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Filip Fontaine and Nele Van Avermaet, Belgium's VLAM

“The corona crisis pushed us all out of our comfort zones”

“The year 2020 took a very different course than we initially anticipated," says Filip Fontaine. He's the Flemish Agricultural and Fisheries Marketing Centre's (VLAM) Managing…

Aartsen Asia

"First Turkish apples arrive in Thailand, a historic moment!"

On Sunday 27th of December the Antwerpen Express arrived from Mersin, Turkey at Laem Chabang, Thailand. On this vessel was the first container of apples from Turkey to…

José and Carla Vercher, Bollo International Fruits: analysis of a difficult citrus year and campaign

"Nothing happens if earnings fall one year, what matters most is not to disappoint the consumer"

2020 has been a very difficult year for the fruit and vegetable sector, marked - as for everyone else - by a health crisis that has really put it to the test. The way of…

Calm before the storm, Brexit effect only noticeable in the coming weeks

Traffic jams and congestion will limited for the time being, but most exporters agree that the full effect of Brexit will not be seen until after Monday, January 4, when the…

“The Swing Bio: a structuring project for the apple sector”

The Swing Bio campaign began in mid-November. While Mylord sold 400 tons of Swing Bio last year, the company plans to reach 1,300 tons this season, and 5,000 tons in 2024.…

Guilhem Flammen, Hoogsteder:

“It has been a good season for the pear in terms of volumes, size and quality”

“We offer Conference pears from the Netherlands 12 months per year, as well as red Comice pears sold under the brand Sweet Sensation for the category I, and green Comice…

Gerold Wilms, bekuplast LLC:

"This year will certainly hold one or two more challenges for all of us"

The bekuplast company, a leading supplier of reusable plastic containers, has faced previously unknown challenges as a result of the Corona pandemic last year. However, due to…

Masseria Fruttirossi, "A further 70 hectares for next campaign"

Overwhelming orders for pomegranates may bring a premature end to commercial campaign

"We were originally aiming to extend the sales of pomegranates for at least all of February, but despite having three times the volume in production compared to 2019, the…

Red potato pulp: an innovative ingredient for gluten-free bread

Starch based gluten-free bread (formulations containing a mixture of corn and potato starch with hydrocolloids) are deficient in nutrients and do not contain health promoting…

Pedro Sitjar, director of Cultivar:

"We are seeing the greatest development in sales of 'ready to eat' mangoes shipped by sea"

Despite the fact that, in general, the importation and marketing of exotic fruits has been affected by the consequences of the pandemic, the mid and long-term growth prospects…

Special Latin America

FreshPlaza January special - Latin America

FreshPlaza will be will be highlighting Latin America in our January special. Are you an importer of fruit, vegetables or services from Latin America or do you export from…

Global Focus Grapes

FreshPlaza January Global Focus - Grapes

FreshPlaza's January Global Focus is on grapes. It is always an interesting time in the grape market so if you are an importer/exporter or supplier of grapes we would love to…

Mefus & Frisch sees potential for vacuum-cooling systems in the German fruit and vegetable sector

"We're working closely with Weber Cooling to find new vacuum-cooling methods"

Vacuum-cooling has become standard practice in the vegetable sector. The German family business, Mefus & Frisch, advises on and supplies these systems. They've been doing so…

Luc Bruneel and Leen Matthé, Belgium's Coöperatie Hoogstraten

"Cooperative came to mean something last year"

“It was hectic in the run-up to Christmas. Yet, even in the week before Christmas, we could deliver many products. We always have to wait and see how big the demand is. But…

Russia to ban imports of several Moroccan agricultural products

Last week, the head of Russia's Federal Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance Service Rosselkhoznadzor, Sergei Dankvert, stated that Russia will ban tomato…

Gibraltar braces for Brexit disarray without a Spain agreement

The tiny British territory at the entrance to the Mediterranean risks starting the New Year with fresh restrictions at its border with the European Union…

VTA, the Netherlands:

"Good exports mean low onion stock"

The Dutch United Arable Farmers Association (VTA) has completed the first stock assessment among its members. That was at the beginning of December for the 2020/2021 season.…

PIP Innovations and FoodeQ team up to offer robotic cutting line

The development of PIP Innovations' robotic cutting machine started five years ago with the request from potato processor Peka Kroef to develop a machine that cuts defects…

Arrangements for moderate increase in port tariffs extended by one year

The three-year arrangement on port tariff increases that exists between the Port of Rotterdam Authority and the relevant market parties, represented by Deltalinqs and VRC, is…

Idromeccanica Lucchini

Changes make innovation and internationalization necessary for greenhouses

Research, innovation and internationalization are the key words that characterize Idromeccanica Lucchini. The global socio-economic scenario is constantly changing and so are…

In 2020, at more than EUR 1 billion, avocados were the top Dutch import product, by value

In 2020, in fruit and vegetables, avocados were the top Dutch import product. With an import value of no less than €1.1 billion, avocados represented 12% of the total Dutch…

Seaweed set to become the superfood of 2021

Waitrose reveals seaweed is set to be the must-have ingredient of 2021 - with sales up 23% when compared to last year and up an impressive 71% increase when compared to 2018.…

Field vegetable production in Ireland: Trend of consolidation of supply continues

2021 is the UN International Year of Fruit and Vegetables which aims to raise awareness of the nutritional and health benefits of eating fruit and vegetables.…

Also: Tomatoes from Iran temporarily banned over virus fears

Russian Federation: Rosselkhoznadzor allows tomato imports from 34 Uzbek companies

The Russian phytosanitary watchdog Rosselkhoznadzor is removing shipment restrictions for 34 Uzbek companies starting. Earlier in the month, it banned…

Spain: Three men apprehended in Alicante for orange theft

In two separate operations, Spain’s Policia Nacional have arrested three men for the theft of 1,600 kilos of oranges from properties around Valencia. On the first occasion,…

Mallorca, Spain

Brexit: Sa Pobla potato exporters set to face more red tape

Over the coming months, potato exporters from Sa Pobla, a small municipality in the Mallorcan district of Raiguer, expect to face considerable amounts of red tape as…

Environment Secretary George Eustice: “We will always back our farmers and growers"

UK seasonal visas for fruit and vegetable pickers to be trebled

For this year’s harvest, the number of workers permitted to travel to the UK to pick and package fruit and vegetables will be trebled. The Seasonal Workers…

Havecon introduces Havelettuce Projects:

Standardized turn-key lettuce greenhouses make entering greenhouse industry easier

Havecon has been known as a turnkey greenhouse supplier for many years now, but as of now they'll take turnkey to a new level under the name of “Havelettuce Projects”.…

Vincent Keesenberg – Origin Fruit

Tree-ripe South African mangoes give South American fruit a good go

"Our mangoes are so beautiful, it seems a shame to just pack them into a container,” specialist fruit exporter Vincent Keesenberg of OriginFruit was told by Hoedspruit mango…

Demand for guava could soften in January

Supplies of imported guava from Mexico are currently average. “The supply level of guava is medium-high and this year's weather hasn't been too cold in the growing areas,”…

Strong demand continues for California citrus

California organic and conventional citrus is moving well as the state begins moving into production on some new varieties this month. Mandarins: “Everything was about two to…

Nearly 3 million farmers embrace CIP-bred potatoes, raising revenues and resilience

Rising investment in infrastructure, people and research across Asia over the last 20 years has produced dramatic improvements in living standards. Nowhere is this more…

STEPAC Partners with J-Tech in Australia

STEPAC is all about reducing food waste right across the supply chain using modified atmosphere (MA), modified humidity (MH) and condensation control. It’s about preserving…

Ethylene generators exempted from fire codes in ripening rooms

Catalytic Generators’ ethylene systems comply with the international testing standards of TÜV (TÜV SÜD America) which exempts ripeners from making special room…

Tasmanian cherry industry optimistic about exports to Asia

As Tasmania's $70 million cherry harvest is underway, its growers are optimistic about the abundant crop. According to Fruit Growers Tasmania chief executive…

LytoFresh technology products accepted by US FDA

Lytone Enterprise, Inc., New Taipei City, Taiwan, has announced its products AnsiP-S and AnsiP-Sticker, formulated with 1-MCP technology, have recently been accepted by the…

More companies from Azerbaijan allowed to export tomatoes to Russian Federation

Russia's phytosanitary watchdog Rosselkhoznadzor has lifted the ban on the imports of tomatoes grown in Azerbaijan for 15 more enterprises. The decision has…

‘Acceptance issues slowing down kinnow exports’

Afghanistan imposes duties on kinnows from Pakistan

Afghanistan has imposed an import duty on kinnows from Pakistan, upsetting the 100,000-tons market to exporters. The two countries remain in talks, aimed at…

Blueberry season wrapped up with stable numbers and higher sea shipments

Accumulated 2020 blueberry exports from Argentina: 10,303 tons in week 51

The Argentine blueberry season wrapped up with stable numbers and higher sea shipments. Despite de challenges presented by the pandemic, Argentina exported almost 11,000 tons…

Azerbaijan boosted 2020 fruit and vegetable production

From January through November 2020, more than 1.1 million tons of fruits and berries were produced in Azerbaijan. In accordance with data from the Azerbaijani…

Bhutanese unhappy with vegetable price hikes during lockdown

Since December 24, 192 tons of imported vegetables have reached Thimphu in addition to 16 tons of locally grown fruits, vegetables, and more than 6,000 bundles…

United Kingdom and Cameroon secure Economic Partnership Agreement

The United Kingdom and Cameroon have secured an Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) that ensures mutual continuity of trade. An agreement has been reached to…

Chilean blueberry shipments reached 8,856 tons during week 52

Last week's harvest labors were interrupted by the Christmas holiday, however, some orchards resumed the work the next day. Therefore, the shipments reached 8,856 tons during…

Chinese businesses overshadow Malaysians in trademarking term ‘Musang King’

Chinese businesses have beaten the Malaysians in trademarking the term ‘Musang King’, with nearly 200 companies using the name in their products. This was…

Drones assist growers in remote areas of China

During the harvest season for navel oranges, drones carrying boxes of the fruit have become a common sight in a district of Ganzhou, Jiangxi province. These…

Improved quality control to secure Egypt’s position as top orange exporter

Egypt aims to secure a second bumper crop of oranges this season in order to keep its spot as the world’s leading exporter of the citrus fruit. The nation has…

Hong Kong: Consortium of players and fresh fruits may lead to port regaining former glory

A consortium of players from the port of Hong Kong is looking at boosting refrigerated facilities, to gain an edge over the heavy competition from mainland…

British Corona strain affects vegetable exports out of Nashik

A more infectious strain of Covid-19, that was detected in the UK recently, has adversely affected the export of fresh vegetables from Nashik to London in…

Indian Govt lifts ban on onion exports from January 1

The union government lifted the ban on export of all varieties of onion from January 1, a notification from the directorate general of foreign trade said, as…

Kenya High Court ruling: Potato packaging to remain at 50 kilos

The High Court in Nairobi has handed Kenyan growers a big win after dismissing a case seeking to block the law on packaging potatoes in 50kg bags. The High Court threw out a…

Central Otago cherry crops ruined by rain

Heavy rains over Central Otago, which began on New Year’s Day and did not let up until about 8.30 am yesterday, causing the Fraser River to breach its banks…

Rwanda earns US$28.7 million from horticulture exports

During fiscal year 2019/20, the African nation of Rwanda has exported 31,788 tons of horticulture commodities (vegetables, fruits and flowers). According to…

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Tesco has removed 1bln pieces of plastic from its UK business

Carrefour: Acquisition completed of 224 proximity stores in Taiwan

Aldi to spend additional 3.5bln stg on food and drink from British suppliersBritain’s fifth-biggest supermarket Aldi said it plans to increase the amount of food and drink it…

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