"Origin Fruit Group" is the new name for Origin Fruit Direct, Origin Fruit Services, Origin Direct Asia, and Origin Direct Spain. According to managing director Corné van de Klundert, the name change is aimed at highlighting the family connection. "We want to demonstrate more clearly externally that we are one entity." read more

In Nakuru County, Kenya, there is an avocado orchard near Lake Naivasha with over 2,500 trees. The farm, owned by Richard Wafula, is currently preparing to ship around 10 containers of fresh avocados to China. While Kenya has been exporting frozen avocados to China since 2019, the CIIE 2022 event will be a significant opportunity for expanded trade. read more

Współpracując z doświadczonymi ekspertami PUM, firma Adri Ardak z Libanu poszukuje bliskiej współpracy z importerem lub przetwórcą owoców i warzyw z północnej Europy. Adri Ardak posiada kilka lokalizacji uprawowych i może zaoferować możliwości w centralnej i północnej części Libanu. read more

On April 23, 2024, during the online training session "How to Export Fruits and Vegetables to Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan from Morocco and Egypt," Yevhen Kuzin, an FAO Consultant and International Produce Analyst, discussed the promising prospects for oranges and mandarins from Egypt. read more

Garden A.S., a group established by numerous growers, is one of the most significant examples of the cluster model in Turkey and makes a substantial contribution to both provincial and national economies. Founded by 42 companies and currently actively operated by 36 companies, Garden A.S. has started to expand its operations. read more

Logistics is a crucial business factor for organizations that supply goods, affecting both cost and time. Recent trends include quick commerce and on-demand delivery. Brands like Domino's and Blinkit have made on-time delivery guarantees a part of their business models. Sustainability is also an important aspect to consider. read more

Kiwifruit marketer Zespri has announced a one-week delay in the start of its New Zealand export sales in Europe after pests were discovered in the fruit holds of its first new-season charter vessel bound for Zeebrugge. read more

On April 23, 2024, during the online training session "How to Export Fruits and Vegetables to Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan from Morocco and Egypt," Yevhen Kuzin, an FAO Consultant and International Produce Analyst, discussed the promising prospects for oranges and mandarins. read more

Thirty high school science teachers from across the U.S. are embarking on an immersive summer field trip to horticultural destinations around Indianapolis, gaining valuable hands-on experience and insights into careers within the industry. The field trip is part of Seed to STEM, an educational program aimed at integrating real-world experiences into science curriculum. read more

Bananas have long been the dominant player in the global fruit trade. They are also one of the most widely available and consumed fruits year-round in many countries around the world. However, analysts at EastFruit have observed an interesting trend: Central Asian countries appear to have a lukewarm read more

Shipments of fruits and nuts from China to Kyrgyzstan increased by 1.6 times in the first quarter of 2024, as reported by the Main Customs Administration of China. During this period, fruits and nuts worth a total of $118.3 million were imported from China to Kyrgyzstan. This included items such as mandarin oranges and walnuts. read more

Frutas de Chile and Sichuan Port and Shipping Investment Group have signed a memorandum of understanding to promote fruit trade and logistical cooperation between the Chilean fruit industry and the western regions of China. read more

Costa Group has entered an exciting new phase, according to Chief Executive Marc Werner, as the leading Australian fresh produce company begins to adapt under new ownership. read more

Uzbekistan is scheduled to supply fruits and vegetables valued at over 10 million euros to Bashkortostan, following a contract signed between the Bashkir enterprise "Eurasia - Ufa" and a sales company from Uzbekistan at the current international exhibition "Innoprom. Central Asia" in Tashkent. read more

The annual apple and pear crop estimate from New Zealand Apples and Pears, released in February 2024, projected a 12% increase in the national crop compared to the 2022 total. This represents a recovery from the significant damage caused by Cyclone Gabrielle to the 2023 crop. Export volume was included in the forecast. read more

In New Zealand, the kiwifruit sector is currently undergoing a successful harvest season, thanks to favorable weather conditions, a consistent labor supply, and the high quality of the fruit. Colin Bond, the CEO of NZ Kiwifruit Growers Incorporated (NZKGI), highlighted that the Bay of Plenty region has been observing a continuous and read more

The National Farmers' Federation has cautioned that the agricultural industry could face disruption unless farmers actively engage in the management and security of their data. Speaking at the FutureAG conference in Melbourne today, NFF Data Policy Manager Gabi Ceregra emphasized the growing need for farmers to be involved in this process. read more

The North Caucasus Interregional Department of the Federal Service Rosselkhoznadzor has monitored the export of 30.6 tons of fresh mushrooms from Stavropol Krai, Russia from January to April 19, 2024. The products were dispatched from the Georgievsk district. Out of this total, 4.7 tons of mushrooms were exported. read more

The Red Sea crisis has made it difficult to find suitable transportation for apples from Poland to Asia and the Middle East, according to Aniruddh Ramesh, the director of Polish apple exporter LVMG Grupa. He stated, "After the new year, the demand from Asia and the Middle East was very good, despite the Red Sea shipping issues." read more

Russian flower growers are facing difficulties in replacing imported flowers due to stricter import regulations. It is estimated that domestic flowers will only make up half of the market in 35 years, which could lead to increased prices for imported flowers. Recent bans have focused on seeds and seedlings from other countries. read more