The Ministry of Industry and Commerce in Afghanistan has reported that fresh fruit exports were valued at over $143 million in the first 11 months of the fiscal year. According to Ministry spokesperson Akhundzada Abdulsalam Jawad, approximately 296,000 metric tons of fresh fruits were exported during this period. read more

Citrus production in the United States for the 2023-2024 season reached 5.24 million tons, marking a 6 percent increase from the previous season. California contributed 79 percent of the total production, Florida accounted for 17 percent, and Texas and Arizona combined made up the remaining 4 percent. read more

The first shipment of Moroccan citrus fruits arrived in Japan last Wednesday, meeting all sanitary and regulatory requirements set by Japanese health authorities. This highlights the collaboration between Morocco's National Office for Food Safety (ONSSA) and Japan. read more

The Apofruit Group in Cesena is also focusing on Italian avocado, investing in both organic and integrated production. To delve into the details of this ambitious project, we spoke with Massimiliano Laghi, the technical and quality director of Apofruit. read more

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Rural Development is organizing a technical session for the project next week.

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Moldova is ranked among the top ten global producers and exporters of walnuts, and according to authorities, the development of this sector remains a priority. During the National Walnut Producers Conference, President Maia Sandu emphasized the economic importance of the walnut industry. read more

UK consumers walking through supermarket aisles may assume that the products they are buying are sourced locally. However, a significant portion of the produce labeled with the Union Jack flag is not actually British. This misleading practice, known as farmwashing, has negative impacts on small to medium-sized farming businesses, as approximately three-quarters of fruits and vegetables in the UK are not locally sourced. read more

Retailers extended a helping hand to shoppers at the checkout this week with discounts on popular produce items. Grapes were the most prominently advertised fruit, closely followed by strawberries and blackberries. Among the top vegetable choices were russet potatoes, asparagus, and mushrooms. read more

Dzięki skutecznym politykom państwowym w handlu i wysiłkom lokalnych producentów rolnych, sprzedaż białoruskich jabłek na krajowym rynku niemal potroiła się w ciągu ostatnich czterech lat - powiedziała Tatiana Krasnyuk, szefowa Departamentu Rynku Konsumenckiego w Ministerstwie, podczas seminarium. read more

A new project aiming to provide UK farmers and growers with a sustainable, environmentally friendly nutrient management solution is currently underway as a result of a partnership between industry experts. The project, named 'Biofilm Biofertiliser,' will focus on developing a unique multi-species biofilm-based solution. read more

Delhaize has appointed Nicolas Gueuzurian as the new Country Director for its operations in Luxembourg. Gueuzurian previously served as the Marketing Director at Auchan Luxembourg before taking on this new role. He will officially assume his position on April 1st, succeeding Cédric Gonnet. Source: retaildetail.eu read more

The sale of green asparagus from Campania has started, and the campaign for agretti is in full swing. Strawberry production is going at a high pace, with demand for mandarins at good levels. The new potatoes from Siracusa are on their way. Demand for fennel is still stagnant. read more

Verduyn has announced its acquisition of Otimo. "Today, we are writing a new chapter in the history of Verduyn! We are proud to announce the acquisition of Otimo, a well-established player in the washing, sorting, and packaging of carrots in Northern France. This acquisition is a major milestone." read more

The Mexican Caborca season, which takes place annually from late January to mid-April, plays a vital role in connecting the Peruvian and European asparagus seasons. This year, the transition has been smooth, with a brief period of high volumes available at competitive prices. However, there are some challenges facing the Mexican industry. read more

Starting April 1, 2025, Moldova will have the opportunity to export fruits and other products to Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein without having to pay customs duties or with reduced tariffs. This is made possible by the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA). read more

According to the latest data, Spain remains the top member state in terms of implementing operational programs, accounting for 33% of the total in the European Union (EU), followed by Italy (29%) and France (15%). These supports have shown a growing trend since their establishment.

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The United States, traditionally a leader in agriculture, is projected to face a $49 billion trade deficit in agriculture this year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) trade outlook report. Increased imports of products such as avocados and coffee are major contributing factors. read more

Agristo Masa Pvt Ltd, a joint venture between Masa Global Food Pvt Ltd of the Wave Group and Belgium's IMSTO NV, is planning to expand its Bijnor plant with an investment of around $90 million, bringing the total investment to over $120 million. The groundbreaking event was attended by read more

The Australasian kiwifruit producer, Seeka Limited, started harvesting SunGold kiwifruit in Gisborne today (Monday, 3 March), with several orchards in the region prepared for the harvest. The Gisborne orchards, Harpers Road and College, owned and operated by Ngai Tukairangi Trust, as well as the Hawkes Bay orchards, are also ready for harvesting. read more

Zespół EastFruit przedstawia kolejne aktualizacje rynkowe oparte na trendach obserwowanych na platformie handlowej EastFruit pod koniec lutego 2025 roku. read more