На выставке Asia Fruit Logistica наблюдается высокий спрос со стороны экспонентов
В сентябре этого года выставка Asia Fruit Logistica вновь пройдет в Гонконге, и, по словам организатора Global Produce Events

The second edition of the MOSPILAN TOUR begins!
The MOSPILAN TOUR kicks off in April. This year, the series of events will take place in 14 locations across the country. Following the example of the previous edition, it will be a series of

Australia: Good negotiating basis for apple and pear producers
Flooding in the eastern states in late 2022 and two major hail events in the Goulburn Valley will impact this year's apple and pear crop in the domestic market, according to APAL's announcement.

"This next step opens the door for the apple variety to be grown in other countries and sold under the Soluna™ brand"
The Bravo® apple is running slightly late this season, however fruit is expected to be harvested mid-late April around Australia. The harvest will start in Western Australia – Perth Hills or

Stronger prices on offer for Australian apple and pear growers
The effects of adverse weather will be evident in the 2023 Australian apple and pear crop, according to the latest forecast from industry body Apple and Pear Australia (APAL). Chief executive

Gross apple production expected to be down 7.9% from 2022
Heading into the 2023 harvest, the adverse flooding in the eastern states in late 2022 and two significant hail events in the Goulburn Valley will no doubt impact the supply of apples and pears in

“Having drones survey an orchard is convenient and saves man-hours”
Using drones to get all the data regarding an orchard’s status, the fresh produce industry is ready for it says Outfield co-founder Oli Hilbourne: “As the effects of climate change become

Optimism growing in dual-purpose pear orchard experiment
Early results from Australia’s first ever pear orchard agrivoltaic experiment have provided researchers with valuable insights that will help shape the future of agriculture. Based at the Tatura

Chilean mandarin production to rise
All citrus categories are set to experience a drop in world production due to adverse weather events and the increase in input costs, according to a recent USDA report. In the case of Chile,

“Unprecedented disruption” for New Zealand growers
New Zealand’s latest Food Price Index has revealed another increase in the cost of fruit and vegetables when compared with the same time last year. According to United Fresh NZ, the extreme

New Zealand fruit and vegetable prices reflect unprecedented disruption for many growers
As expected, the Food Price Index just released shows another increase in the cost of fruit and vegetables from the same time last year and the extreme weather events experienced around Aotearoa

Several EU member states will produce smaller fruit sizes and, therefore, lower volumes
The ongoing crop 2022/23 for was initially estimated by WAPA at a volume very similar to the preceding crop. Since the month of August 2022, however, several Member States registered additional

"Shift in focus needed to manage growing food demands"
Recent weather events have raised food security concerns for parts of New Zealand’s primary-production sectors and leading environmental scientist Dr Brent Clothier says a significant shift in

"Chain of events led to sky-high tomato prices"
In Belgium, tomato prices are skyrocketing again. Several media outlets are widely reporting the market shortages, and it seems relief is a while coming. "It's a chain of events," explains Benny

"Цепь событий привела к стремительному росту цен на помидоры"
В Бельгии цены на помидоры снова стремительно растут. Несколько СМИ широко сообщают о дефиците на рынке, и,

Southern Exposure lived up to the expectations once again
Last week, the Southeastern Produce Council held their annual Southern Exposure event, themed 'Produce, The Final Frontier.' Just like in 2022, the event was extremely well attended. Last year's

"Łańcuch zdarzeń doprowadził do niebotycznych cen pomidorów"
W Belgii ceny pomidorów znów szybują w górę. Kilka mediów szeroko informuje o brakach na rynku i wygląda na to, że ulga dopiero za jakiś czas. "To łańcuch wydarzeń",

Sorma Group presents its new case packer
The Sorma Open Days took place last Thursday 2 and Friday 3 at the company's facilities in the Valencian town of Puzol. The demonstration events were attended by numerous customers and friends of

Southern Exposure lived up to the expectations once again
Last week, the Southeastern Produce Council held their annual Southern Exposure event, themed 'Produce, The Final Frontier.' Just like in 2022, the event was extremely well attended. Last year's

Macfrut to mark 40th anniversary with expanded programme of events and increased area
The event, which focuses specifically on the fruit and vegetable sector, aims to establish itself as an industry leader. Firstly, this year the fair will be bigger, with two new exhibition halls

“The global nature of trade will prevail”
Speaking for the first time at this year’s Transpacific Maritime Conference known as TPM23, MSC CEO Soren Toft gave a detailed overview of the company’s continued growth, expectations for

How did California’s crops fare following the snow, rain and cold?
California’s weekend saw a number of weather events make their way through Southern California--from snow to rain to ice. How did things affect the ag industry throughout the weekend? To begin

LALLF/Training: Is plant protection understood as the basis of food safety?
Scattered throughout the state, 15 training courses for farmers and farm managers have just been completed. Eleven training courses on expert knowledge for "sprayer drivers" are currently

Growers warn of leek shortages as weather hits UK crop
A series of unfavourable weather events over the past year has resulted in UK leek yields being down by between 15 and 30 per cent, according to the British Leek Growers Association. Described

"Only with Lobello egg-cherry tomatoes, we are seeing a slight bottleneck at the moment"
Inflationary price fluctuations, as well as acute shortages, are currently shaping events in fruit wholesale. "Fortunately, bottlenecks have not yet been observed, although we are also noticing