Sezon importu wiśni w Indiach rozpoczyna się w tym miesiącu, a pierwsza dostawa spodziewana jest około 20 października, informuje Arun Uttamchandani, właściciel importera z Mumbaju, Pushpbhuj Impex. "Importujemy z różnych krajów, w tym z Australii, Chile i USA. Dostawa z Chile oznacza nadejście"
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"New players such as Egypt, Turkey, and Mexico are rapidly expanding strawberry production."
2025-10-09 00:00
During the International Strawberry Congress, Philippe Binard from Freshfel Europe shared insights on consumption trends in the European strawberry industry and the challenges that lie ahead in an uncertain world. "Fruits and vegetables can play a crucial role in promoting health and sustainability," Philippe emphasized.
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Proven Winners has become a single unified company.
2025-10-08 00:00
Proven Winners has announced a new chapter. Historically operating as two distinct businesses that control and operate the Proven Winners brand in North America, Pleasant View Gardens (Loudon, NH) and Four Star Greenhouse (Carleton, MI) have decided to join forces and form one company, Proven Winners.
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Morocco has increased its blueberry exports to Canada by seventeen times over the past three seasons.
2025-10-08 00:00
Moroccan blueberry exporters have significantly increased their shipments to Canada, as reported by EastFruit. Between July 2024 and June 2025, Morocco exported 1,900 tons of blueberries to Canada, with a total value exceeding $19 million. This amount is nearly double the volume from the previous season, showing a significant growth in exports.
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The New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) has officially been recognized as an affiliate of the Bee Campus USA program, joining a growing network of colleges, universities, and communities dedicated to establishing healthy, sustainable habitats for pollinators. This certification speaks volumes about...
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Sustainability and innovation are at the core of the 2026 strategy.
2025-10-08 00:00
With the introduction of the new EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), the packaging industry underwent a significant transformation. The main factors driving this change included reducing plastic usage, adopting mono-material solutions, and enhancing recycling efficiency, impacting producers, brands, and stakeholders.
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The multinational company Chiquita has announced a significant move towards increasing local production in Europe by launching a pilot project to grow organic bananas in Sicily. This project is in partnership with the Ragusa-based cooperative Alba Bio. The plan is to plant around 20,000 banana plants starting this fall.
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KRONEN: Start of partnership with Urschel in the USA
2025-10-07 09:00
"The Pack Expo was the ideal setting to present our cooperation with Urschel in the USA - and the response exceeded our expectations," explains Stephan Zillgith, Managing Partner of KRONEN GmbH. "The interest in our..."
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For over a century, Piacenza white garlic, also known as White Garlic of Monticelli d'Ongina, has been the pride of a territory that has turned it into a symbol and engine of wealth, earning it the nickname "White Gold". An identity crop,
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Chociaż Ameryka Północna była kluczowym rynkiem eksportowym dla bananów z Meksyku, Azja staje się coraz bardziej istotna. „Jesteśmy zobowiązani do nawiązania kontaktu z konsumentami, którzy cenią wysokiej jakości, organiczne produkty z międzynarodowymi certyfikatami” - mówi Jorge Ángel Aguilar Gallegos, CEO Coliman.
While North America has been a key export market for bananas from Mexico, Asia is becoming increasingly important. "We are committed to connecting with consumers who value high-quality, organic products with international certifications," says Jorge Ángel Aguilar Gallegos, CEO of Coliman. read more
While North America has been a key export market for bananas from Mexico, Asia is becoming increasingly important. "We are committed to connecting with consumers who value high-quality, organic products with international certifications," says Jorge Ángel Aguilar Gallegos, CEO of Coliman. read more
Oppy and Dole Diversified North America are moving forward together.
2025-10-07 00:00
Fresh produce grower, marketer, and distributor Oppy has strategically integrated Dole Diversified North America (DDNA USA) sales operations into its business, effective October 1, 2025 — marking a significant step in expanding the company's established capabilities across North America.
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Oppy strategically integrates Dole Diversified North America sales operations to expand its North American capabilities.
2025-10-06 16:00
The fresh produce company Oppy has announced the strategic integration of Dole Diversified North America (DDNA USA) sales operations into its business.
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At Sorteerbedrijf D'Hont in Groede, the last onions are currently being brought in. "We are late, but had late-sown plots and could not irrigate everywhere. Only after the rains in August did growth pick up there," says Jaap D'Hont, who expects to have all the onions in next week. "The yields
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"Farmers who understand their numbers will be the ones who thrive"
2025-10-06 00:00
For the past nine years, EVDW, an advisory firm based in Stellenbosch, has been providing practical, data-driven advice to farmers in South Africa, Zambia, Mozambique, and even as far as the United States of America. "One of the most important lessons we have learned," says founder Earle van der Watt, "is..."
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Iberian Premium Fruits is integrating new companies.
2025-10-06 00:00
Iberian Premium Fruits participated in Fruit Attraction once again, showcasing all its group companies at its stand for the first time: Torres, Llusar, V Ros, The Natural Hand, and the recent addition, Vale da Rosa, which joined the project this year. This collaboration allows Iberian Premium Fruits to
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Grape varieties from the Byzantine era that were discovered in Israel's Negev desert are now being replanted after over a thousand years, reviving ancient farming practices that once provided wine to Mediterranean markets. The new vineyard is being established at Shivta National Park, located within the remains of the Byzantine-era settlement.
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South Africa has banned all fresh imports from Namibia.
2025-10-03 00:00
Albert van der Merwe from Sonop Boerdery, a farm in Noordoewer growing tomatoes, butternuts, and table grapes, stated that over a thousand employees have been sent home, and there is a possibility that the final 3,000 tonnes of their tomatoes may need to be destroyed due to South Africa closing its border to Namibian produce.
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European and North American farm leaders are currently in Italy to discuss trade and climate issues.
2025-10-03 00:00
Agricultural representatives from Europe and North America gathered in Lake Como, Italy, for the 41st edition of the North America-EU Agricultural Conference. The event was hosted by Italian organizations Confagricoltura, CIA Agricoltori Italiani, Coldiretti, and the Alliance of Italian.
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Great Britain maintains quarantine rules for ToBRFV.
2025-10-03 00:00
Ministerstwo Środowiska, Żywności i Rozwoju Obszarów Wiejskich (Defra) potwierdziło, że Wielka Brytania będzie utrzymywać status kwarantanny szkodnika (QP) wirusa pomidora o brązowym, pomarszczonym owocu (ToBRFV). Decyzja ta następuje po przeglądzie polityki i konsultacjach ze zainteresowanymi podmiotami przemysłowymi. ToBRFV, po raz pierwszy zauważony w
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Bananas from Costa Rica connecting plantations to global markets
2025-10-03 00:00
It's easy to overlook a banana in the store. Just another fruit among many. Grabbed quickly for a breakfast on the go, tossed into cereal, or packed into lunchboxes. It's familiar, routine. But that simplicity conceals something remarkable: A banana can provide the essential vitamins to keep your family healthy.
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