Peruvian table grape exports have increased by 35%
According to data from Fresh Fruit, last week Peru exported 508 tons of grapes, i.e. 3% more than in the same week of the previous year. So far this season, the country has exported 324,678 tons

Vertical farming business Eider VF enters administration
Worcestershire-based Eider VF (EVF) has become the latest casualty in the global vertical farming sector, announcing that it has entered administration and is selling the business and its assets.

Компания Ecovalia продвигает европейский органический знак на рынках Мадрида, Барселоны и Валенсии.
Испанская профессиональная ассоциация органического производства выходит на рынки главных городов

"We imminently expect an improvement in the Canary banana market"
The spring brings the beginning of some long-awaited Spanish fruit seasons, which have already started with some delay in each segment. "The start of the watermelon season has been marked by the

Florida mangos offer tree-ripened option
Florida mangos offer multiple benefits for regional East Coast and Southern retailers this coming summer. "While this fruit may not hold as large a position in the market as other sources, it

Barbera's Arra Sugar Drop grape campaign starts
The campaign for Barbera's seedless table grape Arra Sugar Drop (Arra 30) is now underway: the first releases at the beginning of June. "The market is ready in Italy too: 2023 will be the

Chile expects lower production of kiwifruit, but larger size profile
With more than 8,000 tons shipped to North America through Week 20, the Chilean kiwifruit season is underway. Retail promotions will kick off in mid-June and continue through August. While the

"Demand for the Clery variety is extremely high in the retail sector"
The Clery variety seems to have become increasingly established in the German retail trade. "The demand for Clery is always extremely high, as it is characterized by an excellent taste as well as

“Our mango season is really ramping up right now”
The southern part of India is in the midst of the mango season and sales are really increasing at the moment, says Amit Sharma, owner of fruit trader Fresko Fruits: “We’re currently in the

Ecovalia promotes the European organic label in markets in Madrid, Barcelona and Valencia.
The Spanish professional association of organic production is approaching the markets of the main cities in Spain, with the main objective of informing consumers about the EU organic seal

Roll on summer
As the summer approaches, all eyes turn to what is a busy cherry season across Europe. Norton Folgate started its Northern Hemisphere cherry season in early April from Spain with covered fruit

Frozen raspberries caused huge losses to freezers across the world in 2022/23 – why only Ukraine made good profits?
EastFruit analysts just came up with a very unexpected fact of the global berry market, which will have consequences in the upcoming season. At the beginning of 2022/23, European traders, freezers

Ecovalia promuje europejską etykietę ekologiczną na rynkach w Madrycie, Barcelonie i Walencji.
Hiszpańskie stowarzyszenie zawodowe produkcji ekologicznej zbliża się do rynków głównych miast w Hiszpanii, mając na celu informowanie konsumentów o pieczęci ekologicznej UE

"Low rainfall delays Aiwen mango season until early June"
Aiwen mangoes are known for their high sugar content and sweetness and are in high demand, despite high prices due to limited production. In previous years, the Aiwen mango season started at the

Short supply of quality mangoes affects sales in Madurai
Even as demand remained as usual, traders said that they were disappointed as inadequate supply of quality mangoes affected sales. The four common varieties of mangoes sold in Madurai include

"Great potential for LNG and hydrogen trucks"
Consumption of overseas items, such as bananas, traditionally declines somewhat in the summer. "From February to May, we are usually at full capacity in this area, as a lot of fruit is consumed

Souped-up broccoli bowls over researchers
Smarter Food is increasing production of its broccoli variety GRextra for its soup products after research shows one bowl a week can help lower elevated glucose levels, the Guardian reports. The

Q-Cav4, Australia's first genetically modified banana
A Cavendish variety banana, genetically modified by Queensland University of Technology and highly resistant to Panama disease TR4, has been submitted for approval by the Australian government,

ASPROCAN promotes the project "Plátano de Canarias y los Retos 2030".
For this purpose, the project will focus on defining a specific biological control strategy for the pests that affect banana cultivation in the Canary Islands and test new tools for pest control

Zespri debuts at RiminiWellness
Zespri™, the world's leading producer and marketer of kiwifruit, will be present for the first time at the 17th edition of RiminiWellness, the international event dedicated to the world of

Table grapes, 'acinine' increases with rain and humidity
We are now entering the heart of the table grape season and the latest agronomic practices are essential to obtain a high quality bunch. Focusing on rachis elongation is a fundamental parameter

Zespri reports decline in turnover for the 2022/23 financial year
Zespri's 2022/23 financial results reflect a difficult time for the kiwi industry. Grower yields have declined due to fruit quality issues, primarily due to severe labour shortages in the

“Consumer preferences for Chilean table grapes changes dynamically”

Zespri results reflect challenging season
Zespri says its 2022/23 financial results reflect a “challenging period” for the kiwifruit industry. The New Zealand-headquartered kiwifruit marketer recorded total global fruit sales revenue