As Dashain comes to an end, Nepalis are eagerly looking forward to the celebration of Tihar, a festival primarily celebrated with flowers and lights. During Tihar, it is a tradition for sisters to decorate their brothers with garlands and offer Bhai Tika. With Tihar around the corner, there is a rise in demand. read more

Afghanistan has exported 442 tons of melons and watermelons in the past six months, mainly from Kandahar, to markets in India and Pakistan, according to the Taliban-run Ministry of Agriculture. Despite this achievement, Afghan traders face significant challenges, including insufficient cold storage facilities. read more

Sustainability is not just a buzzword for the produce company Seeka Limited; it is a fundamental aspect of the company's continuous commitment to responsible produce management. In June 2023, Seeka signed a Sustainability-linked loan that established goals for renewable energy, health and safety, and greenhouse gas emissions... read more

During their journey from the farm to the markets, your avocados pass through numerous touchpoints. The process is demanding, requiring careful attention to ensure they stay fresh. Delivering high-quality avocados involves overcoming various logistical challenges with persistent effort. It requires determination and intention to consistently provide top-notch produce. read more

Farmer and agricultural leaders in Rwanda are optimistic about the newly launched Rwanda Agricultural Biotechnology Program, which aims to enhance crop productivity over the next five years. With over $9.8 million in funding from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the program has garnered significant support. read more

A new stage in the structuring of the French pistachio sector was reached on October 15th, with the launch of the national collective brand "Pistaches de France" at the Med'Agri event in Avignon. Present at the event were André Pinatel, president of France Pistache, and Olivier Baussan, president of the. read more

Part of agricultural Italy is struggling with a drought. Many farmers are dealing with a water crisis that has worsened, especially in recent years, and not just during the summer months, leading to increasing damage to production. In the central and southern regions of Italy, the water shortage continues to be a problem. read more

At the recent Fruit Attraction fair in Madrid, the Melinda Consortium presented the new brand image of the Golden Delicious apple. For this historic variety, considered the queen of apples and the most consumed by Italians, Melinda has decided to renew the image to make it read more

The China Flower Industry Conference (CFIC) took place in Wuxi, Jiangsu Province from October 18th-20th. Approximately 300 companies had a booth at the event. The exhibition hall featured displays of phalaenopsis, Anthurium, Ilex verticillata, roses, and hydrangea, as well as imported tulips and proteas. read more

On the occasion of World Food Day, celebrated last week, BMTI and Italmercati Rete d’Imprese, in collaboration with Consumerismo No Profit, reaffirm the importance of making conscious food choices and emphasize the fundamental role of La Borsa della Spesa. read more

Starting from October 21, 2024, Rosselkhoznadzor will impose temporary restrictions on importing cut flowers and buds into the Russian Federation, which are accompanied by Kazakh phytosanitary certificates primarily issued for products from countries deemed unfriendly. Kazakhstan will be re-exporting these products. read more

Pierwsze zagraniczne winogrona dotarły na gorący europejski rynek winogron - informuje FreshPlaza. "Dostępny jest bardzo niewielki europejski produkt. Fale upałów we Włoszech, Hiszpanii, ale zwłaszcza w Grecji spowodowały ogromny niedobór winogron w Europie" - mówi Corné van de Klundert z firmy Origin Fruit. read more

This week, analysts from the EastFruit project reported that apple prices in Ukraine have once again started to increase. Producers attribute the recent price surge in this sector to a decrease in the availability of winter apple varieties in the local market. Meanwhile, read more

Everyone would like to plant and cultivate new varieties of blueberries. But should everyone? As emphasized by Mirosław Garliński, who has been running a blueberry plantation in Dolecko for 25 years, it is worthwhile to conduct tests and observations of new varieties on one's own

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The Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC), the UK trade association representing the fresh fruit, vegetable, cut flowers, and plants industry, is seeking clarification in response to the anti-waste charity Wrap's proposal to eliminate plastic packaging from fresh produce sold in supermarkets by 2030. read more

The UK grower Hall Hunter, known for specializing in British blueberries, has reported record volumes of production this year and is on track to supply even more. read more

The British On-Farm Innovation Network (BOFIN) is seeking farmers to join as 'PROBITY Pathfinders', playing a crucial role in the Platform to Rate Organisms Bred for Improved Traits and Yield (PROBITY) project. read more

Sown between May and July, the sugarloaf lettuce is harvested from September to November. In 2023, vegetable growers in Switzerland cultivated sugarloaf lettuce on 115 hectares, with 39 of them being in organic production. A total of 3,500 tons were harvested, while 1,650 tons were imported. Sugarloaf lettuce was... read more

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that the International Fresh Produce Association’s (IFPA) Foundation for Fresh Produce and partner Clemson University will each receive $5 million to establish a Sustainable Packaging Innovation Lab. read more

The Dutch organic supplier Eosta has announced that it is collaborating with two experienced partners on a new organic ginger project in central Europe. This project, now in its second year, aims to assess the viability of cultivating ginger in Bosnia and Herzegovina. read more