Belgium - 22/10/2021
New progress for the port of Antwerp, which consolidates its position on the reefer market
Despite the still tangible operational challenges, all freight flows are growing for the port of Antwerp, which recorded an increase of + 4.8% in volumes handled, an increase of + 2.8% in container traffic, and a + 3.6% increase in the number of refrigerated containers.... >Read more

Mexico - 22/10/2021
Possible presence of Salmonella Oranienburg in Mexican onions
The US health authority advise consumers not to buy or eat onions imported from Chihuahua... >Read more

Peru - 22/10/2021
Decrease in cassava exports from Peru
Between January and September 2021, Peru exported 4,012,546 kilos of cassava... >Read more

Australia - 22/10/2021
Declines for Australian vegetable exports, except for carrots and onions
Despite strong vegetable production in most of Australia for the 2020/21 season, the value and volume of vegetable exports declined, except for carrots and onions... >Read more

Italy - 21/10/2021
Lowest all-time record for pear production in Italy
In Italy, in the Emilia Romagna region, which represents 70% of national production in terms of surface area, the new harvest estimates confirm the initial forecasts. Abate Fetel pear production is expected to total -78% compared to 2020 volume and -83% compared to 2018... >Read more

Madagascar - 21/10/2021
In Madagascar, the 2021 lychee campaign will be early
According to the report of the CTHT (Center Technique Horticole de Tamatave) which observes the fruiting of lychees in the country, the official date of the start of the 2021 campaign.... >Read more

Germany - 21/10/2021
High number of registrations and international participation for Fruit Logistica 2022
The organization of Fruit Logistica announces, for the 2022 edition which will be held face-to-face for the first time since the start of the pandemic, a high number of registrations and a very international participation.... >Read more

England - 21/10/2021
The red flesh apple season has started in the UK, France and Switzerland
The 2nd year of sales of red-fleshed apples for the European partners of the IFORED project begins with the 'Yellow' and 'Orange' varieties. The weather conditions in the summer of 2021 resulted in increased development of flesh color. The quality of the fruits is high.... >Read more

Luxemburg - 21/10/2021
Grosbusch SA, when family-business builds excellence in every aspect
Grosbusch is a well-known fruit/veg importer in Luxemburg and in the Greater region (Belgium, France, Germany). Located in the heart of Europe, Grosbusch imports fresh produce from all over the world and distributes it within a 300 km area around Luxembourg. Fructidor.com met Mrs. Lynn Grosbusch and Mr. Goy Grosbusch, the 4th generation of entrepreneurs of this family-business established in 1917... >Read more

Spain - 20/10/2021
Spanish cooperative joins the United Nations Global Compact
The United Nations Global Compact was created in 2000 and is the world's largest corporate sustainability initiative... >Read more