Kimitec and Bayer present their global agreement at Fruit Logística
Kimitec and Bayer presented at Fruit Logística their multi-year global strategic agreement by which both companies join their strengths to offer millions of farmers around the world a new

Total Canadian potato storage holdings down slightly over 2022 numbers for same period
Total Canadian Potato Storage Holdings on February 1, 2023 are down slightly (-1.8%) over 2022 numbers for the same period, but are still 5.8% above the 3-yr. average, mostly due to the increased

L'Insalata dell'Orto and Op La Maggiolina for sustainability at Fruit Logistica
At Fruit Logistica L'Insalata dell'Orto brought to the attention of buyers the commitments the group is making on the sustainability front. "For the first time this year, we presented ourselves in

Valentine's Day and Super Bowl promotions characterized this week
Valentine's Day and the Super Bowl promotions lined up this week for colorful displays of sweet treats and savory snacks. Sweethearts could find roses and tulips to be abundant, along with other

FRUIT LOGISTICA: KRONEN presented slicing machine KUJ-HC 220 and new website
KRONEN only lifted the curtain on the KUJ-HC 220 cube, pin and slice cutting machine at this year's FRUIT LOGISTICA. The new solution was presented to the global industry for the first time in

Onion prices in Ukraine are beyond the wildest expectations
Onions remain one of the most demanded positions in the fruit and vegetable market of Ukraine, EastFruit project analysts report. Trade in the segment is currently very active, while the supply is

Michigan Honeycrisp supplies winding down
Supplies of almost all varieties of apples from Michigan are still ample. “They’re excellent on Gala, Fuji, Reds, Golds and Ambrosia. We had a record crop this year and basically, all the

Anecoop's brocomole makes podium in Berlin
Brocomole Ysi? by Bouquet, made by Janus Fruit, an Anecoop Group company, has been the third most voted innovation by professionals attending this week's Fruit Logistica Fair (Berlin), a leading

Jharkhand traders on indefinite strike against agriculture tax from February 15
During this weekend’s meeting of the Ramgarh District Food Vegetable Fruit Business Association, it was decided that the Jharkhand traders will go on indefinite strike against agriculture tax

CBP Officers in Calexico detect over $5 million worth of methamphetamine in shipment of radishes
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Officers have seized another narcotic shipment concealed within pallets of radishes at the Calexico Port of Entry. On January 31, CBP officers

"Papua New Guinea to increase fruit picker quota in NZ"
According to Foreign Affairs Minister Justin Tkatchenko, the PNG government is looking at increasing and boosting its fruit pickers quota in New Zealand from the current 100 to more than 1000.

February frosts in Moldova could cause the loss of 30-40% of apricot tree buds
The atmospheric temperature in the north of Moldova dropped to – 5-6°C during the day and to – 9-11°C at night this week. It was a few degrees warmer in the south. However, there is a risk

Kenya has started export of mangoes to Jordan
Kenya has started the export of mangoes to Jordan, which is seen as a major breakthrough for its growers, who now have an alternative market for their produce. Officials from Jordan, attending