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“The United Kingdom buys about 90 to 95% of India’s exported baby corn”

The export of baby corn from India is going well. The product is available year round, but May and June can be tricky months in terms of water shortages. Luckily there were…

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Another two weeks of good weather needed

Good weather outlook in Poland could lead to high apple yield this season

The Polish weather forecasting is looking good, with temperatures actually rising. If any night frosts can be avoided for another two weeks, Poland could have a significantly…

Pesticide residues cause US oranges and strawberries to be seized at Taiwan border

According to an article from The Edge Markets, Taiwan recently seized shipments of Driscoll’s strawberries and Sunkist oranges imported from the US. They were…

Thai durian exports to China increasing 14% year-on-year

It is currently the durian season in Thailand. Chanthaburi, a producer in eastern Thailand, set the record of receiving orders for 20 tons (approximately…

Produce from field to doorstep in 6 hours

Tmall launches Shanghai Fresh Foods Warehouse

It is reported that Tmall has officially launched its Shanghai Fresh Foods Warehouse. After this logistics hob is put into use, fresh fruits and vegetables can be transported…

Plantains, vegetables, pepper vines and coconut palms affected

Rain and wind causes widespread damage to Wayanad district crops

Wayanad is an Indian district in the north-east of Kerala state. Widespread damage to crops has been reported due to heavy summer rains and wind that have…

Flexible packaging developer Siva Shankaran Natarajan passed away

Siva Shankaran Natarajan, the former head of business development at packaging business UFlex recently passed away due to Covid-19. He was with UFlex for over…

Maharashtra mango traders hit by lockdown-like restrictions

Covid-19 restrictions are hampering Maharashtra mango traders in their sales; traders are demanding an extension of the present time slot to ensure smooth…

Malaysia: Harumanis mangoes garnish RM22 mln in online sales

According to Agriculture Department director-general, Datuk Mohd Nasir Warris, online sale of Harumanis mangoes saw a sales value of RM22 million (€4.4 Mln)…

Philippines

Processing plants for agricultural products proposed in Guimaras

The Filipino island province of Guimaras is known to produce one of the world’s sweetest varieties of mangoes. Only recently, Nelson Ynion, a retired ship…

Special Melons / Kiwifruit

Watermelon, Almeria's second most important agricultural product

Coexphal and Hortiespaña launch the SANDI 'The first European watermelon' campaign

The southeast of Spain is the first and only watermelon-producing area in Europe that has been able to place top-quality delicious watermelons in the market since mid-April…

Global Focus Machinery/Packaging

A tripartite partnership for eco-designed 100% cardboard packaging

DS Smith and Solarenn : a zero plastic partnership

“Eco-design is a business approach that requires investments and time in the long term,” explains the president of Solarenn, Christophe Rousse. A joint effort from three…

Premium Qatari Vegetables and Qatar Farms programs post significant sales in April

Yesterday, the Ministry of Municipality and Environment released figures claiming that the Premium Qatari Vegetables and Qatar Farms programs posted…

Thai durian exporters told to avoid busy Youyi Guan border crossing

Thailand’s Department of Agriculture (DoA) has warned its exporters to avoid transporting their durians through the Youyi Guan border crossing in China, as…

Canada

Significant interest for Alberta-grown sweet potatoes

One Canadian grower is hoping to build a new industry for the province of Alberta: sweet potatoes. Currently, the Western Canadian province does grow potatoes already. But…

Pomegranates from Uzbekistan cleared for export to China

After making the cultivation and sales of pomegranates a strategic priority, Uzbekistan is also thinking of opening new markets for fruits. Therefore it is…

US, Canada, Russia, and Europe are main destinations

Argentinean lemon season kicks off

The Argentine lemon season has begun. Salix Fruits, a fresh fruit importer/exporter, says in the second wave of COVID-19 affecting the country and the region, the company’s…

APH Group becomes exclusive distributor of Solidtec palletizers

Recently, APH Group and Solidtec agreed on cooperation in marketing, sales, and service in Central- Eastern Europe, Turkey, and Asia. Solidtec, a member of the Manter Group…

Direct Source International embraces CO! Correct initiative

A few months ago, the CO! Correct quality mark was launched based on the idea of making sustainability accessible to the fruit and vegetable industry. Organizations that want…

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. Reports First Quarter 2021 Financial Results

'Gross profit at $105 million for Q1 2021: increase of 53%, compared with prior year period'

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. today reported financial results for the first quarter ended April 2, 2021. Financial highlights for the first quarter of 2021: Gross profit was $105.0…

Seipasa obtains label extension for the bioinsecticide Pirecris in Portugal

"It's the solution berry growers had been waiting for for 'Drosophila suzukii' control"

Seipasa, a Spanish company specialized in the development and formulation of bioinsecticides, biofungicides and biostimulants for agriculture, has obtained an…

The measure seeks to control tax evasion in the fruit sector

Argentina sets reference prices for pear and apple exports

The National Government's Federal Administration of Public Revenues (AFIP) and the General Customs Directorate (DNA) set the reference prices for Argentina's…

Argentina

Citrus growers in Misiones hope to be able to export to the US and China

The announcement of the reopening of the European market for Argentine citrus fruits has been good news for the entire sector. However, Carlos Satur, the…

Beijing says grapes are being subjected to 'special nucleic testing'

Australian table grapes face 'unforeseen' delays in Chinese ports

Several hundred containers filled with Australian table grapes are backing up at ports in China, in what may be the latest multi-million-dollar trade dispute…

“Our workers can now work safely”

One year later, Fairtrade Covid Fund continues to deliver significant impact for farmers

More than 500,000 farmers and agricultural workers in nearly 60 countries across the globe are reaping the benefits of Fairtrade’s COVID Relief and Resilience Fund – a joint…

Southern Hemisphere outlook survey

SHAFFE members look positively towards the future

During the Southern Hemisphere Fruit Trade Congress 2021, members of the Southern Hemisphere Association of Fresh Fruit Exporters reviewed the challenges and opportunities…

The first global fruit company to receive approval

Chiquita to receive science based target initiative approval for “30BY30” sustainability program

Earlier this year, Chiquita announced its “30BY30” sustainability program, a major program aiming to reduce carbon emissions across brand operations by 30 percent by the end…

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Dreamstime

SPAR Hungary has expanded the e-grocery catchment area

Co-op Group has announced a 10-point action plan to hit zero-carbon by 2040

UK: Asda launches first ESG reportAsda has published its first Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report which sets out its commitments to a sustainable business…

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