Regions

Apple and Pear Australia Limited (APAL) has announced Lisa May as its new Chair of the APAL Board of Directors, effective June 3, 2024. May succeeds Reg Weine, who has stepped down after serving on the APAL Board for four years. Lisa May is the new Chair of the APAL Board of Directors, bringing her expertise and experience. read more

About a week ago, tropical storm Alberto passed through Central Mexico and impacted the agricultural regions where various produce items, such as hot peppers, are grown. This storm marked the first of the Atlantic hurricane season and resulted in significant rainfall. "Although the precipitation was greatly beneficial, the muddy fields caused delays. read more

An Aldi customer in Ireland was surprised to discover a label on a bag of red onions featuring an offensive hand gesture. The image was shared on Reddit, eliciting a range of reactions from amusement to offense. While some found it funny and speculated it could be a prank, others were upset and demanded action against such behavior. read more

Peruvian President Dina Boluarte has embarked on a state visit to China, starting in Shenzhen. This visit, the first by a Peruvian leader to China in eight years, is expected to primarily center on trade talks. In anticipation of the visit, our correspondent delved into the strong trade relations. read more

The supply of guava from Florida is increasing. The state cultivates four different varieties of the tropical fruit--Thai guava, which is the most popular; Chinese guava; Taiwanese red guava; and pink guava. "They're currently in season, and the volume is steadily increasing. read more

Prezydent Meksyku, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, ogłosił, że eksport awokado i mango z Michoacán do Stanów Zjednoczonych normalizuje się po przerwie narzuconej przez Waszyngton z powodu incydentu przemocy wobec amerykańskich inspektorów. López Obrador wyraził optymizm co do szybkiego powrotu do normalności. read more

In a strategic pivot, Kenyan avocado producers are increasingly focusing on the Chinese market, utilizing logistical support from the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) to reach a potential consumer base of over 1.4 billion. This shift comes as Kenya started exporting avocados to China in August 2022. read more

From next week, the first mini watermelons, Tomélons, from Tomeco, in collaboration with Coöperatie Hoogstraten, will be back on Belgian shelves. A first this year is that, for the first time, they will be delivered to all of Aldi Belgium's Belgian distribution centres. "In addition, they can." read more

A new "modern and distinctive" logo (click here to learn more) to unify all products under a single identity. This is the starting point of Bonduelle Italy's journey to renew its brand image and make it a vector for sustainability values. We talked about it with Laura. read more

Po podpisaniu umowy z Unią Europejską, Kenia zanotowała wzrost w ilości świeżych produktów transportowanych drogą morską, co znacząco wpłynęło na towary pochodzące z Tanzanii i Ugandy. Kenia Ports Authority poinformowała o wzroście o 6% w eksporcie świeżych produktów z tych sąsiednich krajów.

After reaching an agreement with the European Union, Kenya has experienced an increase in the volume of fresh produce transported via sea shipping, notably affecting goods from Tanzania and Uganda. The Kenya Ports Authority reported a 6% increase in exports of fresh produce from these neighboring countries. read more

Nova Siri Genetics, an Italy-based company specializing in researching and testing new varieties of strawberries and berries, participated in the 9th International Berry Congress organized by Freshuelva. The congress aimed to analyze the current status of the sector and its future prospects. read more

In Estremadura, the incessant rains of the last few weeks, 80-100 liters of water per square meter, have devastated cherry productions. Out of the 25 thousand tons that were left to be harvested to complete the campaign, 12 have been damaged by the recent rains, making them unsuitable. read more

Liga Flor, founded in 2014 by its two directors, originally hails from Ukraine. Committed to service and quality, the company initially focused on exporting flowers and plants to Ukraine. From the beginning, maintaining control over the entire process from procurement to delivery has been crucial for Liga Flor. read more

Protium recently completed construction of the solar-on-greenhouse project in Heinenoord, the Netherlands. This project transformed a greenhouse built in 1974 into a green energy source. The new greenhouse roof is equipped with 10,804 430 Wp solar panels, providing a total peak capacity of 4.65 MW. read more

The table grape contact group, consisting of representatives from the main sectoral associations including Fepex-Apoexa, as well as government officials from France, Italy, Spain, and Portugal, met in Avignon (France) this week. According to FreshPlaza, the group discussed the season's forecasts. read more

New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) has initiated a campaign to provide guidance and support to British farmers in navigating the alterations to the funding of the UK farming industry. read more

South Africa has requested the World Trade Organization to set up two dispute panels to examine European Union measures impacting EU imports of South African citrus fruits. This comes after discussions with the EU to settle the dispute amicably proved unsuccessful. read more

Po kilku latach skupienia się na rozwoju nowych rynków na wschodzie, Stany Zjednoczone mogą być następną dużą szansą dla południowoafrykańskich winogron stołowych.

After focusing its development on new markets in the East for some years, the US may be the next big opportunity for South African table grapes. read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce has announced the release of a recent independent survey highlighting US consumers' love for pineapples in celebration of International Pineapple Day. The company also launched its 'You're Welcome' campaign in North America. read more

The fourth largest supermarket in the United Kingdom has replaced the traditional plastic bag with a paper band alternative for selected products, including the Nature’s Pick five-pack, midi bananas, and the organic six-pack. read more