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Earlier this week, the Cape Business Chamber released the figures of hours lost to wind, calling November 2025 "the Port of Cape Town's worst month for five years in terms of lost operation", which, according to the Chamber, equates to sixteen full days of downtime largely caused by severe wind. read more

The National Fourth Range Union was established yesterday, Tuesday, December 2nd, the Association of Producer Organizations (AOP) that brings together the main players in the bagged salad supply chain, with the aim of revitalizing a sector facing difficulties. read more

Yesterday morning (Tuesday, 2nd December), the Technical Scientific Committee of Macfrut took office at Cesena Fiera, serving as the "voice" of innovation and knowledge in the fruit and vegetable sector, providing authoritative support to the trade show. Comprised of prominent figures from the academic landscape, read more

Ukraine's vegetable storage gap has widened, with a current deficit estimated at more than 1 million tons. The figures come from the Institute of Agrarian Economics, as outlined by Oleksandr Zakharchuk, corresponding member of the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences and department head. read more

The Scientific and Technical Committee of Macfrut has been established at Cesena Fiera, providing authoritative support on innovation to the trade fair. Composed of prominent figures from the academic, research, and industry sectors, the Committee is chaired by Paolo De Castro, a professor. read more

WUR researcher Eveline Snelders and two PhD candidates have mapped the spread of the drug-resistant fungus Aspergillus fumigatus across the Netherlands. This fungus can cause life-threatening infections in people with weakened immune systems. While the fungus is ubiquitous in the air, the read more

Lockyer Valley biotechnology company Metagen has achieved a significant milestone by developing a DNA-based diagnostic test for Australian onion growers struggling with Stemphylium leaf blight (SLB) crop losses. read more

W sektorze suszonych owoców, przełączenie na produkty z nowego zbioru odbywa się stopniowo od października/listopada. "Obecnie oferujemy tylko figi (na zdjęciu poniżej) i morele z nowego zbioru, pozyskane z Turcji" - mówi Seyfettin Kaplan, sprzedawca delikatesów na rynku hurtowym. read more

World Potato Markets estimates that the UK potato crop in 2025 will be 4.9 million tons. This figure is 300,000 tons less than Defra's estimate for 2024, although industry sources indicate that the actual output for last year was closer to 4.7 million tons. The current volume seems to be sufficient to meet market demand, even though it is slightly lower than previous years. read more

Zarządzanie rzędami w winnicach, sadach i gajach oliwnych coraz bardziej wymaga elastycznych, wielofunkcyjnych technologii. W tym kontekście, wymienne przystawki międzyrzędowe BFM Italy stanowią praktyczne rozwiązanie. Jeden ramie międzyrzędowy może być skonfigurowany do koszenia trawy, uprawy, read more

Camposol Holding PLC has released its preliminary financial results for the third quarter of 2025, covering the period ending September 30th. The figures, prepared under International Financial Reporting Standards, are still subject to adjustment following the completion of audited financial statements. read more

The Summer Berry Company has announced that it has become a Business Partner of Stronger Together, a leading organization dedicated to supporting businesses in the fight against modern slavery and promoting responsible recruitment and employment practices. read more

The discount channel has found fertile ground in Italy, and fresh produce has now become one of its main competitive advantages. Almost a quarter of total sales in the retail sector now come from this format (23.8%), a figure that rises to 26.2% when considering only the products. read more

One of the leading banana exporters in Cameroon did not ship any fruit during September and October, as per the latest figures released by the industry association Assobacam. read more

Syngenta has clarified the scientific definitions of high resistance (HR) and intermediate resistance (IR) levels in the ongoing fight against Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV). read more

From January to October 2025, trade turnover between Azerbaijan and Russia reached US$4.1523 billion, according to data from the State Customs Committee. The figure is 5.3 per cent, or US$209.9 million, higher than the same period in 2024. Azerbaijan's exports to Russia amounted to US$975.883 million. read more

The fig season has been unpredictable in terms of both price and harvested quantities. In the final weeks of harvesting, there is a significant operational disruption caused by recent storms and changing market preferences. Supply and demand appear to be out of sync at the moment. read more

The Almond Board of California has released its October 2025 position report, which indicates total shipments of 249 million pounds. This figure is 3.6 percent lower than the shipments in October 2024 and slightly below the pre-report estimates. Despite the decrease compared to the previous year, the volume of shipments was higher than the three-year average and marked the highest volume recorded. read more

"The new European Regulation on cooperation between enforcement authorities combating unfair trading practices in business relationships within the agricultural and agri-food supply chain is excellent news. The Regulation will strengthen the fight against unfair trading practices beyond borders." read more

David John Egan, a well-known figure in London's Covent Garden Market, recently passed away at the age of 82. Born in Lambeth on March 19, 1943, David spent his early years in Ewell and Kingston upon Thames, where he attended Stoneleigh West Primary School and later St Agatha's in Kingston. read more