New Zealand-based agritech company Robotics Plus is currently participating in the NW Hort Expo in Washington State this week to exhibit Prospr, its autonomous, multi-use, hybrid vehicle designed for agriculture. Northwest fruit growers are already utilizing Prospr, which is specifically created to perform various tasks in orchards and vineyards. read more

Ukrainian traders are reporting a new wave of decreasing prices for imported tomatoes. A temporary, yet significant price increase last week resulted in a sharp drop in demand for Turkish tomatoes among buyers, as reported by analysts at the EastFruit project. Additionally, project experts point out that... read more

Sustainability in sourcing is no longer just a buzzword; it has become a crucial aspect of the agricultural industry, particularly in the case of fresh produce. This issue is a top priority for many importers, and the Import Promotion Desk (IPD), based in Germany, has emerged as a key player in providing support. read more

The monitoring of the Japanese beetle took place in 2024 in all cantons and in the Principality of Liechtenstein using 280 pheromone traps. Due to at least one capture between 2021 and 2023, a more intensive local monitoring was conducted in the cantons of BL, BS, GR, SO, TI, VS, and ZH in 2024. read more

The potential of Arra's new red grape varieties was highlighted during recent field days in Namibia. read more

Refrigeration facilities and retailers in Germany are then faced with the challenge of unpredictable delivery quantities and times. This impacts the promotional activities of the retail sector. read more

The German conglomerate BayWa plans to sell off T&G Global, the New Zealand business at the core of its Global Produce division, as reported by Reuters. read more

Global leader in table grape breeding, Bloom Fresh, has announced its new licensees in China after successful open field days held in June and August in Yunnan and Sichuan. read more

The garlic supply chain is currently experiencing challenges due to reduced and slower stock movement from major producers such as China and Spain. This shortage has led to an increase in prices, with importers placing a strong emphasis on quality as a key market differentiator. South American garlic supply comes mainly from Peru, Argentina, and Chile. read more

Jeśli wciąż nie jesteś zaznajomiony z Ontario's Crop Protection Hub i chcesz dowiedzieć się więcej, to dołącz do specjalisty ds. IPM w uprawach szklarniowych oraz Cara McCreary (specjalisty ds. IPM w warzywach uprawianych w szklarniach) na żywo w czwartek, 12 grudnia o godzinie dwunastej. Ta prezentacja dotyczyć będzie upraw w szklarni warzywnej i... read more

Fifteen years ago, Wim de Weert left behind the Dutch horticultural landscape and moved to the sunny Algarve region in Portugal. What started as a consulting position evolved into a successful venture in the strawberry industry. His company, Rei de Morangos, now provides top-quality winter strawberries to the European market. Basking in the Portuguese sun, Wim has flourished in his new business endeavor. read more

The Pakistani Directorate General of Customs Valuation in Karachi has updated the customs/export values for seasonal fruits, including Kinnow, for the period from December 1, 2024, to May 15, 2025. This revision is intended to enhance export earnings during the winter season. A valuation ruling (4 of...) read more

Clementines, table grapes, and nectarines have been the stars of the first four road shows of Enjoy Dolce Frutta, a three-year project targeting consumers in Italy and Germany featuring Op Armonia. The events have involved sports centers and beaches, with tasting booths set up for visitors. read more

global blueberry market is undergoing a transformation due to China's increasing production capacity. This shift is a result of the country's varied climatic zones, which allow for early and prolonged growing seasons. These advancements present a challenge to conventional blueberry exporters like. read more

Created by the breeder Sakata®, who has successfully introduced it in Spain, Portugal, France, and Northern European countries, the Italian Bimi® broccoli has recently started its commercial season. read more

Rynek brukselki wykazuje oznaki poprawy od około tygodnia, co jest rezultatem zwiększonego popytu ze strony krajów europejskich. Pasquale Bruno, kierownik sprzedaży w firmie Natura Ortaggi z siedzibą w Basilicacie (południowe Włochy), która zajmuje się produkcją i pakowaniem. read more

Chiina's customs administration announced on Wednesday that it has approved the importation of table grapes from Brazil, specifically from orchards and packaging plants that have been inspected by Chinese authorities for nine specified pests. China will permit producers in Brazil's Pernambuco and Bahia regions to export the Vitis grapes. read more

Amazon has successfully conducted a trial of using delivery drones in Italy. This marks the first European country where the e-commerce company intends to implement this service. The trial took place in San Salvo, a town in central Italy. read more

Chile and China have signed two protocols during the ninth edition of Chile Week China that will enhance the access of Chilean products to the Chinese market. One of the protocols enables the shipment of fresh fruit through ports and airports in third countries, which will streamline transfer times and... read more

With a constantly growing population, a sustained increase in the demand for food products, and an expanding market that promises opportunities for the agricultural and agro-industrial sectors, Africa is poised to become a key source and destination for global fruit and vegetable trade. read more