South Africa resumes citrus shipments to the US after they had been disrupted by storms
After a week of heavy rains and flooding, the second conventional South African refrigerator ship carrying citrus fruits from the Western Cape region, whose campaign will last until October,

Prices for Italian watermelons and melons have increased by 100% in the past week
"Last year in the same period, we sent about 8,000 cartons of watermelons and melons a day to wholesale markets and retailers. Now it's only a little over 2,000. It is the result of very bad

Chilean flood damage being assessed by Fedefruta and Asoex
The Federation of Fruit Producers of Chile (Fedefruta) and the Chilean Fruit Exporters Association (ASOEX), are both assessing the impact and damage while seeking how best to support producers and

Sezon skupu truskawek na finiszu
To będzie krótki sezon, jeśli chodzi o skup truskawek. Tak o kampanii 2023 mówi wielu uczestników branży owocowej. Sezon ten skończy się być może jeszcze

Africa is enjoying increased fruit exports to Europe and Asia
Africa is enjoying increased fruit exports to the EU, the United Kingdom and Asia, helping to fill a growing supply gap occasioned by low harvests in those markets. According to the EU Citrus

Uzbekistan could become second largest global exporter of fresh apricots in 2023
According to EastFruit analysts, Uzbekistan is likely to harvest a record apricot crop in 2023, which will contribute to higher exports and return of this country to the top positions in global

"It was only logical that we decided to invest in developing our own varieties"
Although Rijk Zwaan has only had courgette varieties in its assortment since 2017, the vegetable breeding company regards it as an important crop. In line with its clear ambition to launch

"Bar any unexpected issues, the QTee pear crop will be good again"
Belgian top fruit growers have had a hectic spring. It was long, dark, and then dry in recent weeks, so the new crop required hard work. "The new QTee pear season, however, looks good, but this

Sormac expands delivery programme by taking over Felcon machines
Sormac B.V., a manufacturer of machines for the processing of fresh vegetables from Venlo, has reached agreement with Felcon B.V., established in Everdingen, regarding the takeover of the product