Windermere Berry Farm, located in Whanganui, is preparing for its most anticipated season yet, with plans to start exporting to Vietnam. This move signals a new beginning for the farm, which has been owned by the Boswell family since 2011. The farm was originally established 73 years ago. read more

The Pest Control Products Board (PCPB) in Kenya has expressed worries about the increasing spread of misinformation regarding the use of pesticides in the country. According to Fredrick Muchiri, the CEO of PCPB, this misinformation has resulted in adverse effects on the country's fresh exports. read more

Dwenty years and two thousand miles. That's the distance and time it took for South Carolina peaches to make a significant entry into the Mexican import market and reach the tables of Mexican consumers. After years of challenges, overcoming obstacles, and navigating hurdles, Titan Farms, located in Ridge, finally succeeded. read more

T. Karbanovich, the deputy director of crop production in Belarus, presented data on the country's agricultural storage capacity. Belarus has specialized storage facilities that can hold over 1 million tons of produce, including potato storage for 719,700 tons and vegetable storage for 180,900 tons. read more

During a meeting with traders in Logar province, Stanikzai discussed the consequences of closing trade and transit routes to Pakistan, emphasizing the mutual reliance between the two countries. He highlighted Afghanistan's important position as a gateway for Pakistan's connections to Central Asia. Stanikzai... read more

In the Mykolaiv region of Ukraine, the total gourd harvest for this year reached 19.5 thousand tonnes, marking a 20% increase from the previous year. This includes 14.7 thousand tonnes of watermelons. Olena Piskun, who heads the Agricultural Sector Department at the Mykolaiv Regional State. read more

Fischer Farms ogłosił mianowanie Chrisa Kirke na stanowisko dyrektora generalnego (CEO). Chris, który ma ponad 26 lat doświadczenia na rynku FMCG w USA i Wielkiej Brytanii, dołącza z firmy Moy Park, gdzie przez ponad sześć lat pełnił funkcję dyrektora generalnego. Spędził również ponad dekadę w firmie Greencore US, pełniąc funkcje dyrektora zarządzającego i dyrektora generalnego. read more

A nowa australijska marka cytrusowa odniosła sukcesywny debiut na rynkach krajowym i międzynarodowym, z planami już na rozwinięcie się w innych liniach owoców. Premier Fresh Australia wprowadziło na rynek Emu Citrus w tym sezonie, a Menadżer Sprzedaży Międzynarodowej, Trent Gall, mówi, że owoce są produkowane pod. read more

The weather once again plays a significant role in the cultivation and harvesting of sweet potatoes in various countries around the world. Dry conditions in many parts of Europe have led to a one-month delay in the start of Italy's 2024 sweet potato harvest season. It is anticipated that the harvest will only begin in the middle or even read more

Tosca, a company specialized in reusable packaging solutions, has published the 2024 Sustainability Report, highlighting the significant progress made during 2023. "At Tosca, sustainability is an integral part of our DNA," said CEO Eric Frank. read more

South Africa's raisin production is set to exceed 100,000 tonnes for the first time in 2025, as reported by Raisins South Africa. read more

Drugie kampania promocyjna dla jabłek Soluna jest w toku w Azji i na Bliskim Wschodzie i przebiega "wyjątkowo dobrze", jak twierdzi menedżer marki Soluna, Liza Matthews z firmy TopFruit.

The second campaign for the Soluna apple is underway in Asia and the Middle East and is going “extremely well”, according to Soluna brand manager Liza Matthews of TopFruit. read more

The president of the Italian pear consortium Opera La Pera, Adriano Aldrovandi, stated that he anticipates achieving "optimal size and quality" along with a production volume twice as large as last year's. This comes after facing challenging campaigns characterized by detrimental conditions and reduced crops. read more

The South African table grape industry is expecting a 1% increase in inspected export volumes for the 2024/25 season compared to the actual volumes inspected in the 2023/24 season, according to SATI, the industry body. read more

Royal Peterson Control Union (RCPU), a global supply chain advisory business based in the Netherlands, has acquired a majority stake in Dutch agri-consultancy Delphy. read more

According to a new report prepared by the FAO and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Eastern Europe presents significant commercial opportunities for fresh produce suppliers. The market for imported fruit and vegetables in this region is growing faster than in other parts of the continent. read more

Coop Sweden has partnered with award-winning chef and restaurateur Stefan Ekengren to encourage their customers to purchase more vegetables. read more

Floward has announced that it has been selected to participate in the Ministry of Economy and Planning's (MEP) Sustainability Champions Program in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. With the support of Alsulaiman Group as its mentor, Floward will be joining other organizations such as Extra, Saudia Cargo, Johnson Controls, and Nesma in the program. read more

Following a legal action initiated by consumer associations in Baden-Württemberg, the European Court of Justice has ruled that Aldi Süd has violated the rights of European consumers by misleadingly advertising discounts on food products, including the... read more

This datasheet provides the average wholesale prices per kilogram of EU bananas in euros. In week 39, banana prices were €125 per 100 kg in France, remaining unchanged from the previous week. In Spain, 100 kg of bananas cost €118, compared to €110 per 100 kg in week 38. Portugal's banana prices were not specified in the text. read more