Joint venture supplies Europe and India with Kenyan and Tanzanian avocados
Edward Koemans met Kenyan avocado exporter Lucy Njeri at Fruit Logistica in 2014. On March 16, 2023, that eventually led to the launch of a Davis and Saipei joint venture with activities in Kenya

Miracle berry makes sour or tart fruits naturally sweeter
“The miracle berry originates in Ghana, West Africa and that’s where we source it directly from our own farms,” says Dr Emmanuel Asare, MD with MiraBurst, founded in 2014. “What’s

Made in Basilicata, the results of the three-year period presented
The results of the three-year supply chain project called Ortofrutta Made in Basilicata were presented last Tuesday (27 June) at the Policoro Castle (Matera). An initiative, which started in early

Pears, a sustainable supply chain for the environment, economy and society
The first press conference was held yesterday morning regarding the EU project 'Pears with love: a case study of sustainable agriculture', the three-year programme of Apo Conerpo, co-financed by

Biological control, 'lifeline' for bananas
"There are fewer and fewer active ingredients available and they are less and less effective". This phrase could be applied to practically any crop that comes to mind. But in this case, we are

Innovation breeds success for Semillas Fitó
One of the biggest breakthroughs in tomato breeding this decade has been the ability to develop varieties that are resistant to ToBRFV,a highly destructive virus that was first discovered in

Pakistan mango exports affected by climate change
Pakistan Fruit Exports have declined by an alarming 42 percent year-on-year (YoY) in the first 9 months of FY 2022-23 in dollar terms. Although the exports of the fruit have witnessed a 110%

“The pomegranate has many assets to develop on the French market”
The Federation of Pomegranate Producers of South-Occitania came to the 2023 edition of medFEL in order to represent this original red fruit. “Our federation was created in 2014 and it now has 60

Durians now banned from buses in Bangkok
The Bangkok Mass Transit Authority has classified the smell of durians as a public nuisance. That is why, as of this week, passengers are no longer permitted to carry the exotic fruit on its

Tomato Brown, resistant tomatoes
The Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus has been wreaking havoc on the entire tomato sector since 2014, when it first appeared in Israel. If resistant products were utopia until a few years ago, they

"Possibilities arising in developing countries for organic avocados"
When, in 2014, Proganic began cultivating organic avocados in Tanzania, the Dutch company committed to a long-term relationship. That is now bearing fruit. Since then, not only sales but

Russian embargo alters Poland’s produce outlook
How is the Polish fresh produce industry holding up against the many challenges we continue to see at the start of 2023? Mirosław Maliszewski: The Russian-Ukrainian conflict, the first stage of

Georgia imports 20 times more avocados than 8 years ago
EastFruit analysts note that avocado keeps becoming more and more popular in Georgia. In 2014, the country imported only 40 tonnes – the number increased to 830 tonnes in 2022, and the annual

Georgia imports 20 times more avocados than 8 years ago
EastFruit analysts note that avocado keeps becoming more and more popular in Georgia. In 2014, the country imported only 40 tonnes – the number increased to 830 tonnes in 2022, and the annual

The rise of China’s avocado sector
Known as “butter fruit” due to its creamy flesh, avocados are being produced in every greater volumes across China. The main production area is Menglian county in Yunnan province,

Avocados boost income for Chinese farmers
Avocados are now a major cash crop in Menglian county, Yunnan province, which has been growing the fruit since 2014. With a seasonal output of 15,000 tons, it is currently China's largest avocado

Withdrawal of desert apples in Poland with redirecting them to processing?
There is still no decision on whether to withdraw dessert apples from the Polish market, even though the situation in the apple sector is very difficult. Instead, new speculation on this subject

Freshfel Europe expresses deep concerns about the Belarus embargo on the import of European fruit and vegetables worth 300 million €
On 6th December 2021, Belarus decided to respond to the latest international sanctions by implementing an embargo on food import into the country for food products originating from the European

Belarus introduces embargo on the supply of food products
Belarus is introducing its sanctions from January 1, 2022, reports PAP based on reports by Belarusian News Agency BelTa.  The Belarusian embargo is a response to sanctions introduced by