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

Maliszewski: reason for raspberry market crisis is large imports from Ukraine
The reason for the raspberry market crisis is the significant imports of frozen raspberries from Ukraine, PSL MP Miroslaw Maliszewski assessed. According to Deputy Agriculture Minister Janusz

Malta: Aquaponic farming without significant operating costs
“We first started by growing anything that would easily allow us to enter the market and are now replacing these crops with others that are in higher demand. These are all accessible in

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

Va.Po.Re project, surprising results for tomatoes
Objective achieved: the tomato of the future is now much closer. The challenge, launched two years ago by the projectVA.PO.RE. "Evaluation, dissemination and introduction of new tomato varieties

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

"Removing pathogens from tomato storage is crucial for shelf-life"
The Hungarian company Nemeskert Kft. operates greenhouses encompassing 13 hectares, powered by geothermal energy. With 9 hectares dedicated to tomato cultivation, the company yields an impressive

Tomato Brown, tools to recognise the virus from Nunhems
How can the damage caused by the ToBRFV be recognised immediately and contained? What are the means of prevention against this viral disease of tomatoes,first observed in Israel in 2014, and since

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

Arpor grows and enhances the artichoke supply chain
Modernisation of associated farms and expansion of the Policoro production plant, with new packaging lines and a large automated warehouse for storing products. These are the two pillars of the

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

What support can organic fruit and vegetable producers count on?
Author: Albert Katana 02 March 2023 11:03 Organic fruit and vegetable producers can count on financial support in 2023 under the Organic Agriculture measure of RDP 2014-2020. What are the packages

Subsidised organic. What support for fruit and vegetable producers?
Author: Albert Katana 02 March 2023 11:03 Organic fruit and vegetable producers can count on financial support in 2023 under the Organic Agriculture measure of RDP 2014-2020. What are the packages

Increased interest in Polish apples in Egypt. There is hope for higher prices
Problems with apple exports to Egypt continued for a long time due to currency exchange restrictions. The situation is now slightly better and there is hope for increased exports. After the loss

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,

Apple market in the shadow of war. "If it were not for the war we would have no crisis"
Author: Aneta Gwara-Tarczyńska 17 February 2023 11:37 On 24 February 2022, the Russian invasion of Ukraine began, representing an escalation of the war that had been ongoing since 2014. We asked