Riverking, a prominent Chinese avocado importer, is scheduled to participate in a trade visit to Queensland from June 25 to June 26. During this visit, Riverking's avocado procurement leaders will tour some of Queensland's top avocado farms, packing facilities, and exporters located in and around Bundaberg. read more

Saladexpress Inc., a company established 35 years ago and specializing in preparing salad and vegetable mixes in St-Rémi, Québec, declared bankruptcy on June 7. The firm reported liabilities totaling approximately $30.1 million, with around $28.2 million owed to its parent company, Agrial. Agrial is read more

Lidl GB is reaching out to contractors as it plans to expand its store network. The company is inviting contractors from all over the country to participate in a series of events designed to establish new partnerships and strengthen existing ones. This initiative is part of Lidl's goal to open hundreds of new stores in Great Britain. read more

W piątek, 21 czerwca, ambasador Stanów Zjednoczonych Ken Salazar ogłosił, że rządowe kontrole awokado i mango w meksykańskim stanie Michoacán zostaną stopniowo wznowione. Wiadomość ta przyszła tydzień po zatrzymaniu kontroli z powodu obaw dotyczących bezpieczeństwa, gdy dwóch pracowników USDA zostało zatrzymanych przez napastników.

On Friday, June 21, U.S. ambassador Ken Salazar announced that government inspections of avocados and mangos in the Mexican state of Michoacán will gradually resume. This news came a week after inspections were halted due to security concerns as two USDA employees were detained by assailants. read more

W Coromandel, Nowa Zelandia, sadownik Allan Dickinson, który uprawia około 600 drzew awokado odmiany Hass na powierzchni 7 hektarów, wyraził obawy dotyczące obecnego stanu branży awokado, wskazując na nadmierną podaż i obniżone zyski. Dickinson podkreślił duże obciążenie branży. read more

The Florida dragon fruit harvest typically begins in mid-June and continues through September, with limited production in October. Jose Roggiero from Freshway Produce mentioned, "Our initial harvest of the Florida season occurred two weeks ago, including both white and red dragon fruit." read more

Wysokie ciśnienie szkodników dla jednego i silna konkurencja dla drugiego: jakie rozwiązania można znaleźć, aby uratować sektor wiśniowy i ożywić sektor winogron stołowych? Te dwa problemy zostały omówione przez producentów i badaczy 12 czerwca w Mazan (Vaucluse) podczas dni polowych zorganizowanych przez AOP Cerises et. read more

Producion forecasts for tangerines/mandarins, oranges, lemons, and orange juice have not changed since the Annual Citrus Report of December 20, 2023. The citrus industry attributes two consecutive seasons of low production to increased temperatures and drought. The extreme heat during summer read more

Jameela, a new avocado brand meaning 'beautiful' in Arabic, has recently been introduced to the market by Premier Foods Wholesale. "We are sourcing avocados from Peru, ensuring that only premium, class 1 avocados are included in the Jameela boxes," stated Graham Povey from Premier Foods. read more

As reported by EastFruit experts, the fruit and vegetable industry in Uzbekistan faced an unexpected challenge in May 2024 with the introduction of minimum export prices for fresh produce. This change significantly impacted the conditions and opportunities for exporting vegetables and fruits from the country. read more

Over the course of eleven years, the European Union and KeyPlex have collaborated on research conducted at the University of Torino in Italy to identify the causes of fruit drop in citrus crops. The study has revealed that Colletotrichum gloeosporioides, along with other fungal pathogens, plays a significant role in this phenomenon. read more

Freshly harvested Cornish New Potatoes will be available in Tesco stores and online starting from June 24, delighting shoppers across the UK. Cornish New Potatoes are among the first new potatoes of the summer on the UK mainland. Thanks to the mild maritime climate, Cornish farmers are able to plant their potatoes early. read more

The early harvesting of red onions from Acquaviva delle Fonti has begun, and feedback is positive. "There is almost no waste, and the average weight is 700g. The season is looking promising from both a production and commercial standpoint. We have been harvesting around 10 tons per day since June." read more

McDonald's Korea, a subsidiary of McDonald's Corp., has announced a temporary halt in the sale of French fries due to an "unexpected issue within our supply chain" related to "substandard" frozen potatoes. The company has apologized for any inconvenience caused and has pledged to... read more

SPAR Kosova celebrates its five-year anniversary of developing the renowned brand. Since entering Kosovo in 2019, the licensed SPAR organization has established itself in the market, currently operating 9 company-owned stores nationwide. read more

The Junta de Andalucía published a report on the state of greenhouse crops in Andalusia during the week of June 10-16, focusing on activities in the provinces of Almeria, Granada, and Huelva. In Almeria, most greenhouses are finishing their harvests and many are carrying out cleaning and maintenance. read more

LGS Specialty Sales, an importer of citrus, avocados, grapes, and persimmons, is now offering retailers South African Star Ruby Grapefruit ahead of schedule. The company's volumes of early summer Star Ruby grapefruit are now available for shipment out of New Jersey. Star Ruby grapefruit are now read more

"The first herring of the season traditionally causes the demand for chopped onions to go through the roof. 'At Flag Day, we can go full throttle; our machine will be running 24 hours a day,' says Raymond Mahieu. 'The period for herring is a bit shorter than before, though. Previously, it was." read more

For MY 2023/24, the forecast for fresh lemon production has been updated to decrease by 11 percent to 1,700 thousand metric tons (MT) from the USDA's official estimates of 1,907 thousand metric tons. This decline can be attributed to adverse weather conditions, including higher temperatures than originally anticipated. read more

Według szacunków Stowarzyszenia Moldova Fruct, opartych na danych z Ministerstwa Rolnictwa, Rozwoju Regionalnego i Środowiska, w maju 2024 roku z kraju wyeksportowano niemal 15 400 ton jabłek, co dało łączną wartość 9,6 miliona dolarów (średnia cena faktury wynosiła 0,62 USD/kg). Oznacza to read more