Kenyan farmers switch from tobacco to avocado farming
The recent global shift towards a more health-conscious way of life has led to the adoption of healthier eating habits, including the increased consumption of fruits and vegetables. In Migori

Prices for new harvest potatoes, cabbage, and carrots rose sharply in Ukraine
In mid-May, prices for new harvest potatoes, cabbage, and carrots rose sharply. Agricultural companies began shipping young cabbage at 30% higher prices than a week ago. The cause of the price

Red List of endangered native crops: BLE includes five new variety treasures
In addition to the 2,607 entries on the Red List of endangered native crops to date, the Federal Agency for Agriculture and Food (Bundesanstalt für Landwirtschaft und Ernährung, BLE) added five

Australian melons chase bigger slice of Asia
Peak industry body Melons Australia will target opening access to emerging markets in South-East Asia as part of its strategy to grow its export share from 8 to 20 per cent over the next five

"The market is going well for the newly introduced blueberry varieties"
Yunnan is an advantageous production area for blueberries in China. Yunnan blueberries usually enter the peak production period in March, and then the market volume gradually increases. This

AI technology reduces food waste in Dutch supermarket's strawberry chain
Using artificial intelligence (AI) technology in the strawberry chain can accurately predict this fruit's shelf life. As a result, 70,000 fewer kg will be thrown away. It's a step that fits within

Poland: Exports of most berries increased, except strawberries
The final calculation according to the Polish CIS (German Main Statistical Office) showed that berries ended 2022 with a production of around 589,000 tonnes. This is only 4 % more production than

Chitosan-based avocado coating might improve shelf life

Advancing the future of potato processing
REYCO Systems®, a manufacturer of oil removal systems to the growing processed potato and French fry industry, has announced the launch of their newest product, the EcoMiser® Elite Oil Removal

“The Moroccan blueberry campaign has been consistent in volumes and prices”
“We still have two to three weeks of marketing left for the Moroccan blueberry season, but with the weather-related problems that production has experienced lately, the season could end at any

Early raspberries hit the shelves in Uzbekistan at affordable prices
Along with the sharp expansion of area under raspberries in the countries of Central Asia in the recent two years, EastFruit analysts also note progress with the extension of the harvesting season

Interpera extends early bird rate for International Pear Congress
The international pear congress will take place on June 28-29, 2023, in Lérida in Spain's Catalonia region. The early bird rate has been extended up to 15 June. So now is the time to register to

Construction of Europe's largest agri-PV project starts at Dutch grower
GroenLeven has started constructing Europe's largest softfruit covering agri-PV project. When this unique project is complete, Dutch grower Maarten van Hoof, who cultivates raspberries,

Egypt supplied 93% of the oranges that the EU imported in the first quarter of the year
According to the Enhanced Monitoring on EU Citrus Imports report published by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food, in the 2022/23 campaign, the EU imported 613,597 tons of oranges

Ernährung-NRW e.V. presents the future of food at "Long Night of Nutrition
The fourth "Long Night of Nutrition" of the association Ernährung-NRW e.V. took place on 5 May 2023. Members of the association as well as interested parties from companies, associations and

"It was particularly important to me that the technology was thought through to the end in every respect"
On March 28, the first local strawberries of the 'Sonsation' variety could already be harvested in the new 1.5-acre strawberry greenhouse of the Mann fruit farm in the Alte Land. Only a few months

Georgian growers using high tunnels switch from tomatoes and cucumbers to blueberries
EastFruit analysts highlight unusually high import volumes of cucumbers and tomatoes in the 2022-2023 off-season. There are issues with the local high tunnels, which are key local suppliers during

Consorzi Agrari d'Italia, net profit 2022 of EUR 3.2 million
The shareholders approved the balance sheet as at 31.12.2022 of Consorzi Agrari d'Italia, which closed with a net profit of EUR 3.2 million, an EBITDA of EUR 15.4 million and a value of production

BVL/QS: Plant protection product GOAL - Revocation of parallel trade permit
By way of a technical notification published on 9 May 2023, the Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL) has revoked the parallel trade permit for the plant protection product

Regularisation of seedless white grapes continues
The California Table Grape Commission is continuing its work to regularise unauthorised plantings of the protected seedless white grape varieties 'Autumn King', 'Scarlet Royal' and 'Sweet

"No more business as usual in the tomato industry"
Are you packing your tomatoes in black or white? According to research presented at the Global Tomato Conference, the contrast of the black packaging could increase sales. The event, which took

Historic low volumes for Southern Hemisphere's kiwi harvest
According to the latest report of the Chilean Kiwi Committee, the harvests are coming to an end and the final data regarding volumes will be available in a few days. However, estimates continue to

Fedemco presents new sustainability seal at Global Tomato Congress
The Spanish federation of wooden lightweight packaging (Fedemco) presented its new sustainability seal at this week’s Global Tomato Congress in Rotterdam. The label is designed to facilitate