Twenty U.S. fresh produce and dried fruits producer organizations are exhibiting this year as part of the USA Pavilion organized by the U.S. Agricultural Trade Office in Hong Kong and Macau at Asia Fruit Logistica from September 6 – 8, 2023. read more

After having received avocados from South America of more challenging quality, Seeka CEO Michael Franks states that New Zealand avocados are ready to jump in. Franks is pleased with the fruit quality of their avocados this year: read more

Independent seed specialist and plant breeder Elsoms has announced the formation of a new partnership with Crookham Company (Caldwell, USA). Headquartered in Germany the new business, which will operate under the Elsoms name, will manage the Crookham and Snowy River (Victoria, Australia)
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Analysts at EastFruit have recently summarised the 2023 season of Georgian blueberries. Usually, the season lasts only two months, June and July. However, the official trade data reveals that for the first time ever Georgia has exported blueberries in August. read more

In Extremadura, Spain's fig producing region par excellence, with 55.5% of the country's total production, volumes have increased considerably in the current season, even reaching "historic" figures, according to Francisco Balas, of Higos Fiki. read more

With its apples present in 4 continents and more than 50 countries, Vip, the Association that groups the fruit and vegetable cooperatives of Val Venosta, could not miss the Asia Fruit Logistica 2023, taking place these days (6-8 September). Representing Vip in Hong Kong
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Extreme weather is causing havoc in Greece and Turkey as well as Bulgaria. Rains have caused flooding, resulting in the deaths of at least seven people. For Greece, Volos and Zagori were hit extremely hard. A couple of fruit exporters have expressed their worries, but the total effect of the
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What began as a pure operation for flowering potted plants, over the years developed into a supplier of various products such as winter vegetables in pots. Since last year, the Bioland nursery of Klaus Umbach produces also chard, winter postelein, Pak Choi and various Asian salads, which are
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The banpeiyu holds the world record as the largest citrus fruit. Japan’s Kumamoto Prefecture provides the bulk of Japan’s harvest, but the fruit is also popular in Taiwan, leading to a number of connections between Japan and the island. read more

Innovation in fruit and vegetables also means studying new types, such as this novelty coming directly from South Korea: sweet tomatoes grown with the addition of stevia; read more

Currently, the international dimension of Peruvian mangoes is very broad, although its main markets are the United States and the European Union, it also has its sights set on the Asian market, especially Japan. However, in recent times, the great challenge that has been facing the mango market has been to find new markets.
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Yesterday, a trade agreement between the US and India took effect, allowing the return of Washington as a major exporter to the megamarket. Before Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi levied a 20% tariff on US apples in retaliation for duties on steel and aluminum imports imposed by the Trump
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After what can only be described as a challenging pear season from a production point of view, export markets have performed above expectation and revived interested among producers to invest in varieties that offer access to new markets such as China as well as markets where we’ve seen
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Inflation, convenience and sustainability are the three key trends shaping the Asian retail sector this year, delegates at the Asiafruit Congress have heard. read more

Spalding-based seed specialist and plant breeder Elsoms has teamed up with US seed producer Crookham Company to launch a joint-venture business to supply European customers with US and Australian sweetcorn varieties. read more

Spalding-based seed specialist and plant breeder Elsoms has teamed up with US seed producer Crookham Company to launch a joint-venture business to supply European customers with US and Australian sweetcorn varieties. read more

How is demand for tropical fruit holding up in the cost-of-living crisis? What can be done to prevent the commoditisation of key product lines such as mangoes? What role can India play in the European exotic fruit market? How are suppliers meeting the sustainability challenge? And which new
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How is demand for tropical fruit holding up in the cost-of-living crisis? What can be done to prevent the commoditisation of key product lines such as mangoes? What role can India play in the European exotic fruit market? How are suppliers meeting the sustainability challenge? And which new
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Fruits from Chile featured prominently in this year’s International Fruit Expo, which took place in Guangzhou, China on 1-3 September. Asoex president Iván Marambio opened the fair with a speech highlighting the strength of the bilateral relations between China and Chile in the fresh fruit trade. read more

With 1,519 exhibitors and 52,828 visitors in 2023, Food Ingredients China (FIC) is the largest and most well-attended international show in the food additives and ingredients industry in Asia. The three-day trade show provides an opportunity for global companies to meet with buyers from around
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