This week, the new Belgian kiwiberry season began at Coöperatie Hoogstraten. After last year's very short season, things are looking much better for the Hoogstraten kiwiberries this season. "This summer's weather was perfect for the kiwiberries. Last year, we had a harvest of about five tons;
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Against a slew of currencies, the dollar rose to a near six-month high on Tuesday as worries over global growth, particularly in China, caused investors to flock to the US currency. China's services activity expanded at the slowest pace in eight months in August, as weak demand continued to dog
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Asia Fruit Logistica opened its doors today to the global fresh produce industry. Asia’s show for the fresh fruit and vegetable trade takes place on 6-8 September 2023 at AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong together with Asiafruit Congress and Asiafruit Business Forum. read more

APM Terminals Lazaro Cardenas has begun the construction of its Phase II USD140 million expansion. This project will increase the capacity of the first semi-automated facility in Latin America with an additional one million TEUs and position it as a hub for the Americas region. read more

"Never a boring moment at Aartsen. In constant motion is where we feel comfortable," begins Menno van Breemen of Aartsen. "Not because we're restless, but because we're highly ambitious. We're the same in Asia, where we've followed the same strategy as in Europe - Benelux since 2012. The Aartsen
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As the outdoor temperatures cool off this month across North America, one controlled environment agriculture (CEA) leafy greens grower anticipates some evolution of demand for its product. “Looking ahead with demand, we people get back into the rhythm of school, and then with the holidays
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Luribay Business Inc, the exclusive holder of the Community Plant Variety Rights for the ACS V 01 grape, also known as Blanc Seedless, which is marketed under the Sweeta® and Pristine® brands, has recently been informed that Greek producers have illegally and without authorization obtained and
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Potatoes New Zealand has appointed Kate Trufitt as its new chief executive. A director of Horticulture NZ, she has held many roles in the horticulture sector. According to the Potatoes NZ website, Trufitt has a great breadth of experience from plant nursery, growing, postharvest and processing
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The GLOBALG.A.P. integrity report for 2022 has been published and is now available online. As the first of its kind in food certification, the GLOBALG.A.P. Integrity Program has been working to ensure consistent quality, ongoing improvement, and optimum transparency in the GLOBALG.A.P. system
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“As we enter the month of September, just after the long weekend, almost 60% of citrus from South Africa has arrived in the US,” says Suhanra Conradie with Summer Citrus from South Africa (SCSA). The organization prides itself on weekly arrivals of fresh, sweet, and delicious citrus into the
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In the presence of 170 operators from the sector, the French Apple Pear Association (ANPP) announced its harvest forecasts and outlook for the 2023/2024 season, at the campaign launch on August 31st. After 3 years of deficit, 2023 finally marks a return to a positive dynamic, with a more
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Lipman Family Farms introduces two flavorful new tomatoes to its family of tomato varieties: the Monet Red™ and Bellavina®. Both tomatoes were recently awarded the International Taste Institute's 2023 Superior Taste Award. read more

During the beginning of autumn, the supply of greenhouse and ground tomatoes and cucumbers significantly decreased, which led to a sudden price increase. The “APK-Inform: Vegetables and Fruits” project reports this information. read more

Egyptian blueberry growers are cautiously increasing their acreage while keeping an eye on the situation in Morocco. If the industry hardships on the Moroccan side persist, as was the case last year, it will be a great opportunity for Egypt. read more

It's a roller-coaster ride for Egyptian sweet potato exporters, despite the season being in its early stage. Many factors come into play: deregulation of the season start, smaller sizes, and fluctuating prices... Zayed Lahseen, CEO of AfriGoodGrow, gives an overview of the situation. read more

A.P. Moller - Maersk strengthens its presence in Latin America and the Caribbean with the inauguration of a 14,000 sqm fulfillment center in Colombia and a 3,500 sqm fulfillment center in Panama, offering greater connectivity to customers and simplifying their supply chains. read more

Freshuelva, the association of strawberry producers and exporters of Huelva, has taken part in a protest by Spanish growers in Córdoba to demand a change in European agricultural policy that guarantees the food system and a professionalized model of agriculture. read more

2022/23 EU monthly lemon imports reached 79.656 tons in August, 2023 down slightly from the number of 84.747 tons of the month before. read more

In the summer, local European production usually slows the import of delicate vegetables like snow peas, sugar snaps, haricots verts, peas, and dwarf and French beans. "Sales are picking up now that the vacations are over again," says Pepijn de Koning of FV Seleqt. read more

"We have exited a year in which wages have risen sharply. On top of that, there are social security contributions that have to be factored in as well, and on top of that, pome fruit is one of the few products where growers receive less money for the goods," says Philip Wißkirchen. He himself
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