The potato harvest of the 23/24 season was definitely complex, with challenges such as climate change, phytosanitary emergencies, and, above all, a reduced availability of certified seed tubers. The successful outcome of the previous marketing campaign had generated renewed optimism. read more

Cosco Shipping Ports, the world's leading ports logistics service provider, recently released the financial results for the Company and its subsidiaries for the 3-month and 9-month periods ending on September 30, 2024. Here are some highlights from the third quarter of 2024:

- Total throughput grew by 5.1% year-over-year to 37,408,836 TEU.
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Drewry's new Intra-Asia Container Index (IACI), which is a weighted average of regional spot container freight rates, increased by 15% to $573 per 40ft container in the last two weeks. read more

The new study commissioned by the Fairtrade Foundation and conducted by Impactloop reveals the economic advantages that flower workers in Kenya gain from the Fairtrade Premium, with education, healthcare, and housing identified as significant areas of impact. The Fairtrade Premium is a read more

In Argentina, exports of pears and apples from the provinces of Río Negro and Neuquén showed a slight increase in the first nine months of 2024. Compared to the same period of the previous year, pear shipments increased by 6%, while the volumes of apples destined for overseas markets also saw a growth. read more

Arrigoni, a leading group in Europe in the design and manufacturing of agrotextile products for agriculture, will be present at Eima 2024, the International Exhibition of Agricultural Machinery.

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Sanlucar Fruit, a fruit and vegetable producer and distributor based in Puzol (Valencia) with German capital, has set its sights on Cariñena, Zaragoza, to carry out an ambitious agri-food project.

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Krajem Zachodniej Afryki, który ma dość duże zbiory ananasów, jest Benin, ale eksportuje się niewiele. Armanda Chogolou, CEO Armacar Eagle Agro Business, mówi, że ma nadzieję, iż benińskie ananasy zdobędą więcej rynków. Chogolou wyjaśnia: "Uprawiamy dwa rodzaje ananasa w Beninie, Sugar".

In West Africa, the country of Benin has a fairly large pineapple production but exports very little. Armanda Chogolou, CEO of Armacar Eagle Agro Business, says she hopes that Beninese pineapples will conquer more markets. Chogolou explains: "We grow two varieties of pineapple in Benin, the Sugar". read more

In the first quarter of the fiscal year, Pakistan experienced an 11.5% increase in vegetable exports despite seasonal rains causing significant damage to fields, especially in Sindh. This export surge, coupled with weather-related losses, has resulted in shortages, prompting retailers to import vegetables from Iran and Afghanistan. read more

Windy down in August, lemon imports from Argentina, and the focus shifted to Mexico at that time. "The Argentinean deal began well and ended up decent," said Ronnie Cohen of Vision Global Group. "Overall, it was a satisfactory season from Argentina," he added. Our volumes increased year by year. read more

There are no longer price listings for Polish blueberries on agricultural and food stock exchanges. The prices of imported blueberries vary greatly, ranging from 55 PLN/kg (KH Rybitwy, Krakow) to 84.00 PLN/kg (Łódź Zjazdowa). read more

In one of the greenhouses at World Horti Center, four students from the Horti Technics & Management course are busy cultivating young strawberry plants. The LED lighting is giving the greenhouse a pink hue, the plants are starting to bear fruit, and bumblebees are buzzing around. This project is a collaboration between MBO. read more

There is concern in the strawberry sector of Huelva: cooperatives, producers, irrigators, and marketers due to the power vacuum created in Interfresa following the resignation of

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The apple harvest ended last week in Kastoria, the main mountainous region for apple cultivation in Greece, with a record volume. According to Mr. Dimosthenis Moysides, president of the local apple company GEOK S.A., "This year's volume is higher than ever. The crop reached 50,000-60,000 tons. All the... read more

Italian pumpkins are experiencing a Halloween nightmare, with a 25% drop in production due to the effects of bad weather and floods in the North, and drought in the South. This is what emerges from Coldiretti's monitoring of the seasonal trend of the vegetable symbol of All Saints' Day. read more

Greeneration, a premium vertical farm located in Dubai, specializes in edible flowers, specialty leaves, and microgreens. The farm supplies fine dining and hospitality clients with farm-to-kitchen produce that is delivered on the same day as harvest. This dedication to freshness sets Greeneration apart in a region where over read more

Jingold's new commercial campaign is at the starting line. Jingold is a specialist in kiwi, offering premium varieties with yellow, red, and green flesh that bring quality and innovation to markets and tables around the world. With 850 producers in the most suitable areas of the northern hemisphere, read more

A giant squash weighing over 625 kilos is proudly displayed on the shelves of Metro France (Paris Bercy). "We aim to have giant squash in the store every autumn. We often have large squash weighing between 35 and 50 kg in stock, and this is the third squash we've purchased that weighs over 500 kg," read more

Badanie przeprowadzone przez Choice ujawniło, że w odległych społecznościach na terenie Zachodniej Australii i Terytorium Północnego koszt podstawowych artykułów spożywczych, skupiający się szczególnie na owocach i warzywach, jest znacznie wyższy w porównaniu do obszarów miejskich. W Wielkiej Pustyni Piaszczystej, Pilbara, West Daly i Tiwi... read more

The pursuit of backward-chain integration and forward-looking innovation is becoming more practical at Van der Knaap Groep. It's not just about using fancy words. With their ambitious mindset, their motto is: "Step on the gas." We recently spoke with Jelte Veenstra and Ron van der Knaap, who shared with us their vision and strategies. read more