The cherry harvest is underway in Central Otago, New Zealand and exports have already started for Pure Pac who grow over 75 hectares of cherries in the region. read more

Farmind Corporation and Sumitomo Corporation concluded a business partnership agreement on December 14, 2023, pertaining to sustainable supplies of fruits and vegetables. read more

The simple average price for apples of the 4 major EU producers (in € per 100 kgs) stood at €90 in November. That is €20 above the 5-year average. read more

According toEastFruit analysts, the suspension of container lines movement along the Red Sea and the Suez Canal due to terrorist attacks on civilian ships by the Yemeni Houthis at the height of the orange harvest season has led to a serious crisis for citrus producers in Egypt. It is also
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According to EastFruit analysts, in connection with attacks on civilian ships, allegedly by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, the world’s largest shipping company, Maersk, has suspended all shipments through the Red Sea. Vessels already on their way are waiting to continue their movement in roadsteads
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UK: Asda reveals higher finance costs as boss defends debt structure read more

The blueberry market is currently led by Peru in this period of supply to the UK soft fruit industry, however, due to poor weather conditions in Peru over the growing and harvest period, exports have been down between 40-60%. This development has enabled South Africa to firmly establish a
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The current very high demand for Medjool dates will continue into about next year in April, 2024. Israel as one of the main Medjool dates producers and exporters, has finished packing with export volumes being shipped now in the peak period until the end of December says Gal Twig, from the
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The traditional Christmas markets probably no longer exist and sales are all concentrated in the week before the festive season. This is the feeling we are getting from several wholesale operators from northern to southern Italy these days that, viceroy, in past years, were
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This winter, more Coöperatie Hoogstraten growers are growing TOVs under lights. Last year, there was hardly any lit cultivation due to high energy costs; this year, the lights have been switched on again in many places in Belgium. "It's certainly not at the level it was before the energy
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We have heard about Moleaer's innovative nano-bubble technology that Biosabor Nature is distributing in Spain, could you tell us more about it? read more

"Italy has a coherent position that is based on principles and values also in defence of a system as opposed to ideologies that weaken it without taking into account the objectives set," agriculture minister Francesco Lollobrigida told Ansa on the sidelines of the Comagri report
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The new FD Berries US Farm in Sebring, Florida has started with their first harvest to supply a market in high demand. The new US farm of 100 acres (40 hectares) of blueberries and strawberries was started by Sam Ahilan, CEO of FD Berries and his team following successful farming operations in
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Dutoit Group, one of South Africa’s leading fruit and vegetable grower-marketers, has announced the appointment of Hennie du Toit as its new chief executive. read more

Initially, around 60 people will be employed at the site. According to the Group, the declared aim is to optimise supply to customers in India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh through regional proximity and shorter delivery times. read more

Around 400 importers, distributors and fruit buyers, gathered in Jiaxing, China last week for the inaugural Cherry Conference 2023. The event was organised by Fruits from Chile and Guangzhou Jiangnonghui Market Service Management and sponsored by Jiaxing Fruit Market’s Haiguangxing Premium
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The dates have been announced for LUV, a brand-new trade fair for table grape supply chains. The inaugural edition will take place in Puglia, Italy on 23-25 October, 2024 at Bari’s New Fiera del Levante. read more

The Panama Canal authority is to increase the number of daily transits to 24 starting from mid-January. Currently, 22 ships are allowed to transit the waterway each day – 6 Neopanamax and 16 Panamax vessels. This number was due to be cut to 20 in January and 18 in February after the
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International Fresh Produce Association Australia and New Zealand (IFPA A-NZ) hosted its second annual Food Safety Summit in Melbourne in December.  read more

Dole Food Company has announced it is now offering Ecuador-grown dragon fruit to consumers across the United States and Canada. As 2024 approaches, ushering in the Year of the Dragon, according to the Chinese calendar, the Dole Dragon Fruit is described as a visually captivating and
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