Regions

On September 26th, the community of Guaranda (Ecuador) received a water filter system from Semidor, NUF Filtration, and the Israeli Embassy in Ecuador. According to Edison Jerez (general manager at Semidor), the filter, originally developed by NUF Filtration, uses an advanced technology. read more

Godefroy Voisin, the sales director of Magellan Import, which has recently acquired GlobalGAP certification, is providing an update on the Orri mandarin campaigns from South Africa. Magellan Import, an importer of out-of-season fruit, offers a complete range of pomelos, oranges, lemons, clementines, and limes. read more

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) in Mpumalanga urges the public to be more conservative in their water usage and to use the available water sparingly, as dam levels in the province have dropped below 85%. The most recent weekly report on dam levels indicates that the average levels have decreased. read more

Fruits & Compagnie's station, located north of Sisteron in southeastern France, was completely closed for 4 months in the first half of 2024. "All the grading and packaging facilities were dismantled and replaced by a new MAF installation adapted to the upcoming changes planned for the next ten years." read more

Today, organic apples represent between 5 and 10% of the total market in Italy. This is a fairly stable share over time, but it also sees an expanding production area. read more

Po latach udanego wzrostu w Belgii, Den Berk Délice podejmuje znaczący krok w swojej międzynarodowej ekspansji i rozpoczął uprawę przekąskowych pomidorów w Maroku. Ta strategiczna decyzja wynika z konieczności zapewnienia ciągłego dostępu przez cały rok, zaznaczając tym samym nowy rozdział dla firmy. poprzez podjęcie read more

W ciągu ostatnich lat nastąpił wzrost liczby terminali kontenerowych w Egipcie, co według raportu Alphalinera może doprowadzić do nadmiernej przepustowości, jeśli trwający kryzys na Morzu Czerwonym będzie nadal trwał i odstraszy głównych operatorów linii morskich od trasy Kanału Sueskiego. W 2023 roku porty kontenerowe w Egipcie read more

The Department of Agriculture in the Davao Region (DA-Davao) is currently establishing a laboratory specifically for the cultivation of Trichoderma fungi. This initiative aims to address the problem of Fusarium wilt, commonly known as Panama disease, which has been impacting a significant number of plants. read more

Oasis Date is the name of a brand-new, vertically-integrated date company that has launched in the US today. With over 2,000 hectares of Medjool date production in Southwest Arizona and Southern California and a processing footprint of 46,500 square meters, the company is one of the largest in North America. read more

Belgian exporters are currently preparing programs for the upcoming Conference pear season and getting shipments ready for global markets, including Asia, as reported by Marc Evrard from Belgian Fruit Valley. "The fruit quality is good this season," he says, "better than last year. Everything is on track for a successful export season." read more

The weekly South African conventional shipping program for South African citrus to the US will end next week (week 41) when the final vessel is scheduled to unload at the Port of Philadelphia. read more

The conflict in the Middle East and Ukraine, ongoing disruptions in the Panama Canal caused by drought, reduced demand in Asia, and colder weather at the source have posed significant challenges for Ecuador's banana exporters during the first eight months of the year. read more

These dimensions result from the direct management of 3,200 hectares in Andalusia, Murcia, Land Valencia, and Tarragona, as well as from five own packaging stations and a logistics platform in Perpignan for supplying France and the rest of the European market. read more

The specialist in reusable packaging solutions, Tosca, has published its 2024 Sustainability Report outlining its achievements in 2023. read more

Mexican grower-exporter SL Produce has introduced a new packaged vegetable brand called Tenderland for the North American market. The brand highlights the company's commitment to respecting the land, soil, and its workers in Sinaloa, while also showcasing the care taken throughout the entire production process. read more

Nowa Zelandia uzyskała dostęp do rynku w Korei dla borówki, co otwiera nowe możliwości eksportu dla krajowego przemysłu borówkowego. read more

The New Zealand Commerce Commission has refused to approve the merger of Foodstuffs North Island and Foodstuffs South Island, preventing them from becoming a single national grocery entity. read more

Bard Valley Natural Delights recently hosted 15 customers from across North America and Australia for its annual harvest tour on September 9-11 in Yuma, Arizona. The event offered attendees a hands-on experience of the Medjool date harvest, as well as an insider's view of the brand. read more

Mexican grower-exporter SL Produce has announced the launch of Tenderland, a new packaged vegetable brand for the North American market. read more

Beautiful imported flowers like tulips and lilies are now more affordable due to the stronger Malaysian ringgit, but there is low demand for them as there are no major festivals happening currently. "Imagine being able to buy fresh flowers at a lower price for the same quantity." A box of imported flowers now costs around 20% less. read more