Tomra machinery to be at the World Avocado Congress
TOMRA Food, the main sponsor of the Congress, will host a pre-Congress networking event at its Auckland facility and an Innovation Breakfast, including a presentation on artificial intelligence at

US market flooded with grapes
There are a lot of grapes in the U.S. right now. “The U.S. is currently flooded with grapes. In Chile, we’re around 80 percent done with harvest and most of the fruit for us has been loaded.

Downward tomato trend in Spain reversed because of energy crisis
The market for tomatoes produced in Spain has been on the decline for the past 5-10 years, while peppers and cucumbers have been growing. Since the recent energy crisis in Northern Europe,

Zespri forecasts drop of 15 million trays of kiwifruit this season
New Zealand’s 2023 kiwifruit harvest officially kicked off on 16th February which is in line with last year. The first crop was picked in Pukehina, outside of Tauranga and more kiwifruit will be

Labour shortages come under Lords scrutiny
The House of Lords inquiry into the horticulture industry is continuing with a focus on labour. On 23 March the Horticultural Sector Committee was set to take oral evidence from two panels of

BVEO: German producer organisations for O+G face the challenges - technological progress essential
Massively increased costs - no sufficient compensation through higher sales prices at producer level: this is how the situation of the German fruit and vegetable industry can be summarised, as

Final chance to register for Global Grape Congress 2023
Asia remains an enticing prospect for global suppliers who can supply the right markets with the right grapes. Where are the opportunities for sustainable growth? And what is the best way to

Last chance to register for Global Grape Congress 2023
Asia remains an enticing prospect for global suppliers who can supply the right markets with the right grapes. Where are the opportunities for sustainable growth? And what is the best way to

“We can count on Colombian avocados soon to be year-round”
The avocado market is pretty steady. “Through the 3rd quarter of this year, we are expecting to see continued stability in terms of pricing and volume,” says Brian Gomez with GreenFruit

R&D Group outlines topfruit projects
The British topfruit industry has outlined its research and development plans as AHDB completes its wind down. Trade body British Apples & Pears Ltd (BAPL) has set up its own R&D Group to enable

Good campaign for Sicilian organic zucchini
"During this part of the season, our organic crops include a wide variety of products such as artichokes, broad beans, peas, kohlrabi, Chinese cabbage, zucchini and celery. There have been no

Chilean citrus gains access to Mexico under inspection system
Mexico has access to imports of Chilean mandarins, clementines and lemons under an inspection system. The new rules were published after meetings held in Mexico at the beginning of March between

Morocco may set a record in avocado exports, but the future of the industry is at risk
Moroccan exporters have every chance of setting a new record in avocado exports in the 2022/23 season (July-June), EastFruit reports. At the same time, representatives of the local industry of

"First Tommy Atkins mangoes arrive on good market"
The first containers of the season's Tommy Atkins mangoes for Ibacem Holland have arrived at LBP in Maasdijk. "We expect to receive two to three containers every week," says Ron Jongejan, who has

"The presence of Egyptian Valencia Late clearly expanded"
Spanish offers obviously continued to dominate. In addition to Lane Late and Navelate, Navel and Salustiana were primarily available. According to BLE, the presence of Egyptian Valencia Late

Global Tomato Congress on 16 May 2023 in Rotterdam
Sustainability in times of crisis - this is the motto of this year's Global Tomato Congress, which will take place on 16 May in the Rotterdam World Trade Center. International experts will inform

Netherlands: Hospitality industry bought many vegetable mixes and fruit salads in 2022
Business owners in the Dutch on-trade bought 61% more fresh fruit and vegetables last year than in 2021, when Corona measures caused a standstill for much of the year. Purchases of fresh

Yet more rain could spell quickened end to South African grapes
In the Hex River Valley grape growers are warily watching threatening skies, again, as yet more rain is predicted for the Western Cape. “If it rains now it’ll cause big problems and the season

Is it good to eat red pepper?
Red pepper nutrientsRed pepper is rich in essential nutrients, including vitamin C, vitamin A and folate. It is also low in calories and fat, making it an excellent choice for those looking to

Farewell to plastic in tomato packaging
The supermarket chain Caprabo is now selling in its stores a 100% recyclable and compostable package (made out of paper, paper mesh, and bamboo) for tomatoes, with which it expects to save three

Kakuzi books a bumper full-year 2022 profit and dividend harvest
Kakuzi Plc has posted a Kshs 845.8 million net profit for the financial year ended 31st December 2022, representing a 62% after-tax profit growth. The avocado and macadamia grower attained a

UK’s Muddy Machines to offer robotic harvesting as a service
Muddy Machines is a UK-based robotics company. It has developed a team of five robotic harvesters called "Sprout" that will work together to pick British asparagus commercially in Herefordshire

Rising food prices trigger food recycling
Forty-two percent of discarded food in Spain comes from households, according to the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, which means that each Spaniard throws away an average of 31

New supply chain agreements to promote the juice obtained with PGI Etna Lemons
The long-established business relations and friendship over the past fifteen years between Agrumi-Gel, a Sicilian citrus derivatives industry, and Sumitomo Corporation Foods Group facilitated a