“Our avocados are harvested to order and shipped immediately”
May is a transition month for avocados in Mexico as the Marzena bloom moves up to the higher elevations (2,000 – 2,300 meters) for summer harvest. “We have invested in high level elevation

Russia will increase imports of fruits and vegetables from Uzbekistan in 2023
The majority of the import are fruits and vegetables that are not grown in Russia or are limited in supply due to climate conditions and seasonality. The largest shares of imports are grapes

Dutch asparagus farm grows from 6 to 72 hectares in 11 years
"Anyone can buy asparagus from us," begins Willem van Gerven of the Dutch asparagus cultivation company of the same name. Van Gerven can count on broad sales to supermarkets, wholesalers, and the

“It's been a campaign marked by a lack of avocado”
Not waiting for better prices has proven to be the winning strategy of the Portuguese avocado season, says Rocio del Pilar Rodrigues, sales director of Portuguese avocado exporter Global Avocados:

"First cold-soil Frieslander potatoes available"
In the Netherlands, Polder Potato's Anton Riezbos has managed to get his hands on the first cold-soil Frieslanders. The early potatoes come from the De Jong company. "These were planted early and

Frutura consolidates avocados under single brand
Frutura, a global sales and marketing network, will begin marketing its Hass avocados in North America under the Frutura brand, beginning in the 3rd quarter of 2023. This shift is designed to

Chinese research offers promise to prevent spread of Brown marmorated stink bug in New Zealand
Zespri International is funding research to understand the lifecycle of the brown marmorated stink bug (Halyomorpha halys) on organic and conventional kiwifruit in China, part of its native range.

Tomato, seedlings grow on posidonia accumulations
The benefits of brackish soil for crops are now well known but tomato plants have never been seen on the seafront. It happens in Bari where - as reported by the Corriere del Mezzogiorno - the

New Zealand’s kiwi producers expect far smaller 2023 crop
New Zealand’s kiwifruit producers are estimating far lower volumes this year, although quality is expected to be high. This is the result of difficult weather conditions during the 2023 growing

Driscoll’s celebrates 10 years in China with eye on further growth
California-based fresh berries expert Driscoll’s is celebrating a decade in China by announcing the tripling of its investment in the country over the next five years. Miles Reiter, chairman and

Banana trade gathers in Miami for International Banana Congress
Almost 600 members of the global banana business gathered in Miami this week for the IXth International Banana Congress organised by the National Banana Corporation of Costa Rica (Corbana).

Research project REIF opens AI marketplace against food waste
The potential of artificial intelligence (AI) is an important key to reducing food waste. That is why a total of 31 partners from industry, trade, research as well as associations and NGOs have

Polish strawberries in Biedronka shops. How to become a supplier?
A key element of the Biedronka chain's strategy is to source fruit and vegetables grown in Poland. They account for more than 90% of the chain's annual sales in these categories. In addition, in

Albert Heijn uses AI to improve strawberry offer
Dutch supermarket chain Albert Heijn says its strawberry supply chains can be “smarter and more efficient” thanks to new artificial Intelligence and algorithms that reduce food waste and

The EU market is not very promising for Kirghiz exporters, according to an expert
Kyrgyzstan obtained GSP+ status from the European Union in January 2016. However, according to National Statistics Committee, Kyrgyzstan's exports to Europe amounted to only $54.3 thousand out of

Dried fruit company looking for opportunities with wholesale markets and supermarket chains
Although it was set up only a few months ago, Leonetti Food already has clear objectives in mind, i.e. penetrating the wholesale markets and supplying big distribution chains in Italy and Europe.

“Unprecedented situation" for the peach and nectarine 2023 harvest
During the 2023 crop forecast webinar, Eric Hostalnou explained that the sector is “facing an unprecedented situation this year.” The current weather conditions, the drought in Spain and

Turkey is increasing the export of fresh vegetables and fruits
In April, Turkey exported 326,020 tons of fresh fruits and vegetables worth $235.7 million, according to the head of the Mediterranean Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Exporters Association, Ferhat

"We want to bring our cost savings, service, and technology to the produce industry"
Tychon Packaging announced their entrance into the produce packaging market with TychonVert. TychonVert is a ‘Go-Green’ packaging supplier offering fully recyclable, compostable, and

Zespri, Driscoll’s and Garces Fruit sign Freshippo deals
New Zealand kiwifruit specialist Zespri, Chilean fruit exporter Garces Fruit, and US-based berry marketer Driscoll’s have each formed a strategic partnership with retail chain Freshippo, which

Potato deficit gets no harsher as Georgia transitions to the new potato season – what will happen to prices?
Analysts at EastFruit think that the potato price rise is unlikely in Georgia in the near future. May is a transitionary period when the Georgian market switches from last year’s potatoes to the