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

The agriculture ministers of Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland emphasized the significance of collaboration in transitioning to alternative support schemes post-Brexit during the Oxford Farming Conference on January 9th. read more

Dr. Venkatachalam Murugan, the consul general of India in Birmingham, inspired delegates at the Oxford Farming Conference (OFC) with the story of India's post-colonial transition to a global agricultural powerhouse on the final day of the annual event (January 10). read more

Ok, here is the translation: "Około 66 procent importowanych przez Hiszpanię świeżych owoców i warzyw pochodziło z krajów trzecich w okresie styczeń-październik 2024 roku." read more

In particular, his expertise in management, policy development, and international engagement are expected to make him a strong advocate for citrus farmers in the largely export-oriented industry. Dr. Ntshabele expressed his commitment to this cause in his initial statement. read more

This event is the most important meeting point in the middle of the winter season for the fruit and vegetable companies from Murcia, who come with the goal of "speaking with supermarkets, wholesalers, importers, and food processors, listening to them, and meeting their needs. read more

Branston will host one of two low-carbon concept farms for Tesco, with the goal of testing new sustainable farming techniques. read more

Germany, Great Britain, and France are the target markets for the new "delicious pears," with a particular focus on them, she reports to the Fruit Trade Magazine. In order to understand how consumers can be enthused about pears and what obstacles exist for this. read more

Asda has announced that it will donate the equivalent of one million meals at the beginning of 2025 as part of a new initiative called the "Winter Fruit and Veg Pledge" in partnership with FareShare and the Coronation Food Project. read more

"We are very excited about this partnership with Apricus Seeds and the possibilities to develop innovations together and deliver the best seed genetics to farmers," said Matthew Johnston, Global Head of Vegetable Seeds and Flowers at Syngenta. "Collaborating in the" read more