Dole Europe stawia na nowego dyrektora zarządzającego Tobiasa Deila
Największa na świecie firma produkująca świeże produkty Dole przekazała ogólną odpowiedzialność za rozwój swojej europejskiej bazy klientów Tobiasowi Deilowi, który objął stanowisko

‘Biggest UK presence yet at Fruit Logistica,’ says CHA
British plant and produce trade group, the Commercial Horticultural Association (CHA), will showcase its largest-ever group of UK exhibitors at the CHA pavillion during Fruit Logistica next month.

Provid wydaje ostre ostrzeżenie przed zamieszkami w Peru
Peruwiańskie stowarzyszenie winogron stołowych Provid wezwało rząd do pilnego przywrócenia i utrzymania porządku, ponieważ eskalacja kryzysu politycznego grozi wykolejeniem kampanii

Frozen raspberry market in the EU – when will the free fall in prices stop?
EastFruit team is starting a series of market reports on frozen berries, fruits and vegetables. The first analytical report will be devoted to raspberries – the key product that gave impetus to

The Margherita Igp White Onion focuses on agriculture 4.0
The Consorzio Cipolla Bianca Margherita Igp is aiming for greater sustainability and product volumes thanks to digital farming tools, such as rain, humidity and soil condition measuring equipment.

Provid issues stark warning over Peru unrest
Peruvian table grape association Provid has called on the government to urgently restore and maintain order as the escalating political crisis threatens to derail the export campaign. “The

Mayani secures more funding
Mayani, a Philippines-based ag-tech start-up, has secured US$1.7m in seed funding led by AgFunder through its GROW Impact Fund. According to a report from technode, Mayani seeks to transform the

Site agreed for new Chilean inspection centre for grapes
The site for a new phytosanitary inspection centre for table grapes that will allow Chilean exporters to ship to the US under a Systems Approach has been agreed. Following a round of meetings

La Grande Bellezza Italiana ready for co-branding with its premium products
For the second year at Marca Fresh, the space reserved for the fresh sector at the Bologna exhibition, the Great Italian Beauty. With the slogan Coltiviamo Passioni (Let's Cultivate Passions),

Fruit and vegetable price trends as at 23 January
Freezing temperatures drive demand for cauliflowers and artichokes. Tarocco oranges finally have more pigmentation; the first Washington Navel and Moro oranges arrived on the market. The campaign

"Atak ministra Ribery na rolników z akweduktu oparty jest na kłamstwach".
Mariano Zapata, prezes Stowarzyszenia Producentów i Eksporterów Owoców i Warzyw Regionu Murcji (Proexport), będzie w najbliższy wtorek w Madrycie, aby wziąć udział

Melbourne Market celebrates Lunar New Year
The Melbourne Market community has celebrated Lunar New Year in style.  The Chinese Youth Society of Melbourne (CYSM) performed a traditional lion dance across the central market’s

Zespri sets out plan to improve fruit quality
The plan will focus on taste, nutritious value and delivering consistent quality to consumers worldwide. Bruce Cameron, Zespri chairman, admitted that quality issues faced last year by the

World of Fresh Ideas · Elad Mardix, Clarifruit & Amir Weitmann, Champel Capital
Every part of the fresh produce value chain is represented in Berlin at Fruit Logistica, and that includes quality control – a vital link in that chain. Take Israeli startup Clarifruit, for

Sign up for apple tree pruning demonstrations in Sandomierz - 2 February 2023
We encourage you to sign up for the apple tree pruning demonstrations that will take place on 2 February 2023 as part of the Orchard Meeting in Sandomierz. We are encouraging you to sign up for

Is there a chance of an increase in the price of industrial apples?
Farmers ask: will industrial apple prices rise? A lot will depend on two main factors in the coming weeks. Firstly, the price of gas. The key issue for industrial apples in the near future is,

China access first step for Philippine durians
The Philippine durian industry is thrilled to have gained access to the Chinese market but there is still a way to go until it can make the most of the potential on offer. According to a report

Rise in China’s orange imports
China’s 2022/23 orange imports are expected to reach 230,000 tons, up from 223,000 tons in 2021/22, as the country begins removing some of its numerous transportation requirements related to

Israeli citrus exporters hit by soaring shipping prices
The productive area is estimated at 15,850 ha. In recent years, weather conditions and market prices were the main challenges for citrus farmers and exporters; however, this year, shipping

The innovative Bimi broccoli presented by Sipo at Marca 2023
Bimi broccoli is not a total novelty for the Italian market, as we have seen several times in recent years, but until now, after announcements and a short marketing period, it has always

Innowacyjne brokuły Bimi prezentowane przez Sipo na targach Marca 2023
Bimi brokuły nie są całkowitą nowością na włoskim rynku, co mogliśmy zaobserwować kilkakrotnie w ostatnich latach, ale do tej pory, po zapowiedziach i krótkim okresie

NZ ready for World Avocado Congress
As the 10th World Avocado Congress draws closer, the size and scale of the event becomes more impressive, according to organisers. Around 1,000 stakeholders from across the industry are expected

Chinese citrus market plateaus
A period of growth is set to come to an end for Chinese citrus production in the upcoming marketing year 2022/23 (12 months from 1 October 2022) but consumption and demand for high quality fruit

Italians do not cut back on fruit and vegetable spending
Consumers are unwilling to pay more for sustainable packaging and are not saving on fruit and vegetable purchases. These are some of the most interesting elements that emerged from the inaugural