Peru rethinks grape exports in wake of protests
Peruvian grape producers and exporters are being forced to adapt their shipping programmes in the wake of the social unrest that swept through the country last month, blocking roads and access to

Asda plans online grocery ‘transformation’
Asda has announced a new partnership that it says will lead to a transformation of its online grocery business. The retailer has partnered with digital business transformation company Publicis

Asparagus season starts at ZON fruit & vegetables

Valencian cooperatives are becoming more and more sustainable
The IVIA Assembly Hall was the setting chosen by Cooperatives Agro-alimentàries de la Comunitat Valenciana to hold a conference on energy transition aimed at its associated cooperatives. The

Gas was cut off for greenhouses in Uzbekistan – they are forced to switch to “clean” coal!
EastFruit analysts have repeatedly drawn attention to the problems of the greenhouse industry in Uzbekistan. One of the stumbling blocks for the local greenhouse industry was issues with access to

Mandarins selling at rock bottom prices at Malaysian retailer
After the Chinese New Year, it appears that a shopping mall is selling mandarin oranges at only RM3 per 4kg box. The Malaysia Shopping Mall Facebook page posted a picture showing Aeon Big in

ASOEX/Port of Rotterdam: Analysis of logistical conditions and Chilean fruit exports
"The port of Rotterdam is the most important gateway in Europe for our fruit, as 55% of the total volumes we send to European ports are concentrated here. Last season, 256,037 tonnes of our fruit

Daifressh boosts berry acreage in Poland and Morocco
Berry and citrus specialist Daifressh continues to expand raspberry, strawberry and blueberry acreage across its main areas of origin. Berries are currently the company’s main line of

Portugal: Record exports of fruit and vegetables
Portuguese fruit, vegetable and flower exports reached their highest ever value in 2022: 2040 million euros. This result represents an increase of 15.6% compared to 2021, Portugal Fresh announced