A new industry report commissioned by the National Farmers' Union (NFU) reveals that the escalating production costs over the past two years are jeopardising the growth of East Anglia's fruit and vegetable sector. The report, prepared by Promar International, indicates that horticultural
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Anecoop has expressed its concern about the viability of the orange campaign in East Asia due to the increase in the transit times of ships that opt for the Cape of Good Hope route to avoid the situation in the Red Sea. read more

As blueberry supplies continue to increase in North America right now to meet strong demand, what’s evident is that the industry continues evolving to meet consumer expectations. Those expectations include that the berry be supplied year-round. “As the category grows, tapping into new eating
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In Murang’a County, Kenya, the Saba Saba Agribusiness cooperative society is witnessing the realization of a two-decade long aspiration - a banana factory. With a Sh.24 million investment, the factory, set to be fully functional next year, is expected to rewrite the region's agricultural story. read more

In an exciting achievement, the Waikiki melon has received the Flavor of the Year 2024 award in Portugal. This recognition is given by an objective panel of consumers and endorsed by an external specialized laboratory. They have said to be exceptionally satisfied with the Waikiki and have put it
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At the start of a new year, it is quite common to look back at what has happened in the last 12 months before looking forward at what might still be to come. Sometimes the longer you look back, the clearer the future can seem. What is for sure though is one thing, if we thought 2023 was a
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The eagerly awaited arrival of new season British Pink Lady® is set to hit the supermarkets early January 2024. Known for being the first to blossom and the last to be hand-picked, Pink Lady apples have been thriving in changing UK climate conditions, with their biggest ever harvest due this
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Food tech startup Ovavo, based in New Zealand, is innovating with a freeze-dried avocado powder. Using vacuum technology and sub-zero temperatures, the company dehydrates avocado flesh into a concentrated powder. The process transforms ice crystals in the frozen avocado into vapor, which is then
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The ICAR-CISH in Lucknow has developed technology to extend the shelf life of mangoes, facilitating the export of 100 MT of the fruit from Uttar Pradesh to Europe and Russia. However, this news has caused discontent among mango farmers in U.P.'s Malihabad belt, who were not consulted during the
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DP World has signed multiple Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) worth INR 250 billion (approx. US$3 billion) with the Government of Gujarat, covering the development of new ports, terminals, and economic zones, strengthening its commitment to supporting trade in a growing Indian state. read more

According to Fruit and Vegetable Facts, German fruit and vegetable imports, which had a marked decrease in 2022, experienced a slight additional reduction in 2023. In the last three years, exports have fallen from 9.2 million tons in 2021 to 8.5 million tons in 2022 and to an estimated 8.3
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French antitrust clears Intermarché's purchase of Casino stores with conditions read more

South African avocados are celebrating their second win: the country has gained market access for its avocados to Japan. read more

This year, Henk Rozema started his own fruit and vegetable trading company, Fruta Rosa International, in the Netherlands. The name is a tribute to the parent company, Fruithandel Rozema. "I learned the trade from my father, of whom I'll always be proud," says Henk. read more

The global blueberry market is characterised by what exporters and imports call persistently high prices, high demand and with some seeing lower but improving quality arriving compared to other seasons. Overall there is less fruit available from the world’s major blueberry producer, Peru, or
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At the beginning of January 2024, the Mauritanian authorities decided to triple transit fees for Moroccan fruit and vegetables, raising them from €1,600 to €4,600. A surprising decision for Moroccan exporters, unexplained by the Mauritanian side. In an attempt to understand the background of
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The governing boards of Actel and Fruits de Ponent have decided to start the path for the creation of a shared partnership between the two cooperative groups. In this sense, they validated the preparatory work they started a few months ago. read more

Three years ago, ginger farmers in northeastern South Africa and southern Mozambique simultaneously started noticing that the foliage in their ginger lands die off two months after planting, and by the time plants recover in April, three valuable growing months had been lost. read more

Between December 3rd and 7th, 2023, the 119th Annual Meeting of the Washington State Tree Fruit Association (WSTFA) and the NW Hort Show convened in Kennewick, WA. This event serves as a crucial platform for the Northwest tree fruit sector, providing opportunities to reconnect and stay updated
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The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is persistently advocating for potato and vegetable cultivators affected by flooding, as stated by UFU president David Brown. Last autumn's floods severely impacted parts of counties Down and Armagh, particularly potato and vegetable farmers. read more