India has witnessed a significant rise in the consumption of exotic foods, with avocado consumption reaching 4 million kg in the first half of 2024, up from 140,600 kg in the same period in 2019, and a substantial increase from 15,170 kg in the first half of 2015. Avocado, originally from Mexico, is... read more

Firma Agrovision, dostawca jagód i wiśni z USA, mianowała Holgera Brandta na stanowisko dyrektora zarządzającego ds. strategicznych partnerstw. read more

In an ongoing effort to align with strong and respected global fresh produce brands, Fruitbox, a Kenyan importer-distributor, recently partnered with New Zealand post-harvest operator EastPack to supply Zespri-branded kiwifruit to Kenya. read more

Due to the ongoing heatwave in Eastern Austria since the beginning of August, many producers are currently striving to move their tubers from overheated mounds to cooler areas. An increase in biomass is possible even in irrigable conditions at temperatures of 30°C and above. read more

From an early stage, Noël Keersebilck focused strongly on topics such as quality assurance and traceability. He always viewed the Flandria brand as an essential building block in this context. read more

Westfalia Fruit has announced a "significant milestone" as it expands its avocado presence in three major Asian markets, Japan, India, and China. read more

Jako pierwszy wystawca na targach Asia Fruit Logistica, firma Novem z siedzibą w Kolumbii Brytyjskiej będzie promować swoją nowo wprowadzoną markę przekąsek z suszonych owoców „Big Air Foods” na pokazie w Hongkongu. „Jesteśmy tak dumni z tego debiutu i uważaliśmy, że będzie to wyjątkowe, aby ogłosić to na Asia Fruit. read more

The significance of the Asian market for Peruvian fresh fruits and vegetables cannot be underestimated. Exporters have been increasingly penetrating the region over the last decade, and with Peru's output expanding, Asia will represent a larger portion of total shipments. read more

According to Carolien Spaans, agricultural advisor at the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Ukraine, the experiences of the Netherlands can be useful for Ukrainian sector representatives to set priorities and enhance collaboration with international partners. read more

Według analityków EastFruit, sezon jagód borówki w 2024 roku na Ukrainie nie był szczególnie udany dla producentów. Nietypowo wczesny początek kwitnienia jagód borówki, a następnie przymrozki, spowodowały zmniejszenie plonu i uszkodzenia jakości w niektórych regionach. Niemniej jednak ogólny wolumen zbiorów był. read more

W ciągu ostatniej dekady, Gwatemala odnotowała znaczne wahania w eksporcie mango. Osiągnęła najwyższy szczyt w 2014 roku, gdy wyeksportowano prawie 5 milionów skrzynek po 4 kg głównie do Stanów Zjednoczonych; jednak w latach 2023 i 2024 eksport spadł odpowiednio do 4,3 i 3,5 miliona skrzynek.

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In response to an order from the ruling party, North Korea has ramped up its imports of Chinese blueberries in an effort to enhance the production of fruit-based beverages. A source from Ryanggang province revealed that these imports are coming in through Hyesan customs and are intended for local... read more

Last Friday, Pomanjou, a part of the Innatis group, opened its new fruit processing plant in Verrières-en-Anjou. This state-of-the-art facility combines modernity, efficiency, and cutting-edge technologies. An investment of 30 million euros [33.2 million USD] was needed to outfit this 14,300 square-meter site. read more

The past week was a major milestone for China's pomelo export routes. The "Land-Sea-Rail Pomelo Express," a partnership between COSCO Shipping and MinYue Logistics, was officially launched. This collaboration allows pomelos grown in Zhangzhou, Fujian, to be transported to Europe using a comprehensive "Land-Sea-Rail" route. read more

"It has been years in the making, but Ecuador is finally starting to emerge as serious commercial avocado growers and exporters. According to Juan Diego Chiriboga, Sales and Business Development manager at the Agro-export Unit of Nobis Holdings, "Ecuador as an origin is relatively new." read more

Fernwood has announced a new addition to its horticulture team. Jonathon Hensley, the new Director of Horticulture, officially joined the team on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. Hensley hails from Indianapolis, Indiana, and holds an undergraduate degree in philosophy from Wabash College. read more

Satellite images have captured the demolition and clearing of a large greenhouse site located near the Kumsusan Guesthouse in Pyongyang, Korea. Analysis of Sentinel-2A satellite images taken on Aug. 17 confirmed that the large greenhouse situated approximately 700 meters east of the Kumsusan Guesthouse has been demolished. read more

Fresh vegetable and fruit exporters in Bangladesh are currently encountering challenges caused by a rise in airfreight costs, specifically by Biman Bangladesh Airlines. The national carrier recently hiked up cargo prices significantly, with hikes ranging from 56 percent to 150 percent depending on the read more

The first harvest of Moroccan tomatoes is expected to arrive early this season, unlike the previous season. This is due to more consistent and peaceful planting decisions in the Souss Massa region, which contrasts with the uncertainty of the last season. Oussama Machi, a local vegetable grower, is leading this early harvest. read more

W ciągu ostatnich miesięcy rosyjscy konsumenci zetknęli się ze znacznym wzrostem cen bananów. Według Stowarzyszenia Producentów i Dostawców Produktów Spożywczych ("Rusprodsojuz"), ceny detaliczne bananów wzrosły o 31,2% w ciągu ostatniego roku, osiągając poziom 1,6 USD za kilogram. D. Wostrikov, Dyrektor Wykonawczy read more