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The Executive Committee of the Alliance held extensive discussions with representatives of the World Bank and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), which also included members of producer associations, companies along the entire banana chain, researchers, and senior officials of the Inter-American Institute for. read more

The Barometer of Trade (BoT) figures for August were released today (October 1, 2024) by the Garden Centre Association (GCA), showing some "really strong" results. According to the data provided by the GCA's member garden centers for the month, it was revealed that 12 out of the 13 categories showed an increase. read more

On the occasion of the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste on September 29th, Despar Nord renews its commitment to combating food waste with a campaign in-store and on the web channels at https://www.despar.it/it/antispreco/#gref. read more

The increasing control against pests and diseases in the past year has already led to a 40% increase in production costs for citrus farmers in the Valencian Community, according to data from the. read more

On the occasion of the International Day of Awareness of Food Waste, ALDI reinforces its commitment to sustainability and presents results that highlight its progress in the fight against

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The pepper campaign in the Region of Murcia, which took place between March and August, has been very successful, achieving excellent results in terms of quality, production figures, and sales. This is confirmed by Eva Pérez, president of the sectorial organization. read more

Prudencio López, manager of Natural Tropic, expects a subtropical campaign marked by stability. "The figures will be very similar to those of the previous year in mango, with one and a half million kilos and in"

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On July 8th, 2024, the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, represented by Bart Pauwels, Agricultural Counsellor for Kenya and Tanzania, paid a courtesy visit to Dr. Paul Ronoh, Principal Secretary of the State Department for Agriculture. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the upcoming launch of... read more

As the 2024/2025 Peruvian blueberry campaign progresses, it closely follows industry projections, although it is lagging behind the figures from the previous season. By week 37, a total of 44.926 tons of blueberries have been sent to different markets, indicating a 7% decrease compared to the 2023/2024 season. read more

The latest batch of dried figs from Ephesus has been loaded in Turkey for delivery to Tovano in Maasdijk. "These mountain figs are highly valued by experts. The finest figs are sourced from the mountains, where they have the most flesh," says Dillen Langenberg from the nut and dried fruit company. read more

Abrafrutas has updated the statistical data panels on its official website with the latest annual fruit production figures for 2023 from IBGE. These figures are now accessible on the production panels, offering detailed insights into the production levels. You can access them here. read more

After a period of hot weather, potato consumption has decreased in the past week. However, year-to-date consumption figures are still strong, with Kantar's most recent data showing an increasing trend in both sales value and volume. In Ireland, potato growers are currently experiencing challenges with yields. read more

Malcolm Issac MBE, a prominent figure in the British watercress industry and a trailblazer in supermarket pre-packed salads, has passed away. read more

The NFU Watercress Association is saddened by the news of the passing of Malcolm Issac MBE last week. Malcolm was a prominent figure in the British Watercress Industry and a trailblazer in the development of supermarket pre-packed salads. He passed away peacefully at home. Malcolm's association with watercress dates back to 1951 when he... read more

The ProNatura and Organic Alliance brand, Plaisirs du Verger®, established in 2022 in collaboration with 6 producers in the Rhône Valley, is now expanding to include figs. These figs will be available from mid-August to mid-October and are primarily intended for the fresh market. They are grown in the Bouches-du-Rhône region. read more

Egipt has reported an agricultural export volume exceeding 6.4 million tons for the current year, according to a briefing by Mohamed El-Mansy, the head of the Egyptian Agricultural Quarantine, to the Minister of Agriculture, Alaa Farouk. This figure represents an increase of over 529,000 tons from the. read more

With just a few weeks left, the complete list of speakers for the Fruitnet Citrus Congress has been published. Join prominent figures from the international fresh citrus industry to exchange ideas and insights on how to increase consumption in a sluggish market. Experts from various sectors of the value chain will be present. read more

The month of September is dedicated to the Gold Ribbon, raising awareness about pediatric cancers. Luv Fiera, with the Cut-Commissione Uva da Tavola, has decided to support Lilt, the Italian League for the Fight against Cancer, by participating in the Pajama Run. The initiative, promoted read more

Storm Boris swept across Central Europe over the weekend, with the situation currently being particularly critical in Lower Austria. The entire province was declared a disaster area on Sunday morning. A firefighter died during a flood operation in Lower Austria. Hundreds of people had to be rescued. read more

On September 18, 2024, at the Mazurkas Conference Center in Ożarów Mazowiecki, the Fresh Market 2024 took place – the largest B2B meeting in Poland and Central-Eastern Europe dedicated to the fresh fruits, vegetables, and flowers industry. The event brought together key producers, suppliers, and buyers from major retail chains in Poland and neighboring countries. read more