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

The agricultural company "Lezzetli miwe" has harvested a substantial crop of peaches and apples. Approximately 70 tons of peaches and 23 tons of apples were collected. 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

Supplies of hot peppers in Mexico continue to be low. “The weather is slowing down production,” says Mario Cisneros with Perlag Imports in Texas. The company grows hot peppers year-round in Mexico’s Monterrey region. “Last week, temperatures reached 104°F twice here in Texas, but it’s
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The Densuke watermelon, cultivated in Japan, is often referred to as the black watermelon. What sets these watermelons apart is their unique cultivation process. They are exclusively grown in the northern region of Japan’s Hokkaido Island. The cost of these watermelons can soar from thousands
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For the first five months of this year, Uzbekistan imported a record volume of marketable potatoes, with about 75% of this volume imported in March-May this year, analysts of EastFruit note. read more

APM Terminals Lazaro Cardenas has begun the construction of its Phase II USD140 million expansion. This project will increase the capacity of the first semi-automated facility in Latin America with an additional one million TEUs and position it as a hub for the Americas region. read more

As the outdoor temperatures cool off this month across North America, one controlled environment agriculture (CEA) leafy greens grower anticipates some evolution of demand for its product. “Looking ahead with demand, we people get back into the rhythm of school, and then with the holidays
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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

A.P. Moller - Maersk strengthens its presence in Latin America and the Caribbean with the inauguration of a 14,000 sqm fulfillment center in Colombia and a 3,500 sqm fulfillment center in Panama, offering greater connectivity to customers and simplifying their supply chains. read more

Supply of pineapples continues to be on the shorter side. “The industry in Costa Rica is currently looking at lower yields,” says Sofia Acon of Kapi Kapi Growers. “This is due to multiple factors including adverse weather conditions and higher costs of supplies, which caused a drop in
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In July, Lidl Italy launched the Sacchetto Antispreco initiative, recounted in this article, involving its 730 points of sale throughout the country. More than a month after the launch, the brand draws a more than positive balance: it has
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Thousands of Spanish farmers and livestock breeders demonstrated this Tuesday in Cordoba, in front of the meeting of European Union agriculture ministers within the framework of the Spanish Presidency, to protest against "the continuous attacks on the agricultural sector". Summoned by the
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The industry festival for natural, organic, and sustainable products will take place at MalmöMässan on 15-16 November, connecting decision makers with thousands of innovative products. read more

Eight thousand promotional days, 2.3 million consumers intercepted at points of sale, more than 20 million contacts through social media, around 80 million potential readers thanks to the sounding board provided by the media. These are some of the numbers of In&Out, the
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Very positive figures for Romagnoli F.lli Spa, which closed 2022 with a turnover of over 40 million euros, up 8% compared to the previous year, with exports accounting for 2% of total revenues; over 50 thousand tonnes of products sold. Strong
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Avocados From Mexico (AFM) has partnered with the College Football Playoff (CPF) to become the tournament’s official avocado, making it the first produce brand to ever join forces with college football’s national championship event. read more

Avocados From Mexico (AFM) has partnered with the College Football Playoff (CPF) to become the tournament’s official avocado, making it the first produce brand to ever join forces with college football’s national championship event. read more

Asia plays a very important role in world date consumption. “The largest date consumers on the Asian continent are countries with a high Muslim population, where dates hold cultural and religious significance,” says Shayna Telesmanic with Bard Valley Date Growers. They are often consumed
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