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Proexport has signed a collaboration agreement with the Spanish Association Against Cancer in the Region of Murcia, thus strengthening its commitment to the fight against this disease and consolidating its strategy of

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Hawaii is intensifying its efforts to combat the coconut rhinoceros beetle, an invasive species that poses a threat to local agriculture and ecosystem stability. This nocturnal beetle, originating from Africa, China, and Southeast Asia, can fly up to two miles in search of food and lays 50-140 eggs during its lifecycle. read more

Enjoyment but not at all costs. Italians place good food at the center of their diet, and they demand environmentally-friendly, fresh, locally-sourced products at a fair price. According to Italians, the food transition is more about fighting food waste and promoting sustainability. read more

Havatec has announced the appointment of Ronald Begelinger as the new CEO, effective October 9, 2024. With his years of experience, Begelinger will assume the role of CEO at Havatec starting today. Begelinger is a familiar figure in the industry, having led his own horticultural companies since 2007. read more

The governor's office of the Taliban in Kandahar has reported that the region has exported around 23,000 tons of grapes and 7,000 tons of figs this year. The main destinations for grape exports have been India and Pakistan. The figs were exported over the last two months. read more

In Ukraine's Zakarpattia region, the potato harvest is being threatened by adverse weather conditions and pest infestations. According to Goloskarpat.info, local farmers are currently fighting against slugs and rodents that are causing damage to stored potatoes, worsening the already poor harvest season in Zakarpattia. read more

Strawberry growers around the world have been facing a hot summer, which has resulted in heightened pressure from cyclamen mites on infected plants. This is what Kars Vreeswijk from Moleda observed during his visits to several farms on different continents in August. Several strawberry plant nurseries and growers are... read more

The fig harvest in Greece is progressing at a significantly slow pace during the second week of October. The extreme heat of the last summer caused significant damage to the orchards' yield all over the country. Mr. Antreas Litras, owner of the fig production and packing company Litras Fresh, is concerned about the impact on the harvest this year. read more

Fruit Attraction concluded its 16th edition on October 10 with record-breaking participation levels. A total of 117,370 professionals from 145 countries attended the event, marking a 13% increase compared to the previous year. The event was organized by IFEMA Madrid and FEPEX, with Andalusia as the Guest of Honor. read more

For the first time, export volumes have surpassed the 2 million ton mark, while prices have decreased. Eslam Gelila, CEO of Gelila, comments on the figures.

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In autumn, the Brussels sprouts season starts: However, the vegetable is not always equally popular – at least that's how it seems. This is also reflected in the per capita consumption figures and the data on cultivation areas in Switzerland. While in the years 2010, 2013, and 2018, only around 200 grams per person were consumed... read more

General Authority for Export and Import Control in Egypt has released the official results of the 2023/2024 Egyptian citrus season. This season marked the first time that export volumes surpassed two million tonnes, despite a decrease in prices. Eslam Gelila, CEO of Gelila, shared his comments on the figures. read more

Four organizations in the Philippines, representing a collective of 14,000 smallholder farmers, agrarian reform beneficiaries, and marginalized rural communities, are seeking international support to stop a World Bank-funded project that they say endangers their livelihoods and land. read more

The Chilean Cherry Committee, during the annual event held in Chimbarongo dedicated to the cherry blossom that marks the beginning of the season, announces a record year for exports. In fact, it is expected that Chilean cherry exports will reach the figure read more

The Federal Association of Road Haulage, Logistics and Disposal (BGL) e.V. confirms that the ruling of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) essentially acknowledges the long-standing efforts in the fight against social dumping and for fair competition conditions in European road freight transport. The only exception is the obligation to return. read more

The war that threatened Lebanon has now become a reality. The southern part of the country, including its capital Beirut, is experiencing heavy bombing and fighting. Hania Chahal, a Lebanese economist specializing in agro-industry, has gathered testimonies from growers and exporters and is explaining how the war is impacting them. read more

On September 10, Fundecitrus announced a revision in its forecast for the 2024/25 citrus production in the São Paulo and West-Southwest Minas Gerais region of Brazil, indicating a decrease to 215.78 million boxes, a 7.1% reduction from its May forecast. This figure also shows a 29.8% drop from the previous year's production. read more

Eva Pérez, president of the pepper sector at Proexport, stated that the pepper season in the Region of Murcia, which lasted from March to August, was highly successful. She highlighted the excellent production volume, quality, and sales figures achieved during this period. "This year, we have had very favorable weather conditions," said Pérez. read more

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA) has partnered with Babylonstoren and its new venture, Soetmelksvlei, to provide genetic plant material from the department's extensive fig collection at its Oudtshoorn research farm for establishment at the two farms near Simondium. read more

Brazil, despite being the third-largest fruit producer in the world, contributes less than 1% to global fruit exports, with a total export value of $1.2 billion last year. The country's focus on its significant domestic market, one of the largest globally, is a primary reason for the modest export figures. read more