Some of the most important developments at Hydro Fert include the introduction of a new, more efficient fertilizer production process that reduces environmental impact, the implementation of advanced technology for precision agriculture that optimizes nutrient application for crops, and the expansion of the company's distribution network to reach more farmers and agricultural markets. read more

During the pandemic, Picadeli experienced a massive 92% decrease in revenue. However, the company reportedly demonstrated adaptability and emerged stronger from the crisis. With the opening of its 300th store in Berlin, Picadeli is on a path to success and plans to expand its network. read more

Fresh fruit accounted for four out of the five agricultural products shipped from the Port of Chancay in its initial weeks of operation. read more

Copefrut S.A., a Chilean producer, packer, marketer, and exporter, has been appointed as the exclusive licensee for TUTTI™ brand apples in Latin America, starting with 150 hectares of cultivation in Chile. TUTTI™ is the world's first apple specifically developed for hot climates. read more

VentureFruit, the commercialization partner for the Hot Climate Partnership, has announced the appointment of Coperfrut as the exclusive licensee for Tutti-branded apples in Latin America. read more

JD Super, the supermarket division of Chinese retailer JD.com, has launched the Chilean Specialties Festival to kick off the 2024/25 Chilean cherry sales season. read more

The mango orchards in Multan have been affected by cold weather and frost, resulting in damage to the fruit. With temperatures dropping to six degrees Celsius, the cold has caused the mango leaves to rot, raising concerns among local farmers about the impact on their year-long hard work in the mango gardens. read more

While China is preparing for a series of festive celebrations leading up to the traditional Spring Festival holiday in late January and early February, the lively surge in flower sales has transformed the market into a colorful frenzy. One such market is the Dounan Flower Market in Yunnan Province in southwest China. read more

The innovative umbrella structure designed by Combimetal Carrera is ideal for kiwifruit and can ensure full coverage of the plants thanks to its unique shape. It also provides better ventilation, effectively protecting the crop and its root system by keeping it dry, resulting in optimal outcomes. read more

Rynek eksportowy dla belgijskich organicznych gruszek nadal się nie rozwija. "Sprzedaż gruszek idzie nieco wolniej niż w zeszłym roku, ale dlatego, że popyt nadszedł znacznie wcześniej. W tym roku ruszymy do Szwajcarii około połowy stycznia, podczas gdy w zeszłym roku mieliśmy już zaczęte w tym czasie." read more

GB Potatoes is pleased to announce that Alex Godfrey will be taking over as Chairman after being elected at the Annual General Meeting on the 12th of December. Alex will succeed Mark Taylor, who has served as the Chair since the organization's inception in 2022. read more

Supermarket prices in France decreased in November. The prices of commonly purchased items in French supermarkets and hypermarkets dropped by 0.7% in November 2024 compared to the same month the previous year, as reported by Insee, the French statistics agency. Source: esmmagazine.com UK: Asda read more

Graphic Packaging International, a company specializing in sustainable consumer packaging, has partnered with Elaborados Naturales, a leading provider of refrigerated potato products sold at major retailers, to introduce its PaperSeal Shape paperboard tray to the Spanish retail market. This marks the first time that... read more

Eksport japońskich batatów słodkich wzrósł dzięki postępowi w technologii zapobiegającej psuciu się produktów oraz wysiłkom w dostosowaniu ofert do globalnych rynków. W 2023 roku Japonia wyeksportowała 6 200 ton batatów słodkich, co oznacza niemal dziesięciokrotny wzrost wartości przesyłki do 2,9 miliarda jenów. read more

Kazakhstan has significantly increased its imports of mandarins and lemons from China. In the first three quarters of this year, citrus imports rose by 1.7 times compared to the same period last year, reaching 97,200 tons with a cost of $58.5 million. Mandarin imports totaled 51,400 tons, up by read more

Syngenta Vegetable Seeds is breaking new ground in the world of industrial tomatoes, doing so in its own way to create concrete added value to a pillar of the Made in Italy agri-food sector. The protagonist of this journey is Redix: the prismatic variety that stands out for its production and quality. read more

EastFruitteam provides detailed analyses of the fruit and vegetable market from the previous week in Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Middle East. These analyses are based on the offers and bids received on the largest regional EastFruit trade platform, which has 26,000 participants from 50 countries worldwide. read more

Vilmorin-Mikado is innovating tomato cultivation with a unique and integrated approach from rootstocks to tomatoes through the Connecting from Root to Fruit project. read more

The second estimate from the Grape Committee of Frutas de Chile for the 2024-25 season maintains the export projection at 66 million boxes. There is a significant increase in the significance of new grape varieties, which are expected to make up 67% of total exports, representing a 2% increase from the initial estimate. read more

Despite reports of truck shortages affecting potato and onion markets in the western U.S., growers and shippers are stating that they have not observed any impact on rates yet. Last week, it was reported that the western United States was experiencing truck shortages, with the trucking industry undergoing changes. read more