New organic range has been launched in Ireland, with a strong emphasis on taste and sustainability.
2024-10-25 00:00
Dole Ireland has introduced their new Dole Go Organic! range of fresh fruits and vegetables. The range was officially launched at an event at The Grayson Hotel in Dublin City Centre, hosted by Rosanna Davison, where influencers from across Ireland were invited to enjoy a Dole Go fruit and vegetable-themed experience.
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The first South African Hass avocados have been introduced in India.
2024-10-25 00:00
Westfalia Fruit, a multinational supplier of avocados and various fresh fruits, has announced the arrival of its first-ever container of South African Hass avocados in India on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. This accomplishment signifies a significant milestone in the company's export initiatives and the development of new markets.
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Funny-shaped vegetable photo contest at Japanese museum
2024-10-25 00:00
The Omi Hino Merchant Museum in Shiga Prefecture is hosting its 10th annual "Funny and Interesting Vegetable Photo Exhibition." Participants are invited to submit photos of uniquely shaped vegetables along with humorous titles until October 30, 2024. The exhibition will be held from November 15 to December 15.
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Fyffes is building a health clinic in Belize.
2024-10-24 17:00
The community of Red Bank in the Stann Creek district of Belize recently celebrated the official opening of its new health clinic, funded by Fyffes.
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Kenyan avocados are facing logistical challenges that are hindering their distribution.
2024-10-24 15:00
For Jane Wangui, the commercial director at Kenyan grower-exporter Sasafresh, the recent avocado season has been successful in terms of production but has posed major logistical challenges.
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CRE sells stake in Mr Apple owner Scales Corp The headline means that CRE has sold its ownership stake in Scales Corp, the company that owns Mr Apple.
2024-10-24 13:00
China Resources Enterprise (CRE) has divested a 15 percent stake in Scales Corporation, which is the largest exporter of apples in New Zealand and the owner of Mr Apple and Fern Ridge Produce.
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German fruits and vegetables: Pumpkin as a culinary evergreen
2024-10-24 13:00
The per capita consumption of pumpkins in Germany has increased by a significant 10% since 2019, now reaching over one kilogram per year. The transformation from a Halloween accessory to a culinary lifestyle product is also reflected in agriculture: Almost 90% of the
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Chile has high hopes for cherry exports.
2024-10-24 13:00
The Chilean Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG) stated that they have certified 10 tons of fruits destined for China, India, Thailand, Taiwan, South Korea, and Spain. As record amounts are expected this season, the SAG has reportedly increased its personnel.
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Chile expects record amounts of cherry exports.
2024-10-24 13:00
The Chilean Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG) stated that it has certified 10 tons of fruits destined for China, India, Thailand, Taiwan, South Korea, and Spain. As record amounts are expected this season, the SAG has reportedly increased its personnel.
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Dole has introduced an organic range in Ireland.
2024-10-24 13:00
Dole has stated its intention for organics to become a mainstream offering rather than a niche market, following the announcement of the full launch of its new Dole GO Organic! line of fresh fruits and vegetables throughout Ireland.
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The Never Too Much campaign is making a comeback in France.
2024-10-24 12:00
France's Interfel has announced that its national campaign, Fresh fruits and vegetables: Never Too Much, will return at the end of the year with advertising spots and promotions across the media from November 2 to December 15.
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UK: Project aims to support raspberry producers.
2024-10-24 12:00
The project "Raspberry Economics in Production" was supported with 1 million pounds from the United Kingdom's research and innovation program "Innovate UK" and aims to improve the sustainability of raspberry cultivation in the UK.
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Thailand provides opportunities for South African citrus.
2024-10-24 12:00
South African avocados have gained new market access in the East, and the country's apples and pears are set to return to Thailand after a long absence. Citrus sources have also noted potential opportunities in Thailand, pending the resolution of certain issues.
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South Africa has high hopes for pink-pigmented oranges.
2024-10-24 09:00
While there have been significant innovations in the mandarin segment, consumers have become increasingly indifferent to traditional offerings in the orange category. This has led to buyers in supermarkets becoming less enthusiastic.
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Westfalia Fruit is celebrating its first shipment of South African avocados to India.
2024-10-24 08:00
The leading avocado supplier, Westfalia Fruit, has announced the arrival of its first-ever container of South African Hass avocados in India on October 22. This milestone represents a significant achievement in the company's export endeavors and the wider South African avocado industry.
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Indonesia reopens its market to US apples.
2024-10-24 07:00
Amerykańskie jabłka odzyskały dostęp do indonezyjskiego rynku po ogłoszeniu przez indonezyjski Urząd Karantanny zniesienia ograniczeń w oświadczeniu zeszłego tygodnia.
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Final shipments of Zespri's largest-ever crop are being sent out.
2024-10-24 03:00
About 4,610 tonnes of Zespri Green kiwifruit has left New Zealand's Port of Tauranga and is scheduled to arrive in Tokyo at the beginning of November, before continuing on to Kobe.
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Asiafruit Knowledge Centre: Asia's high-tech farming trajectory
2024-10-24 02:00
Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) is a diverse sector that includes everything from small-scale greenhouses, which were the original concept behind the term, to advanced indoor vertical farms that are revolutionizing fresh produce production.
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Asiafruit Knowledge Centre: Asia’s high-tech farming trajectory
2024-10-24 02:00
Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) is a diverse field that includes small-scale greenhouses, which were the original structures associated with the term, as well as high-tech indoor vertical farms that are at the forefront of fresh produce production.
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W tym roku egipscy eksporterzy świeżych winogron nie tylko dorównali sukcesowi poprzedniego sezonu, ale także ustanowili nowy rekord sprzedaży swoich produktów do krajów UE - informuje EastFruit. W 2023 roku Egipt eksportował rekordowe 70 000 ton świeżych winogron do UE i w tym roku ta liczba może wzrosnąć.
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