"The Christmas period is always busy for Kapiris Bros, and the company is preparing for its first harvest of gourmet tomatoes for the 2024/25 summer season from Two Wells, Australia, although the harvest will be delayed due to the impact of ToBRFV. In the meantime, the company will source..." read more

Air New Zealand Cargo is currently facilitating the transportation of approximately 5,000,000 kilograms of cargo during December and January, with a focus on exporting New Zealand's fresh produce worldwide. Anne Dunne, General Manager of Cargo at Air New Zealand, emphasized the airline's role in connecting. read more

A DANA storm hit southern Spain just as the European market was transitioning to Spanish greenhouse vegetables. Two weeks later, torrential rains followed. Despite damage to an estimated 4,000 to 5,000 hectares of greenhouses, supplies remain steady. "There's varying levels of damage," says Jan van der Blom of… read more

The Eden Gold™ pear plantings and volumes are expected to experience significant growth starting next year. Ido Ben Dor, from Ben Dor Fruits and Nurseries in Israel, who developed the pear variety TP15-41 marketed as Eden Gold, recently returned from a trip to South Africa and stated, "Plantings will increase around the read more

Pochodzący z Azji, osa-samuraj stała się obiecującą bronią w walce przeciwko diabelskiemu owadowi roślinnemu, notorycznej szkodnikowi, który siało spustoszenie w uprawach. Ostatnio zidentyfikowana w regionie Nowa Akwitania we Francji, ta osa parazytoidalna mogłaby stanowić naturalne i skuteczne rozwiązanie poprzez swoje read more

In marketing year (MY) 2024/25, with the increase in planted area and assuming normal yields, Post projects that lemon production will grow by 2.6 percent, reaching 197,000 metric tons (MT). Chilean lemon exports are expected to increase by 3.3 percent, totaling 93,000 metric tons in MY 2024/25. read more

The transition from northern hemisphere to imported grapes is currently happening, with a growing preference for seedless grapes in French households again this year. Eric Godard Durand, the president of Agence Laparra, which has been providing Candy grapes for several years, assesses the situation. read more

W magazynach greckich handlowców nadal jest dostępnych wiele czerwonych cebul. Według pana Nikosa Stamou, właściciela firmy pakującej cebule Stamou Onions z siedzibą w Thiva, głównym regionie uprawy cebuli w Grecji: „Zapasy są większe niż w wielu innych sezonach. Jest to spowodowane" read more

An agricultural outlook report has revealed that Morocco will maintain its position as a major provider of fresh tomatoes to the European Union from 2024 to 2035. The report also highlights a changing landscape in the EU's agricultural market, with a projected rise. read more

Exports of table potatoes maintained strong growth in October 2024, as reported by CNIPT in the December 19th edition of Pomme de terre Hebdo. "During the month of October, exports increased by 15% compared to October 2023, with over 236,000 tons being exported. In value terms, the growth from the previous year for the... read more

Orzechy włoskie spełniają zaktualizowane kryteria „zdrowej” żywności na podstawie istotnej roli, jaką odgrywają w zalecanych wzorcach żywieniowych, zgodnie z ogłoszeniem amerykańskiej Agencji Żywności i Leków (FDA) przedstawiającym nowe kryteria dla produktów, które można zidentyfikować lub oznaczyć jako „zdrowe”. read more

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