French leek production decreased at the start of autumn. For the 2024-2025 marketing year, total production is projected to be 163,600 tons, a decrease of approximately 12,000 tons compared to the previous year's high production. In September 2024, prices were 24% higher than in the 2023-2024 season. read more

The Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV) continues to have a negative impact on tomato production and marketing worldwide. Since 2022, Rijk Zwaan has conducted in-depth research and international testing to develop tomato varieties with high read more

Modern horticulture relies on varietal innovation. Its focal point is found in the Plant Nursery area, a salon dedicated to innovation in the nursery supply chain, a moment of sharing and comparison for breeders, publishers, nurserymen, producers, technicians, and researchers. read more

W Bangladeshu cena ziemniaków wzrosła znacząco w ciągu ostatniego tygodnia, co przypisywane jest malejącym zapasom ze zbiorów z poprzedniego sezonu, gdy zbliża się nowy sezon sadzenia. Ten scenariusz jest dodatkowo pogłębiony przez zachowania wyszukujące zysku u niektórych osób zaangażowanych w łańcuch dostaw. read more

Supplying fresh, ready-to-eat cut fruits and vegetables to two premium retailers, Marks & Spencer in the United Kingdom and Woolworths in South Africa, requires nearly 10,000 employees, predominantly women, from the company In2Food to prepare daily. They hand-prepare over 3,700 tons. read more

Skutki surowej pogody w Hiszpanii były niszczące dla społeczności hiszpańskiej, według Miguela Gonzaleza z MG Fruit. "Obrazy, które widzimy, to tylko ułamek tego, co się dzieje. Niektórzy ludzie stracili wszystko—nie tylko materialnie, ale także członków rodziny. To nie pozostawia. read more

W Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, the blueberry industry has become a key factor in revitalizing rural areas, boosting local economic development, and increasing farmers' incomes. The Mengzi City Blueberry Farming Centre exemplifies the region's dedication to agriculture. read more

Richard Salazar, executive director of the Ecuadorian Banana Marketing and Export Association (Acorbanec) and organizer of the Banana Business 2024 Convention, announced that the event will also serve as a platform to promote strategic alliances, conduct business negotiations, and foster collaboration. read more

The current green/orange CC TAG5 label will be replaced by a new yellow label (CC TAG6) starting on January 6th, 2025. All CC Containers in the pool must have the new CC TAG6 label along with a CC metal plate in order to be considered compliant within the CC Pool system. The reason for introducing the new label is to ensure better recognition and compliance within the system. read more

From 4th November onwards, H.Z. Logistics will be assuming all transportation operations previously handled by Koeltrans Angeren of Bemmel, which filed for bankruptcy on Friday, 1st November. By acquiring the transportation activities of Koeltrans Angeren B.V., H.Z. Logistics is reinforcing its position within the industry. read more

Trade Winds Citrus Limited (TWCL), Jamaica's top citrus producer, is currently dealing with production challenges caused by pests, diseases, and diminishing farmland, which are significantly impacting orange yields. One major contributing factor to the reduced yields is citrus greening disease, also known as citrus huanglongbing (HLB). read more

Niedawne ciężkie burze i powodzie we wschodniej Hiszpanii pozostawiły apokaliptyczny krajobraz w wielu gminach prowincji Walencja. Setki osób straciły życie, a około 1 900 zaginionych wciąż jest poszukiwanych. Przewiduje się, że ulewny deszcz, grad oraz silne wiatry będą nadal...

The recent heavy storms and floods in eastern Spain have left an apocalyptic scenario behind in many municipalities in the province of Valencia. Hundreds have lost their lives and around 1,900 missing people are still being sought. The torrential rainfall, hail, and strong winds are expected to... read more

Linde Material Handling Ibérica has introduced its new series of electric counterbalanced forklifts, which consists of 26 models of three and four wheels with load capacities ranging from 1 to

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The Spanish province of Huelva was on red alert for torrential rains just a few days ago. The rainfall was significant in municipalities such as Aljaraque, which recorded almost 150 mm of rain on November 1, as well as in Cartaya, Gibraleón, and Punta Umbría, according to the Huelva Provincial authorities. read more

Traditional leaders in Kavango East are currently looking into how Namibia Berries obtained land without the approval of Hambukushu Chief Erwin Mbambo. The company, which has promised to create 8,000 jobs and invest N$1.5 billion (US$ 86,355,786), is facing a standoff over the land issue. read more

The new route has unlocked an additional 98 tonnes of direct, outbound air freight capacity weekly for South Australian exporters, bypassing other ports including Melbourne, saving time and lowering costs. The total economic impact of daily Emirates flights in and out of Adelaide is estimated to be significant. read more

The 2023/24 blueberry campaign marked a historic moment, with a 10% decrease in global exports, the first in 15 years, due to weather events that reduced productions in the main exporting countries, as reported by a recent study by RaboResearch. However, the read more

The 91st National Fruit Show, which took place at the Kent County Showground, was opened by Tom Bradshaw, the President of the National Farmers Union. Bradshaw gave the keynote address and interacted with fruit growers and industry leaders during the event. The exhibition was focused on showcasing. read more

In the greenhouse vegetable market, the impact of the severe weather in Spain, including flooding, has remained limited so far. "There is no panic at the moment. It's terrible for the people there, but in terms of greenhouse vegetables, we can see that in the short term, the impact is mainly." read more

"We are not only competing with imported berries, but also their competitive prices in the domestic market. In response, Norwegian growers have formed a collaborative and legal cartel of berry farmers. This alliance enables us to meet weekly, evaluate the supply and demand, and coordinate our strategies." read more