Kenyan Horticulture Directorate suspends two firms due to claims of immature avocado exports
The horticulture directorate has suspended two companies on allegations of shipping immature avocados to overseas markets in a violation of set rules that threaten the sale of the fruit. Real

AMI: What are the prospects for the 2023 strawberry season?
The German strawberry season 2023 is still young - in mid-April, the harvest started in the high tunnels in southwest Germany. The general conditions have not become easier for the producers. The

"Egyptian citrus exports are approaching the 2 million tons mark"
Egypt is experiencing a booming citrus export season, with volumes surpassing last year's figures. This has brought significant financial benefits to the country in terms of foreign currency, with

“Türkiye is on its way to become one of the biggest soft fruit suppliers of Europe”
Despite the cold winter in the South of Türkiye, the berry industry in Türkiye is growing at a rapid pace, says Turgut Aysan, Chairman of the Board at Turkish berry producer Safir Berry: "There

South African citrus sector calls for government support
The CGA has demanded the South African government address an imminent crisis related to EU regulations around false codling moth (FCM) that threatens orange exports and grower livelihoods. The

Banana flip flops will have you ready for the summer
Amazon is selling the cutest Banana Flip Flops. They are made of “high quality EVA material” that is super soft and totally flexible. The banana flip flops with 1.18 inches thick soles, has

Netzwerk der Spargel- und Beerenverbände e.V.: "Top" campaign for German asparagus
The countdown for the first Germany-wide asparagus campaign is on. It is aimed at the trade, politics and the public and aims to draw attention to the quality and climate benefits as well as the

Mercosur-EU agreement may be finalized this year
According to executive secretary of the Ministry of Development, Industry, Commerce and Services (MDIC), Márcio Elias, the federal government intends to close the free trade agreement between

Sustainable packaging solution part of Canadian retail trial
CKF Inc., designer and North America manufacturer of sustainable packaging solutions, is partnering with Belmark inc., to support a Canadian retail trial with blueberries supplied by The Fruitist,

Eurobanana returns to the Swiss market
It was in 2016 when the organisation of banana producers from the Canary Islands, Europlátano, entered the Swiss market through Coop Suisse, one of the most important distribution chains in the

EU orange tree orchard area has dropped from 314,400 to 261,900 ha
According to Eurostat crop production annual data, between 2000 and 2022, the EU orange tree orchard area has dropped from 314,400 to 261,900 ha. Italy in particular, saw a drop from 108,700 to

No competition for Chile during stone fruit season
The Chilean stone fruit season has pretty much come to an end. “It has been a long season and the end is usually a bit of a battle,” says Cristian Ramila with Bengard Marketing. The season

Peru gets green light to export grapes to Japan
Japan has authorised imports of Peruvian grapes, a move that Peru’s Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism said will allow exports of 26 grape varieties, with a potential value of US$17m. In

“Turkey is on its way to become one of the biggest soft fruit suppliers of Europe”
Despite the cold winter in the South of Turkey, the berry industry in Turkey is growing at a rapid pace, says Turgut Aysan, Chairman of the Board at Turkish berry producer Safir Berry: "There are

Second edition of the Banana Awards
The Association of Banana Exporters of Ecuador (AEBE), promotes the recognition "Banana Awards", which for the second time took place on the night of April 19 in the city of Guayaquil. Marianela

"Good prices for Spanish tomatoes, bell peppers, and cucumbers, but very standard for zucchini, eggplants, and chilies"
What everyone expected in September materialized somewhat in the winter, and in Spain, Kees Havenaar of Frutas Luna reflects on the winter fruit-vegetable season. "It didn't happen because the

“Almost a year later, we're glad to report that we've resumed weekly shipments to Switzerland”
In 2016, the organization of banana producers of the Canary Islands, Europlátano, established itself in the Swiss market via Coop Suisse, one of the most important distribution chains in the

Performance Projects' GoFAR vehicle trialed at Norfolk fruit grower
A small but strong, remote-controlled vehicle was tested for its potential to fetch and carry berries picked at Place UK in Tunstead, near North Walsham. It was designed by Silverstone-based

Blueberries bloom last - plantation monitoring (23.04.2023)
Blueberries are one of the fruit species that bloom the latest. This gives time to catch up with the overdue work on the plantations. There are plantations where winter pruning has not yet been

Salix Fruits reports smooth transition in citrus supply
Salix Fruits is reporting a steady arrival of citrus as the Northern Hemisphere citrus season draws to a close and the Southern Hemisphere season begins. According to CEO Alejandro Moralejo, South

Turkey remains the primary supplier of fruits to Ukraine
Ukraine is dependent on imports of fruits and nuts from abroad. Turkey remains the primary supplier of these products, from where 220,000 tons of fruits were imported last year. Citrus fruits and

Egypt became the largest Northern Hemisphere orange supplier to Southeast Asia
Egypt continues to actively increase the export of oranges to the Southeast Asian region, EastFruit informs. Moreover, it is Egypt that remains the largest supplier of oranges from the countries

The EU 28 exported 4% less fresh fruit and vegetables to third countries.
Translator Translator EU plus UK vegetable exports in 2021 were 2.8 million tonnes, 6% less than in 2020, with value falling by 4%, totalling €2.125 billion. Potatoes were the most exported

Gene-editing may lead to weather-resilient potatoes to be ready by 2025
A gene-editing potato project aims to boost the rate of photosynthesis in potato crops to promote yield, water use efficiency and drought tolerance. The project is known as PhotoBoost; it focuses