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In 2024, Macfrut benefited from the additional Frecciarossa train service in Italy, which provided more connections from both the north and south and stopped at the Rimini Fiera station. It is possible that air arrivals may increase in 2025, potentially including a stopover at the nearby Rimini Federico Fellini International Airport. read more

Japońscy konsumenci będą mogli kupować pełny zakres australijskich winogron stołowych od następnego sezonu, dzięki zniesieniu ograniczeń odnośnie odmian importowanych. Rząd Australii powiedział, że poszerzony dostęp do rynku, ogłoszony w środę po długiej kampanii, jest sukcesem dla australijskich winogrodników. read more

In the past few weeks, the area has been hit by severe floods for the second time in two years. This is also the third time in this period that the city has been completely cut off from the rest of the province following the flooding of the Olifants River. read more

The leading Peruvian blueberry producer Camposol has announced its collaboration with Ninjacart to introduce high-quality blueberries to Indian consumers. read more

In a time when economic uncertainties and rising cost of living are shaping daily life, according to AMA Marketing, more and more consumers are looking for products that offer a good value for money. Additionally, the importance of regional sourcing is playing a significant role in purchasing decisions. read more

In line with the major event of the year, the European Championship in Germany, 'Bananaman' celebrated its premiere with a roadshow as support during the Germany games. Starting from the public viewing at Lake Constance, the roadshow went from Hamm across Germany all the way to Hamburg, where it... read more

The rapidly increasing global demand and strong growth trajectory led Rockit to seek technology partners that offer efficient solutions for washing, sorting, and packaging apples, the companies share. This search has led Rockit Global to... read more

The Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA) has sent a letter to Dr Ivan Meyer, the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, seeking assistance for the farming communities in Citrusdal. read more

Costa Group has once again called for a comprehensive government approach to guaranteeing new export market opportunities for Australia's fresh produce. read more

The strong interest from exhibitors, especially from Asia, has led the world's premier fresh produce trade show to contemplate additional expansion. The demand for exhibition space at Fruit Logistica 2025 is so high that its organizers are considering expanding into new halls at the Messe Berlin. read more

Australia: Coles and SecondBite join forces to alleviate winter hunger
Coles has initiated its yearly campaign in support of the national food rescue organization, SecondBite, to provide assistance to struggling Australians during the winter season. All donations collected by Coles, its customers, and suppliers will allow SecondBite to distribute unsold food items. read more

In Tunisia, fruit exports have declined, with a 22.1% decrease in volume, totalling 12,748 tons, and a 30.9% reduction in value, reaching TND 45.5 million up until July 3, according to the latest data from the National Observatory of Agriculture (ONAGRI). read more

Ceny owoców i warzyw w Turcji zazwyczaj spadają w okresie letnim ze względu na zwiększoną dostępność. Jednak w tym roku trend się odwrócił, a ceny pozostały wysokie. Eksperci przypisują tę anomalię dwóm głównym czynnikom: susza spowodowana zmianami klimatu wpływająca na Turcję. read more

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that Vietnam has granted market access for California peaches and nectarines, effective immediately. Eliminating the phytosanitary barriers that prevented California peaches and nectarines from entering the Vietnamese market required multiple rounds of negotiations. read more

Japanese consumers will have more options when it comes to Australian table grapes during the next export season, as varietal restrictions have been lifted. The Australian Government has declared this as a victory for the country's table grape industry, which has successfully gained greater access to the market after a prolonged effort. read more

According to Manuel Reis, senior manager of the Portuguese apple grower and exporter Campotec, the previous apple season in Portugal was characterized by hot weather, which resulted in lower production. "We mainly produce Alcobaça apples (Maçã de Alcobaça IGP) and organic apples in our own orchards," he added. read more

For several months now, the economic news in Russia has been disproportionately focused on the fresh produce sector. In particular, ordinary beetroots have become the hottest topic of economic debates in the country with the largest deposits of the most precious resources on Earth. read more

In the 2023/24 season, Egypt is expected to export a relatively small amount of oranges to Southeast Asian countries, but it will still maintain its position as a significant player in the regional market, as reported by EastFruit. read more

Safeguarding the endemic and indigenous orchid populations of Seychelles is one of the aims of a newly created Orchids Collection Greenhouse at the National Biodiversity Centre at Barbarons. The Greenhouse was opened recently and houses a collection of 10 types of orchids that are endemic and native to Seychelles. read more

Martin Inkumbi, CEO of the Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF), emphasized the growth potential of the blueberry farm situated at the Mashare Irrigation Scheme in the Kavango East region. During a visit to assess the operations supported by GIPF, Inkumbi acknowledged the project's. read more