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New Zealand fruit ripening early due to high temperatures

Gisborne has recorded its highest temperature since 1940 and New Zealand's hottest so far this summer. This year, apple crops are up across the country,…

Lower immigration is a factor

Local workers applying as Queensland farmers are forced to up wages

Due to the critical labour shortages, Queensland farmers are forced to pay higher wages and provide better conditions, in the hope to attract local workers.…

"It is important to restore Chinese consumer trust in imported fruit"

Chinese consumers were recently shocked by the "cherry incident". Even though 199 samples from the environment, products, and personnel all tested negative, the single…

New Zealand: Small operators step up to process Nelson's damaged apple crop

Small juicing operations are doing their best to help in the aftermath of the destructive Boxing Day hailstorm in Motueka, that damaged thousands of tonnes of…

Justin Chawick - CGA

South African citrus celebrates record breaking export season with 146 million cartons of fruit

"Ten months ago, in March 2020, we predicted a bumper export season, estimating that export volumes would reach 143 million cartons of fruit. Now that the…

Andre van der Horst, Exotimex Europe, the Netherlands:

“Container prices from Asia are easily five times as expensive”

The Dutch importer, Exotimex Europe’s main products are plantains, cassava, garlic, ginger, coconuts, and sweet potato. They’ve been targeting the ethnic markets within Europe…

Proprietary varieties help keep grape prices high in Asia

Carlos Bonet, General Manager of AM FRESH Asia, has commented on the season-to-date for table grape sales in Asia. “The southern hemisphere season now in full swing and there…

JAZZ™ apples and wings team up for Super Bowl

T&G’s JAZZ™ apple campaigns are helping the brand reach a top-10 category position in North America. The apple’s latest Nielsen update highlights YOY dollars at +15 percent…

USDA

Overview of global citrus harvests

The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates that global orange production will increase by 3.6 million tonnes to 49.4 million tonnes in 2020/21 from the previous year, as…

Nicolas Stevens, directeur Better3Fruit, Belgium

“The Giga responds to the demand for a resistant, future-proof apple”

On Wednesday, 27 January, the Italian trading company, Vog, introduced three new apple varieties - Cosmic Crisp, RedPop, and Giga. The Giga was developed by the Belgian…

Special Asia

FreshPlaza February Special - Asia

FreshPlaza will be will be highlighting Asia in our February special. Are you an importer of fruit, vegetables or services from Asia or do you export from there to…

Global Focus Organics

FreshPlaza February Global Focus on organics

FreshPlaza's February Global Focus is on organics. Are you involved in the organic trade? How has the market been affected by the pandemic? Is there increased demand for…

George Lobisser, CEO of RipeLocker, discusses upcoming launch

Post-harvest life extending technology to be released for commercial use this summer

After years of extensive trialing, RipeLocker containers, which work to extend the post-harvest life of perishables, will be released for commercial use this summer. George…

California growers more than welcome the rain

“It’s half a year’s rain in three days.” So says James Shanley of Shanley Farms in Morro Bay, CA of the rain and storms that California saw in the latter half of last week.…

SuperSolex by Agriplast

How to grow bananas in temperate climates

Protected cultivation is becoming increasingly popular not only for vegetables, but also when it comes to tree crops. Supply diversification often goes hand in hand with the…

Robin Desoete, DSR Logistics, Belgium

“We added fruit and vegetable transport last year, and our turnover doubled”

It started with baked goods and expanded to frozen products, meat, and fish. And since mid-2020, DSR Logistics has been transporting fruit and vegetables. That was thanks to…

Group’s British operations target 20% reduction in Co2 emissions

Total Produce UK completes transition of 24 sites to ‘Deep Green’ renewable energy

Total Produce is pleased to confirm that, as of February 1st, 2021, the group’s UK operations have completed the transition to 100% ‘Deep Green’ renewable electric energy…

March 3 and 4, 2021

The International Highbush Blueberry Conference 2021 online

The International Highbush Blueberry Conference for the last few years has been a platform where the whole blueberry Poland and Europe met. Of course, the most…

New trade fair to be held March 24, 25 and 26

Registration is open for Global Fruit Latam Mexico

The United Nations has dedicated 2021 the year of fruits and vegetables, so agriculture will become a central axis of economic development, especially in Latin…

Value of Chinese agricultural imports from Russia declined by 8.2% in January

According to Sputnik News, data from the Russian Ministry of Agriculture shows that up until the 24th of January Chinese import of agricultural products from…

Andy De Clercq, Groenten Declercq, Belgium

“Polish leek consumption depends a lot on the region”

Belgium is well-known for its leek cultivation. This product is mainly grown in the west of the country. Much of it’s intended for export, and Belgian leeks are sold in many…

Namibia expects N$1 billion of revenues from grape exports

Due to a great grape season -that has far exceeded expectations- Namibian grapes are expected to fetch about N$1 billion (€55 mln) in export revenue. The…

Argentine cherry exports grow as China witnesses economic recovery

China's economic recovery from the Covid pandemic has benefited the production and export of cherries in Argentina. According to the Argentine Chamber of…

Kees van den Bosch, Freeland, the Netherlands

"We offer leeks year-round, so will fly them in if we must”

The holidays are over, and the new year is well underway. People have made their resolutions, which often include exercising and healthy eating. So, lots of…

Retail

Dreamstime

Amazon is reportedly set to open a new distribution base in Ireland

Eurotorg: 4Q 2020 and FY 2020 operating results

Auchan to focus on modernisation in RussiaAccording to reports in Finmarket, Auchan is not planning to open any stores in Russia in 2021. Instead, the retailer will focus on…

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