Atitlan has successfully completed the process of becoming the majority shareholder of Ecosac, a Peruvian company that specializes in cultivating grapes and peppers for canning. This transaction, accomplished through a capital increase of approximately 100 million dollars, marks a significant milestone for the Spanish group founded by. read more

From its humble beginnings in an office with a ping-pong table, Cargolux has evolved into a global cargo behemoth, achieving important milestones along the journey. Were you aware that Cargolux's inaugural flight transported strawberries from New York to Stockholm? They also previously had a partnership with Luxair to operate flights. read more

Wonderful Citrus, the largest citrus producer in North America, utilizes ArcAqua's ozone sanitation technology to enhance the fruit washing systems in their citrus packing facilities in California and Mexico in a sustainable manner. In addition to experiencing significant business advantages, the citrus grower states, read more

The Brazilian Association of Producers and Exporters of Fruits and Derivatives (Abrafrutas) is pleased to announce that Costa Rica has authorized the export of Brazilian avocados to the Costa Rican market. This achievement is a result of the collaborative efforts between Abrafrutas, the Ministry of Agriculture, and Costa Rican authorities. read more

In the district of Bandirma, Balikesir, Turkey, tomato producers have started a march to Ankara, using tractors to block roads in protest against increasing costs and inadequate purchase prices. Starting from Aksakal village, these farmers are dealing with difficulties due to unsold tomatoes and have sought... read more

Continuing their involvement in a fruitful trade mission to Lima in December 2023, the British company Fresh Union has recently introduced a new brand in the UK called Avaluscious. Utilizing creamy avocados directly imported from Peru, the brand offers frozen avocado pulp in convenient pouches... read more

Potatoes New Zealand proudly celebrates the one-year anniversary of Kate Trufitt's appointment as CEO. Since assuming the position in August 2023, Trufitt has shown outstanding leadership, advocating for the interests of potato growers and promoting innovation within the sector. Looking back on her... read more

Ostatnie zatrzymanie importu warzyw z Jordanii z powodu obaw o zanieczyszczenie cholerą podkreśliło zależność Izraela od importowanych produktów rolnych. Z nowym prawem wymagającym informowania klientów o kraju pochodzenia wszystkich produktów rolnych, łatwiej jest śledzić. read more

The Rwandan avocado industry is preparing for the upcoming season launch at the end of September 2024. Seun Rasheed, CEO of SOUK Farms, has announced "significant developments that will transform the avocado sector in Rwanda". Rasheed states: "The production phase is advancing smoothly, and we are" read more

Unia Europejska ustanawia nowe standardy w zrównoważonym rolnictwie, zwłaszcza w produkcji jabłek i kiwi, poprzez innowacyjne i przyjazne dla środowiska praktyki rolnicze. Ta inicjatywa podkreśla zaangażowanie UE w promowanie korzyści ekologicznych i edukowanie konsumentów. read more

Stefan Pislaru, sales director at Staragro Group SRL, states that it has been a successful season for the export of Moldovan apricots. "Moldova broke a record for apricot exports this season, with 12,000 tons exported compared to 4,000 tons in the previous season. More than 10,000 tons of these apricots were successfully delivered." read more

The new carrot season was officially opened on July 5th at the Ismaninger Feldgemüse farm near Munich. Despite some excess rainfall, the harvesting and marketing of field vegetables got off to a particularly good start this year, according to owner Peter Soller. Unlike last year, this. read more

Mimo że jest to szczytowy okres dla eksportu czosnku, wysokie koszty wysyłki spowodowały słabsze wyniki na rynku eksportowym w porównaniu z ubiegłym rokiem. Pan Wang, szef działu sprzedaży w Jining Shangzhuo Food Co., Ltd., przedstawił przegląd popularnych odmian czosnku w Chinach oraz bieżącą sytuację. read more

Cornell University's School of Integrative Plant Science Geneva Apple Rootstock Program is partnering with Brandt's Fruit Trees to test the Story variety on the latest Geneva rootstocks. Apple growers in the 21st century are encountering similar challenges as those before them: the need to lower costs. read more

The apple harvest for this year is estimated to be 450,000 tons. This means that apple producers in the country will harvest about 14% less fruit this season compared to 2023, according to forecasts from the Moldova Fruct Association. Export quantities are expected to remain the same as last year. read more

"On August 1, 2024, despite the harvest being completed earlier than the previous year, apricot production was down by one third compared to 2023 and by one fifth compared to the average for 2019-2023. In Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, production has been halved. In July, prices were steady, 25% higher than in" read more

Ta seria przedstawia średnie ceny hurtowe bananów według kraju pochodzenia. Ceny są średnimi krajowymi najczęstszych cen, które są pobierane za banany na rynkach hurtowych w Birmingham i Londynie. Publikacja ta jest aktualizowana co tydzień. Aktualne średnie ceny bananów w tym tygodniu wynosiły... read more

The Panamanian company Capitán Piña, specializing in pineapple production and export, and led by General Manager Eliezer Domínguez, has faced a challenging year due to a decrease in orders from Europe, especially Spain, its main market. This decline has been attributed to the local fruit season. read more

At Eagleview Orchard in Kirup, Western Australia, Oxair has introduced nitrogen generation technology in controlled atmosphere coolrooms to preserve apple and pear harvests. The technology, which involves using a nitrogen generator from Oxair, lowers the oxygen levels inside the coolroom, thus helping to maintain the freshness of the fruits. read more

W Japonii uprawa luksusowych owoców, takich jak melony, winogrona, brzoskwinie i truskawki, jest zauważalną praktyką, a te produkty osiągają wysokie ceny ze względu na ich ulepszone smaki i wygląd. Wśród nich OKU Berry, premium truskawka, została niedawno wprowadzona do Barcelony. read more