The export of bananas, durians, and jackfruit from Vietnam to China and Laos have surged in the first four months of the year. The export value of vegetables and fruits reached $1.39 billion, up 19.4% over the same period last year, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. read more

Zerbinati,Italy's leading producer of fresh vegetables and tasty ready meals, presents a series of references perfect for the summer season: a meal ready in 3 minutes without ever giving up the taste and all the nutritional characteristics of fresh ingredients and
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On June 7-8 Holland House Mexico and United Producers of Mexico will organize the third virtual edition of MX-NL Fruit Matchmaking, a match-making event organized for Mexican exporters and European importers of fruit. read more

Grup Serban Holding, a Romanian agriculture group listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange’s AeRO market, has signed a contract with Intersnack to supply potatoes for the Chio chips range in Romania. The initial agreement is valid for three years and can be extended afterwards. read more

Various agricultural associations are reporting a significant decline in the acreage devoted to watermelon production in southern Spain. Last April, Asaja Almeria estimated that as much as 2,500 hectares had been abandoned in the province. And similar issues are reported in other places. read more

The trade magazine Primeur has published an international magazine in collaboration with FreshPlaza this month. In addition to the Dutch-language edition, the German-language magazine in print was sent in a circulation of more than 3,500 copies to all German, Austrian and Swiss fruit and
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A Kenyan grower and exporter, who currently supplies the European market with fresh-cut herbs, is looking to expand to the US and Scandinavian markets. However, this is easier said than done, due to expensive airfreight costs, says Solomon Mumbi, CEO of Avohass, who are growers and exporters of
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In Spain, the price of fresh vegetables increased by 27.8% in March compared to the same period last year and by 5.7% compared to last month. In addition, vegetable preparations, such as IV gamma, also increased by 15% compared to the same month last year.
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Serbia’s blueberry industry is hopeful and expects a positive 2023 blueberry harvest season, that starts next month (June), with a 15% production increase predicted. This follows a spring with no significant frost damage and with a normal upcoming season anticipated. read more

Both agricultural research group Agri Biz and the Citrus Growers' Association (CGA) have warned that southern Africa could face drier times in the coming years as the El Niño weather system is replaced by La Niña, reports
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Even if the medFEL trade fair in the south of France is not (yet) as well known internationally as its big sisters from Berlin, Madrid or Rimini: among the visitors and exhibitors there were definitely also non-French representatives who presented their innovations to the trade fair audience. read more

"Last year's event made us all realise how important Prognosfruit and its three-day programme are for the apple and pear sector. Prognosfruit offers delegates the opportunity to meet and discuss the latest developments and future
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New Zealand Apples and Pears is welcoming the Government's support to clean up orchards, but is calling on the government to urgently talk to growers as they recover and rebuild following the devastation of Cyclone Gabrielle. read more

Industry experts paint a gloomy outlook for South Africa’s mushroom industry, largely as a direct result of load shedding, high input costs and the closure of two mushroom farms. In the mushroom industry, farms are closing, shortages are becoming more prevalent and consumers are having to pay
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Following the rain at the start of this year, the mango harvest out of Mexico was slightly delayed compared to its historical start date. “However the mango inventory is currently plentiful and the market is well-supplied,” says Hector Soltero, Vice President of Sales Operations, Mission
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Chile already has 110 hectares of Sweet Pekeetah plums, a variety developed in Chile from Japanese plums. This variety is grown in the Metropolitan, O’Higgins, and Maule regions, and has been successfully shipped to China, Taiwan, the US, and Brazil. China is its main destination with 92% of
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The uncontrolled growth of tomato imports from Morocco and the Community policy in the field of plant health and packaging, resulting from the Farm to Fork Strategy, threaten Community tomato production, which is on a downward trend in production and
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Small fruits were the protagonists at Macfrut 2023; during the event several solutions were tested in the experimental fields of the exhibition. Great performance for Arrigoni's agro-textiles. "The areas of small fruits are expanding even in areas with little vocation because of the climate
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Agriculture and Food Minister Maria do Céu Antunes has signed an order recognizing a drought situation in 40% of the country’s southern region late last week. This will also activate measures to support farmers, she announced yesterday. read more

Australia’s Griffith University has partnered with the Korean Technology Promotion Agency (KOAT) and Earthfix on a new high-tech smart farm located in Luscombe, Queensland. read more