Vantage Capital, a mezzanine fund manager based in Africa, has finalized a €14 million mezzanine investment in Société de Production Maraîchère Samir S.A. (SPMS). This investment is intended to support the company's investment program. SPMS was founded by Moroccan agronomists Mr. Samir. read more

ASAJA Alicante believes that the Denomination of Origin Granada Mollar de Elche has been overly alarmist in reporting the damage caused by South African thrips to the crops. ASAJA Alicante wants to emphasize that only the appearance of the fruit was affected and not all the fruit was damaged. read more

Na Scott Farms w Ameryce Północnej trwa pełne przygotowań żniwa słodkich ziemniaków. "Nasza farma rozpoczęła zbieranie w tygodniu 36. Obecnie całkowicie skupiamy się na marketingu związany z Dniem Dziękczynienia. Pierwsze kontenery na eksport nie zostaną wysłane w morze aż do tygodnia 45. Zbiory idą dość dobrze. Po... read more

Pracownicy sieci dyskontów spożywczych zlokalizowanej w Niemczech odkryli łącznie 95 kilogramów kokainy ukrytej w skrzynkach z bananami, zgodnie z zeznaniami policji. To odkrycie, dokonane w kilku sklepach w kraju związkowym Nadrenia Północna-Westfalia, ma szacunkową wartość na ulicy… read more

Experiments with SQM fertilizers are conducted in a plot of the 'Majestic' variety grown in blocked polytunnels for harvesting this year's shoots. In this experiment, a standard fertilization program was compared, based on the most commonly used. read more

Climate change has become a prominent topic in agricultural news, especially in countries such as Egypt. Situated in North Africa, Egypt is one of the most susceptible regions in the world to climate change. The area has been experiencing persistent drought for several years, as indicated by satellite images. read more

With the arrival of the new harvest, the Migo® pear kicks off the new season with a strong consumer campaign in several key markets in Europe. Due to the sunny and warm weather in the latter part of the summer, the new crop of Migo pears is of excellent quality and flavor. Consequently, the outlook is promising. read more

The ProNatura and Organic Alliance brand, Plaisirs du Verger®, established in 2022 in collaboration with 6 producers in the Rhône Valley, is now expanding to include figs. These figs will be available from mid-August to mid-October and are primarily intended for the fresh market. They are grown in the Bouches-du-Rhône region. read more

Over 230 chestnut growers gathered in Melivia and Agia, in the region of Thessaloniki, Greece, from September 12th to 15th for the 14th edition of the Chestnut Technical Days promoted by Eurocastanea, the European network that promotes and defends the interests of European chestnut growers. read more

KIFE) opened at the Kunming Dianchi International Convention and Exhibition Centre on September 20th-22nd. Approximately 430 companies from 13 countries, including those from the United Kingdom, participated in the show. read more

Iranian kiwis are entering the market, as announced by Hadi Mirzaei, CEO of Darya Noosh Payab Trading. The exporter highlighted the strong international demand for kiwifruit. "Our kiwis are now prepared for export. This is a great opportunity as there are not many kiwis available in the markets at the moment." read more

Karen Sparrow, a farmer at Sparrow Farm in Pittston, Maine, reports an unprecedented volume of cranberries over her two decades of farming across 3.5 acres. Similarly, Harry Ricker of Ricker Hill Orchards in Turner, an hour east, observes notably large berries maturing earlier than typical. read more

Seald Sweet's GT Parris has stated that importing oranges from both Chile and South Africa has been challenging this season. The supply has been limited throughout the season, with both countries experiencing a decrease of 20-30 percent from the initial projections made at the beginning of the season. This reduction in supply is attributed to cold weather conditions. read more

When "passion and work" are the backdrop to a "right choice of variety", results are achieved that satisfy every type of need, from the producer to the consumer, through the distribution chain. These are the key points of Mr. Faiola Fabrizio's company. read more

Kenya's electricity imports from Ethiopia increased by 88 percent in the first six months (H1) of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, as the East African nation sought more affordable hydropower, according to a report by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) released on Friday. read more

W Nowym Meksyku zbiorów opuncji w 2024 roku jest obfity. Prickly Foods, którego współwłaścicielem jest Will Thomson, przetwarza te owoce na produkty takie jak lemoniady i syropy, podkreślając ich unikalny smak, przypominający arbuz. Thomson, który także założył Festiwal Opuncji w Nowym Meksyku. read more

W Nowej Zelandii sezon szparagów rozpoczął się 10 dni wcześniej niż zazwyczaj, zainspirowany korzystnymi warunkami uprawy. Ten szybki wzrost, czasami sięgający nawet 17 cm dziennie przy ciepłej pogodzie, spowodował rozpoczęcie masowej zbioru w regionach, w tym Waikato, Hawke's Bay, Manawatu, i. read more

Truckload freight volumes and rates continued to move in opposite directions in August, with shipments increasing and prices decreasing for the third consecutive month, according to DAT Freight & Analytics, the company behind the DAT One freight marketplace and DAT iQ data analytics service. "Linehaul rates were lower compared to the same period last year. read more

Zasób organicznych pomidorów dziedzicznych wydaje się być bardziej stabilny w tym roku. "Nie obserwujemy gwałtownych wzrostów i spadków - to ładny cykl produkcji, który jest stabilny tygodniowo," mówi Ethan Abendroth z firmy Earl's Organic Produce. W tej chwili, produkty organiczne są głównie pochodzą z Centralnej części Kalifornii. read more

In South Kashmir, the apple harvest season has brought optimism among farmers, especially those growing the Kullu variety, due to a strong market demand. The region, renowned for its apple production, has experienced a positive change in market dynamics this year, in contrast to the previous year. read more