Mission Produce, Inc. has announced that it will be highlighting the benefits of The Mission Advantage in the avocado and mango categories at Asia Fruit Logistica (AFL) in Hong Kong, China, from September 4-6, 2024. "Mission Produce's extensive global network for growing, ripening, and distributing brings numerous competitive advantages…" read more

Viveros California has started delivering potted strawberry plants to a large number of customers, mainly from Europe and North Africa. For this

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There is a new TikTok trend in Spain where people meet up for romantic encounters in supermarkets of the Mercadona chain. The rules are simple: between 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM, place a pineapple upside down in your shopping cart and walk around the wine section, where you must bump your cart against... read more

The Belizean government has approved a one-time subsidy of one million dollars for the citrus industry to purchase fertilizers for citrus orchards. This initiative aims to increase production and support the industry as it recovers from a particularly challenging period. read more

The General Administration of Customs (GAC) has announced the resumption of Wendan pomelo imports from Taiwan starting Monday. This decision follows the suspension that began on August 3, 2022, due to the detection of quarantine pests in these citrus fruits. The GAC has conducted a comprehensive. read more

Macadamia farmers from the Mt. Kenya region are calling for a review of the Agriculture and Food Authority Act, particularly section 43, which currently bans the export of raw nuts. This law has sparked debate as it restricts farmers to selling only processed nuts. read more

The Sydney Flower Market is the place to visit this spring, with colorful flowers adorning the aisles. These giant markets provide approximately 75 percent of wholesale flowers sold in Sydney. As the warmer weather arrives, the flowers are in full bloom and the markets are bustling with seasonal activity. read more

At the HortNZ annual conference in Tauranga, a grower from Hawke's Bay raised concerns about the government's rapid timeline for revising regulations on genetic technology, stating that it was moving "too far, too fast". The grower pointed out potential risks to market access and returns for growers. The discussion... read more

The sustainable biopesticide developer Eden Research has received temporary approval for one of its products to be used on potatoes in Greece for the 2024 season. read more

In addition to picking fruits, consumers can also participate in tours and workshops at almost every producer, where they can discover the secrets of modern and sustainable fruit cultivation and learn directly from the producers how they ensure that their fruits have the best flavor. read more

Three quarters of the apples consumed in the Netherlands are of domestic origin. This share has slightly increased in recent years. In the past years, the annual apple consumption in the Netherlands has been declining, but there was a slight recovery in 2023. read more

"USA Pears have been participating in Asia Fruit Logistica since the inaugural event in 2007," states international director Jeff Correa. This year, the organization will feature their in-season Green Bartlett and Starkrimson pear varieties. "The timing of the show is perfect for USA Pears as it..." read more

Stan Idaho od dawna jest znany z wysokiej jakości ziemniaków. Przez lata plantatorzy zjednoczyli siły, aby promować swój produkt w całej Ameryce Północnej, aż do momentu, kiedy „Ziemniaki z Idaho” stały się jedną z najbardziej rozpoznawalnych marek świeżych produktów rolnych. read more

With these adjustments, the new method of Long-Term Slot Allocation (LoTSA) is being introduced, a new system aimed at improving the business model and the quality of services, as well as providing security, predictability, and reliability. read more

Italy's Rivoira Group recently organized an open field day for trade partners and wholesale customers at its orchards in Piemonte to celebrate the beginning of the new Sambòa apple season. read more

Currently, the Keitt variety accounts for 91% of mango exports to the USA. There is also a limited supply of Ataulfo/Honey, Kent, Mallika, and Manila Rosa varieties. In the week ending 24th August, a total of approximately 2,730,024 boxes of mangoes were shipped. read more

"We clearly see the Asian hornet as a threat to our honeybees and beehives, but we will have to learn to live with it," explains Heinrich Kersten, chairman of the Bienenfreunde Verden, an interest and action association of beekeepers, farmers, and hunters in. read more

The volume of avocado exports from Kenya to China has decreased by 80 percent this year, as exporters shifted their attention to markets in Europe and North America. According to Chinese customs data, China imported 742,934 kilograms of Kenyan avocados. read more

Gustoo Tropical Fruits, led by its general manager, Manoel Motta, is a prominent exporter of premium Panamanian tropical fruits, particularly plantains and cassava. These products are shipped to main markets in the United States and Europe. Motta emphasized the company's continuous efforts. read more

La Unió Llauradora has expressed its concern to the Ministry of Agriculture regarding the current situation of citrus mite control, especially in relation to red mites (Panonychus citri), eastern red mites (Eutetranychus orientalis), Texas mites (Eutetranychus banksi), and red spider mites. read more