"The quality of avocados does not depend solely on the fruit itself, but also on the effort put into the cultivation," says Dennise Alarcón, CEO of Interanza, who leads an Ecuadorian family business dedicated to exporting tropical fruits, particularly avocados. Their company has successfully gained access to demanding markets. read more

The Georgian blueberry industry has been flourishing since its commercial inception in 2011. Production has increased significantly since then, according to Shota Tsukoshvili, CEO of the Georgia Blueberry Growers Association. He stated, "The first commercial blueberry orchards were established in the country in 2011, as part" read more

Prashant Gidwani, founder of Indian fruit importer Fresh Fruit Alliances, states that the domestic apple production in India is causing a hindrance to imports from European countries. He explains, "Currently, India is in its domestic apple season, which typically runs from July to November. This period has seen a robust. read more

Fruit and vegetable breeding company Rijk Zwaan achieved a total net sales of €627 million in the 2023/2024 fiscal year. Highlights from 2023/2024 include a 6% increase in net sales to €627 million, with growth seen in nearly all operating regions and across all crops. read more

Albritton Fruit Farms, known for its popular blueberry and flower picking experiences among local families in Sarasota County, has been acquired by Sarasota County's Central County Solid Waste Disposal Complex in a deal worth $19 million. The purchase includes the farm's 341 acres. read more

The European almond is a phenomenon in Spain and beyond. 2023 was a key year for almond consumption in Spain, which grew by 32.6% over the previous year (from 11.1 million kg to 14.7 million), according to data from the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food. A large part of this increase. read more

W Antigui i Barbudzie została wprowadzona nowa inicjatywa o nazwie "Next Generation Sweet Potato Production in the Caribbean", której celem jest rozwiązanie problemów, z którymi borykają się plantatorzy batatów, w tym zagrożenia ze strony czerwca batatowego. Ten regionalny projekt ma na celu zwiększenie zrównoważonej uprawy. read more

The pip fruit industry in New Zealand has launched a five-year project to find more effective ways to manage the bronze beetle, a pest that affects apple quality by harming fruitlets. Apples and Pears New Zealand has dedicated $598,370 towards this development. read more

Inside a fruit and vegetable warehouse, such as the one operated by the Axfood Group in Landskrona, Sweden since 2022, you would typically see a large space filled with crates and boxes of fresh produce. The warehouse is likely equipped with temperature-controlled storage areas to keep the fruits and vegetables fresh. Workers would be busy sorting, packing, and preparing the goods for distribution to stores and customers. The atmosphere would be bustling with activity as trucks come and go, delivering fresh produce from nearby regions and around the world. read more

Mexico's mango season has come to an end, and the offshore season has begun with import volumes increasing week by week. Brazil began shipping in August and, up until last week, the country had shipped 5.7 million boxes out of a total projected volume of 7.6 million boxes for the season. read more

With the peak export season approaching, especially for fruits destined for the holidays, shipping costs are expected to rise due to limited cargo availability starting in November. In order to meet the cold chain requirements for perishable goods, Beijing Sino-Agricultural Biosciences Co., Ltd., a provider of temperature data... read more

For about 30 years now, Jardin des Papes, a family business based in Carpentras (Vaucluse), has been producing strawberries, melons, and grapes (Muscat, Lavallée, and Apyrene varieties) on almost 180 hectares. Two years ago, a subsidiary was created, specializing in the production of nectars and. read more

With the autumn holiday, the market for exotic fruits is currently quieter. "Sales always dip a bit during these weeks, but in the coming weeks, we expect a gradual increase," says Ive Lambert from Starfruit, who notes that offering niche products in the exotic segment will become increasingly... read more

Between January and September 2024, Peru exported 34,931 tons of ginger valued at $77.6 million. This represents a 37% decrease in volume and a 6% decrease in value compared to previous periods. The decline in exports can be attributed to the decrease in ginger production caused by adverse weather conditions and the presence of... read more

California's table grape season is still in full swing, with weekly shipments exceeding four million boxes currently. The harvest is projected to continue for another two to three weeks, and the cold storage inventory levels for both red and green seedless grapes are satisfactory. read more

Zaledwie pięć lat temu pitaya była w dużej mierze mało znana, ale jej uprawa znacznie się rozwinęła w Hiszpanii, a prowincja Alicante jest jednym z regionów z największą ilością upraw. Xu Chen Guoyong zaczął uprawiać ten owoc tam około siedem lat temu i był jednym z pierwszych specjalistów w tej dziedzinie. read more

The top fruit market is starting the season on a strong note. Emanuel Sluis from the trading platform Service2Fruit notes, "There's already demand for Conference pears, and the last picked Conference pears are fetching higher prices than the initial harvest sale prices, indicating a positive outlook." read more

Dzięki nowoczesnym, chronionym strukturom, produkcje ogrodnicze z Sycylii są teraz dostępne przez cały rok. Z kolei OP Albani ma wszystko, co potrzebne do uprawy i zbiorów warzyw przez cały rok, bez przerwy. Jest to możliwe dzięki doskonałemu zarządzaniu i technicznemu... read more

Zgodnie z najnowszym raportem "Facts at a Glance 2023/24" Avocados Australia, łączny wolumen produkcji awokado w Australii wzrósł o 30% do 150 913 ton w porównaniu z 115 385 ton w roku 2022/23. Raport, sfinansowany przez opłaty producenckie awokado poprzez Hort Innovation, ujawnił, że łączny... read more

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Water Resources, in partnership with the Tihama Development Authority (TDA), has launched an extension campaign aimed at controlling the peach fly, a pest that affects mango and guava crops in the agricultural areas of the Tihama Plain. The goal is to protect these crops. read more