"Papua New Guinea to increase fruit picker quota in NZ"
According to Foreign Affairs Minister Justin Tkatchenko, the PNG government is looking at increasing and boosting its fruit pickers quota in New Zealand from the current 100 to more than 1000.

February frosts in Moldova could cause the loss of 30-40% of apricot tree buds
The atmospheric temperature in the north of Moldova dropped to – 5-6°C during the day and to – 9-11°C at night this week. It was a few degrees warmer in the south. However, there is a risk

Asaja asks MAPA to defend the Spanish potato against LIDL's "deceit".
Against the campaign launched by the distribution chain LIDL with offers of potatoes at 0.90 euros/kilo, assuring that they are new potatoes (from this season) and of Spanish origin, ASAJA warns

"We need to convince the market that not only Wonderful is a good pomegranate"
Due to heavy rain in December during the third flowering of pomegranates, fruit set was lower than normal and the pomegranate crop will be smaller this season, says the vice-chair of South

Chinese investors are to build a large greenhouse complex on 50 hectares in Uzbekistan
QI Hang Mubarak LLC, a company with foreign capital founded by Chinese investors, is implementing two large projects in the Mubarek district of the Kashkadarya region of Uzbekistan, EastFruit

February frosts in Moldova can cause the loss of 30-40% of apricot tree buds. Will there be a harvest?
The atmospheric temperature in the north of Moldova dropped to – 5-6°C during the day and to – 9-11°C at night this week. It was a few degrees warmer in the south. However,

Price Report on Oranges in Rotterdam - 10-FEB-2023
---ORANGES: 15 kg cartons Variety | Size | Price (EUR) EG Navel | 48s | 10.60-14.84 EG Navel | 56s | 10.60-14.84 EG Navel | 64s | 10.60-14.31 EG Navel | 72s | 10.07-12.45 EG Navel | 80s |

Fortune is built through trained minds, especially as an exhibitor
"Without getting into quotes and proverbs, it remains a fact that those who prepare themselves in school as well as at work have a better chance of success. This is how not only are we at Next to

Apple variety bred specifically for a hot climate unveiled
Following twenty years of breeding and scientific development, Tutti™, the world’s first specifically bred hot climate tolerant apple variety, was commercially launched at Berlin Fruit

Exportable supply of fruits and vegetables from Guatemala has many opportunities at the Fruit Logistica 2023
European consumers have an increasing interest in new flavors and especially in the variety of fruits and vegetables now produced in Latin America. Guatemala, with a delegation from the Agexport

"Shortage of Spanish fruit & vegetables in weeks 5 and 6"
Ongoing turbulence and price explosions are characterizing the fruit and vegetable trade, firmly gripping Munich wholesale market traders as well. "We have to adjust our calculations and our

Ukrainian farmers are ready to set a new blueberry export record in the coming season
Despite the Russian invasion and the many difficulties associated with the terrorist attacks of Russian troops on Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure, the country’s farmers continue to expand

Jordan sees vegetable prices soar due to inclement weather
A recent drop in agricultural production due to bad weather conditions has triggered a sharp rise in vegetable prices in parts of Jordan. President of the Jordan Valley Farmers Union Adnan Khaddam

Mushrooms magnify memory by boosting nerve growth
Researchers from The University of Queensland have discovered the active compound from an edible mushroom that boosts nerve growth and enhances memory. Professor Frederic Meunier from the

Central Co-op extends member prices
Retail cooperative Central Co-op has extended its member prices to include over 100 items, including fresh produce, in a bid to reinforce its commitment to member savings. These member prices will

Galkia Group comes to Berlin to revolutionise the European Galia melon market
The Galkia Group (Fruca, Gregal and Jimbofresh) will be at Fruit Logistica from the 8th - 10th of February, to promote Galkia melons. The companies will have a dedicated Galkia promotion at their

New dragon fruit varieties set to enter the global marketplace

Rolnicy z Florydy ścigają się, by zebrać wszystkie dostępne cytrusy
Florida's citrus growers are racing to collect what's left of one the worst seasons ever as juice prices are soaring toward fresh records. W tym sezonie plony spadną o 56% po zniszczeniach

FRUIT LOGISTICA: Time for something new
Innovations can help to meet current challenges and make the fruit trade more efficient. One example is artificial intelligence (AI). With a presentation on areas of application throughout the

Thailand: Yala durian registered as GI product
A type of durian unique to Thailand’s southern province of Yala has been given official geographical indication (GI) designation, which should help sales and increase growers' income. The

FRUIT LOGISTICA Innovation Award 2023: Rijk Zwaan holt Gold mit Tatayoyo
After two days of voting during FRUIT LOGISTICA, the votes are counted and the winner is clear: this year, the FRUIT LOGISTICA Innovation Award (FLIA) goes to Tatayoyo from Rijk Zwaan. With 26% of

Government failure to deal with load shedding could lead to higher food prices and shortages
Spokespeople from Agri SA have made clear that should the South Africa government continue to fail to solve the problem of the rolling blackouts implemented by the Eskom, South Africans can expect