Customs officials in Piraeus intercepted 51 kilograms of cocaine hidden inside a container of bananas. The drugs, valued at over €2.3 million, were concealed in the cooling equipment of the shipment, which came from South America. The discovery was aided by Max. read more

Badanie przeprowadzone niedawno przez badaczy z College of Arts and Sciences na Uniwersytecie Indiany w Bloomington oraz Szkoły Sztuk Wyzwolonych na Uniwersytecie Indiany w Indianapolis podkreśla potencjalne korzyści z wprowadzenia europejskiego systemu certyfikacji dla lokalnych produktów spożywczych, znanego jako "Oznaczenie Geograficzne" (GI). read more

Wolumen przywozu wiśni znacząco wzrósł, co spowodowało gwałtowny spadek cen w porównaniu z ubiegłym tygodniem. To pobudziło aktywność na rynku. Na przykład odmiana Santina o specyfikacji 2,5 kg 2J jest teraz wyceniana na około 350–380 jenów za skrzynkę, podczas gdy dwie w jednej specyfikacji 2J. read more

Oishii has announced that it will introduce its popular Koyo Berry to Harris Teeter locations in the DMV area, expanding its presence along the East Coast. This announcement follows Oishii's recent expansion into Chicago. The Koyo Berry, which translates to "elated" in Japanese, was launched in February. read more

In the province of Peravia in the Dominican Republic, the Punta Catalina Electric Generation Company (EGEPC) has responded to criticisms from environmental organizations regarding its impact on local agriculture. EGEPC's executive vice president, Celso Marranzini, requested an analysis from the Ministry of... read more

Enjoy Dolce Frutta (click here for more information) is a European campaign designed to promote fresh fruit made in the EU, highlighting the taste, quality, and nutritional benefits of products such as strawberries, kiwi, clementines, nectarines, cherries, and grapes. The project is aimed at... read more

The horticulture sector in New Zealand is expected to benefit from the recent free trade agreements with the Gulf states, according to Associate Agriculture Minister Nicola Grigg. Grigg emphasized the importance of the free trade agreement with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the Comprehensive Economic Partnership. read more

To jest sezon na mango spoza brzegu w Północnej Ameryce i Europie, co oznacza, że większość dostaw pochodzi obecnie z Ameryki Południowej. Duże pytanie brzmi, jaką ilość mango przybędzie z Peru w tym sezonie po wcześniejszym i silnym początku z mango odmiany Kent. Brazylia miała trudny początek z eksportem do. read more

Ludzie przygotowują się do Świąt Bożego Narodzenia coraz wcześniej każdego roku. Firmy produkcyjne i marketingowe szykują się do wprowadzenia swoich roślin na rynek. Słoneczne szklarnie w Almerii, największym regionie produkcji gwiazdki betlejemskiej w Hiszpanii, są pomalowane na czerwono, tradycyjny kolor gwiazdek betlejemskich. Jednakże, read more

The cucumber harvest in Crete has started, and while the quality is high, exporters to the Balkan countries are facing almost zero profit margins due to competition from Albania. Cretan exporter Mr. Labros Pervolarakis explains, "Sales are progressing very slowly. We are not seeing significant demand, as." read more

The previous week at the 7th China International Import Expo, Avocados Australia signed a AUD $300 million purchase agreement with Shanghai Huizhan. The organization also signed several Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with important entities to facilitate future trade. read more

The peak industry body for Australia's certified organic industry has raised concerns about a proposal to eliminate labeling requirements for gene-edited products. They argue that this move would decrease transparency for consumers and raise the risk of unintentional contamination in the strictly non-GMO organic sector. read more

The Federation of Fruit Producers of Chile, Fedefruta, has warned that the country's cherry export forecast may be lower than previously projected. A survey conducted among cherry producers in different regions of the country has shown that many producers are experiencing significant fruit drop, leading to premature. read more

The National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC) has indicated that smallholder farmers in South Africa are finding it difficult to establish a presence in markets predominantly occupied by Johannesburg, Cape Town, Tshwane, and Durban. The council's Smallholder Access Estimates (SMEAs) for Q2 read more

Vietnam's export portfolio to the US has witnessed significant contributions from other agricultural sectors such as cashews, pepper, fruits, and vegetables. Remarkably, cashew exports have increased to over $871 million, showing a 33 percent rise, while pepper exports have surged to $300 million, up. read more

The National Fruit Show is organized by growers, for growers, and showcases the finest British apples, pears, and nuts with a large display at the center of the show. Nigel Bardsley, chairman of the National Fruit Show, welcomed guests to the show. He said: "Despite the challenges of the British read more

In order to stymulate agricultural exports, Chinese company Zhengzhou Chen's Sun has expressed interest in investing in durian cultivation and processing in Cambodia. This matter was a major point of discussion during a meeting on November 6, 2024, between Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Manet and Xuemei Chen, Chairman of... read more

Jakub Krawczyk, the export manager for the Polish apple exporter Appolonia, states that the quality of Polish apples has impacted the number of countries to which Polish exporters can sell their apples: "I'm not going to lie, it's quite a rough season. There aren't too many apples that meet our quality standards." read more

After two years of severe drought conditions worsened by the El Nino weather phenomenon, which significantly reduced vessel transits, the Panama Canal is now experiencing a revival in trade activity. Ricaurte Vásquez, the administrator of the Panama Canal Authority, announced this positive development. read more

Plainview Growers has been using the new patented PGC tray developed by WPS since August 2024 to optimize their orchid production. Arie van Vugt, President and owner of Plainview Growers, said: "We're extremely pleased with the PGC tray. The quality is outstanding, and the ease of handling has greatly improved our operations." read more