"More than 100 hectares of export banana crops in the municipality of Chimoré, in the department of Cochabamba, were destroyed by hurricane-force winds and heavy rain. In my community alone, there are more than 100 hectares of export bananas lying on the ground due to these..." read more

Podaż batatów z Missisipi poprawiła się w ciągu jesieni. "Wygląda naprawdę dobrze" - mówi Lindsey Edmondson z Topashaw Farms Packing. "Na początku myśleliśmy, że plony będą mniejsze z powodu braku deszczu, ale huragan (Francine), który przeszedł przez nas, dał nam dokładnie to, czego potrzebowaliśmy." read more

The artichoke season is starting to take its first steps in the main Italian growing areas, and in Puglia, the first seasonal product is also being marketed: the much-appreciated Brindisi violet artichoke. At IFN, we discuss the season's prospects with Mario Cavassa, director of Op. read more

For the past nineteen years, Namibia has been conducting monthly assessments to determine the availability of specific fruits and vegetables, in order to assess whether the country has a sufficient supply or if imports are required. Additionally, in 2005, Namibia introduced a market share promotion scheme. read more

Aktualne dynamiki rynkowe doprowadziły do wzrostu cen jabłek kustardowych, głównie związane z 30% redukcją produkcji spowodowaną dużymi opadami deszczu w lipcu i sierpniu. Agent hurtowy na rynku Mahatma Fule poinformował „The Hitavada”, że niższa produkcja spowodowała wzrost cen o 10 procent... read more

Time for the NeuroTOm project's balance sheet, funded by the European Union as part of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions and conducted by the Edmund Mach Foundation in collaboration with Wageningen University. read more

In week 43, the pre-packed fruit and vegetable sector showed better performance compared to loose fruit and vegetables, mainly due to an increase in the average price of the mix. Among the different channels, a negative trend is noted, with the discount sector showing a more significant decline compared to the average. read more

After this year's Global Produce & Floral Show hosted in Atlanta, Georgia, the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) donated 226,735 lbs of produce and 8,575 lbs of floral. The rescue and distribution of this donation is being done in partnership with the Atlanta Community Food Bank, a member of IFPA. read more

W ostatnim oświadczeniu rządowym przyznano, że Rosja stoi przed wyzwaniem osiągnięcia samowystarczalności w produkcji warzyw bez polegania na zagranicznych nasionach. Wicepremier Dmitrij Patruszew podkreślił ten problem podczas maratonu edukacyjnego "Knowledge.First." Zgodnie z... read more

Produce Art has begun shipping mangoes to the United States, and Managing Director Rohan Bicknell recognizes the importance of the market, despite the current small volumes being shipped. "It's one of the most challenging markets that Australia has access to, but it's one that we..." read more

Blueberry supplies from Zimbabwe and Namibia are beginning to decrease, while South African supply is increasing after a slow start. Ryno Palm from Rooted Global Fruit Company, a South African exporter based in Hong Kong, stated, "Markets have started to change drastically in the last two... read more

According to a study conducted by the Society for the Conservation of Crop Diversity (Arche Noah), the climate suitable for fruit cultivation in Austria is shifting to higher elevations due to global warming. This analysis focuses on Amstetten South, the Pöllau Valley, and Lungau. read more

In the last two days, wholesale onion prices have been steadily rising at the Yeshwantpur Agricultural Produce Market in Bengaluru. Forecasts suggest that if this trend continues, retail prices could reach up to INR 100 ($1.21) per kilogram. Currently, premium onions are... read more

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is allowing the importation of fresh Hass avocados (Persea americana var. Hass) from Guatemala into the United States. This decision was made after conducting detailed analysis and extensive research, confirming that the avocados meet the necessary requirements for entry into the country. read more

McDonald's Korea will resume tomato supply next week. The local branch of the fast-food chain McDonald's Corporation will start using tomatoes in its burgers again after temporarily removing them due to a shortage caused by recent weather conditions. "Tomatoes, which have been in read more

BASF's Agricultural Solutions Division announces the registration of Evervin System®, the new systemic downy mildew fungicide for vines and vegetable crops. The new fungicide combines two complementary active ingredients, Initium® (ametoctradin) and potassium phosphonate (KHP), in one formulation. read more

Tasmanian strawberries have made a comeback in the market, with local grower Dave Jennings from Cygnet leading the way. He emphasizes the superior taste of the locally grown fruit, attributing it to the region's cooler climate and extra winter chill. Jennings highlights the quick transition from farm to store, ensuring peak freshness. read more

Clementines from Argolida, Greece's most important citrus-growing region, have had a strong start with high prices, according to Mr. Christos Merikas, a shareholder and sales manager at the citrus exporting company Five S.A. "There is a high demand for clementines, as the harvest began around ten... read more

Transnet's Cape Town Terminals, which include both the Cape Town Container Terminal (CTCT) and the Cape Town Multi-Purpose Terminal (CTMPT), are gearing up for a successful deciduous fruit export season. They have added over 70 pieces of additional equipment to their fleet and have appointed more staff to ensure smooth operations. read more

Mimo dobrych wolumenów i dobrej jakości, rynek granatów stanowi spore wyzwanie dla tureckich eksporterów - powiedział Yigit Gokyigit, koordynator handlowy tureckiego eksportera świeżych produktów rolnych Alanar: "Sezon granatów rozpoczął się w Turcji niemal dwa miesiące temu. Otrzymujemy duże zainteresowanie naszymi… read more