Le Tresacois, a French family-owned business, is currently carrying out its grape harvest, with a variety of white and black grapes being produced between July and December. Maxime Gervasoni, the 4th generation leading the company, is assessing the progress made during the initial weeks of the harvest season and their recent developments. read more

"The fruit and vegetable season has picked up in recent weeks after a sluggish and problematic summer due to prolonged heat and drought. Among the crops that have improved significantly are tomatoes and, in the last week, table grapes, which had suffered a downturn, especially in August, after a…" read more

It is the season for setting up multi-layered, above-ground strawberry plantations. These systems are designed and produced by the Italian company Combimetal Carrera, located in Policoro (Matera). While some are trying out these innovative systems for the first time, others are... read more

Nanovel, an Israeli AgTech startup, has introduced an AI-powered autonomous fruit-harvesting robot capable of picking tree fruits for the fresh market. The robot provides a solution for growers worldwide facing a shortage of farm labor and rapidly rising costs. read more

W Zachodniej Zatoce Nowej Zelandii sektor ogrodnictwa, znany z produkcji kiwi i awokado, odgrywa kluczową rolę w gospodarce. Minister Imigracji, Erica Stanford, niedawno ogłosiła ulepszenia w programie Rozpoznawalnego Pracodawcy Sezonowego (RSE), który jest integralny dla. read more

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"Około 22,000 ton jest oczekiwanych na nowy grecki plon kasztanów, co stanowi 30% zmniejszenie w porównaniu z ostatnią 8-letnią średnią, zgodnie z prognozą ogłoszoną w piątek, 13 września, na EuroCastanea 2024. W tym roku wydarzenie odbyło się w Agia-Melivia, Grecja, będącym gospodarzem." read more

The prolonged summer season in Estonia has led to an impressive cranberry harvest, particularly in the country's many bogs. Experienced cranberry pickers have observed the exceptional quality of this year's crop, with some saying they have never seen anything like it before. read more

After the state of Veracruz, Tabasco is the second largest pineapple growing region in Mexico. The region benefits from ideal temperatures and optimal hours of sunlight, making it very suitable for pineapple cultivation. Consequently, there is a consistent supply available for about 48 to 50 weeks a year. However, the absence read more

Vietnamese coffee farmers are shifting away from traditional coffee cultivation and turning to durian instead, attracted by the increasing demand for the fruit in China and its higher profit potential. This shift is transforming Vietnam's agricultural industry, as reported by the BBC. With Vietnam being the top global producer of durian, this change is expected to have a significant impact on the country's economy. read more

"Filipe Gomes, export manager for Portuguese fresh produce exporter Twinkle Green, stated that the lower production of Portuguese kiwiberries is attributed to unstable weather conditions. He mentioned, 'This year, the kiwiberry cultivation period in Portugal was challenging due to the constant instability of the. read more

In response to the decrease in papaya production, the Barbados Ministry of Agriculture, in collaboration with two partner organizations, is implementing measures to improve farmer yields. The drop in production, caused by the widespread bunchy top disease, has had a significant impact on the island's papaya output both domestically and internationally. read more

After 22 years, Anton Filippo is stepping down from Logistic Business Partners Rotterdam at the end of the year. Due attention will be paid to this during Fruit Attraction. The new Business Development Manager, Peter van der Klift, his successor, has now arrived, although Anton will assist him. read more

Nepal has started exporting fresh vegetables to Qatar, which represents a significant advancement in agricultural trade between the two countries. The first shipment, organized through a Chinese foundation's agriculture promotion program, was sent from Kathmandu on a Himalaya Airlines flight. read more

Vietnam's fruit export revenue reached 4.63 billion USD in the first eight months of 2024, marking a 30.6% increase from the previous year, driven by the country's entry into several key markets. The fruit sector in Vietnam has seen significant progress, with pomelos now being exported to... read more

Czwarty Malaysia International Durian & Cultural Fest 2024 (MIDCF) został zainicjowany w celu promowania na całym świecie duriana i kultury malezyjskiej. Dyrektor generalny Tourism Malaysia, Datuk Manoharan Periasamy, wyraził swoje aspiracje dotyczące uzyskania międzynarodowego uznania dla duriana. read more

We are in September and October FreshPlaza will focus on Avocados. Once deemed the "green gold" of the produce industry, avocados are currently experiencing an oversupply in various markets globally. Several countries have recently entered new markets – how will this impact trade? Are you a grower or a consumer? read more

In Dharmapuri, local farmers have been observed shifting towards cultivating drought-resistant dragon fruit due to consecutive monsoon failures. The district, which usually receives an average rainfall of around 942 mm, has experienced significantly lower rainfall in recent years, leading to this change. read more

At the port of Subic in Zambales, Philippines, authorities intercepted a shipment containing 144 tons of carrots and onions, valued at approximately P21 million ($374,732), reported to have been smuggled into the country. The Agriculture Secretary, Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr., highlighted the issue. read more

The Conference pear harvest in El Bierzo is coming to an end, and producers anticipate reaching 12.5 million kilos this season. However, the quantity of fruit that can be sold under the quality seal will be lower due to the damage caused by hail storms. "We do not yet have all the data, but it appears that our... read more

These French companies - Blue Whale, Innatis (Cardel and Pominter), Mouneyrac, Tifanette, La Blottière, Harmonie, Distrimex, and Primland - gathered at Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong from September 4-6th to connect with their clients and explore new business opportunities in the Asian market. read more