Authorities in the Dominican Republic have seized a large amount of cocaine hidden in a shipment of mangoes and pumpkins destined for Canada. The confiscation took place at a terminal in Boca Chica, located in the Santo Domingo province, with the involvement of law enforcement and military personnel. read more

Zespri International, the largest marketer of kiwifruit globally, has recently made progress in protecting its intellectual property (IP) rights in China. A court in Shanghai has sentenced three individuals to three years and nine months in prison for. read more

The Agriculture Minister István Nagy stated that domestic vegetable production in Hungary has achieved efficiency improvements over the past decade, with significant increases in yields per hectare. Between 2010 and 2023, tomato yields more than doubled, while pepper yields increased by eighty percent. read more

In Bulgaria, vegetable prices have increased by almost 15% over the past year, with domestic cucumbers currently priced at 4 leva per kilogram, making them the most expensive. Rosen Petrakiev, an experienced vegetable grower from Martin, attributes this price hike to the extreme heat negatively impacting... read more

Sud ImpEx has been selling Sicilian prickly pears for two years. The current marketing campaign, which has just started, is expected to last for two months. Located at Marché Saint-Charles, the company specializes in importing and distributing Spanish fruits and vegetables throughout France and Europe. read more

Welsh retail group opens third Co-op franchise this year

Universal Retail Group has opened its third store in Wales this year by launching a Co-op franchise in Cardiff. The new store in Cardiff features a Costa Coffee Express, an in-store bakery, as well as fresh, chilled, and healthy products. read more

After a successful flowering and fruit setting process, the limes grown by the producers of the Valencian SAT Unió de Productors de Cítrics d'Oliva (UPCO), which this year can be marketed under the Parcs Naturals de la Comunitat Valenciana brand, will be hitting the market slightly earlier than in previous years. read more

The Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV) is a highly infectious plant virus that has had a significant impact on tomato production and distribution worldwide. First identified in 2014, it has since spread to different regions, causing serious consequences for numerous growers. The virus is capable of infecting. read more

Located in the picturesque rolling green hills of the Atherton Tablelands, our blueberry growers at Berry North are committed to producing the very best blueberries all year round. Australians have a strong affinity for blueberries, consuming an average of about 3kg of these sweet berries each year. read more

W Ekwadorze, 70 000 skrzynek bananów jest dotkniętych co tydzień chorobą Moko, co oznacza, że sektor traci około 700 000 dolarów tygodniowo - oświadczył ekwadorski minister rolnictwa i hodowli, Danilo Palacios, podczas inauguracji komitetu naukowego. read more

Według BMG, Azerbejdżan jest gotowy do rozszerzenia eksportu persymonów do Europy, jak ogłosił Gadir Yusifov, szef Stowarzyszenia Producentów i Eksporterów Persymonów z Azerbejdżanu. Yusifov podkreślił, że azerbejdżańskie persymony są już eksportowane do krajów takich jak Węgry. read more

Calavo Growers, Inc., a major player in the avocado industry worldwide, has announced the completion of the sale of its fresh cut business and associated real estate to F&S Fresh Foods of Vineland, New Jersey, for $83 million on August 15, subject to certain closing adjustments. "We are pleased to announce... read more

The UK berry industry, represented by British Berry Growers, is currently experiencing possible financial challenges as a result of proposed modifications to the Supplier Ethical Data Exchange (Sedex) audit system, particularly the implementation of SMETA 7.0. This updated auditing standard places a strong emphasis on the 'employer pays' concept. read more

Znana z tropikalnego klimatu i pięknych plaż, wyspa Jamajka jest również domem dla kwitnącego przemysłu sałaty. Od wielu dziesięcioleci sałata jest uprawiana lokalnie i głównie sprzedawana w resortach i hotelach. Prawie cała sałata jest uprawiana w ziemi, na otwartych polach. "Może to być wyzwanie". read more

September is approaching and we can already discuss the agenda for the 33rd International Berries Seminar, scheduled for September 11 at the Royal Tulip City Center Hotel in Tangier. The event will gather a significant portion of the global blueberry and berry industry. "Everything that has been" read more

Stany Zjednoczone zanotowały znaczący wzrost spożycia awokado, zgodnie z danymi Departamentu Rolnictwa USA, które wskazują na potrójne zwiększenie spożycia od 2001 roku. Ten wzrost popytu ma swoje korzenie w Meksyku, który dostarcza około 90% awokado spożywanego w USA, co wynosi... read more

Revenue in the global fresh fruits market is projected to reach US$726.20 billion in 2024, growing at a rate of 6.42% annually (CAGR 2024-2029). In Asia, the market is anticipated to expand even faster, with an annual growth rate of 7% and reaching US$362.30 billion in 2024. MSC, a prominent read more

A large quantity of lemons and peppers, intended for re-export and the Bulgarian market, were stopped at the Bulgarian border. Data from the Food Chain Risk Assessment Center shows 26 notifications in the rapid notification system from April 1 to June 30, with the majority of cases involving products from Turkey (25). read more

Using a dishwasher to clean fruits and vegetables, as suggested by some social media trends, is not recommended by food safety experts. While it may seem convenient, dishwashers can harbor residual detergents and bacteria, potentially contaminating produce. Experts emphasize that dishwashers are designed for cleaning dishes and utensils, not for washing fruits and vegetables. read more

Washington state is expected to produce slightly fewer apples in 2024 compared to the 2023 crop. The initial estimate for the 2024 crop shows a overall decrease of nine percent year over year, with the Honeycrisp variety experiencing a significant drop of 26 percent compared to last year. read more