Figs

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

October is approaching, the month of breast cancer prevention, and the first initiatives are starting. Among these, one stands out: that of Melandri Gaudenzio, a women-led company focused on innovation, which is presenting the Pink Bean under the Melandri Nature&Health brand. read more

The latest Agricultural Situation Bulletin from the Department of Rural Economy (Deral), under the State Secretariat of Agriculture and Supply of Paraná, Brazil, disclosed that the Gross Production Value (VBP) of Paraná's agriculture sector has reached R$ 198 billion. This figure underscores the significant economic contribution of the agriculture sector in Paraná. read more

Peru is becoming an important player in the global market for fruits and vegetables, with its agricultural exports reaching US$10.545 billion at the end of 2023. According to the Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation, this figure is expected to exceed US$11.500 billion by the end of 2024. read more

Around one and a half million flowers have been used to create over a hundred animal figures in Volcán, Panama, this Sunday during the eighth edition of the 'Flower Parade', a colorful annual event that showcases the art of mosaic art. "It is an event focused on flower mosaics, as you can see around." read more

The value of Australian horticulture is expected to increase in the upcoming financial year more than previously anticipated, as per the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES). The September figures follow the previous Federal 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 tragically lost his life during a flood rescue operation in Lower Austria. Hundreds of people had to be rescued. read more

Pinecrest resident Peter Fedele is known as a prominent figure in South Florida for his expertise in gourmet mushrooms. He runs Lion Farms on 15 acres in the Redlands area, south of Miami, where he has created a zero-waste, 100 percent organic regenerative farm. The farm offers a variety of nearly a dozen different mushrooms. read more

Grupo Agroponiente has officially closed the 2023/2024 campaign and has done so with some of the best figures in its history. In fact, the company had already been growing above the

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Bursa's black figs have been granted geographical indication status by the European Union. This announcement was made by Agriculture and Forestry Minister Ibrahim Yumakli, emphasizing that black figs have been added to the list of EU-certified Turkish products, which also includes Gemlik olives and Bursa. read more