A Victorian table grape grower in Merbein South, Western Victoria, known as Budou Farms, is anticipating a normal to high-yielding season despite fluctuating weather conditions during spring. The farm is committed to exporting its produce to Asian markets, with a major portion of its supply being sent to Japan. read more

Camposol and Agrovision have utilized the newly opened Chancay Megaport to expedite their blueberry exports to the Asian market, especially China. Camposol has recently completed its first shipment of nine containers of blueberries to Shanghai, using the Peruvian terminal. read more

The Spanish company SAT Alfrut recently celebrated its 25th anniversary at a large party where customers, suppliers, representatives of institutions and administrations were invited to join in the celebrations along with partners and growers. The project was initially launched in 1999. read more

UK: Asda brings back industry veteran Leighton to lead business

Struggling British supermarket Asda announced that veteran retailer Allan Leighton will return as executive chairman, over two decades after he previously served as CEO and successfully turned around the business before selling it to Walmart.

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W Australii Południowej plantatorzy pomidorów Harry Kapiris, Peter Petsios i Emmanuel Cafcakis wyrazili swoje obawy dotyczące zarządzania wybuchem wirusa pomidora brązowego rugose (ToBRFV), który spowodował znaczne straty finansowe i zamknięcia operacyjne. Kapiris, właściciel

In South Australia, tomato growers Harry Kapiris, Peter Petsios, and Emmanuel Cafcakis have voiced their concerns over the management of a Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV) outbreak, which has resulted in considerable financial losses and operational shutdowns. Kapiris, the owner read more

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is using artificial intelligence to improve cranberry harvesting methods in New Jersey. This project is focused on increasing fruit yield, improving resistance to diseases, and enhancing resilience to changes in weather patterns. The BerryBox, a cutting-edge system,... read more

On November 7th, a delivery trolley made its way through the aisles of the Rungis market to introduce, test, and taste the Bimi®. The broccoli caught the attention of fruit and vegetable wholesalers. The program featured the distribution of samples, goodies, competitions to win various gastronomic prizes, and more. read more

"A lovely red blush, firm, juicy, and nice and sweet, with a fresh flavor. That describes our Sweet Sensation pears," says The Greenery's Grower Relations Manager, Ton van Wiggen. "We started sales in mid-October and will continue until late March. It's going to be a great season." read more

"In just a few weeks, we will begin harvesting the first crops of our Apulian common clementines. Production and size are good, thanks to the fertile soil rich in groundwater that has allowed the fruit to survive the prolonged period of drought and high temperatures. Despite ongoing..." read more

13th edition of Interpoma, the apple trade show, opened yesterday in Bolzano, Italy, with a thorough examination of the current state of the global apple market. Taking place until November 23, the event includes valuable perspectives from industry experts discussing the changing market dynamics, challenges, and trends. read more

Na Zachodzie, powodzie i przepływy rumowiska pozostają zagrożeniem w częściach północnej Kalifornii i południowo-zachodniego Oregonu, w obliczu trwających intensywnych opadów. Szeroko rozpowszechnione, lekkie do umiarkowanego zalewania strumieni i rzek ma miejsce wcześnie dzisiaj na zachód i północny zachód od Santa Rosa, Kalifornia, włączając w to fragmenty. read more

According to the General Department of Vietnam Customs, trade figures for fruits and vegetables from Vietnam have shown a dynamic trend in the first eleven months of 2024. The country's import and export turnovers reached $2.1 billion and $6.6 billion, respectively. read more

W połowie października magazyny cebuli w Szwajcarii zgłosiły zapasy wynoszące 15 500 ton, co oznacza spadek w stosunku do ponad 20 000 ton zarejestrowanych w 2020 i 2021 roku. Matija Nuic, dyrektor Stowarzyszenia Szwajcarskich Producentów Warzyw, zauważył spadkową tendencję wydajności na hektar. Region Berner Seeland... read more

The Container Corporation of India (CONCOR) launched the first banana export train of the season from Tadipatri, Andhra Pradesh on November 22, 2024. The train, carrying 680 tonnes of bananas for export by SK Exports, is on its way to Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) in Mumbai. From JNPT, read more

Prevar announces the launch of GoodnessMe – a new apple variety that has been developed over 20 years of research and development. What sets this apple apart? GoodnessMe apples are well-adapted to their growing conditions, with double-gene scab resistance, mildew tolerance, and European characteristics. read more

The Mykolaiv region is currently in the process of restoring its long-term storage facilities for fresh vegetables and fruit. Olena Piskun, Director of the Department for Agro-Industrial Complex at Mykolaiv Regional Military Administration, stated that the region originally had 18 of these facilities. read more

"This year, French kiwi volumes will arrive very gradually, due to smaller volumes and a late harvest which is still in progress," according to the French Interprofessional Kiwi Agency (BIK). As is the case every year, the Interprofessional Kiwi Agreement allows French green kiwis to be marketed from. read more

In Rajshahi, which includes the vast Barind area, farmers have started selling green tomatoes, with commercial growers actively participating in the trade to take advantage of market prices. The hybrid green tomatoes are being sold at wholesale prices ranging from 18 to 20 USD per mound, and 1.60 to 1.70 USD per. read more

The Storm Caetano, which swept across the country from west to east (with 31 departments under an orange alert), caused traffic jams in certain areas, left homes without electricity, and affected several apple orchards. "The snowstorm that struck central western France has had a major impact on some of... read more

Global industry data indicates a significant rise in blueberry exports over the past ten years, surpassing experts' predictions. In particular, exports increased from 316,000 tons in 2016 to 747,000 tons in 2023, showing a steady upward trend driven by increasing global demand. read more