FRUIT AND VEGETABLE NEWS

WCO presents annual Southern Hemisphere production forecast
The WCO Secretariat just collected and released the first crop production and export forecasts for the forthcoming Southern Hemisphere citrus season 2020. The preliminary forecast

Automated Delivery Services Sprang up During China’s Covid-19 Lockdown
In response to the Covid-19 outbreak, China’s retail giants JD.com and Meituan both deployed their smart deliver robots/vehicles in heavily locked down cities, such as

Origine Group sales grow with the italian kiwis
The season of the Italian kiwi closes with 3,300 tons (+49%) exported overseas and to Europe, with the last months affected by the Coronavirus pandemic.

Macfrut 2020 goes Digital
From 8 to 10 September 2020, Italy’s international showcase for the fresh produce industry will offer business opportunities through a digital platform that will bring

Freshfel Europe releases COVID-19 Impact Assessment
Today Freshfel Europe has released its Impact Assessment of the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic for the European fresh fruit and vegetable sector, including recommendations

Top Seeds International: new website online
Top Seeds International continues its innovation process with a completely new-look website. The Israeli seed company which specialises in the research and marketing of innovative

Ecuador reassures Europe of continued fruit supply
Despite the challenges presented by the Covid-19 pandemic, fresh fruit harvesting, packing and shipping are running safely and efficiently. PRO ECUADOR announces that the Ecuadorian

BelOrta celebrates 70th birthday of its clock auction
Clock sales made BelOrta the European reference in terms of pricing. Today, clock sales are an integral part of horticultural auctions. 70 years ago, the

European fresh fruit and vegetable sector urgently requires additional financial assistance & flexibility in CAP tools
Despite providing an uninterrupted supply of fresh fruit and vegetables so far to European citizens confined at home, the COVID-19 pandemic has continued to destabilize

Chiquita Coordinates Global Banana and Supply Donations For Communities In Need
Chiquita continues it efforts in supporting and providing much needed relief and supplies to consumers across the world during these unprecedented times. Through partnerships with

World citrus community continues efforts to supply safe, high quality, nutritious citrus fruit to consumers around the world amid COVID-19 outbreak
Amid the global outbreak of COVID-19, the world citrus community has stepped up its efforts to ensure the continuous supply of safe, healthy, and high-quality

Freshfel Europe concerned over increasing financial burden and long-term stability of European fruit and vegetable supply
Freshfel Europe is concerned over the increasing financial burden being carried by the European fresh fruit and vegetable sector as a result of the coronavirus






