The world of fruits and vegetables and agriculture in the Italian imagination is still tied to historical and cultural references in the style of "La malora" by Beppe Fenoglio: a harsh life, marked only by hard work and poverty. However, today we are in 2024 and this sector tells a different story. read more

Badanie przeprowadzone w Shenzhen w Chinach, pod kierownictwem Zhou Yongfenga z Instytutu Genomiki Rolniczej Chińskiej Akademii Nauk Rolniczych, doprowadziło do opracowania przełomowej metody hodowli winogron. Ta metoda, wykorzystująca sztuczną inteligencję (AI), ma potencjał zmniejszenia read more

The Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock, Irrigation, Fishing, and Aquaculture of Bahia (Seagri) attributes the decline in mango prices, exacerbating the production crisis in the São Francisco Valley, to a reduction in mango exports. Last week, the Palmer variety was priced at R$0.90/kg, and... read more

Abidin Şengül discussed the economic benefits that kiwi cultivation could bring as an alternative to traditional hazelnut farming. Highlighting the potential for kiwi to gain a strong market position and economic return, Şengül advocated for support to expand kiwi farming in the region. read more

Fenmarc Produce, located in Elm, Cambridgeshire, has recently finalized the acquisition of Alfred G. Pearce from Setchey, Norfolk, for an undisclosed amount. Mark and Rachel Harrod, the owners of Fenmarc, expressed their thoughts on the acquisition, stating: "Alfred G. Pearce has been a trusted and valued supplier to Fenmarc for over 20 years. It is a." read more

Colombia had the highest price increase, rising by £0.07 (9%) from the previous week. Costa Rica also experienced a slight increase of £0.02 (2%). On the other hand, Belize had the largest price decrease, dropping by £0.04 (5%), followed closely by Guatemala with a reduction of £0.03. read more

Mongolia has committed to increasing its cultivation area for fruits and berries to 20,000 hectares and aims to achieve a production target of 30,000 tons by 2030. To realize this goal, the Government has pledged to bolster private-sector initiatives and enhance investments through public-private partnerships. read more

South Africa's agricultural sector involves growing various stone fruits such as peaches, plums, apricots, nectarines, and cherries, with an annual production of around 350,000 tons. The Western Cape, renowned for its temperate climate, is the primary region for cultivating stone fruit. read more

Peruwiańskie mango, kiedyś bardzo cenione, stają w obliczu zaciętej konkurencji ze strony brazylijskich mango w Europie, co spowodowało, że produkcja peruwiańska traci nieco grunt. Dzięki bardziej opłacalnej logistyce i niższym kosztom transportu, Brazylia staje się trudnym rywalem,... read more

The Philippines has received over 10,000 metric tons (MT) of fresh yellow onions in an effort to boost the decreasing domestic stocks and stabilize prices in the market. The Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) has reported that the country has imported a total of 10,370 MT of fresh yellow onions. read more

DFDS has launched a direct ferry service connecting Egypt and Italy, with the goal of improving trade relations in the Mediterranean region. The route connects Damietta in Egypt with Trieste in Italy, making it easier to transport goods between North Africa and Europe. This initiative represents DFDS's first foray into this market. read more

This week, the prices of apples experienced some changes. Varieties like Bramley's Seedling and Cox's Orange saw a small decrease of £0.02 and £0.01 per kilogram, respectively. On the other hand, Egremont Russet apples had a slight increase in price of £0.05 per kilogram, indicating a fluctuation in demand or a potential change in supply. read more

Starting on November 4th, H.Z. Logistics will be assuming all transportation operations previously handled by Koeltrans Angeren from Bemmel, which recently filed for bankruptcy on Friday, November 1st. Through this acquisition of Koeltrans Angeren B.V.'s transportation activities, H.Z. Logistics aims to enhance its market presence. read more

"Z powodu wielu czynników, głównie klimatycznych, cytryna syryjska miała dość powolny początek. Sycylia była nękana długotrwałą suszą, z temperaturami przekraczającymi 40°C i brakiem deszczu przez długi czas" - mówi Silvia Magliocco, menedżer sprzedaży dla Włoch w PASAM Agrumi, o sezonie 2024/25. read more

"When it comes to South African citrus fruits, we have made it very clear to our South African partners that for us, sanitary and phytosanitary products are non-negotiable," Sefcovic stated.

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Oripää's Kauppapuutarha Ylitalo Oy was awarded the title of Flower Quality Producer of the Year for 2024 last week, marking a significant recognition in Finnish horticulture. In addition, two companies were honored with the Horticultural Innovation Award for their groundbreaking advancements in greenhouse technology. read more

Avocados from Western Australia are gaining popularity in the global market, with exports of the green and gold fruit increasing significantly over the past year. The surge in demand is being driven by Asia and the Middle East, where WA avocados are preferred for their attractive appearance, delicious flavor, creamy texture, and high quality upon arrival. read more

The new clementine campaign has started off with excitement for the Apulian company Convif, which owns 45 hectares of citrus fruits. From Massafra (Taranto), Managing Director Floriano Convertino explains that "we are waiting for the second and final harvesting operation, which will take place in". read more

Obszar zasadzony jabłoniami w Nowej Zelandii w roku rynkowym 2024/2025 przewiduje się, że znacząco wzrośnie do 11 100 hektarów (ha) w wyniku szkód spowodowanych przez cyklon Gabrielle w lutym 2023 roku. Sektor jabłkowy doznał uszkodzeń z powodu powodzi o dużym zasięgu, mułu, zanieczyszczeń i wiatru. read more

The summer season from Spain and Italy is gradually coming to an end at Exotic Roots. Due to the increasingly colder weather, there's less supply from local cultivation in these European countries, affecting products like bitter melon (sopropo/karela), long beans, and various types of vegetables. read more