Traditional leaders in Kavango East are currently looking into how Namibia Berries obtained land without the approval of Hambukushu Chief Erwin Mbambo. The company, which has promised to create 8,000 jobs and invest N$1.5 billion (US$ 86,355,786), is facing a standoff over the land issue. read more

The new route has unlocked an additional 98 tonnes of direct, outbound air freight capacity weekly for South Australian exporters, bypassing other ports including Melbourne, saving time and lowering costs. The total economic impact of daily Emirates flights in and out of Adelaide is estimated to be significant. read more

The 2023/24 blueberry campaign marked a historic moment, with a 10% decrease in global exports, the first in 15 years, due to weather events that reduced productions in the main exporting countries, as reported by a recent study by RaboResearch. However, the read more

The 91st National Fruit Show, which took place at the Kent County Showground, was opened by Tom Bradshaw, the President of the National Farmers Union. Bradshaw gave the keynote address and interacted with fruit growers and industry leaders during the event. The exhibition was focused on showcasing. read more

In the greenhouse vegetable market, the impact of the severe weather in Spain, including flooding, has remained limited so far. "There is no panic at the moment. It's terrible for the people there, but in terms of greenhouse vegetables, we can see that in the short term, the impact is mainly." read more

"We are not only competing with imported berries, but also their competitive prices in the domestic market. In response, Norwegian growers have formed a collaborative and legal cartel of berry farmers. This alliance enables us to meet weekly, evaluate the supply and demand, and coordinate our strategies." read more

W zachodniej Ukrainie zauważalny jest wzrost upraw warzyw, z zarówno małymi, jak i dużymi rolnikami zwiększającymi swoje zdolności przechowalnicze o około 20%. Ten rozwój w różnych regionach towarzyszy rosnące zapotrzebowanie na szkolenia z zakresu technologii przechowywania oraz budowę. read more

Katastrofalna klęska środowiskowa spowodowana przez DANA pozostawiła głęboki ślad w dużych częściach Hiszpanii. Szczególnie w regionach Walencji, Andaluzji i Estremadury, ekstremalne warunki pogodowe pochłonęły wiele ofiar i poważnie zniszczyły infrastrukturę. To będzie miało wpływ na (zaopatrzenie).

The devastating environmental disaster caused by DANA has left a deep impact on large parts of Spain. Particularly in the regions of Valencia, Andalusia, and Extremadura, the severe weather has claimed many lives and severely damaged infrastructure. This will have an impact on the (supply). read more

Geoffrey Aumont, a garlic salesman at the Rungis market in Paris, reflects on the current garlic market amidst "very high prices" in France and internationally. "For several years, we have been witnessing a decrease in garlic production areas in Spain, which is the largest garlic producer in Europe." read more

Dole Italia, a leader in the production and distribution of fresh fruit, will be a protagonist at the Esselunga Maratona di Ravenna Città d'Arte on November 10, 2024, as the Official Supplier. read more

The Institute of Plant Production at the Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna in Pisa, Italy, has recently launched a technology container to support research and development in the area of vertical farming and indoor cultivation. The goal is to investigate how horticultural crops respond to various changes. read more

Listopad means the beginning of the grape and stone fruit season. Regarding Peruvian grapes, it is anticipated that there will be a normal crop in terms of total volume this season. The initial forecast projected a yield between 74-76 million boxes for this year. This marks a significant improvement in the outlook compared to the original forecast. read more

Following exceptional growing conditions, New Zealand asparagus growers have had a successful season. However, the surplus of asparagus has resulted in more spears not meeting supermarket standards due to their appearance. To tackle this issue, Wonky Box, a food box company, is stepping in. read more

Namibia Grape Company (NGC) and Capespan have reached a significant milestone by renewing their partnership with a contract extension until 2045. The signing ceremony, held at Standard Bank's headquarters, was attended by leaders from the Namibian government, NGC, Capespan, and Standard Bank Namibia, emphasizing the strong collaboration between the parties. read more

In volume, Spanish fruit and vegetable exports to the US in 2023 stood at 27,103 tons, representing an 18% year-on-year decline and a downward trend over the past five years, as sales in the US market were at read more

More than 250 Italian companies in the agri-food sector are currently exhibiting at Gulfood Manufacturing in Dubai from 5-7 November, with a few dozen specifically operating in the fruit and vegetable sector. Gulfood Manufacturing has become a must-attend event in the Near East for the food industry. read more

The IV Iberian Stone Fruit Forum Xtrema Fruit is getting ready for a new edition on November 20th at the Feval Auditorium in Don Benito, establishing itself as the leading event

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Despite the drop in temperatures and the delayed season to prevent pests, producers in Almeria have already identified the first active outbreaks of viruses, both in the Níjar area and in some greenhouses in the Poniente. Zucchini crops in the eastern part of the region are affected. read more

W ciągu sezonu 2023/24 (październik-wrzesień) Polska importowała rekordową ilość mandarynek z Egiptu, według informacji podanych przez EastFruit. W pierwszych 11 miesiącach sezonu Egipt bezpośrednio dostarczył do Polski 6,8 tysiąca ton mandarynek, co stanowiło więcej niż podwójną ilość w porównaniu z poprzednim sezonem, gdy dostarczono 3 tysiące ton. read more

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Davao has announced the discovery of a new micro-endemic species of tropical blueberry, Vaccinium fallax, on Mt. Apo. This discovery was documented in a publication by a team of plant taxonomists, including Filipino researcher Maverick. read more