2022-2023 Florida all orange forecast released – number stands at 16.0 mln boxes
The 2022-2023 Florida all orange forecast released today by the USDA Agricultural Statistics Board is 16.0 million boxes, down 2.00 million boxes from the January forecast. If realized, this will

Sakata unveils Purple Magic broccoli
A new purple-stemmed broccoli variety has been launched by Sakata in a bid to make the vegetable even healthier and more visually appealing for consumers. The variety, called Purple Magic,

"The sales of lemons are booming overall this season"
At the end of last year, the demand for lemons surged in the Chinese market, and the price doubled. In order to understand the subsequent impact of this on the lemon season, Freshplaza spoke to

The cardboard industry consolidates itself as an economic pillar in Spain
According to a sectoral report presented by AFCO (Spanish Association of manufacturers of corrugated cardboard packaging), corresponding to 2022, the cardboard industry in Spain is in a stable

Georgian Hazelnut Growers Association launches traceability system
On February 8, 2023, the Georgian Hazelnut Growers Association held an annual conference in the Georgian capital of hazelnut production – Zugdidi. The aim of the event was to present the annual

Qatari Ministry of Commerce and Industry shuts down fruit and vegetable section in three outlets
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) has announced the closure of the vegetable and fruit section in three food outlets in Hazm Al Markhiya, Lusail, and Old Airport for violation of

Home compostable grape bag winner in global packaging competition
Jac. Vandenberg’s SUNRAYS® brand was celebrated for excellence in package innovation and sustainable design at the prestigious PAC Global Awards Wednesday night. The company’s branding and

Mercabarna's fruit and vegetable sector achieved a sales record in 2022 thanks to exports
In 2022, all the companies in Mercabarna's fruit and vegetable sector sold 2,245,045 tons of fruits and vegetables. This represents an 11% increase in sales volume over 2021 and a 3% increase over

'Pakistan i Nepal powinny zwiększyć współpracę'
Nepalski ambasador Tapas Adhikari podkreślił ożywienie dwustronnych więzi między Pakistanem a Nepalem, mówiąc, że oba kraje mogą wzmocnić relacje gospodarcze z wymianą zasobów

‘Pakistan and Nepal should increase collaboration’
Nepalese ambassador Tapas Adhikari stressed on boosting bilateral ties between Pakistan and Nepal, saying the two countries could strengthen economic relations with exchange of tradeable resources

Ireland: Retail trade remains buoyant and similar to pre-pandemic levels
The planting of early potatoes has progressed well over the past week with soils drying out well allowing for good planting conditions. Retail trade remains buoyant and similar to pre-pandemic

PICO, the largest strawberry exporter and the frontrunner of fruit industry in Egypt, launches avocado
PICO Modern Agriculture, established in 1974, was the pioneer in planting locally non-existing varieties of fruit in desert Egyptian land. “We have a dynamic portfolio,” states

Promotional prices on avocados help keep demand strong for the Super Bowl
With the Big Game taking place this Sunday, supplies of avocados--a popular food associated with Super Bowl Sunday--are ample. “The quality of avocados from Mexico has been great and supply is

Georgia buys record-high volumes of walnuts despite the recent improvements in production
EastFruit analysts highlight unprecedentedly large volumes of walnut imports by Georgia in the last three months. Research points to increased local demand. Fueled by state support, Georgia

From nutraceuticals and agricultural waste compounds to enhance fruit and vegetables
Fruits and vegetables can be used with innovative approaches that can provide important added value, as in the case of the exploitation of active ingredients for nutraceutics and pharmaceuticals.

Semillas Fitó and Business Farmers are promoting the Foodture project.
The agricultural sector is undoubtedly one of the most active drivers of our economy, with major verticalised companies operating worldwide, registering significant turnover and generating a large

Przemysł wytwórczy SA wychodzi na boisko
Członkowie przemysłu świeżych produktów w Australii Południowej zakładają swoje buty piłkarskie w imię dobroczynności. Hodowcy, hurtownicy i sprzedawcy detaliczni

Italy: "Better planning would benefit the whole supply chain".
Sale prices in the current season are 30% to 40% below average, especially for tomatoes and courgettes, and large quantities have gone straight to disposal or, at best, to processing. "Truly

IFG names DW Cain Award winner
International Fruit Genetics (IFG) has announced Kuara Comercial e Exportadora de Frutas as the winner of the second annual DW Cain Award. Named after IFG founder Dr David Cain, the award

Exports of mandarins from Adjara (Georgia) have reduced by half – season summed up
Exports of mandarins from Adjara in the 2022-2023 season amounted to about 15 500 tonnes, the Ministry of Agriculture of the Autonomous Republic of Adjara told EastFruit. According to the

Ilip launches Smart Ripe Trolley
Italian-based Ilip has unveiled the Smart Ripe Trolley. The innovative IoT (Intelligence of Things) system monitors the ripening process of tropical fruits, in particular avocados. RFID tags and

Bruni (Cso): 'At Fruit Logistica to reverse the decline in fruit and vegetable consumption'
The halls of Fruit Logistica could not miss the collective exhibition of Cso Italy.The 2023 edition can be a revival for the Italian fruit and vegetable sector, Paolo Bruni is convinced. "It is

SA produce industry takes to the pitch
Members of South Australia’s fresh produce industry are pulling on their football (soccer) boots in the name of charity. Growers, wholesalers and retailers will play for the ‘Pick A Local,