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

The 'Dolce Passione' watermelon campaign will conclude in week 39 of 2024. It has been a lengthy season, starting for Macfrut in week 19. As anticipated, the campaign wrapped up after nearly 5 months, with the final available produce sourced from greenhouse crops and shipped to warmer climates. Consortium read more

Współczesny łańcuch dostaw może czasem być nieprzewidywalny, z nieoczekiwanymi opóźnieniami i przerwami w łańcuchu chłodniczym, których inne rozwiązania transportowe i opakowaniowe nie uwzględniają. Dlatego produkty Hazel Breatheway z modyfikowaną atmosferą opakowaniową (MAP) są specjalnie zaprojektowane do regulacji żywności. read more

Concerns have been raised about the extended offloading times of containers carrying essential produce such as potatoes and onions at Suva's port. This situation could potentially result in a shortage of these items in Fiji, as well as affect their quality. The delays have reportedly reached up to three read more

In a former hayfield on the outskirts of town, Dianne Reitan diligently cares for her babies. These babies aren't of the giggling and drooling variety. These babies are organic dahlias, some upwards of 6 feet tall, which point their crimson, yellow, orange, and pink fractal faces toward the sun. read more

The agriculture sector in Switzerland is facing the challenges brought by climate change, as rising temperatures are affecting traditional farming methods. The federal research center Agroscope has noted changes in weather patterns, resulting in more frequent droughts and heavy rainfall, which have an impact on the agriculture industry. read more

On 12 September, fruit trader Wim Minnaar passed away. The funeral ceremony has since taken place in private. Earlier this year, on 4 April, his brother Kees Minnaar also passed away. Both brothers were owners of Citronas and are regarded as icons in the imported fruit industry. read more

After a period of hot weather, potato consumption has decreased in the past week. However, year-to-date consumption figures are still strong, with Kantar's most recent data showing an increasing trend in both sales value and volume. In Ireland, potato growers are currently experiencing challenges with yields. read more