International Cherry Symposium to welcome cherry industry players for seminars, conference, networking and orchard visits. The International Cherry Symposium will be held from 2-6 May in various locations across Italy. It will be attended by leading industry players and will consist of several events scheduled throughout the week, as follows.   International Spring School Bertinoro,…

Elite Agro introduces UAE: Elite Agro (EAG), a prominent UAE producer and distributor of fresh produce, is expanding its range of locally-grown, high-demand crops by growing raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries for the first time at their Al Foah farm.Under Berry World’s license, EAG is now producing a range of premium berry varieties at their local…

Potato imports: Billions of rupees are leaving the state of Assam every year, importing food stuffs, even though 70 per cent of the state's population is made up of farmers. According to recent estimates, the annual demand for potatoes in the state is around 4 mln tons. The production of potatoes in the state is…

After a successful first edition in 2021, Portuguese food and beverage companies will gather again to present their quality food export offering at the Digital Agrifood Summit Portugal from 23-25 February 2022 . The fully digital tradeshow aims to provide Portuguese producers and exporters with the opportunity to meet and connect with international buyers. Organised…

Grape Season: Despite severe shipping disruptions, the country is set for double-digit growth this season. Pandemic-related logistical disruption is causing a major headache for Southern Hemisphere table grape exporters. The low availability of containers, late changes to shipping itineraries and vessels being unable to dock due to onboard workers testing positive for Covid are…

Global Overview Grapes: Grapes remain a popular fruit among families in many countries, with over 62% of families purchasing them in Italy and Australia. Despite their popularity, however, this market has been facing issues in logistics, as many others have too, as well as suffering the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. These issues…

The Banasan International Trader headquartered in Santa Marta (Colombia) closed 2021 with revenues that amounted to more than half a billion pesos. 80% of them corresponded to exports, with about 13 million boxes of bananas shipped, and the remaining 20% to other services provided by the company that focused on meeting the needs of the…

Pears and apples already started three weeks ago and the crop looks very good. Vanguard still sees growth in the apple and pear industry that can be attributed to the replanting of orchards that followed the drought the region had years previously. This, along with the second great winter season, leaves South African growers with…

Fruit Logistica Online: Exhibitors and visitors can use Fruit Logistica Online to prepare for their visit to Berlin on 5 -7 April 2022. Fruit Logistica has launched a new digital industry platform  to help exhibitors and visitors prepare more efficiently for their visit to the world-leading fresh produce trade fair. Fruit Logistica Online , which has been…