The citrus season is in full swing in the Catania Plain, but along with it grows the anxiety of local producers, victims of a wave of thefts that repeat year after year in a worrying escalation. The latest episode occurred in Militello, in the Val di Catania, where there were read more

Perfect stonefruit weather prevails in the Western Cape, and while plums are slightly smaller in size, their eating quality and Brix levels are superior to last year. Peaches and nectarines, being larger in size, typically make their way to the UK and Europe by mid-November, with plums following shortly after. read more

Agroponiente Group is all set to participate in the 2025 edition of the International Horticultural Trade Fair Fruit Logistica, which will take place at the Messe Berlin venue in the capital

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In Kathalia, Sonamura, monkeys are causing trouble for fruit and vegetable vendors due to habitat loss from deforestation and rubber cultivation. Troops of monkeys often invade markets and homes, stealing fruits and vegetables without hesitation. Vendors like Sridam Debnath and Shanu Paul have reported... read more

Starting from January 1st, 2025, an important obligation for the food sector has come into effect: the indication of the origin for shelled and dried nuts, such as hazelnuts, almonds, pistachios, and dried figs, as well as for some fresh-cut products, including non-cultivated mushrooms, saffron, and... read more

The Assembly of Fruit, Vegetable, and Horticultural Regions (AREFLH) has announced the addition of two new members. AOP Europae, an Italian PDO, has joined the College of Producers, while SPPIOPO, the Polish association of greenhouse tomato and cucumber growers, has become part of the College of... read more

The 64th ASTA Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference will be held in Orlando from January 31st to February 4th, 2025. This yearly gathering brings together key figures from the global seed industry to exchange ideas, address challenges, and explore opportunities related to breeding and cultivating seeds. read more

In November 2024, a negative cyclical variation is estimated for retail sales, both in value (-0.4%) and in volume (-0.6%). Sales of food products are decreasing (-0.1% in value and -0.6% in volume) as well as non-food products (-0.7% in value). read more

Asda has confirmed layoffs as part of a cost-cutting initiative following its worst Christmas season in years. Chairman Allan Leighton has initiated the first round of cost reductions at the grocery chain, with 13 regional manager positions being eliminated as part of a restructuring. read more

Morocco has witnessed a significant rise in its avocado cultivation and exports, as data reveals that from October to December 31, 2024, the country exported 42,000 tons of avocados. According to FreshPlaza, the projection for the 2024/2025 harvest is approximately 90,000 tons, with plans to export between read more

The World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA) has released its stock figures as of December 1, 2024, displaying the year-on-year (YOY) changes in apple and pear stocks in Europe and the United States. The data reveals regional trends, varietal shifts, and overall stock levels, as reported by FreshPlaza. read more