A TikTok conspiracy theory is suggesting that fake produce is being sold in America. The trend started to gain popularity when @kiva_boddy posted a video showing a rubbery watermelon from a Seattle grocery store, which received over 1.4 million views. Several users shared similar experiences of artificial-tasting produce. read more

The Namibia Agronomic Board (NAB) has started awareness sessions with the goal of encouraging investment in the fruit sector, focusing on production and export by local farmers. These sessions are being conducted in partnership with the European Union-Namibia Economic Partnership Agreement (EU-EPA) program. read more

It is not yet the summer that Belgian wholesalers had hoped for. The cloudy and rainy weather is making things difficult for both supply and demand sides at a time when fruits should normally be harvested. "It has been challenging. In the last two weeks of June, we had the weather we would have liked to." read more

Dutch bell pepper deliveries were the most common. Turkish imports followed, although they were somewhat less significant in terms of importance. According to the BLE, Belgian and green peppers from Poland had a complementary role, but these were not available in all markets. There were occasional domestic... read more

Produkcja pomidorów w prowincji Almeria spadła o 36,88% w ciągu ostatnich dziesięciu sezonów, według danych z Obserwatorium Cen i Rynków Junty Andaluzji, analizowanych przez Hortoinfo. Produkcja spadła z 1 090,79 miliona kilogramów w sezonie 2013/2014 do 688,47 miliona. read more

Following months of investigations and legal actions, the breeding company BLOOM FRESH™ has successfully removed 110 hectares of illegally planted and produced varieties of SWEET GLOBE®, JACK'S SALUTE®, SWEET CELEBRATION®, and ALLISON™ from a grower in Peru. This is the largest illegal vine removal action taken by the company. read more

The summer vegetable season, which will last until November, has already begun in inland Granada, Spain. The cooperative El Grupo S.C.A., based in Castell de Ferro, has 90 hectares spread across the municipalities of Játar, Jayena, Zafarraya, and Zújar. During the fall, winter, and. read more

A grower at Bellis Brothers near Wrexham is experimenting with using predatory bugs as a biological control method after suffering a significant loss of strawberry harvest due to insect pests, particularly thrips infestations caused by Western flower thrips (WFT) and other species. read more

The California organic pear harvest is about to begin. In the Sacramento Delta region, the harvest is expected to start this week, followed by Lake County, located further north, around August 7. It is slightly delayed this year due to the recent high temperatures in the state. "Growing... read more

UK: Amazon workers narrowly reject union in historic vote
The GMB has narrowly lost its historic attempt to gain union recognition at the Amazon warehouse in Coventry. 49.5% of the workers who participated in the vote were in favor, while 50.5% voted against. The union required a majority vote in its favor to succeed. If the GMB had succeeded, it would have gained the right to represent the workers in negotiations with the company. read more

Gilfresh Produce, based in County Armagh, is ready to supply a wide range of local vegetable products to Asda's 16 stores throughout Northern Ireland. This includes more than 1,000 tonnes of root vegetables and 500,000 units of brassica and salad varieties. As a prominent read more

Stoffels Foods has resumed the sale of figs from Israel since last week. "The Israeli season began at just the right moment. Volumes from Brazil are decreasing, and the Turkish season has not yet started," says Patrick Stoffels. Israeli figs are readily available in sizes 18, 20, and 24. Stoffels Foods is ... read more

Matteo Freddi, an operator in the onion industry, has reported that for borettana onions, the quality is excellent, with abundant yields, although there were some issues in the fields due to high temperatures. The sizes are good, which is crucial for both wholesale markets and the industry. read more

Omer-Decugis & Cie, an international group specializing in fresh and exotic fruits and vegetables, today announced its results for the first half of the 2023/24 financial year (1 October 2023 to 31 March 2024), as approved by the Board of Directors on 17 July 2024, and its revenue for the third. read more

The strong interest from exhibitors, especially from Asia, has led the world's premier fresh produce trade show to contemplate additional expansion. The demand for exhibition space at Fruit Logistica 2025 is so high that its organizers are considering expanding into new halls at the Messe Berlin. read more

Australia: Coles and SecondBite join forces to alleviate winter hunger
Coles has initiated its yearly campaign in support of the national food rescue organization, SecondBite, to provide assistance to struggling Australians during the winter season. All donations collected by Coles, its customers, and suppliers will allow SecondBite to distribute unsold food items. read more

In Tunisia, fruit exports have declined, with a 22.1% decrease in volume, totalling 12,748 tons, and a 30.9% reduction in value, reaching TND 45.5 million up until July 3, according to the latest data from the National Observatory of Agriculture (ONAGRI). read more

W Ecuadore, psy tropiące odkryły 6,23 tony kokainy ukrytej w przesyłce bananów na głębokowodnym porcie Posorja, położonym na południowy zachód od Guayaquil. Odkrycie zostało dokonane podczas rutynowej inspekcji kontenera, gdzie znaleziono 5 630 paczek białego proszku, później potwierdzonego jako kokaina. read more

Ceny owoców i warzyw w Turcji zazwyczaj spadają w okresie letnim ze względu na zwiększoną dostępność. Jednak w tym roku trend się odwrócił, a ceny pozostały wysokie. Eksperci przypisują tę anomalię dwóm głównym czynnikom: susza spowodowana zmianami klimatu wpływająca na Turcję. read more

"Colombia expects to export approximately 150,000 tons of fresh Hass avocados this year. Despite a 5% decrease in the sector from January to May, we anticipate ending 2024 with exports increasing by around 16%," says Ricardo Uribe, CEO of Cartama. This positive outlook is supported by the anticipated volumes from the industry." read more