"Ghana is quickly moving towards securing a prominent position among the top producers of sweet potatoes." Dr. Felix Kamassah, the managing director of Maphlix Trust Ghana, made this statement. "We benefit from year-round production over a large expanse of land. If we have lagged behind in the past, it is due to the lack of irrigation." read more

The holenderski rynek cebuli obecnie przechodzi z pierwszej połowy sezonu eksportowego w drugą. "W pierwszych tygodniach stycznia eksport był nadal dość silny, ponieważ Senegal pozostał otwarty dłużej. W innych latach w styczniu czasami następował znaczący spadek wolumenów eksportowych, ale teraz...." read more

In Italy, the annual production of tangerines and clementines generally amounts to around 600,000 - 700,000 tonnes, depending on the weather conditions and the yearly trends. read more

South African fruit cultivars bred by the Agricultural Research Council (ARC) are known for their exceptional adaptability, according to Mishkaat Anderson, CEO of Culdevco, the commercialization arm of ARC. Culdevco has introduced more than 150 cultivars to over ten countries in the last twenty years. Stonefruit trials are also being conducted. read more

Podaż awokado poprawiała się w styczniu. "Największe rozmiary to 60, 48 i 70," mówi Peter Shore z Calavo Growers Inc., dodając że dostawy pochodzą zarówno z Meksyku, jak i Kalifornii. W porównaniu do ubiegłego roku o tej porze, podaż jest nieco mniejsza, chociaż zawartość suchej masy jest większa. read more

Morocco has increased its imports of shelled almonds from the USA, with over 35,000 tons imported in the first 11 months of 2024, valued at $174.5 million. This marks an 18% increase from 2023, setting a new record in import volume, according to EastFruit. Since 2017, Morocco has shown a trend of increasing almond imports. read more

Intercitrus, the Spanish Citrus Inter-branch organization, met on Monday with a prominent representation of the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Business, led by the Director General of Trade Policy, Julián Conthe, to collectively discuss the actions of the Spanish Government in response to the panel opened. read more

The emblematic vice president of Lidl France, Michel Biero, will be leaving the company on March 1st. Michel Biero joined the German discount chain in 2001, initially as the executive director of purchasing and marketing, then as the chairman (later replaced by Irishman John Paul Scally), and finally as the vice president. read more

Po udanym sezonie egipskich pomarańczy navel, teraz skupiamy się na pomarańczach z Walencji - mówi Rayan El Sawy, przewodniczący egipskiego eksportera świeżych produktów rolnych Egyptian Emirati Import & Export: "Od naszej ostatniej aktualizacji, przeżyliśmy bardzo udany sezon cytrusowy. Rozpoczęliśmy od pomarańczy navel, osiągając wzrost w obu... read more

In December, heavy rain persisted in central areas of South Africa, causing a shortage of fresh produce in the market. Initially, leafy greens such as lettuce, spinach, and herbs were affected, but now the shortage has spread to all types of produce, according to André Dippenaar from DW Fresh at the Tshwane municipal market. read more

The Moroccan pavilion at Fruit Logistica is ready to welcome visitors at Hall 22, with 33 exhibitors showcasing the most sought-after fresh produce from the "kingdom of taste." Elmehdi Elalami, Director of Promotion and Development at Morocco Foodex, extends his invitation to meet Moroccan fresh products. read more

Lidl France has opened its largest (26th) logistics platform in France in the Yvelines department, in the town of Ablis. Inaugurated on January 24th after 3 years of construction work, the new 87,000 m² facilities will accommodate 300 employees and "reduce the average distance traveled by". read more

As the Chilean cherry industry anxiously awaits the delayed arrival of the vessel Maersk Saltaro, carrying over 1,300 containers of cherries bound for China early next month, the industry association Frutas de Chile has acknowledged that "it's a very complicated situation." They will wait until the end of the season to assess the total impact. read more

The It's Bio project focuses on the varietal innovation of organic Tango mandarins, targeting Italy, Belgium, and Greece. Financed by the European Union and the Aop Gruppo Viva, it involves Almaverde Bio, Apofruit, Codma Op, Ca’ Nova, Coop Sole, and Aop La Mongolfiera. read more

Celebrating the New Year at the Flower Fair, the Shenzhen Flower Fair exudes a strong Chinese New Year atmosphere. The 2025 Spring Festival Flower Fair in Nanshan District, Shenzhen, officially started on January 22nd at the Netherlands Flower Town and will run until February 12th. read more

The Horticultural Development Council (HDC) has raised concerns about the suspension of the KLM/MartinAir service to Zimbabwe, emphasizing its potential effects on the horticulture sector, which is largely dependent on the European market. KLM/MartinAir's decision to stop flights to Zimbabwe is based on... read more

With about forty exhibiting companies, Italy, located in hall 2.2, with its 1000 square meters of total area, confirms itself as the largest private collective at Fruit Logistica. Alongside Cso Italy, the National Association Fruitimprese and the Calabria Region are also present. read more

With France as the main export destination, Frutas Montosa has already adapted in 2022 to the French ban on plastic packaging for fresh fruit, and has been expanding its commitment. read more

In Italy, the annual production of mandarins and clementines generally ranges from 600,000 to 700,000 tons, depending on the climatic conditions and the performance of the years. read more

The Harvard Business School has published one of its renowned case studies on Equifruit, a pioneering importer and marketer of Fairtrade bananas in the North American market. Co-owners Jennie Coleman (President) and Kim Chackal (VP, Sales & Marketing) were present at Dartmouth College. read more