California avocado growers are voicing their concerns about a decision made by the U.S. to shift pest inspections from USDA personnel to the Mexican government. USDA inspectors have traditionally been vital in preventing the importation of avocados from California. read more

W pierwszej połowie 2024 roku Maroko wyeksportowało rekordową ilość świeżych borówek do kilku krajów Europy Wschodniej, zgodnie z informacjami ze strony EastFruit. Eksporterzy z Maroka przewyższyli wyniki całego poprzedniego roku kalendarzowego, znacząco umacniając swoją pozycję na kluczowym rynku regionalnym. read more

The dynamics of the European potato market have been unpredictable since the beginning of summer, with stakeholders disagreeing on the upcoming primary potato season of 2024/25. The juxtaposition of challenges related to seed potatoes and adverse weather conditions, combined with the expectation of record... read more

El Corte Inglés, which in Spanish means "The English Cut," is a renowned chain of department stores in Spain founded in 1940 in Madrid. With a leading position in terms of sales volume in Europe and ranking fourth globally, the company also operates other brands, including read more

An expert from the University of California has provided information on how to manage the polyphagous shot-hole borer beetle, an invasive pest that is threatening Perth's tree canopy. With a $41 million biosecurity response launched in Western Australia, the presence of this pest has become a major concern. read more

"The Turkish and Balkan forests have been extremely dry lately, even well into summer. Normally, it rains late in the season, keeping the forests moist and creating the perfect environment for wild mushrooms to grow, along with the temperature. However, these conditions are not currently optimal, so the mushroom population may be affected." read more

An artilce on the BBC describes the working conditions in the Kenyan flower industry. The article titled 'Toiling on a Kenyan flower farm to send fresh roses to Europe' highlights the experiences of flower workers in Kenya. According to the article, workers have to endure harsh working conditions. read more

Sezon cytryn z zagranicy zbliża się do końca, z Argentyną kończącą wysyłki i pozostałymi już tylko kilka dostaw. Import cytryn z Chile będzie trwał do początku października, podczas gdy produkcja w Meksyku spadła z powodu trudnych warunków uprawowych. "To stwarza korzystne okno dla read more

Lahore is set to become the location of Pakistan's first modern fruit and vegetable market, as announced by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif. The market, spread over 300 acres, is designed to meet international standards and act as a major export center. It will be conveniently situated near GT Road. read more

Bayer has presented its latest addition of Dutch cucumber to the QR range at a field day held this Thursday in Roquetas de Mar (Almería). SVCE1524 is the first Seminis variety for early cycle with all resistance traits. Like its predecessors, Estelar and Aurelius,

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Po trzech krokach migdałów i pistacji, czy orzechy pecan mogą również zdobyć popularność we Francji? Takie jest ambicją firmy French Pécan, która chce rozwijać i strukturyzować sektor francuskich orzechów pecan. Choć uprawa jest jeszcze w powijakach, coraz więcej producentów wydaje się być zainteresowanych. read more

New investments for L’Insalata dell’Orto, which is equipping itself with new facilities for the preservation of vegetables, further developing self-production of green energy, and expanding the production greenhouses for leafy vegetables and edible flowers at its headquarters in Mira (Venice). read more

The pomegranate, Symphony apples, seedless white grapes, farro from the I Colori del Sapore line, and Fairtrade certified roses are the products involved in the initiative that sees Aldi Italia alongside the Airc Foundation for breast cancer research and prevention. read more

Cimcorp Group, a major player in logistics automation, has introduced its new brand, Dreamfield. This end-to-end solution is designed to improve efficiency and profitability in the warehouse and distribution sector, specifically catering to the requirements of grocery retail – including fresh food. read more

Floods in Nigeria, occurring at the beginning of the harvest season, have destroyed crops that could have provided sustenance for 8.5 million people for half a year, as reported by the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Nigeria, the most populous country in Africa, has experienced... read more

W ciągu okresu od stycznia do lipca import jabłek do Rosji z Chin wzrósł 2,9 razy, osiągając 22,2 tysiąca ton, jak podaje stowarzyszenie Rusprodsoyuz dla agencji TASS. Jest to znaczący wzrost w porównaniu do 7,6 tysiąca ton zanotowanych w tym samym okresie poprzedniego roku. Jednocześnie, read more

The agricultural sector plays a central and driving role in achieving essential goals such as food security and climate change mitigation. However, the current global scenario contributes to creating increasing difficulties for producers. It is also up to politics to address these challenges. read more

Ostatnio przedstawiciel firmy Grower Development Company (GDC) stowarzyszenia producentów cytrusów uczestniczył w Asia Fruit Logistica w Hongkongu, znaczącej konferencji eksporterów owoców na skalę globalną, podkreślając potencjał eksportu owoców z RPA na rynki azjatyckie. To wydarzenie podkreśliło. read more

Po sezonach owoców pestkowych oraz melonów/dyni, które były bardziej zmienną pod względem cen i bardzo zależne od temperatur, sezon winogron był godny uwagi ze względu na swoją stabilność, z popytem, który pozwolił cenom utrzymać się na dobrym poziomie, praktycznie stałym, od początku. read more

This year, the kiwifruit picking season in some areas of Sichuan started a bit earlier due to high temperatures. Despite this, rainy weather has led to a more bountiful fruit yield, with an expected increase of about 10% in kiwifruit production compared to last year. Currently, the market is. read more