W wrześniu obwód Tiumeński był świadkiem wzrostu importu świeżych owoców jagodowych z Kirgistanu, o czym informuje regionalne oddział Federalnej Służby Weterynaryjnej i Fitosanitarnej Nadzoru Rosji (Rosselkhoznadzor). Pierwsza połowa września przyniosła wzrost importu o 49 procent. read more

Empack was held at Flanders Expo in Ghent on Tuesday, September 17, and Wednesday, September 18. This edition had a special emphasis on the food industry. The event took place concurrently with Transport & Logistics and included a section for Logistics & Industrial Build. Exhibitors showcased their products and services at the booths. read more

What does "nickel free" mean? Why is it so important for some consumers? Why did Mr. Datterino decide to focus on nickel free? read more

A new five-year initiative, funded by Defra and valued at £3 million, aims to improve the breeding of soft fruit crops in the UK through the Soft Fruit Genetic Improvement Network (GIN). This program will utilize innovative biotechnological methods and gather extensive genetic data. read more

After an announcement by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), fruit and vegetable importers in the East Midlands are getting ready for delayed border checks. Initially set for January 1st, physical inspections on 'medium risk' commodities from the European Union will now be postponed. read more

On 09/09/2024, Direct Fresh Sourcing GmbH was awarded and thanked for its direct purchase of Fairtrade bananas during a house handover ceremony organized by the "CORNELIO SÁNCHEZ Association of Agricultural Employees and Workers." The association held a festive ceremony to honor the occasion. read more

ASAJA Alicante reproaches the Confederation for its lack of foresight in announcing the water cuts that will affect the vegetable campaign in the Vega Baja and El Camp

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The Treasure Valley Reload Center in Nyssa, Oregon, which was designed to be a central location for shipping onions, has faced major challenges, as reported by a board director of the Malheur County Development Corp. (MCDC). This development calls into question the viability of the center's business model, which had... read more

"After the traditional quiet period during the summer holidays, demand for ginger from European supermarket chains and wholesalers is rising again," said Gerry Li from Vision Fresh in Poeldijk. "We are currently seeing a relatively normal supply situation. Due to the Red Sea crisis, shipping" read more

UK: Morrisons migrates all shoppers to improved groceries app

Morrisons is phasing out its 'white app', previously used by customers for online grocery shopping, and transitioning users to an upgraded 'green app'. The supermarket explained that it used to operate one website and two apps, but has now shifted all customers to the new and improved platform. read more

Moroccan grower and exporter Valyour is launching its pepper season and introducing its new brand simultaneously, as stated by its CEO, Said Aghzou. Aghzou mentioned, "At Valyour, as a prominent grower and exporter of high-quality fruits and vegetables, we are excited to announce the beginning of our new hot pepper." read more

On September 16, 2024, the California Department of Food and Agriculture announced an expansion of the Huanglongbing (HLB) quarantine in San Diego County. The decision was made following a positive HLB test from a mandarin tree in a residential area of the Fallbrook neighborhood. read more

This week, representatives of greenhouse farms in Ukraine are once again being compelled to lower cucumber prices, as reported by analysts from the EastFruit project. Just a week ago, this market sector was seeing favorable price trends, which resulted in a predicted decrease in trading activity. read more

Belarus will stockpile 121,100 tons of fruits and vegetables in stabilization funds for the off-season period, as announced by Alexey Bogdanov, the Minister of Antimonopoly Regulation and Trade. The stabilization fund system has been crucial in guaranteeing a consistent supply of produce to the domestic market. read more

The three entities from Granada, Centro Sur, Espárrago de Granada, and Espalorquiana, have closed an important deal that strengthens the province of Granada in a leading position in the markets.

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The latest Agricultural Situation Bulletin from the Department of Rural Economy (Deral), under the State Secretariat of Agriculture and Supply of Paraná, Brazil, disclosed that the Gross Production Value (VBP) of Paraná's agriculture sector has reached R$ 198 billion. This figure underscores the significant economic contribution of the agriculture sector in Paraná. read more

Peru is becoming an important player in the global market for fruits and vegetables, with its agricultural exports reaching US$10.545 billion at the end of 2023. According to the Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation, this figure is expected to exceed US$11.500 billion by the end of 2024. read more

X5 Import, responsible for direct imports for X5 Group businesses, has announced the launch of certified organic banana supplies to the shelves of its retail chains. The first certified supplier is the "Association of Ecological Agricultural Production of Bananas," located in El Oro, Ecuador. read more

Benary, a breeder of ornamental seeds, has purchased the Seedling Scan Pro from AgriData Innovations. According to Benary, this system performs accurate counts, eliminating the need for time-consuming hand counts. Additionally, it automatically saves photos of the trays, aiming to make the process more efficient. read more

W ostatnich latach Maroko znacząco zwiększyło swoją obecność na polskim rynku pomidorów uprawianych w szklarniach, stając się prawdziwym liderem trendów - informuje EastFruit. W ciągu ostatnich trzech lat roczny bezpośredni import pomidorów z Maroka do Polski wynosił od 30 000 do 36 000 ton. W pierwszym read more