Figs

"The food security of Senegal is at stake," warned Boubacar Sall, a prominent figure in the country's onion industry, highlighting the severe impact of recent flooding in the Podor region, which contributes 46% to the national onion production. The flooding, caused by climate change-induced heavy rainfall, has jeopardized the livelihoods of many farmers and threatens the overall food security of the country. read more

With Donald Trump's election as the next US president, the shipping sector is closely monitoring the anticipated economic strategies of his administration, especially amid ongoing trade frictions with China. Punit Oza, a notable figure in shipping and geopolitics analysis, shared on LinkedIn his... read more

With over 600 tonnes of top-quality produce cultivated on 300 hectares of land – a figure expected to reach 500 hectares by 2025 – Dulcis™ is not only set to replicate last year's success in Italy, but also to debut in several international markets. The innovative variety... read more

Bassam Ali, the head of the Citrus Export Committee, disclosed that current citrus production in Syria is estimated at 250,000 tons, a figure that contradicts the Ministry of Agriculture's projection of 360,000 to 400,000 tons. This disparity underscores the challenges facing the citrus industry. read more

The U.S. pistachio crop appears to be slightly smaller than initially forecasted at the beginning of the growing season. It is in line with the information provided by American Pistachio Growers at our Insights Day on July 26, 2024. Final figures are still being calculated, but it seems that the crop will be. read more

Based on the preliminary and unaudited figures for the first nine months, Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) is revising its forecast for the current financial year. Despite global challenges such as economic weakness in Germany and the military conflict in the Middle East, the company is adjusting its outlook. read more

How did the production of fruit and vegetable juices as well as frozen fruits and vegetables evolve in the three quarters of 2024? read more

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