Tosca's collaboration with the Bravo supermarket chain in the Dominican Republic is an example of a successful partnership, created with sustainable, innovative solutions tailored to the needs of this ambitious supermarket chain. read more

Baise City in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region is one of the major mango-producing areas in China. After 40 years of development, it has become the "golden key" to prosperity for the people of Baise. In recent years, leveraging its advantages in mango cultivation areas, Baise has rapidly read more

The main trends and talking points in the UK tomato sector at the moment include:

1. Sustainable farming practices: There is a growing emphasis on sustainable farming methods, such as using renewable energy sources and reducing water usage in tomato production.

2. Brexit implications: The UK's exit from the EU has impacted the tomato sector, particularly in terms of trade agreements and access to labor for harvesting.

3. Demand for locally grown produce: Consumers are increasingly interested in buying locally grown tomatoes, leading to a rise in demand for UK-grown products.

4. Innovation in greenhouse technology: Advances in greenhouse technology are enabling year-round tomato production in the UK, meeting the demand for fresh tomatoes even in the off-season.

5. Food safety and traceability: There is a focus on ensuring the safety and traceability of tomatoes, with consumers becoming more conscious of where their food comes from.

6. Varied tomato varieties: The UK tomato sector is seeing an increase in the popularity of heirloom and specialty tomato varieties, catering to diverse consumer preferences.

These trends and talking points are shaping the current landscape of the tomato sector in the UK. read more

The South African Table Grape Industry (SATI) has announced the resignation of its CEO, AJ Griesel, in a brief statement. Griesel joined the organization two years ago as a replacement for the previous CEO, Willem Bestbier, who retired. read more

Despite unfavorable weather conditions leading to a 14% decrease in Moroccan fresh vegetable exports to 1.06 million tons, this figure still represents a 5% increase compared to the average of the past five years, according to EastFruit. read more

Until May 31st, companies, institutions, and individuals from Germany and abroad can submit their innovations and best solutions at the largest independent exhibition on packaging in Europe. Organized by the German Packaging Institute e.V. (dvi) read more

Fresh Del Monte is reportedly planning to cultivate berries in Sicily and market the fruit under its own brand in Italy. read more

"We also want to point out that we can all eat much more of it. After all, fruits and vegetables have many positive effects on health and sustainability. And ultimately, we want to provide consumers with suggestions on how they can do this. Everyone can" read more

For example, Albert in the Czech Republic and Delhaize in Belgium utilize customer loyalty programs to promote healthy and sustainable options. "Every week we welcome more than 5 million customers to our stores in Belgium and Luxembourg. As a company, we can have an influence on the read more

The South African stonefruit industry aims to solidify its position as a global leader in sustainable production by offering a wide range of activities to support producers and ensure top-tier product compliance. read more

The April 2024 issue of Asiafruit Magazine is now accessible to subscribers through the Asiafruit mobile app on Apple, Android, and desktop platforms. This edition covers the most recent updates and perspectives from the rapidly evolving fresh produce markets across Asia. read more

Representatives from Washington State's apple and cherry industry were part of a delegation that visited Vietnam to strengthen trade relations. read more

New Zealand has approved the request for access to Taiwanese pineapples after the signing of a bilateral agreement between the governments on 9 April. read more

Podczas gdy sezon krajowych cytrusów w USA trwa w pełni, Peru, Afryka Południowa i Chile przygotowują się do swoich sezonów. "Wszyscy starają się przewidzieć, co stanie się w Kalifornii, ponieważ to będzie decydować o czasie importu" - mówi Miles Fraser-Jones z Sierra Produce. Wczesny. read more

The New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI) has released the inaugural edition of the Citrus microbial food safety best practice guide. Dr. Sukhvinder Pal (SP) Singh, Senior Research Scientist in Food Safety and Traceability at NSW DPI, stated that the guide offers specific, hands-on guidance. read more

Od 1 sierpnia 2024 r. Rosja wprowadzi cło eksportowe na orzechy piniowe w skorupkach. Ta decyzja ma na celu zwiększenie eksportu wysokowartościowych produktów przetwarzanych w kraju. Według Federalnej Państwowej Instytucji Budżetowej "Agroeksport", orzechy piniowe w skorupkach stanowiły 79,9%... read more

The Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) has reported the presence of pesticides at levels exceeding the maximum residue limit (MRL) in melons originating from Morocco, with the aim of alerting the relevant authorities of their presence. The notification, described as read more

W ciągu 2023 roku Maroko wykazało się silnym wzrostem dochodów z eksportu w sektorze świeżych warzyw, pomimo spadku fizycznego wolumenu eksportu. Analiza EastFruit ujawnia, że eksport warzyw przyniósł narodowi prawie 1,6 miliarda dolarów - wzrost o 12% w porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem. read more

Terra Company, a company specializing in the import of tropical fruits from West Africa (mangoes, pineapples, dried fruits and soon, coconuts), is starting the mango campaign from Ivory Coast, a little later than usual. "We are looking forward to this new campaign, which starts with mangoes
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Georgia is currently witnessing a significant increase in almond and walnut production, according to Tornike Lataria, the director of the Association of Almond and Walnut Producers. He characterizes this as a growing industry for the country, with the previous year's harvest producing high-quality crops. Lataria discloses that... read more