The Ministry of Agriculture in Kenya has announced a seasonal ban on macadamia harvesting from November 2, 2024, to March 1, 2025. This measure is intended to prevent the export of immature nuts, as explained by Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Andrew Karanja. The ban comes after consultations with industry stakeholders... read more

W dniu 20 października odbywał się Dzień Kobiet w Wietnamie, który obchodzono między innymi za pomocą kwiatów. Czy był to udany dzień dla branży kwiatowej? Internetowe źródła informacji dostarczają mieszanych raportów dotyczących sprzedaży kwiatów w tym dniu. Według artykułu opublikowanego na stronie Vietnam.vn, w tym roku świeże kwiaty były droższe. read more

Enjoyment but not at all costs. Italians place good food at the center of their diet, and they demand environmentally-friendly, fresh, locally-sourced products at a fair price. According to Italians, the food transition is more about fighting food waste and promoting sustainability. read more

Niemcy: Lidl testuje funkcję Scan&Go poprzez aplikację
Shopping quickly at your own pace, without having to unload and repack your groceries at the checkout: Lidl is looking to make that possible. In a branch near its Neckarsulm headquarters, the discounter is testing a new self-scanning function. read more

Man Bahadur Giri, the mayor of Kohalpur Municipality in Banke district, has announced a ban on the use of plastic flowers and garlands during the upcoming Tihar and Chhath festivals. Similarly, in Kailali district, another local level has also imposed a ban on plastic decorations for the festivals. read more

Agricultural economists Thabile Nkunjana and Sifiso Ntombela have pointed out the tension caused by Botswana and Namibia's restrictions on South African citrus and vegetables. They argue that these bans go against the principles of the Southern African Customs Union (Sacu), weakening regional integration. read more

Sezon 2023/24 charakteryzował się mieszanych wynikami produkcji organicznych granatów w Turcji. "Wolumeny podaży były w dużej mierze stabilne, chociaż występowały silne wahania w niektórych regionach z powodu pogody. Ogólnie rzecz biorąc, popyt, zwłaszcza na rynku austriackim, był dość silny. read more

Ecuador continues to be a global leader in agricultural exports, with products such as bananas leading the way. Bananas account for four out of every ten bananas sold worldwide. The country has also diversified its exports with other agricultural products, including pitahaya, malanga, plantain, mango, and more. read more

The Kashmir Fruit Growers and Dealers Union has reported a 30 to 40 percent decrease in apple production in Kashmir this year. This decline is due to unpredictable weather patterns and a decrease in precipitation, with untimely snowfall and rain during the crucial flowering stage having a negative impact. read more

The data provided today by the Ministry for Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge (MITECO) officially confirm that the rains have "considerably" affected the entire Iberian territory. read more

Fresh coconuts have become a prominent player in Vietnam's fruit export industry, making a mark in several international markets like the US, China, and the UK. This growth is driven by the high quality of the fruit and its reputation as a natural, clean product, paving the way for increased exports. read more

Director of Agriculture in Kashmir, Chowdhary Mohammad Iqbal, initiated the sale of winter flower seedlings (hybrid, open pollinated) at the Floriculture Nursery in Lalmandi, Srinagar on Monday. He inspected various sections and hi-tech poly houses of the nursery and interacted with the customers. read more

Swapnil Aware, a board member of Indian grape exporter Mersel Foods, warns that the grape industry in India may face a challenging season ahead: "The grape season is still in its early stages, and we're already observing the initial indications of what appears to be a difficult year. At this juncture, only a small portion read more

"Thomas van Tonder, an Exec-U-Fruit market agent at the Johannesburg municipal market for fresh produce, stated that banana prices are currently so high that buyers for school feeding schemes have stopped purchasing bananas. Exec-U-Fruit was founded in 1998 by Carlos Dos Ramos, Gavin Cos, and Nelson." read more

After a mild winter and a hot, dry summer, with temperatures still above average, the Consortium of Lemon Growers of Rocca Imperiale, an area known for its PGI (Protected Geographical Indication), is facing a very fragmented commercial calendar. Some members of the cooperative "While on the one read more

Mindy Neels from Qualitree, a large propagation nursery based in British Columbia, Canada, attended both the 2022 and 2023 Plant Empowerment courses, and she is sharing her personal experiences with the program. Here is where it all begins: "As a young student in horticulture, one of the first roles I had was... read more

Europe jest dużym producentem cebuli i dlatego rynek jest konkurencyjny. Niemniej jednak istnieje nadal miejsce na importowane cebule, w zależności od poziomów zapasów i zbiorów w Europie. Dla dostawców z krajów rozwijających się istnieją możliwości eksportu cebuli poza sezonem, kiedy. read more

Over 200 participants have pre-registered to attend the "Thai – Dutch Floriculture Forum 2024: Envision Innovation for Sustainable Floriculture Industry" scheduled for this coming Thursday, October 24th, 2024 (08:00 – 16:00) in Bangkok. The Forum is jointly organized by the Netherlands Embassy in Bangkok. read more

Alexandre Laigo, who was crowned champion at the French Fries World Championships in Arras, attributes his winning fries to the Agata potato, a waxy variety with a pale yellow skin. Fried in beef fat, these potatoes helped Laigo win the "most authentic chips" category, delighting over 50,000 fry fans. read more

The Chilean cherry supply chain is at the center of the new episode of Macfrut Academy, the innovative platform promoted by Macfrut. Join us tomorrow, Thursday, October 24th at 5 pm (Italian time) for the online lesson dedicated to one of the global excellences in cherry production. More details to come. read more