Fifteen years ago, Wim de Weert left behind the Dutch horticultural landscape and moved to the sunny Algarve region in Portugal. What started as a consulting position evolved into a successful venture in the strawberry industry. His company, Rei de Morangos, now provides top-quality winter strawberries to the European market. Basking in the Portuguese sun, Wim has flourished in his new business endeavor. read more

The association has reported a decrease in the export of blueberries from Chile, with hopes for a recovery as the harvest picks up. "By week 47, the total volume of exports has decreased by 28% compared to the same period last year and is 14% lower than the... read more

Downs, a company specializing in potato reception, automated sorting, and storage, has introduced its new optical sorter for unwashed potatoes – the CropVision Plus. Building on the success of the CropVision, which was launched in 2020, the new version offers advanced technology to simplify optical sorting and meet the increasing demands of the industry. read more

"W ramach tak wielu nowych odmian i klubów wchodzących na rynek owoców, jesteśmy wyjątkiem, ponieważ oferujemy historyczne odmiany takie jak złote, babciowe i cesarskie jabłka, śliwki Grossa di Felisio i Prezydent oraz gruszki Abate i William. W naszej opinii, obserwujemy powrót do historycznych odmian". read more

The Pakistani Directorate General of Customs Valuation in Karachi has updated the customs/export values for seasonal fruits, including Kinnow, for the period from December 1, 2024, to May 15, 2025. This revision is intended to enhance export earnings during the winter season. A valuation ruling (4 of...) read more

Dragon fruit from Ecuador remains in high demand despite the warmer climate affecting harvest volumes. David Velez, sales manager of Ecuadorian exporter Roses & Fresh Fruits by Ayelen Living Memories, stated, "Currently, the production of yellow dragon fruit is facing challenges due to the warmer climate." read more

The prices of Chilean cherries fluctuated this week depending on the quantity and quality of arrivals, but experienced a slight rebound later in the week. Overall, prices fell by approximately 10% compared to the previous two weeks. Using Santina as an example, the 2J and 3J classes with 2 x 2.5kg packaging also saw this trend. read more

A zookeeper at Osaka Tennoji Zoo has been accused of repeatedly stealing fruits and vegetables intended for the animals. The man, who is in his 40s and has been employed at the zoo for over a decade, admitted to taking the food, which was supposed to be used to feed the zoo's 1,000 animals. Authorities believe he consumed the stolen produce. read more

In 2023, the global blueberry industry witnessed an expansion of its cultivation area to 267,000 hectares, representing a 7.23% increase from the previous year's 249,000 hectares. This growth trend has been steady over the past years, with recorded areas of 237,000 hectares in 2021, 219,000 hectares in 2020, read more

At this time of the year, clementines are flying off the shelves. This trend is noticeable at Fruit At Work, a company located in Zonhoven, Flanders, that provides fruit boxes to businesses and schools. "Every year, I'm amazed at the amount of clementines we deal with, but this year was a bit more challenging due to" read more

In the marketing year (MY) 2024/25, avocado production is expected to reach 200,000 metric tons (MT) due to favorable climatic conditions, representing a 33.3% increase from MY 2023/24. The total planted area will be 33,010 hectares, which is a one percent growth from MY 2023/24. read more

Potato supplier Branston has introduced a new brand, Nanna Tate, with the goal of updating traditional potato dishes. The launch of Nanna Tate fresh potatoes is scheduled for 30 December and will be sold in 450 Tesco stores across the UK. The Nanna Tate prepared potato range will be introduced later on. read more

Chiina's customs administration announced on Wednesday that it has approved the importation of table grapes from Brazil, specifically from orchards and packaging plants that have been inspected by Chinese authorities for nine specified pests. China will permit producers in Brazil's Pernambuco and Bahia regions to export the Vitis grapes. read more

Amazon has successfully conducted a trial of using delivery drones in Italy. This marks the first European country where the e-commerce company intends to implement this service. The trial took place in San Salvo, a town in central Italy. read more

Chile and China have signed two protocols during the ninth edition of Chile Week China that will enhance the access of Chilean products to the Chinese market. One of the protocols enables the shipment of fresh fruit through ports and airports in third countries, which will streamline transfer times and... read more

With a constantly growing population, a sustained increase in the demand for food products, and an expanding market that promises opportunities for the agricultural and agro-industrial sectors, Africa is poised to become a key source and destination for global fruit and vegetable trade. read more

"It's not a bumper crop, but it's a stable, attractive, high-quality harvest that we're bringing in," says Gabriël Viljoen, chairperson of the Orange River Producers' Association, referring to the harvest that is meeting expectations. The first target market is the pre-Christmas market in Europe, which has been evident for the past two months. read more

The Bureau for Food and Agricultural Policy (BFAP) has conducted an analysis of the potential impacts of the European Union's proposed changes to maximum residue levels (MRLs) on South African agriculture, specifically focusing on table grapes and other crops. These adjustments are a part of the EU's Green Deal initiative. read more

"Osiągnięcie wzrostu cen w tym sezonie pomimo rekordowego zbioru jest naprawdę godne uwagi" - mówi Adriaan van Belzen z Daily Onions. "Jest już sześć miesięcy w trakcie sezonu zbiorów 2024, a jak zawsze, ostateczne tygodnie eksportu będą wyjątkowe. Oczekuję, że dane eksportowe" read more

W obliczu eskalacji zagrożeń dla rolnictwa, takich jak globalne ocieplenie, susza i choroby roślin w południowych regionach Włoch, nowa inicjatywa start-upu założona przez Andreę Ortenzi, byłego menedżera telekomunikacyjnego, zyskuje uwagę. Ortenzi, zainspirowany wykorzystaniem Opuntia ficus, powszechnie znanego read more