Industry data and commentary from sector representatives indicate that the Peruvian blueberry industry is entering a new phase. The focus is shifting from expanding acreage and increasing volumes to managing a global business that is sensitive to timing, quality, logistics, and consumer behaviour. The central question is no longer how to produce more, but how […]
As part of the official delegation visit by the Senate of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg to India, representatives of Hamburg’s port and maritime industry focused on strengthening cooperation with partners in Chennai and Mumbai. In New Delhi, meetings with representatives of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways and Invest India further […]
Even in stable seasons, mango is regarded as one of the more complex fruit crops to cultivate, due to its dependence on climate conditions, tree physiology, and management practices. For India, the world’s largest mango producer, this has direct implications. The country harvests 23 million tons annually, accounting for almost a fifth of its total […]
In 2021, after developing several prototypes, FineField sold its first mechanized berry harvester for the fresh market. The Dutch startup has since sold dozens of these machines. Business Director Marcel Beelen expects the entire fresh market will eventually move toward mechanical harvesting, although “opinions differ on how quickly that will happen. Growers say labor savings […]
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A long-term study tracking nearly one million adults in the United States and Europe reports that dietary patterns associated with lower inflammation and steadier insulin response are linked to reduced colorectal cancer risk. Researchers followed participants for an average of 15 years, analysing overall eating patterns in relation to inflammation and insulin response, a hormone […]
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© TFC Holland BV Ali-Reza Mayer, CEO of TFC Holland, oversees a global supply network for exotic fruits from origins such as Peru, South Africa, Vietnam, Brazil, and the Dominican Republic to European retailers. From the company’s ripening facilities in Waddinxveen, he observes a market that is “stable from my point of view.” After the […]
Despite a strong start to the Navel orange season in Egypt, especially in its first week, Egyptian exporters are reporting a decline in demand in several markets. “Demand for Egyptian oranges has been very shy so far, and Navel orange export volumes are only around 30-40% of last season’s,” says Mohamed Khamis, export manager at […]
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