Emilia-Romagna, Figliuolo will be commissioner for reconstruction
The Council of Ministers has given the green light to the appointment of General Francesco Paolo Figliuolo as commissioner for reconstruction after the floods that hit Emilia-Romagna and parts of

General manager leaves Mercabarna
Valls became director of Spain’s large grocery retailer on September 29, 2020, during the Covid-19 pandemic, a period in which Mercabarna was able to guarantee the distribution of food at all

Durian grower's investment in processing facilities capitalizes on growing demand
Over the past seven to eight years, a Malaysian durian plantation, Newleaf's business has experienced remarkable growth and expansion. With the recent establishment of its own processing

Peru could have a great ginger campaign thanks to the drop in volume in China
Since the COVID-19 health emergency, ginger has captured the attention of the international market for its medicinal properties. This has had a positive impact on its export, making it jump from

GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW KIWIS
The global kiwi market is experiencing various dynamics and challenges across different regions. In the Netherlands, importers are facing a limited supply of kiwis, particularly from Chile,

German machine manufacturer to host in-person showcase of fresh produce machinery
After the last Customer Day in 2021 had to take place solely online due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Kronen GmbH is inviting customers and interested parties to experience the event in person again

Australian garlic variety could be used to combat Covid and the flu
According to new medical research, an Australian garlic variety could reduce Covid and flu-related infections. One particular variety found near Mildura in regional Victoria’s been tested by The

Australian total grape exports reached a record 153,000 tons
Australia’s table grape sector has made great strides during the last 10 years, raising production by more than a third and exports by 50 percent. Despite two years of declining production and

"One acre is all it takes to launch a shiitake enterprise"
Harrison Feng is the Director at Shandong Imperial Garden Biotechnology, a large producer of shiitake logs from China. The company has a strong and growing export division. Covid-19 hampered

Peach tree fungus infects a man, world's first case
After the Covid-19 pandemic, we are all more sensitive and careful not to contract infections or diseases and just hearing about it, we are on our guard. Usually we protect ourselves from

Key challenges needed to be overcome in order to ensure South Africa's R30 billion industry survives
The Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa (CGA) Citrus Summit took place in Gqeberha on 15 and 16 March 2023. Usually held every second year, this year’s event was the first Summit

Earthquake in Turkey and its effects on the national food security
While the long-term effects of climate change continue, the COVID-19 epidemic, which spread at the end of 2019 and continued for almost two years, and the Ukraine-Russia war that followed, have

Georgian hazelnut exports in February were the highest in the last seven years
As EastFruit has reported multiple times, global demand for hazelnut had been suffering from the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine. EastFruit analysts highlight that

Georgian hazelnut exports in February were the highest in the last seven years – is the demand recovering?
As EastFruit informed multiple times, global demand for hazelnut had been suffering from the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine. EastFruit analysts highlight that export

Australian horticulture exports recovering as industry production values continue to grow
Australia's status as a key horticulture exporter is showing signs of recovery, from the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and the trade/freight disruptions, according to new industry data

"Lower kiwifruit yields and poor fruit quality all impacting returns”
New Zealand produce company Seeka has announced a net profit after tax of $6.5 million, following a difficult year due to Covid-19 and lower yields across the industry. Michael Franks, Seeka’s

New train with fresh produce running from China to Laos and Thailand
A new train carrying about 280 tons of fresh produce from China that travelled through Laos to Bangkok in Thailand has returned taking back durian and other Thai produce back to China. It is part

EU wants to champion "green agriculture" in Southeast Asia
The EU wants to champion "green agriculture" in Southeast Asia. But limited trade relations, regulatory nightmares and distrust could stymie it. As manufacturing and tourism collapsed in the three