Israel's wonderful pomegranate season has begun, and the kumquat harvest season is set to start this week. Yinon Osem, CEO of Edom Fruits in Israel, stated, "There is a strong demand for our pomegranates in the U.S. and Europe. We are currently at the beginning of the Wonderful pomegranate season." read more

Rijk Zwaan, an international fruit and vegetable breeding company based in the Netherlands, presented a keynote speech on "Global Vegetable Production and Food Security" at the 21st National Horticultural Congress 2024 in Bangkok. The company was invited by the Organizing Committee of the 21st National Horticultural Congress 2024. read more

As the northern hemisphere enters winter, the southern regions of the Hainan Free Trade Port, including Sanya City and Ledong Li Autonomous County, maintain a warm climate suitable for agriculture. These areas are renowned for their cultivation of mangoes and honeydew melons under the "Hainan Fresh Produce" brand. read more

Flower vendors are making a good profit this election season. Prior to the results on November 23, many people in the city are busy getting ready for a large supply of garlands and bouquets in anticipation of an increase in demand, regardless of who wins and forms the government. According to traders, flowers such as... read more

The Big Pineapple, located in Bathurst, South Africa, is the world's tallest pineapple-shaped building standing at 16.7 meters. Constructed in 1990, it was created to commemorate the importance of pineapples in the local agricultural economy. The building is situated on Summerhill Farm, which includes an experimental. read more

An emerging sector that finds its stage at Macfrut, the international trade fair for the horticultural sector that will take place at the Rimini Expo Center (Italy) from Tuesday 6 to Thursday 8

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Recognized for their sweetness, freshness, and quality, Costa Rican pineapples have established themselves as one of the most highly regarded agricultural products in the global market. With exports primarily going to Europe and the Middle East, this tropical fruit has secured its spot on tables worldwide. read more

The Counselor for Economy, Employment, and Digital Transformation, Guillermo Santamaría, has met with the Association of Supermarkets of Extremadura, ASUPEX, to listen to their

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On the occasion of the new harvest, Pink Lady®, the famous Italian apple with the heart-shaped sticker, presents its original limited edition shopper bag, designed by the renowned Italian designer Francesco Poroli. read more

The parties negotiating the Collective Agreement for Citrus Fruit Handling and Packing of the Valencian Community are the social partners (UGT and CCOO) and the employers (Citrus Management Committee, CGC - which has the largest representation - and the Federation of Agri-food Cooperatives of the... read more

Supporting Italian Fruit Growing through Innovation and Automation - this is the theme of the new conference promoted by the Fresh Foundation, which will take place on Friday, February 14, 2025 at the Unitec Campus in Lugo (RA). read more

The bustling commercial activity being carried out by the Organizing Committee of Infoagro Exhibition is bearing fruit due to the large number of participation requests it is receiving, both from national companies and international companies. read more

The municipality of Bergamo, as reported in April 2024, has allocated 17 million euros for the city's fruit and vegetable market to carry out the following interventions: arranging the square, expanding services, ensuring pedestrian crossings safety, reorganizing the... read more

The Conference Program has been divided into a strawberry theme assigned to the first day (November 27) and a raspberry theme for the second day (November 28). Important agrotechnical aspects related to modern cultivation of strawberries and raspberries will be discussed during the lectures. read more

Four Star Fruit, a producer and seller of conventional and organic table grapes, has announced a new marketing agreement with Agrolatina, a Peruvian table grape grower. This strategic partnership is intended to bolster Four Star's imported table grape offerings by providing access to high-quality growers and exclusive varieties. read more

The Department of Agriculture (DA) in the Philippines is contemplating imposing restrictions on the importation of white onions and certain vegetables, as announced by Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. This decision is a response to the damage caused by several powerful typhoons. read more

Within the framework of activities aimed at encouraging and promoting the consumption of fruits and vegetables and increasing awareness of the organized fruit and vegetable sector, Italy Ortofrutta - Unione Nazionale is implementing the project "Ortofrutta Experience" - Open Day of Producer Organizations (P.O.). read more

ISI Sementi SpA, one of the leading seed companies based in Italy, and Top Seeds International Ltd., an innovative seed company based in Israel, both belonging to the Mitsui & Co., Ltd. group and focused on research and development, have announced their plan to... read more

Agricultural fertilizers have been affected by import tariffs, with a 25% duty on those from China during the previous administration, and a 20% tariff on phosphate imports from Russia and Morocco under the current administration. Josh Linville of StoneX comments on the potential implications if a 10% read more

Billa invests over €56 million in 2024 to expand presence in Bulgaria

The supermarket chain Billa has invested BGN 110 million (€56 million) since the beginning of 2024 in Bulgaria to strengthen its market presence in the Balkan country. The company, which is part of the REWE Group, has allocated nearly BGN 60 million (€31 million) to store expansions. read more