Asia Fruit Logistica, the fair dedicated to fruit and vegetable companies looking to strengthen and expand their business in the Asian region, concluded on Friday, September 6 in Hong Kong. Bianca Bonifacio, trade fair and internationalization manager at CSO Italy, highlights: read more

Na skutek zniszczeń spowodowanych przez tajfun Yagi w północnym Wietnamie ceny warzyw w Hanoi, Hai Phong i Quang Ninh wzrosły. Burza, która była najpotężniejszą uderzającą w Azję w tym roku, spowodowała uszkodzenia upraw i zakłócenia w transporcie, co doprowadziło do wzrostu cen. read more

The Japanese burger chain Dom Dom has launched a special Nashi Double Teriyaki Burger that includes two teriyaki-glazed patties and fresh slices of nashi, an Asian pear. The sweet and crunchy pear contrasts nicely with the savory and juicy meat, resulting in a unique and delicious combination. read more

Wesfalia Fruit, a fresh produce supplier, has entered the Japanese market as part of its strategy to diversify its international market access. This move represents a significant expansion of its presence in the Asian market. It follows Westfalia's successful positioning of South African avocados. read more

In response to the uncertainties surrounding the importation of foreign vegetables, Japanese food companies are increasingly sourcing their vegetables domestically. read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce has announced the appointment of Danny Dumas as senior vice president of sales, marketing, and product management for North America. read more

Especially large calibers are in short supply. On the demand side, the change of the month and the end of holidays in Eastern Austria provided some slight impulses. There have been no price changes compared to the previous week. At the beginning of the week, prices for medium-sized onions, cleaned and sorted in crates, varied depending on the market. read more

Thus, the supply of iceberg lettuce steadily increased throughout the month. The intense sunny days and cool nights resulted in good quality and large heads. However, sales potential was somewhat limited due to the nationwide summer holidays. Sales at wholesale markets also fell. read more

The unusually early start of the blueberry blossoming, followed by frosts, led to yield reductions and quality losses in some regions. Overall, however, the harvest quantity was higher than in 2023. Despite numerous challenges during the harvest, the supply of berries increased. Before that, read more

The University of Hohenheim is ranked 15th in Europe and 53rd worldwide. The NTU Subject Ranking for 2024 was released on August 20, 2024. It evaluates the research performance of universities. Germany's No. 1 in agricultural research and food sciences: that is the position where the. read more

The difference is made by the software. Thanks to AI, it only takes a few hours for the high-tech device to be deployed in a culture previously unknown to it, the Agricultural Information Service (LID) reports. read more

While fruit is being processed at Redland's packhouse in Shepparton, Australia, the absence of human involvement is noticeable. A variety of apples, pears, and citrus fruits pass through sorting machines and water pre-sizers before being placed in bins and transported to storage using a fully automated high-bay system that is integrated with. read more

Taiwan produces a wide variety of fruits, but it heavily depends on imports for temperate fruits like apples and cherries. read more

Pagoda Global Fresh (PGF) is on a mission to enhance China's reputation as a provider of top-quality fruits for export. read more

The okra sector in Senegal has experienced a decrease in the amount of land dedicated to its cultivation in recent years, a situation attributed by Bineta Hanne, manager of Sipa de Thiambe, to a decline in exports. According to the grower, "We have reduced our okra cultivation area by nearly half as a result of the decrease in exports. Currently, we primarily supply the Senegalese market." read more

In July 2024, the EU calculated orange prices were €79 per 100 kg, representing a decrease of 7.84% from the previous month and an increase of 32.13% compared to the 5-year average. In Spain, orange prices were €89 per 100 kg, approximately 15% higher than the 5-year average. In Greece, oranges were priced at €54 per 100 kg, which was higher than the previous month. read more

Spalona sady, trudności w zbiorach i chciwi pośrednicy: w tym roku zarówno rolnicy, jak i konsumenci odczuwają skutki. Rani Bar Nes, kierownik Działu Owoców w Izraelskiej Radzie Roślin, omówiła problemy sektora w wywiadzie dla gazety *Davar*. W tym sezonie dziesiątki...

Burned orchards, harvesting challenges, and greedy middlemen: this year, both farmers and consumers are feeling the impact. Rani Bar Nes, head of the Fruit Division at the Israeli Plant Council, discussed the sector's struggles in an interview with *Davar* newspaper. This season, tens of... read more

For nearly two decades, Kwekerij Tass has been cultivating their specialty, the Calathea Crocata Tassmania. In the past two years, they have become not only the largest but also the sole professional grower of this plant worldwide. Ronald van der Knaap takes pride in the plants produced by their nursery, which are highly regarded. read more

Marand Company, a Peruvian company specializing in exporting fresh produce, primarily Hass avocados and Kent mangoes, is increasing its footprint in international markets. The company has been strengthening its position in the Asian market, particularly in China, where they have seen significant growth. read more

Inicjatywa promująca dynię wśród konsumentów robi kolejny krok naprzód na arenie międzynarodowej. Sakata łączy siły z Veg Power, organizacją non-profit mającą na celu zwiększenie spożycia warzyw w Wielkiej Brytanii, oraz producentem Barfoots, aby zwiększyć świadomość marki Love Butternut. read more