Moses Samanga, a 65-year-old banana farmer from Zimbabwe, is experiencing the severe impacts of climate change as his previously thriving farm has turned into a barren wasteland. The unpredictable weather patterns, including irregular rainfall and rising temperatures, have resulted in substantial losses for him. read more

Thailand has long been known as a key player in durian exports, especially to the vast Chinese market. However, Malaysia and Vietnam are now becoming strong competitors. On August 24th, a chartered flight from Malaysia to China transported 1,500 crates of durians, highlighting the country's potential in the industry. read more

Zbiory jabłek w południowo-zachodniej części Michigan skupiają się obecnie na odmianach późno dojrzewających. Tygodniowy raport dojrzałości jabłek z regionu południowo-zachodniego, jako część działań zespołu owocowego Michigan State University Extension, dostarcza wglądu w aktualny stan dojrzewania jabłek. read more

Demonstrating its commitment to sustainability, Frutura has announced that Agrícola Don Ricardo (ADR) based in Peru has become the first certified B Corp company within the Frutura family. ADR's attainment of B Corp status is just one example of how Frutura is showcasing its dedication to making a positive impact. read more

AP Moller-Maersk has implemented a disruption surcharge of $3,000 per 40-foot equivalent unit (feu) for shipments to or from the US East Coast or Gulf Coast in anticipation of a potential strike by the dockworkers' union beginning on October 1st. This move is considered a sign of potential disruptions in the supply chain. read more

Daniel Sauvaitre, a fruit grower from Charente and president of ANPP, was elected president of Interfel for a three-year term at the Interprofession's elective general meeting held earlier this week in Paris. He succeeds Laurent Grandin, who held the post for six years and "led the read more

Marcel van Koppen explains that several crucial advancements in production methods occurred from 1980 to 1982, which was a period of high energy costs. "Around this time, the so-called flue gas condenser was introduced in greenhouses. The purpose of a flue gas condenser is to cool the gases." read more

Według ministra rolnictwa Jamajki, Floyda Greena, podaż bananów i plantacji spodziewa się ustabilizować około lutego 2025 roku po poważnych skutkach huraganu Beryl. Burza spowodowała znaczne szkody w sektorze rolnictwa, szacuje się, że 64 procent... read more

Argentina's citrus sector has faced some challenges as it approaches the final weeks of the current mandarin campaign. According to Nahuel Lavino, export sales manager at Fama, an Argentine citrus exporter and importer, they have managed to make the most out of a brief season. "The mandarin season" read more

"The melon campaign is coming to an end. We still have a couple of weeks left for smooth melons. If you ask me, I would say that this has been a typical year," reports Maurizio Carbonini, sales manager of Mantuafruit, reflecting on a campaign that is now reaching its conclusion. read more

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, through Terminal Investment Ltd., is planning to open a new container terminal at the Port of Aarhus, which is Denmark's main commercial harbor. This development is seen as a direct competition to Maersk, particularly in an area where Maersk's APM Terminals has been dominant. read more

Further improvement of the quality and increase in the production of small fruits, the revival of strawberries, support for the new "Trentino greenhouse", and variety changes are among the main development objectives of the Multiannual Operational Program 2025-2031 approved. read more

UK: Morrisons to take customers on bus tours to meet farmers
Morrisons is launching a new initiative called the "British farm bus tour" to provide customers with a behind-the-scenes look at the farmers who produce their food. Passengers on the Morrisons Farm Bus Tours will have the chance to observe the daily operations of farms and interact with the farmers. read more

In week 38, the average price of aubergines at the VBT increased to €2.65 per kilogram. Prices also went up for green zucchini (€0.51 per piece), green bell peppers (€1.54 per kilogram), and lettuce (almost €1.10 per head). This represents a doubling of the price for lettuce in just one. read more

The Dorì kiwi is an early fruit, and this year the weather has highlighted this characteristic. "For this reason, we plan to start selling it between the first and second week of October," says Alessandro Zampagna, Managing Director of Dorì International and General Manager. read more

Yelloway, an initiative by Chiquita, KeyGene, MusaRadix, and Wageningen University & Research (WUR), is introducing Yelloway One, a new triploid banana hybrid that is resistant to the fungal disease Tropical Race 4 (TR4) and partially resistant to Black Sigatoka. These diseases present a significant threat. read more

With the National Day holiday approaching, the flower market is seeing a rise in sales. On the morning of September 24, the Butterfly Valley in Suqian city, Jiangsu province, was bustling with activity. Workers were busy selecting, sorting, packaging, and delivering phalaenopsis to the flower market. read more

W odpowiedzi na rosnący problem kradzieży mango i awokado, Vélez-Málaga wprowadziło nową strategię inspekcji od sierpnia, kierując ją na główne punkty wylotowe gminy. Ta inicjatywa doprowadziła do ponad 200 kontroli w kluczowych miejscach, skutkując wieloma interwencjami i. read more

With kiwifruit export returns surpassing $3 billion, more and more Māori landowners are shifting towards kiwifruit cultivation. The export revenue for the Gold kiwifruit variety has hit $2.4 billion, showing a 24 percent rise from the previous year, while the green variety... read more

Kolorado's sokowiste i słodkie brzoskwinie z Palisade mogą być jednym z najbardziej znanych eksportów tego stanu, ale są również jednym z najbardziej kapryśnych. Wielka Dolina ma krótki sezon wegetacyjny i wysokie ryzyko przymrozków, co jest nasilane przez zmienne warunki klimatyczne. Ioannis Minas, współpracownik read more