Chile: More than 67,000 tonnes of prunes exported
The value was US$ 256 million in 2022. Thanks to a cultivated area of 12,550 ha, Chile is able to achieve a total plum production of around 100,000 t per year, 2/3 of which is destined for dried

“We did sell much more of Gala variety”
The sales of Polish apples has been rather stable, but there was one specific variety that did exceptionally well in Western Europe, says Jakub Krawczyk, export manager for Polish apple exporter

Dutch ambitions to make the international fresh food chain more sustainable
In terms of sustainability, the Dutch fruit and vegetable sector is an international leader. In which aspects is the sector different from other countries in this regard? What does that mean in

Increased local demand for Ontario Red Prince apples
Ontario apples are continuing to see a strong year--a welcome change from the last two years where smaller crops followed challenging weather conditions. “This year overall we had a bumper crop.

GCFP calls for fresh produce supply to be safeguarded
The Global Coalition of Fresh Produce (GCFP) has released a report analysing the current global trading environment for fresh fruits and vegetables. The report argues that fruits and vegetables

DBV: Carbon farming needs to be valorised & a reliable framework for certification systems is needed
The President of the German Farmers' Association (DBV), Joachim Rukwied, stressed that greenhouse gas neutrality would only be possible through the storage of carbon in nature and through

Israeli startup growing ready-to-eat duckweed-based green for daily intake
GreenOnyx has developed a sterile, fully autonomous modular tech farm to grow fresh ready-to-eat duckweed-based green superfood for daily intake. An Israeli agritech startup that set out on a

Kaluga region of Russia exports 645 tons of mushrooms
The Interregional Department of Rosselkhoznadzor summed up the results of exports from the Kaluga region. The department reports that in 2022, the region's farmers sent 645 tons of mushrooms

"5 A DAY" prepares for its General Assembly and Professional Day
An event that year after year consolidates itself as a meeting point for all the associates of "5 a day" and the rest of the actors of the agri-food chain. The team will present to the attendees

Strong export market for Australian lychees in New Zealand, Canada and US
According to Australia Lychee Growers Association president Derek Foley, who also grows the fruit in the Bundaberg region, the season is going well and lychee lovers can look forward to more

"Moroccan and Egyptian clementines being pushed on Belgian market"
Spanish citrus prices have been quite high this whole season. "The supply's not limited, but volumes are lower than in previous years. So, prices, especially for juicing oranges, are much higher

Choco acquires Spanish start-up Katoo
This strengthens Choco's presence in the Spanish market and further expands its position as a driver of digitalisation in the food service industry. All Katoo customers will be able to benefit