Sector | Management
Víctor Catán, President of Fedefruta:
"We are focusing on the regularization of foreign labor in fruit production"
Mercosur-EU agreement to phase out tariffs on Brazilian orange juice exports
New Zealand grower balances medicine and farming with resilient avocado orchard
Ho Chi Minh City plans price stabilization and logistics aid for Lam Dong agriculture
West Bengal traders urge lifting of potato export ban to avoid storage crisis
Uzbekistan targets $3.5 billion in fruit and vegetable exports with subsidies and new plantations
Indonesia plans direct durian exports to China to tap $8 billion market
Brazil prepares phytosanitary measures for Hass avocado exports to Chile and Japan in 2025
ICTSI secures 25-year extension for Mindanao Terminal, boosting banana and pineapple exports
Michigan potato industry proposes raising assessment cap to support sector growth
South African apples regain access to Thailand, boosting export opportunities
Croatia, Czech Republic, Italy, and Lithuania ban the import of Albanian citrus
Logistics cooperation with Linders fruit & vegetables
LuBa Fresh expands into adjacent premises at Fresh Park Venlo
FlevoTrade may continue
Coen Swager, TB&S:
Increased demand for purple pointed cabbage Violetti during the holidays
Olivier Thomas, Ferme du Pont d'Achelles
"Local French sweet potatoes face stiff competition from foreign varieties"
Ireland
Ulster Farmers’ Union warns of unsustainable vegetable pricing by supermarkets
Chile's Cherry Express advanced with Hapag-Lloyd technology to ensure fresh arrivals
Europlant America launched to streamline potato seeds with modern varieties
DFHV celebrates its 25th birthday
A quarter of a century dedicated to representing the interests of the industry
Landgard eG focuses on continuity
Contract extension with CEO Oliver Mans
Interview with Director Cinzia Furiati
Important work lies ahead at the Rimini Food Centre in Italy
Minimum wage updates and agriculture overtime changes for 2025 across key US states
Port of Ndayane project begins with dredging to transform Senegal into a regional trade hub
Potandon Produce names David Lawrence CEO as Mel Davenport retires
Lamb Weston appoints Michael J. Smith as CEO, succeeding Thomas P. Werner
Mission Produce reports strong Q4 and full-year results, sets capital expenditure plans for 2025
South Africa’s grape exports rise 23% despite 12.6% drop in inspected volumes
Maharashtra farmers halt onion auctions, demand export duty removal and price support
GCA intervenes in Yorkshire sprout grower’s £3.7m contract dispute with Aldi
Jamaica invests $182M to rehabilitate 2,819 hectares of farmland after hurricanes Beryl and Rafael
Farmworkers at Highline Mushrooms vote in favor of their first union contract
Paolo Ganduscio
"I would like to ask politicians for a Marshall Plan to help the agricultural sector"
Cucumber-linked Salmonella outbreak reaches 100 cases across 23 U.S. states
Over 90% of Macao's produce sourced from mainland China, efficient supply chain in place
Jan Hannon, (Grappe de Raisins):
"Truffle popularity drives prices up by 30%"
Wibo van den Ende, Vita Optima:
"The grape season promises to remain exciting"
Randolph Guerra, President of KPL Agro (Dominican Republic)
Rainfall and labor shortages: the challenge of exporting chili peppers
Philippine bananas to gain competitive edge in South Korea with tariff reduction by 2025
Port of Los Angeles sees 15% cargo increase in November amid tariff concerns and potential strike
Mandatory Food and Grocery Code to protect farmers and consumers in Australia
Ukrainian parliament passes law on state regulation in the plant protection sector
South African fruit industry monitors potential USA dockworker strike amid contract disputes
Financial struggles threaten Hongjiu Fruit's dominance in China's durian market
Indore garlic farmers protest low prices amid Chinese imports
Karnataka establishes Mango Development Board to support growers and exports
Specialty Crop Alliance urges congress for more economic aid and support for farm bill
Antigua and Barbuda launches project to restore and expand black pineapple production
Summerfruit Australia begins search for new CEO to lead industry forward
Kiwifruit cultivation gains traction in Kashmir with government support
Fruit loss reduced significantly in 2023 season due to industry improvements
Ambrosia beetle plague confirmed in Granada's countryside
Ukraine's apple harvest good, but prices remain high due to concentrate demand
More than a hundred Michoacán producers seek to certify their avocado by 2025
NABMA discusses redevelopment and wholesale sector challenges at new Covent Garden market
President Museveni launches free zones export facility to boost Uganda's AfCFTA trade
Asian currencies hit two-year low amid China slowdown and U.S. policy concerns
UGA trial explores pruning impact on satsuma yield and fruit quality
FAO launches new grant program in Lviv region
Miguel Martínez, manager of Champiñones Emar:
"Lower compost performance has forced many of us to expand our cultivation areas"
Uganda in talks with Boeing to acquire cargo freighters for agricultural exports
Climate change taking toll on cherry production in Michigan's Traverse City
Post Holdings to acquire Idaho-based Potato Products of Idaho in 2025
Tomato potato psyllid detected in Victoria, growers urged to monitor crops
West Bengal cold storage sector impacted by inter-state potato trade ban
Pierre Monteux, managing director of UGPBAN
How political instability has dampened the (short-term) hopes of the French banana sector
Ecuador
Price of plantain box to be $7.50 starting January
Peru expected to produce more than 323,000 tons of blueberries in the 2024/25 season
"The growth of the Peruvian blueberry is no coincidence"
Jeroen De Ridder (Jeroen Pompoen):
"Despite lower yields, pumpkins are storing exceptionally well this season"
The Greenery and AB Texel announce partnership with proposed Dijco acquisition
Australian citrus congress to showcase latest in farm technology at field day
Egypt focuses on preserving indigenous pumpkin varieties for food security
Vietnam-China bilateral trade reaches US$185.4 billion in 2024, with growing trade deficit
Alicia Rockwell elected chair of Almond Board of California
Nature's Pride calls for collaboration at COP29 to build a sustainable food chain
Restrain partners with crop services to provide sustainable storage solutions for scottish farmers
Penn State initiative boosts workforce retention and food safety for specialty crop farmers
Philippine departments launch agri-export helpdesk to boost trade and investment
Belarus imposes potato export ban to ensure food security and stabilize prices
Chancay mega port in Peru begins full operations with key exports and international services
Brazil's ARC tackles greening disease to safeguard citrus industry
Cartonpack acquires majority stake in Fimat to expand fiber-based food packaging in europe
Bert Morren, Fruitbedrijf Morren:
"Low yield and quick sales mean we’re already out of pears"
"New facility offers space to expand packaging operations further"
Varekamp and ERP to relocate to new facility at Honderdland, Maasdijk, next spring
1.17 million euros in aid for Reunion producers
"We provide the client with a report to be submitted to the drilling companies"
Underground water: 30 to 240 metre depth scanning
Fyffes appoints Sean Purcell as new head of sales
Tanganda reports strong financial recovery driven by avocado production
USDA expands citrus greening quarantine areas in California to curb spread
La Unió believes that the European juice industry will be severely hit by Mercosur agreement
Alex Godfrey elected as new chair of GB Potatoes, succeeding Mark Taylor
Morocco: Association urges interior minister to ban watermelon cultivation in Zagora
Spain launches pilot project to enhance agricultural import controls, starting with Morocco
Philippines lifts ban on Japanese strawberry imports starting December 2024
Almond industry highlights demand growth, sustainability, and innovation at 2024 conference
Japanese sweet potato exports soar with spoilage prevention and global market strategies
Ersan Yildizak from disFruta Fruchtimport GmbH:
"Increasing demand for Turkish chestnuts, pomegranate industry relies on second half of the season"
Graphic Packaging and Elaborados Naturales launch sustainable PaperSeal shape tray in Spain
Kyrgyz cherry suppliers discuss export with Chinese company
CMA CGM expands to Lyon to promote river freight
Riccardo Martini of DCS Tramaco
Shipping set to change completely in 2025: how will this affect the fresh produce trade?
Rising costs to push apple and pear prices higher in 2025, growers warn
Botswana to gradually lift vegetable import restrictions starting immediately
Portugal’s ASAE seizes 24 tons of fruit in labeling crackdown in Algarve
Maputo faces produce shortages amid unrest disrupting imports from South Africa
Cold weather and frost damage mango orchards in Multan
Scotland mandates whole-farm plans for BPS eligibility, aligning with organic farming practices
Copa-Cogeca praise Hansen's initiative to strengthen farmers' position in supply chain
US agriculture discusses labor and trade challenges with Trump's transition team
Soren Bjorn joins Western Growers Board, representing district 10
Study explores potential of parasitic wasp to control papaya mealybug in Africa
JD Super launches Chilean specialties festival and 2024 cherry sales with strategic partnership
UF Researchers secure $5M grant to combat Laurel Wilt and expand avocado farming in Florida
Seeka raises 2024 earnings guidance for the third time, citing strong performance
Texas A&M researchers tackle zebra chip disease with new approach to reduce pesticide use
UK food supply sustainability depends on seasonal eating and responsible sourcing
Davao region secures $4.23 million in banana export investments, creating 1,000 jobs
Mercosur-EU agreement set to boost Brazilian exports and strengthen sustainable trade
Australian strawberry distributors named woolworths fruit and veg trade partner of the year
Del Monte Foods plans to sell Hanford, California facility
€3 million worth of cocaine seized in banana shipment in Cork
Fruit Logistica 2025:
Networking and growth in the fresh produce industry
B2B Meetings in Bergamo:
Italian retailers and wholesalers connect with International fruit and vegetable suppliers
Ozone exposure in 2022 causes €680 million loss in European potato yields
Vegetable sales banned in Ghana's western region amid cholera outbreak
South Korea invests $10 billion to double Busan Port capacity by 2045
