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

Two prominent Polish fresh produce importers will participate in the online training "Navigating the Eastern European fresh produce market: Opportunities for Egypt and Morocco" and will provide insights on the export potential of Egyptian and Moroccan produce in Eastern Europe. read more

A recent study has shown that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables helps enrich the human microbiota, which is the collection of symbiotic microorganisms that coexist with the human body without causing harm, particularly in the intestines, aiding in its diversity. read more

The mini lettuce category is expanding, and according to one grower-shipper, "Romaine lettuce is at the center of it all as a consumer favorite." Why? "The mini Romaine head has a small core, resulting in evenly sized leaves when cut," explains Jeff Feldeisen, Commodity Manager. read more

Rząd Australii ściśle współpracuje z rządem Południowej Australii w celu wsparcia pracowników przemysłu pomidorowego, którzy zostali zwolnieni z powodu skutków wirusa pomidora o nazwie Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit. Zapewnienie ich dobrobytu finansowego jest priorytetem w tym trudnym dla nich i ich rodzin czasie. read more

In the last few weeks, southeastern Morocco has been hit by a series of unprecedented floods. The impact on human lives and infrastructure has been significant, with numerous casualties and missing persons reported, and homes, oases, and plantations being destroyed by the floodwaters. Anas Mansouri, an expert in dryland areas, has been involved in assessing the situation. read more

The activities of Futura srl, a company based in Cesena that specializes in fruit and vegetable processing technologies, are progressing well. CEO Omar Papi stated, "Regarding our company, orders for 2024 have already been secured for several months. We will be delivering the last machines of the year by... read more

The Jiayi Flower Market is situated in the Jiading Area of Shanghai. Refrigerated trucks carrying flowers arrive here every morning at 4 pm to bring flowers from both local and international sources. Many imported flowers like hydrangeas, calla lilies, anthuriums, and tulips from the Netherlands, as well as cut roses, are available here. read more

75 percent of farmers are already affected by climate change or concerned about its impacts, and 71 percent of them consider reduced yields a major issue. Six out of 10 have already suffered significant revenue losses due to recent abnormal weather events. As part of the solution, read more

The Piel de Sapo melon season is in its final stretch, with a very positive outcome for companies like El Secreto de mi Tierra, which expects to exceed its initial production forecasts. "With less than a month left in the season, the brand has already doubled the. read more

Citrosol is getting ready to participate in the upcoming edition of Fruit Attraction, which will take place from October 8th to 10th in Madrid. The Valencian company, situated in Hall 3, booth C28, has selected this event to showcase its new system to industry professionals: CATsystem®, an intelligent. read more

Wines produced from grapes grown in the south of Moldova, near the Romanian border, are of excellent quality, but unfortunately, they are not well-known in Western Europe. Terra Vitis has a large vineyard in this region. By early September, just before Storm Boris struck, the company had already... read more

W Zimbabwe, wprowadzenie nowej waluty, ZiG, napotkało trudności, stanowiąc poważne wyzwanie dla gubernatora banku centralnego Johna Mushayavanhu. Ta inicjatywa, początkowo mająca na celu stabilizację gospodarki narodowej, boryka się z przeszkodami z powodu deprecjacji ZiG względem dolara amerykańskiego. read more

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