Flikweert Vision celebrates a significant achievement with the creation of the 200th QualityGrader, only three years after the initial machine was introduced to the market. What started as a groundbreaking technology for sorting unwashed potatoes optically has transformed into a versatile solution that can now. read more

During an agricultural technology event, Justin Chadwick of the Citrus Growers' Association expressed his frustration that, despite the private sector's collective efforts over many years to persuade the South African government about the benefits of port privatization, the government's initial attempt at outsourcing port operations fell short. read more

Pierwsze zagraniczne winogrona dotarły na gorący europejski rynek winogron. "Dostępnych jest bardzo mało europejskich produktów. Fale upałów we Włoszech, Hiszpanii, ale szczególnie w Grecji spowodowały ogromny brak winogron w Europie" - mówi Corné van de Klundert z Origin Fruit Europe. "Już wcześniej było read more

Mimo że produkcja owoców w Grecji staje się coraz bardziej nowoczesna i otwarta na świat, brakuje jej jednego niezbędnego elementu, który zapewniłby i ułatwił wzrost obrotów eksportowych. "Tym elementem jest ubezpieczenie ładunku" - podkreśla pan Alexandros Chatzopoulos, właściciel przedsiębiorczego... read more

The Ukrainian company "Sady Dnipra" (TM UApple) has started exporting its 2024 apple harvest to countries in the Middle East. However, due to logistical challenges and market saturation in those countries, the company has shifted its focus to the European Union (EU) market, as reported by. read more

Sourabh Jaiswal, Business Development Manager for Indian produce exporter KK Star, mentioned that the pomegranate season in India has started with a solid demand from different markets. He stated, "The pomegranate season is just starting, but there is already strong demand, with markets worldwide experiencing robust demand." read more

W ciągu pierwszych dziewięciu miesięcy 2024 roku import owoców i warzyw do Azerbejdżanu wyniósł 256 644 ton, o wartości 195,802 miliona dolarów, jak podał Komitet Celnictwa Państwowego. Oznacza to wzrost o 27,8% pod względem objętości i 11,7% pod względem wartości w porównaniu z tym samym okresem w poprzednim roku. read more

Greenhouse vegetable growers experienced an average turnover increase of around 6 percent in the first 8 months of 2024. This growth was mainly driven by price hikes in cucumber and vine tomatoes due to reduced production. The industry organization Boerenbond highlighted a 'very read more

UK: Chairman of Spar wholesaler Capper & Co dies
Spar has expressed its condolences following the passing of Bill Capper CBE, the chairman of wholesaler Capper & Co. He passed away on 11th October. Capper & Co, located in Glamorgan, was founded in 1901 as a grocery wholesaler and later became the Spar wholesaler for the region. read more

Coopenoix was present at this year's Fruit Attraction with a range of new products. The cooperative, located in Vinay near Grenoble, has traditionally offered French walnuts in shell or kernels. Coopenoix has recently opted to transform itself in order to address the challenges encountered by the French... read more

"This is a great moment for Sicilian prickly pears, as they are highly sought after in Belgium and France and are experiencing great success," reports Roberto Chiosso, sales manager of Coas s.c.a.r.l, expressing his enthusiasm. Roberto Chiosso mentions, "I am referring to the bastardone variety of prickly pears." read more

Food Freshly wrapped up the highly successful Fruit Attraction 2024, which has quickly grown to become one of the largest fruit and vegetable trade fairs in Europe. The event has expanded to more than 10 halls and now occupies the entire IFEMA exhibition complex in Madrid - a... read more

In Ukraine's Zakarpattia region, the potato harvest is being threatened by adverse weather conditions and pest infestations. According to Goloskarpat.info, local farmers are currently fighting against slugs and rodents that are causing damage to stored potatoes, worsening the already poor harvest season in Zakarpattia. read more

Michigan State University has developed a robotic apple picker that moves slowly through an orchard in west Michigan, methodically picking apples off the trees. This was made possible through a partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Researchers at MSU are working to enhance the robot's capabilities. read more

New Zealand grower and exporter Integrow is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. The company currently exports 30,000 metric tonnes of produce annually, including onions, apples, squash, cherries, avocados, citrus fruits, and carrots to markets worldwide. "Integrow is a business." read more

Kishchentsi Fruits LLC is a renowned and experienced vegetable producer in Ukraine, operating in the central part of the country - Cherkasy region for several years. The company already has 5 onion storage chambers with a total capacity of about 7,000 tons. In the 2024 season, the company decided... read more

Australian vegetable growers will have the opportunity to learn about global innovations and emerging technologies in California through the International Forum of Agricultural Robotics (FIRA USA 2024) US Grower Study Tour. The tour is designed to help enhance efficiency, productivity, and cost-effectiveness in the agricultural sector. read more

Mountain Blue, a pioneer in innovative blueberry genetics, is thrilled to announce a trial of plastic-free packaging in partnership with Opal, an innovative packaging and systems solutions company, for the Eureka brand, in collaboration with the supermarket retailer Coles Group. This initiative is part of Mountain Blue's continued commitment to sustainability. read more

Rwanda has launched a program with the goal of improving the production of cassava and potatoes by incorporating genetically modified varieties that are resistant to diseases, pests, and drought conditions. The Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board (RAB), in collaboration with the African... read more

Only a minimal 6% of vegetables served in Welsh schools are sourced from local growers, with the majority being imported. Food Sense Wales, a charity, is spearheading an initiative to elevate this number to 10% by sourcing locally and organically by 2028. The charity highlights the urgency of the situation. read more