Zespri chief executive Jason Te Brake has stated to the New Zealand Herald that he believes the company has the ability to export 220 million trays of kiwifruit from New Zealand, including 145 million trays of its SunGold variety, if such a volume of fruit becomes available in a future season. read more

Economies across Asia have recently been experiencing economic challenges, with consumers struggling with inflation and the rising cost of living. The opening panel discussion at this year's Asiafruit Congress on September 3rd delved into the effects on consumer behavior and examined the wider opportunities available. read more

Experts from the Taiwan Space Agency (TASA) are using satellite technology to combat the Fusarium Tropical Race 4 (TR4) fungus, which poses a threat to banana and plantain crops in Guatemala and Belize. This effort was showcased at the 2024 International Forum on Applied Technology in Musacae,... read more

ErfGoed has partnered with Albers Alligator to deliver "the largest water basin both companies have ever constructed" at Double Diamond Farms in Canada. The basin, boasting dimensions of 426 meters (1,398 ft) in length, 69 meters (226 ft) in width, and 5 meters (17 ft) in depth, offers storage space. read more

With changing weather, most regions experience a slight decrease in demand for strawberries, which are primarily consumed during the summer season. In the Netherlands, there is an ample supply of strawberries available in the market to meet customer needs, with a good balance between supply and demand. Belgians still have access to a decent amount of strawberries. read more

Z powodu niekorzystnego roku i warunków pogodowych produkcja mandarynek Linhai z Taizhou w Zhejiang, w Chinach znacząco zmniejszyła się w tym sezonie. "W porównaniu z ubiegłorocznym obfitym plonem, produkcja spadła o prawie 50%, podobnie jak dwa lata temu", powiedział pan Feng z Taizhou... read more

A hydroponic cherry grower in Hungary partnered with Gremon Systems to address the issue of fruit cracking. By utilizing dendrometers to monitor stem diameter, the grower was able to better manage osmotic pressure and ultimately reduce the occurrence of cracking in cherries. read more

Ukraine's apple market is experiencing a unique situation this year, with prices reaching record highs as farmers struggle with significant harvest challenges. Mikhail Telechetsky, an orchard owner in Chernivtsi, reports that despite a relatively good yield, labor shortages are a major issue. read more

Colliers has announced the availability of two macadamia orchards, Winfield and Miara, located in Bundaberg, Australia. Positioned on 1,512ha, these orchards are recognized for their productivity and strategic location in one of Australia's leading macadamia production areas. The sale, managed by… read more

Country Crest and Tesco Ireland have strengthened their future partnership by signing a multi-year contract extension for the supply of potatoes, onions, and sweet potatoes to all Tesco stores nationwide and for online shopping. The contract, valued at nearly €100 million, cements the strong… read more

The 2023-2024 Egyptian citrus season has started well, with a positive atmosphere and high morale. Production is characterized by a more even distribution of sizes, in contrast to the previous season which had predominantly small sizes. Volumes have increased, and the climate factor is causing serious... read more

In the first seven months of 2024, the trade balance in terms of volume for the Italian fruit and vegetable sector remains strongly negative (-292 thousand tonnes), despite a 17% increase compared to the same period of the previous year, which gives hope for improvement. However, looking at the corresponding read more

Długo oczekiwani producenci i eksporterzy truskawek w Egipcie wreszcie mają organizację, która ich łączy. Rada Producentów i Eksporterów Truskawek została utworzona w tym miesiącu, pomimo że Egipt był jednym z wiodących producentów i eksporterów świeżych i mrożonych truskawek przez wiele lat. read more

The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has reported a 29.3% decrease in ship transits for Fiscal Year 2024, attributing the decline to a severe drought that has affected the interoceanic crossing. The total number of transits fell to 9,944 from 14,080 in the previous year. The ACP detailed that of read more

Hort Innovation and Apple & Pear Australia Limited (APAL) have launched the Developing Orchardists of the Future pilot program under Hort Innovation's Frontiers investment program. This initiative aims to provide advanced professional development opportunities for apple and pear growers in Australia. read more

Z Kandaharu zostało niedawno wyeksportowanych 9 500 ton cebuli, o wartości rynkowej przekraczającej dwa miliony dolarów amerykańskich, do Indii i Pakistanu, co stanowi istotną aktywność w handlu rolnym regionu. Kandaharska Izba Handlowa i Inwestycji aktywnie poszukuje sposobów na zwiększenie... read more

Namibia and Botswana have imposed a ban on South African citrus and vegetables, extending it until 2025. This decision is aimed at promoting local production and reducing dependency on South African imports, which are substantial given South Africa's role as a major food supplier in Africa. read more

The Data Management Platform AgrigateOne's Tech Day this week was launched by South Africa's Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, live from Parliament where the department's budget report was being presented. Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen spoke at the AgrigateOne Tech Day, which was founded by. read more

Marie Nygren is stepping down from her position as CEO of Coop Sweden. Nygren announced that she will be leaving her role in November. She first joined the group in 2019 as CEO of Kooperativa förbundet, KF and chairman of CSAB, before taking on the role of CEO of Coop Sverige AB. read more

The new sauerkraut season in Switzerland has started off exceptionally well this year, according to David Dreyer from the company of the same name in Gerolfingen (Canton of Bern). "Both the quantities and qualities have been very satisfactory so far, and marketing is also going smoothly. We have already observed an... read more