The 2023 Kiwifruit Innovation Award has been won by Dr Annette Richardson for her work in exploring budbreak - a crucial stage in the growth cycle of kiwifruit. read more

UK: Iceland launches back-to-school deals, including bags and bottles read more

Yesterday, a trade agreement between the US and India took effect, allowing the return of Washington as a major exporter to the megamarket. Before Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi levied a 20% tariff on US apples in retaliation for duties on steel and aluminum imports imposed by the Trump
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After what can only be described as a challenging pear season from a production point of view, export markets have performed above expectation and revived interested among producers to invest in varieties that offer access to new markets such as China as well as markets where we’ve seen
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This year is the first time Hartman Expeditie will have a stand at Fruit Attraction in Madrid. The Dutch transport group specializes in temperature-controlled groupage transport from the Netherlands and Belgium to Scandinavia. "Our group offers an ideal cross-dock location for Spanish haulers
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Calavo Growers, Inc., a global avocado provider, has reported its financial results for the fiscal third quarter ended July 31, 2023. read more

Outlining the economic benefits of South Africa's participation in the BRICS grouping, President Cyril Ramaphosa has informed Members of Parliament that South Africa’s trade with the bloc has increased by an average of 10% every year over the period 2017 to 2021. read more

The mission to Azerbaijan to promote Macfrut - the fair to be held at the Rimini Expo Centre on May 8-10, 2024 - on an international level ended a few days ago. "Azerbaijan is a strategic country for Italy as it is the leading supplier of oil. The country located between Europe and Asia also
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The Densuke watermelon, cultivated in Japan, is often referred to as the black watermelon. What sets these watermelons apart is their unique cultivation process. They are exclusively grown in the northern region of Japan’s Hokkaido Island. The cost of these watermelons can soar from thousands
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Amelia Martin loves to surf. She’s also an environmentalist and a budding researcher. Martin is the founder of Mud Rat, a company that makes surfboards with cores made of something you might not expect: mushrooms. read more

Staff at retailers across Asia are soon to undertake innovative training through a new platform being launched by Australian growers through Hort Innovation. read more

Asia Fruit Logistica has started with a return to the location in Hong Kong rather than Bangkok, Thailand. For the first day, it seemed to be a very busy one, with exhibitors being pleased about the amount of traffic from Asian buyers at their booths. read more

Abacates do Brasil promotes an event specialized in Avocado and Avocado culture and expects to bring together 500 producers from all over Brazil. read more

As consumers pay more attention to the quality of fresh fruits and vegetables, how to maintain the quality in logistics has a direct impact on their market pricing. In long-distance cold chain transportation, the temperature of the storage environment is the key factor to ensure the quality of
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YASAI and Coop have expanded their collaboration in Switzerland. From today on, YASAI is supplying its products to 390 Coop stores. "We are thrilled to announce a major milestone for our incredible team," said Mark Zahran, Founder, and CEO of YASAI. read more

The largest Portuguese association of citrus fruit operators, AlgarOrange, wants the government to lead a national debate on the strategy for dealing with the country’s water shortage, particularly acute in the Algarve. AlgarOrange unites around 40% of the region’s operators and believes
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ALDI celebrates its 1st anniversary of the new banana sustainable sourcing model read more

Egyptian growers, exporters, and authorities are actively preparing for the upcoming citrus season. The acreage under cultivation has increased considerably, according to professional sources, amid growing demand. read more

AgroFresh Solutions, Inc. announces their participation in Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong, September 6-8, at Hall 3, Booth 3C55. As a player in the fresh produce post-harvest segment, AgroFresh will showcase a full range of freshness solutions and digital technologies that enhance the quality
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In some areas of southern Estonia, recent heavy rainfall has led to waterlogged fields, which in many cases has meant potatoes have started rotting in the ground. read more