Amazon Fresh towards the relaunch
2024-07-17 00:00
After the promotional campaign carried out for the United Kingdom (click here to learn more), the Amazon Fresh chain is experiencing a significant resurgence in the United States.
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A plentiful supply of good quality green and red table grapes is currently facilitating the distribution of the fruit. "We are wrapping up in Sonora, Mexico, and transitioning to full production of California desert grapes," says Michael Giordano of Consalo Family Farms®, who notes that the majority of.
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The recent ratification of the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between the European Union (EU) parliament and Kenya's National Assembly is a game changer. This deal offers quota-free and duty-free market access. For Kenyan farmers, especially horticulture producers, this is a significant development.
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Georgia has doubled its blueberry production and export in 2024.
2024-07-17 00:00
W 2024 roku Gruzja podwoi produkcję i eksport borówek, przynosząc krajowi około 40 milionów dolarów przychodu. Informację tę ogłosił minister rolnictwa Otar Shamugia, zaznaczając, że ta liczba będzie nadal rosła w kolejnych latach dzięki wsparciu państwa. Jeden z wiodących...
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Rijk Zwaan switches gears towards the future
2024-07-17 00:00
More than 300 professionals from the industry got to know the innovations that Rijk Zwaan presented at the latest edition of its Global Melon & Watermelon Event at CED La Palma, in Cartagena (Spain).
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Lower production of Portuguese kiwiberries is expected this season.
2024-07-17 00:00
"Filipe Gomes, export manager for Portuguese fresh produce exporter Twinkle Green, stated that the weather in Portugal has been an unstable factor affecting the cultivation of kiwiberries. He mentioned, 'So far, the mini kiwi season has been characterized by ups and downs. In the north of Portugal, the weather...'."
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W Nandi County, the Nandi Avocado Farmers' Cooperative Society (NAFCS) has started direct avocado exports to Belgium and the Netherlands, which represents a major advancement in the agricultural sector of the region. This follows the acquisition of an export license from the Horticultural Crops Board.
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Biological products are on the rise, increasing the demand for melons and apricots.
2024-07-17 00:00
Positive numbers for organic products in Italy: +3.2 in value and +2.1 in volume in the first five months of 2024 compared to the previous year. Strong demand for summer fruits, especially apricots and melons.
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Fresh Energy Egypt is collaborating with Greefa.
2024-07-16 16:00
Fresh Energy Egypt and Greefa initiated a new partnership on July 8th, following the producer-exporter's acquisition of a range of cutting-edge sorting and packaging machines from the Dutch company.
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GlobalGAP is preparing for the 2024 summit.
2024-07-16 14:00
GlobalGAP Summit 2024, the first one since 2018, is scheduled to be held on 10-12 September in Warsaw, Poland. Poland has a wide variety of farming industries that have a significant impact in Europe, and it has become one of the leading countries in the EU for the production of certain fresh produce.
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The promise of opportunity for South African agriculture
2024-07-16 13:00
Rozstrzygnięcie sporu dotyczącego południowoafrykańskich cytrusów z Unią Europejską oraz utrzymanie udziału RPA w ustawie AGOA Stanów Zjednoczonych to jedne z priorytetów nowego ministra rolnictwa RPA, Johna Steenhuisena.
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France: CTIFL presents findings of the cherry industry.
2024-07-16 13:00
For the 2024 campaign, it was observed that climatic fluctuations had disrupted the plans, higher prices per kilo had not slowed down consumption, and the heavy rainfall had also replenished the groundwater reserves.
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Annually in Germany, approximately 11 million tons of food waste are generated along the entire food supply chain, with 6.5 million tons of that coming from households alone. This includes unavoidable items such as fruit and nut shells, coffee grounds, and bones, but food waste also includes...
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In November of last year, the supervisory board of FruitMasters and the board of directors of Coöperatie Hoogstraten agreed to initiate a process to explore potential cooperation paths. The potential collaboration was aimed at promoting growth ambitions and strengthening their joint position as...
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This milestone confirms the efforts of Swiss fruit growing and sets the path for the future. Starting in 2025, consumers will enjoy even more sustainable cherries and plums. It is another step in the right direction. The industry program "Sustainability"
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Austria: Sparse harvest of pome fruits expected for 2024
2024-07-16 11:00
After an above-average warm start to the year (January, February, and March), extreme frost events followed. In combination with vegetation starting around three weeks earlier than usual, a week-long frost from April 16 caused severe damage.
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Netherlands: More organic products in the school fruit program
2024-07-16 11:00
In comparison to the regulations for the last school year, the share of organic products and the compensation for suppliers have been adjusted. This was announced by Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Quality, and Nature, Femke Wiersma, to the Lower House. In the national strategy for...
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Italy: Agriculture law with a 500 million euro package and decision in favor of the NGT adopted.
2024-07-16 10:00
Furthermore, they also aim to combat illegal work and fight against price dumping, because "top products made in Italy must be associated not only with the undisputed quality of Italian products, but also with the dignity of farmers," he explained. Additionally
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Hungary: Moderate to good berry season expected
2024-07-16 08:00
Raspberries, blackberries, red currants, and gooseberries also started ripening ahead of schedule. According to forecasts from the State Chamber of Agriculture and the Hungarian Fruit and Vegetable Association (FruitVeB), the fruit industry can expect a moderately good berry harvest this year.
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Premier Fresh Australia has announced the appointment of Kerry Smith as a director and the new independent chair of the company's board.
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