Peru will be able to export table grapes by air to the Chinese market thanks to an agreement reached during the visit of the president of Peru, Dina Boluarte, to China. "Peru is one of the world's main exporters of table grapes, blueberries, avocados, and mangoes. The government's objective is to increase trade opportunities and strengthen economic ties with China," said Boluarte. read more

Effective July 1, 2024, Olympic Food Group will acquire the commercial operations of the Greek Grape Company (GGC). GGC, with its 30 hectares, is one of the largest grape cultivation sites in Greece. This acquisition will enhance Olympic Food Group's capabilities in the grape industry. read more

While the West Coast is experiencing a heat wave, the East Coast is also facing challenging weather conditions, including a heat wave. Neil Mazal from East Coast Farms & Vegetables stated, "The high temperatures have had a significant impact on the markets. Georgia and South Carolina have been particularly affected by the excessive heat." read more

The drupe campaign is progressing with ups and downs, in line with the weather conditions that have been characterizing Northern Italy for the past couple of months. To assess the situation, we visited the fruit and vegetable market in Cesena, a key reference point for Romagna's production. read more

According to Armenpress, Deputy Minister of Economy Arman Khojoyan stated at a press conference that an average of 58% of Armenia's agri-food products are exported to Russia. He was addressing the issue of export diversification. Khojoyan also mentioned that in 2024, four international exhibitions were... read more

Peru has experienced a significant growth in avocado exports to the U.S., with quantities reaching almost 75,000 metric tons, valued at over $145 million in 2023, according to USDA data. The introduction of Peruvian avocados to the U.S. market in 2006 has resulted in a steady increase in both the volume and value. read more

Oszczędzanie energii to istotne wyzwanie w szklarniach w Holandii. Jesse Verbeke, Kierownik Aplikacji w firmie Phormium, potrafi się z tym utożsamić. "W rzeczywistości chodzi o oszczędzanie energii i optymalizację klimatu. Zapewnienie lepszego uprawy z wyższymi plonami przy jednoczesnej oszczędności energii." Jesse Verbeke z. read more

"Empowering global trade by simplifying customs procedures" is how Edwin Hageman summarizes the activities of Customs Support. This Dutch company specializes in handling customs formalities and assists customers in importing, exporting, and transiting goods to save time and costs, all done ethically. Customs Support serves [...] read more

This tydzień Martin Oudenes celebrates his six-month anniversary with My Roots & More. The importer was among the pioneers in marketing sweet potatoes in Europe and they are still among the key products today. "What started 20 years ago as a test with a few containers to import from the US and Egypt, has read more

The commercial campaign for Melone Mantovano Igp is now in full swing: "July and August crucial for the whole season," says the president of the Consortium, Mauro Aguzzi. The surfaces remain stable at 2 thousand hectares. read more

Prof. Francesco Ferrini has been re-elected for another three-year term on 1 July by the assembly of the Pistoia Ornamental Nursery District. His goal is to "internationalize the District". Next steps include initiating the process. read more

Fruit and vegetable imports in Greece have increased by 12.49% in the first half of 2024, reaching a total of 420,525 tons. This is a significant rise from 373,845 tons imported during the same period in 2023, according to a report by INCOFRUIT-HELLAS, the Association of Greek Fruit, Vegetable and Juice Exporters. read more

Spreafico Francesco & F.lli, a leader in the fruit and vegetable sector for over 65 years, and Morato, the next-generation bakery designed for creative souls and taste explorers, are pleased to announce a new collaboration: the "Avocado Toast Experience". read more

The Galkia® campaign has officially begun. This Galia melon, created with BASF|Nunhems® genetics and featuring the classic flavor and aroma of the fruit grown by Fruca, Gregal, and Jimbofresh, is making its way back to shelves in Europe and Spain. It is already making a significant impact on the consumption of this fruit. read more

According to the OECD and FAO, India is on track to surpass China as the primary driver of growth in global agricultural demand in the next decade. Their estimates suggest that global consumption of agricultural products will increase by 1.1%, with nearly 94% of this increase attributed to India. read more

The technical-managerial training program promoted by Agenzia ICE 'Lab Innova for Africa – Senegal', which is part of the 'Lab Innova for Africa' project, aims to provide comprehensive support and coaching to assist in the development and internationalization of African companies in the agribusiness sector. read more

Starting from July 1st, the HDG Survey Group has acquired Otflow. This acquisition expands the group's services, which already include HDG The Fruit Consultants, HDG Ibérica, Fruitify Experts, HDG Germany, Agri Software, and the HDG Academy. The group has locations in the Netherlands, Germany, and Spain. read more

The long-awaited harvest to close the watermelon season in Morocco has proved disappointing in terms of volume, although "better than last year in terms of quality and size", reports Larache-based grower Oussama Baioua. "The harvest began a few days ago and watermelons have made a comeback on" read more

The tomatoes grown around Lutzville on South Africa's Atlantic coast have traditionally been used for processing. However, over the past three years, many growers have dropped out due to the economics of constant spraying against Tuta absoluta, the leafminer moth, which has changed everything since. read more

The potential for Africa to be a continent of opportunities for the Italian fruit and vegetable supply chain was already apparent due to the significant participation of African companies in the last edition of Macfrut. However, the Italian company ADfruit took a different approach by participating in F&B. read more