India is trying to restrict apple imports
India, one of the top five fresh apple importers in the world, on Monday, May 8, 2023, introduced new changes to the import procedures for apples. The move is viewed as an effort to limit access

Zespri confirms quality up but New Zealand kiwifruit crop volumes well down in 2023
Zespri has confirmed that challenging weather events throughout the 2023 growing season have contributed to a lower-than-expected New Zealand kiwifruit crop this season. The latest New Zealand

Blueberry varieties and market expectations
The XII International Blueberry Conference was a great opportunity to meet representatives of leading blueberry growers and seedling producers. We ask Marcin Wereszczuk of Fall Creek about the

New Zealand braced for sharp drop in kiwifruit production
Challenging weather events throughout the 2023 growing season have contributed to a lower-than-expected New Zealand kiwifruit crop this season, Zespri has confirmed. The marketer said it now

Plans for net zero potatoes push ahead
Leading UK potato supplier Branston has launched new trials to pioneer the net-zero production of potato crops. Branston this week (10 May) began plantings for its second year of extensive field

Obst vom Bodensee cooperates with Edeka and WWF for species protection
The Obst vom Bodensee Vertriebsgesellschaft (OvB), together with Edeka and the WWF, has set itself the goal of actively promoting biodiversity in orchards. As a partner of the table fruit

High demand for summer fruits in Saudi Arabia
The beginning of summer in Saudi Arabia, with temperatures averaging 44 degrees, boosts the consumption of fresh fruit. The market is huge, and several origins are seeking a place in it. Kashif

Swisscofel AGM: May brings many new things
Swisscofel invited to its 23rd General Assembly on 9 May 2023 at the Bellevue Palace Hotel in Bern. The President, Martin Farner, welcomed more than 150 members and guests. With three motions for

This year’s 'Love Your Local Market' event takes place in Strasbourg
Every year, under the banner of Love Your Local Market (LYLM), thousands of retail and wholesale markets choose to come together to celebrate their continued modernity and presence in the hearts

"We are looking forward to speaking with growers and packers, learning about their businesses"
Hectre will be exhibiting at Hort Connections for the very first time and will be showcasing their Orchard Management and Fruit Sizing app. "We are looking forward to speaking with growers and

Fruits with fruit fly larvae did not pass quarantine control in the Russian port
The dangerous quarantine object was discovered by inspectors of the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance at the Big Seaport in a batch of citrus fruits. During the

"Dolce Passione" watermelons: Ripe for the German market
When was a watermelon ripe again? Various pictures and advice are circulating on the internet. The "Dolce Passione" watermelon from the consortium of the same name makes the decision a little

Bulgarian sweet cherries on domestic market
Recently, Bulgarian sweet cherry has appeared on the markets in Bulgaria, selling for no more than 5.11 euros per kilogram, while imported fruit is sold for 35.80 euros per kilogram. However,

Hermanos Fernández consolidates its position in the bio sector with Cal Modest
Both companies have signed a long-term collaboration partnership, combining the technical and production expertise of Cal Modest in organic farming with the distribution capacity and in-depth

UK apple growers struggle amid rising costs
Many apple growers in the UK are going out of business because they are not getting a fair price during the cost-of-living crisis. Ali Capper, an apple and hops grower and former NFU horticulture

Fyffes celebrates opening of new packing house in Costa Rica
At the new Fyffes packing house in Sarapiqui de Heredia, Costa Rica, the latest technology meets the highest standards in terms of sustainability and occupational safety, according to the company.

Zespri: Fruit quality up, but New Zealand 2023 kiwi crop significantly down
Zespri has confirmed that difficult weather conditions throughout the 2023 growing season have contributed to a lower than expected New Zealand kiwifruit crop this season. According to the latest

Does aubergine contain nicotine?
The origin of the aubergine The aubergine is native to Asia and has been cultivated for over 2,000 years. It is believed that aubergine originated in India, where it has been used in cooking and

WUWM launches Love Your Local Market
The World Union of Wholesale Markets (WUWM) has launched this year’s Love Your Local Market (LYLM) campaign. WUWM said that every year under the banner of LYLM, thousands of retail and wholesale

'Great interest in our Succosi'
The fortieth edition of Macfrut 2023, the most important Italian exhibition in the fruit and vegetable sector, has just ended, and for Agricola Lusia the balance is decidedly positive. "A full

South African retailer rallies to fight hunger
South African retailer Food Lover’s Market has launched its seventh in-store Hunger Month initiative, culminating with World Hunger Day on 28 May 2023. The retailer has secured the support of

Low volumes available as Brazil’s main lime season nears end
Brazil’s Tahiti lime season is winding down slowly with a lower peak seen this year. According to Luiz Eduardo Raffaelli, from the Brazilian exporter Be Fruit: “Last year our season started in

Record prices for strawberries in Ukraine in May 2023
According to EastFruit analysts, the situation on the strawberry market in Eastern Europe is non-standard in 2023. Cold and mostly cloudy weather in Ukraine leads to a delay in the ripening of