melonów. read more

Egptian oranges are expected to be available in the market in December, signaling the beginning of the upcoming citrus season. However, this season is starting amidst a significant crisis in the Red Sea that greatly affected the previous season. As of now, there are no indications that this tense situation will be resolved soon. read more

Historically, Libya is not recognized as a major exporter of fruit products, except for dates. Tarek Yaqob mentions, "Domestic production of fruits and vegetables is limited, and there is no excess for export. Conversely, a significant portion of the local market's demands are met through imports." read more

The Brazilian government has announced that Angola and South Korea have granted sanitary approvals for the import of dried macadamia nuts from Brazil, while Australia and the United Kingdom have granted approvals for processed dried macadamia nuts. Additionally, Malaysia has approved the import of Brazilian pork and offals. These new market accesses will. read more

A major victory for UK horticulture growers has been achieved as British beetroot has been granted permission to be exported to the United States for the first time. This decision comes after a delegation of NFU and government representatives visited the US to advocate for UK agriculture. During the visit, NFU President Tom... read more