Growers Packers is introducing a special new addition to their range at this year's Fruit Attraction in Madrid: seaweed. As a Zeeland company specializing in year-round delivery of berries and Conference pears, Growers Packers sees it as their mission to give a vegetable from the sea more prominence. read more

A study conducted by University College London has revealed trends in the dietary habits of toddlers and young children in the UK, emphasizing a dependence on ultra-processed foods (UPFs) for a significant portion of their daily calorie intake. Published in the European Journal of Nutrition, the read more

One of Europe's first blueberry plantations was established in the Spanish region of Asturias in 1968. With the assistance of what is now known as Serida, a cultivation experiment was initiated using plants imported from the United States. This initiative was ahead of its time, as blueberries were not well-known in the area at that time. read more

South Africa has sent its first shipment of avocados to China, with Zimbabwe set to be the next African country to meet the growing demand for the fruit in China. The initial shipment, weighing 21,210kg, left Durban on September 14, and is headed for Shanghai. read more

The Director General of the African Centre for Supply, Dr. Obiora Madu, has stressed the importance of Nigeria increasing its exports of fresh or dried bananas and plantains. Despite the current estimated value of the global banana market at $140.84 billion, with expectations for it to rise. read more

Po niezwykłym roku dla rolnictwa we wschodniej części Karoliny Północnej, zbiory batatów rozpoczęły się w pierwszym tygodniu września. Ciężka susza rozpoczęła się pod koniec maja i trwała aż do początku lipca. "Wreszcie przerwał ją nieustępliwy deszcz" - mówi Jacy Barnes Clapp z Farm Pak Products. Od tego czasu... read more

On Thursday, October 3rd, the 2024/2025 French endive campaign was launched by the Association of French Endive Producers (APEF). The event provided an opportunity to review the previous campaign and discuss priorities for the next one. APEF chairman Philippe Bréhon was delighted to read more

W wrześniu 2024 roku Kamerun odnotował wzrost eksportu bananów, według Stowarzyszenia Bananów Kamerunu (Assobacam). Kraj wysłał 24 216 ton, co stanowi wzrost o 19,5% w porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem i o 4,5% więcej niż w sierpniu. Ten wzrost jest przypisywany wspólnym wysiłkom. read more

Malaysia has updated its trademark protection for the Musang King durian, in anticipation of price adjustments in the Chinese market, where the fruit is highly valued. Agriculture and Food Security Minister, Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu, stated that the extension will last until March 2034. read more

The German company Frigotec GmbH is continuing its international expansion with its established Softripe ripening technology for bananas and exotic fruits. "Chile is the 11th country to join as another interesting market where the patented Softripe technology is being successfully utilized," read more

Hundreds of heirs of independent Brazilian orange farmers were unsuccessful in their appeal regarding a dispute over alleged anti-competitive practices due to a legal oversight related to grants of representation. The dispute revolves around claims against the estate of José Luis Cutrale, also known as. read more

The Cherry Committee of Frutas de Chile launched the 2024-25 cherry season at an event attended by distinguished authorities and representatives of the sector, including the Ambassador of the People's Republic of China, Niu Qingbao, and the acting Minister of Agriculture, Ignacia. read more

Lidl Ireland named Retailer of the Year at the Irish Quality Food Awards 2024. Lidl Ireland has been awarded the title of Retailer of the Year for the first time at the Irish Quality Food Awards 2024. The leading discount retailer in the market also received a record 104 award medals at the prestigious event, including. read more

To jest całościowo dobry sezon dla eksportu gruszek z Argentyny - mówi Santiago Lyons, Dyrektor Handlowy Fruit World. "Jeśli chodzi o ilość i jakość, był to wyjątkowy sezon dla wszystkich firm eksportowych w Argentynie, z 6% większą ilością w porównaniu do 2023 roku." "W sezonie 2025 oczekujemy, że" read more

Recently, the Republic of Korea has begun importing Vietnamese pomelos, while China has started accepting Vietnamese fresh coconuts and frozen durians. At the same time, the United States has finalized negotiations on the technical requirements for importing Vietnamese passion fruit. read more

The Chamber of Commerce of Kosovo (OEK) has raised concerns about how national policies are affecting the competitiveness of local businesses, especially in relation to protective measures for fruits and vegetables. According to the OEK, these measures have disrupted the local market and... read more

The beginning of the apple harvest in the Kashmir Valley is a crucial time for local farmers and industry stakeholders, as it centers around the Grade 'A' Gala Mast variety grown in high-density orchards, especially in the Kupwara and Shopian districts. Concerns have been raised by... read more

"Even though it's been a slow start, we're positive about the season," asserts Lohan Marais, commercial manager at Icon Fruit, which sources their peaches and nectarines from farms in the Klein-Karoo. The bitter cold around end-August hurt some of the flowering ultra-early varieties. "To give." read more

During the 10th Kiskunhalas Potato Days event, István Nagy emphasized the significance of Hungary attaining self-sufficiency in potato production. He noted that shifts in consumer behavior and climate change have affected Hungary's ability to be self-sufficient in potatoes. The government is dedicated to providing support for this goal. read more

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) at the Port of Manila intercepted a shipment of onions from China valued at P2 million due to the absence of necessary clearances. The 25,000-kilogram shipment was found to be lacking the Sanitary and Phytosanitary Import Clearance from the Department of Agriculture. read more