Australian grapes seem to be starting at their normal time compared to the last few years and conditions have been overall better than last year, when it was very wet, but still not fully back to normal compared to five years ago, with full sunny and dry, hot days. Unfortunately there is a
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Mexican lime producer Inverafrut established a sales office in the Dutch market over a decade ago. Changing market conditions, including high demand from the United States, have recently made shipping Mexican limes to Europe unprofitable. read more

Effective immediately, ATL Haulage Contractors Limited, a prominent UK container haulage operator, has entered into an agreement under which German carrier Hapag-Lloyd AG has acquired the entire issued share capital of the company. read more

As per the latest DANE report updated to October 2023, Colombia is strengthening its commercial bonds with the Netherlands and the Dutch Caribbean. Colombian exports to these regions have reached a noteworthy $1.738 billion, making the Netherlands Colombia's sixth major export destination. This
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The bustling markets of Mumbai have welcomed the first consignment of the season's Alphonso mangoes from Ratnagiri. This premium fruit, a seasonal delight, is being sold at a steep price of Rs 7,700 for two dozen, reflecting its high demand and superior quality. read more

In British Columbia, migrant farmworkers, primarily from Mexico and Guatemala, are pursuing legal action against the federal government. They allege that their rights have been violated due to deductions from their pay for employment insurance premiums, which they cannot claim upon the
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It looks to be largely a later start for the Chilean grape season. “The north, Copiapó, was quite early--maybe 12 to even 18 days early at the beginning and it continued to be early,” says Nicolas Damm of Rio Blanco. read more

Israel is facing the prospect of a serious shortage of certain vegetables due to ongoing military actions hindering the cultivation of borderlands and a lack of labour in agriculture. read more

Peru’s 2024 avocado harvest has started with lower volumes as the industry continues to be affected by the adverse weather conditions created by the El Niño weather phenomenon. Despite this Manuel Canales, CEO and owner of the exporter Peru Mc Fruits, says there are signs of things going
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In recent years, the pre-conditioning and ripening of fruits have proven to drive consumption and sales. This is a more recent way of thinking that is in contrast with the past when retailers focused on the longest shelf-life possible to avoid waste, save on costs, and make the most sales.
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As the Groceries Supply Code of Practice (GSCOP) to better protect farmers is being debated in parliament today, Monday 22 January, after the petition received over 112,000 signatures the Chairman of industry body British Berry Growers, representing 95% of the UK’s commercial soft fruit
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An open letter signed by 35 Nobel laureates and more than 1,000 European scientists has been sent to Members of the European Parliament today, pleading with them to 'reject the darkness of anti-science fearmongering' and vote in favor of new genomic techniques (NGTs) ahead of a key vote. read more

The situation surrounding the Red Sea is throwing a real curveball when it comes to the Turkish apple season, says Alper Kerim, owner of Turkish fruit exporter Demir Fresh Fruits: “The Turkish apple season is not going very well due to shipping problems. Freight rates have been increased and
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"Worldwide, we observe a shift towards indoor cultivation in leafy greens. Driven by supply security, reduced water and fertilizer usage, and, of course, the desire for maximum yield per square meter. Leafy greens are logically following the trend set by well-known crops such as tomatoes,
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Two major companies in Israel, Shufersal and Rami Levi, have stopped ordering grapes from South Africa. This decision is driven by concerns about a consumer boycott related to South Africa's lawsuit against Israel. read more

A video of a man crushing potatoes for samosas with his feet in a hotel in Madhya Pradesh's Panna has gone viral on social media. Meanwhile, after the video went viral, an official from the Food Safety Department visited the hotel to probe the matter. He said the department is collecting samples
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According to EastFruit analysts, this week there was an unexpected collapse in wholesale prices for table grapes in Tajikistan. According to Bakhtiyor Abduvokhidov, an international expert on the fruit and vegetable business, in just one week the price of white varieties of table grape varieties
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French maritime transport titan, CMA CGM, has announced its acquisition of the UK-based logistics firm, Wincanton. The deal, valued at approximately £569 million, forms part of CMA CGM's strategy to broaden its reach in the UK and Ireland. read more

Last Friday, two editions of the FreshPlaza.com newsletter were not sent to all the subscribers, due to an IT issue. The issue has since been resolved, but we'd not want you to miss out on these newsletters entirely. Below you'll find the links to the North American and European newsletters of
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On February 8 from 2.30 until 3.15 pm, Dutch Fresh Port, Topcorridors, and Fresh Produce Centre are organizing the Green Fresh Logistics seminar at the Fruit Logistica in Berlin. The seminar promises to unveil new developments in sustainable logistics. read more