Fruit Art, a Kazakhstan-based agricultural company involved in the cultivation, processing, and storage of fruits and berries, has expanded its production to include blueberries, alongside its main focus on strawberries and apples. The company also produces a range of processed fruit products, including freeze-dried berries. According to Boris Sharipov, Deputy General Director of Fruit Art, […]
Plums are becoming more popular among consumers in India, resulting in growing quantities of imported fruit, says Amit Sharma, owner of Indian fresh produce trader Fresko Fruits: “The Indian fresh fruit market continues to show a growing appetite for imported produce, and plums are no exception. Among imported plums, Chinese plums have carved out a […]
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Egypt has transitioned from a peripheral player to a contender in the global blueberry landscape, attracting attention from European and American companies. Spanish and Dutch firms have initiated projects with proprietary genetics. An American company is conducting a 50-hectare trial near Alexandria, with expansion plans dependent on this trial’s outcomes. Additionally, another group has launched […]
Recent findings from the National Diet and Nutrition Survey reveal a decline in the UK’s consumption of fruits and vegetables, with only 27% of adults meeting the five-a-day guideline, compared to the previous 33%. Among children aged 11 to 18, the average daily intake decreased from 3.2 to 2.5 portions, the lowest recorded level. Katharine […]
Vietnam’s booming durian export sector is facing a major downturn, with export revenues plummeting in early 2025. Speaking at the June 10 “Sustainable Development of the Durian Industry” workshop, Mr. Dang Phuc Nguyen, Secretary General of the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association, reported that durian exports dropped to just USD 183 million in the first […]
Zambia’s agricultural sector has seen an innovative development with the Lusaka Avocado Multi-purpose Cooperative Society (LAMCS) supplying its first batch of premium quality avocados to Shoprite Zambia shops. This milestone partnership was celebrated at an official launch event at the Shoprite Manda Hill store in Lusaka and marks a new era of business opportunities for […]
The International Fresh Produce Association ANZ (IFPA ANZ) has announced the appointment of two new board members, David Di Pietro, CEO of Lynch Group Australia, and Ben Reilly, fresh produce business manager at Steritech. The appointments were confirmed during the IFPA ANZ’s annual general meeting held on May 15 in East Melbourne. IFPA ANZ chair […]