The American Floral Endowment (AFE) has announced the launch of a $2.5 million fundraising campaign to support Sustainabloom, a collaborative sustainability program created for the floral community. Initially established with seed funding from 10 organizations, Sustainabloom has expanded. read more

The Genoa Agri-Food Center serves as a model for the creation of new agro-industrial infrastructures in Africa. Last Thursday, a delegation from RINA, a multinational group specializing in inspection, certification, and engineering consulting, visited the facility to understand how to replicate it. read more

Maurizio Musolesi from Monzuno, in the province of Bologna, has been using nets to harvest chestnuts for nearly 25 years. This method helps him increase yields and speed up the harvesting process. By keeping the fruits from touching the ground, they maintain higher quality and have a longer shelf life. read more

In Janakpurdham, the capital of Madesh, Nepal, bananas worth around $403,225 (50 million rupees) have been imported from India for the Chhath festival. The festival, which involves fasting, traditionally includes bananas as a crucial offering to God. Bishweshwar Yadav, read more

The supply of Envy™ apples is transitioning from imported to freshly grown domestically. T&G reports that last year's supply from Washington sold out early, with double-digit sales growth compared to the previous year. This season promises even more growth, as new trees are coming into production to meet the demand. read more

Shipping flowers by sea has become an increasingly popular method of transportation in Colombia. However, the phytosanitary inspections conducted by the ICA at departure points, which are often far away from the farms, can present significant challenges. This is especially true if pests are detected, as they can compromise the freshness of the flowers. read more

In a world where 730 million people suffer from hunger and about 2.8 billion lack access to adequate food for their needs, wholesale markets play a crucial role in the supply chain, which is often underestimated. read more

The Fruit Interpretation Center, Cosmofruita, inaugurated by Afrucat last April, has received requests and visits from management teams and study supervisors from different centers since September.

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Thanks to a $2 million federal investment, ecologists at the University of Oregon are spearheading efforts to promote sustainable agriculture on 20 partner hazelnut farms in Oregon. This initiative is designed to enhance the long-term sustainability of the state's hazelnut industry, which currently represents 99% of the U.S. market. read more

Jeśli zauważyłeś wzrost ceny soku pomarańczowego, to globalne uwarunkowania rynkowe wraz z rosnącymi kosztami produkcji wpływają na lokalne ceny. Ta sytuacja stanowi wyzwanie dla firm produkujących soki, które są uzależnione od importowanego koncentratu soku, ale jednocześnie stwarza lepszą perspektywę dla australijskich cytrusów. read more

Podczas gdy ogólny wskaźnik inflacji spadł w ostatnim kwartale, roczna stopa inflacji cen żywności utrzymała się na poziomie 3,3 procenta, jak pokazują najnowsze dane kwartalnego Indeksu Cen Konsumpcyjnych (CPI) Australijskiego Biura Statystycznego. Ostatnio opublikowane dane za trzeci kwartał 2024 roku. read more

The 2024-25 commercial season will be the first real test for the Dulcis kiwi, which is being presented with quantities almost tripled compared to 2023: over 600 tons on 300 hectares of land (expected to reach 500 by 2025). It will also make its debut in selected distribution chains in Europe. read more

Week 42 shows trends similar to the previous one, with a slight increase in volumes and a continuously growing average mixed price. Among the various channels, there is a recovery in sales in the discount sector, which however records a lower increase in the average mixed price compared to others. read more

In the Kurdistan Region's Halabja, despite a productive year for pomegranate cultivation, the local agriculture sector faces a standstill in export agreements. Halabja, recognized for its high-quality pomegranate production, recently celebrated its tenth Pomegranate Festival, an event that has become a significant milestone for the region. read more

UK: Sainsbury's is leading the way as the first retailer to match Aldi's prices in convenience stores, with an investment of £1 billion. Sainsbury's announced: "In the run-up to Christmas, we are giving customers the gift of great value by adding up to 200 products to our Aldi Price Match offer." read more

Mastronardi Produce® has announced the expansion of its Canadian greenhouse capacity by 91 acres. This includes a new, cutting-edge 27-acre glass greenhouse facility in Kingsville, Ontario, which will enable year-round production of local Sunset branded produce. read more

Jeśli chodzi o jesienne wesela, Alexandra Farms stawia na przyjęcie bogatych róż w intensywnych kolorach, w stylu światowej sławy mistrzów z Holandii. "Ten pięknie romantyczny wygląd doskonale nadaje się do stworzenia przytulnego przyjęcia weselnego z luksusowymi tkaninami i migoczącym światłem świec, gdy na zewnątrz jest chłodno. read more

The Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty, and Forestry has published the call for proposals "Fruit and Vegetables in Schools" for the school year 2024/2025. The ultimate goal is to promote the development of healthy eating habits among primary school students, with support from. read more

The strawberry season in Basilicata is starting early this year due to the mild autumn weather, with temperatures currently reaching 25°C. The first harvesting activities began on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. The variety being harvested is RedSayra from the Planasa group, a rooted top type planted at the beginning of. read more

More than 600 tons of top-quality fruit produced on 300 hectares of land – which will be expanded to 500 hectares by 2025 – Dulcis™ is about to replicate last year's success in the Italian market and reach various countries for the first time.

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