"Consumers love a good story but they're wary of greenwashing," notes Kobus Pienaar, program manager of the Woolworths Farming for the Future program, designed to provide Woolies customers with evidence of the mindfulness with which their fruits and vegetables are grown. "We enjoy explaining to them." read more

The European Union (EU) market for peaches and nectarines has exhibited intriguing trends in recent years, especially in terms of production, trade, and pricing. The production area of peaches and nectarines in EU member states has experienced minor fluctuations from 2017 to 2023. Italy and Spain, in particular, have... read more

Prognozy dotyczące wpływu huraganu Milton na przemysł cytrusowy na Florydzie były złowrogie. Chociaż oceny dotyczące tego, jak branża przetrwała znaczące zjawisko pogodowe, są wciąż w toku, niektórzy plantatorzy i eksporterzy raportują lepsze wyniki niż się spodziewano. "To nie miało być. read more

For years, Conad Nord Ovest has been working to promote local excellence and producers operating in the areas where the cooperative is active. This commitment led to the creation of the "I nostri Ori" line in 2021, offering locally sourced fruits, vegetables, and seafood. read more

Rok 2024 był skomplikowany dla produkcji awokado w Peru, ponieważ ciągłe niekorzystne warunki pogodowe wpłynęły na regularność zbiorów. Pomimo tych przeszkód w łańcuchu produkcji, sektor komercyjny awokado wykazał zdolność reakcji, co pozwoliło mu zakończyć kampanię pozytywnie. read more

In Ukraine, the pricing trends for cucumbers and tomatoes on different retail platforms are being monitored by sources such as "Hvylya", the Minfin portal, the Capital Market, and the Odessa market "Pochatok". With winter approaching, there is an upward trend in the prices of these vegetables. read more

The Spanish Federation of Distributors for Plant Protection (Fedisprove) has commemorated its 25th anniversary with an event held in Madrid. The event focused on the future of plant health.

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This year, the great competition offered by Despar Centro Sud on Facebook and Instagram profiles is back: "Challenge Artificial Intelligence with Pino & Win with Despar" is aimed at all Despar customers, as well as the online community that has grown in recent years. read more

The horticulture sector in Australia is currently going through a phase of policy updates that could potentially change its strategies for sourcing labor. The federal government's review of immigration policy, particularly the Working Holiday Maker (WHM) program, is a key focus area. read more

Irani apples are entering the market. Hadi Mirzaei, CEO of Darya Noosh Payab Trading, anticipates a vibrant marketing campaign despite a decrease in volume this year. The grower explains: "We experienced a cold winter and spring in Iran, leading to lower apple yields. However, I can assure importers that we..." read more

Wzrost eksportu świeżych bananów z Peru odnotował spadek po raz drugi z rzędu we wrześniu, pomimo wzrostu średniej ceny. W tym okresie kluczowe rynki, takie jak Stany Zjednoczone i Holandia, doświadczyły fluktuacji w poziomach importu, negatywnie wpływając na sytuację. read more

Bananas grown in the Spanish Canary Islands are not the only ones produced in a European country. In fact, while bananas are cultivated far from the European mainland, near the Atlantic coasts of Africa, there are also bananas grown in the heart of the Mediterranean Sea. read more

The UK's strawberry season experienced its typical highs and lows throughout the summer, with the mild, overcast weather resulting in very good brix levels. "June was good, but we struggled for three weeks in August due to oversupply and low demand," said Sandy Booth from New Forest Fruit. read more

Wrap has suggested that the government should consider banning packaging on several fruits and vegetables sold by UK retailers by 2030. read more

This was clarified by the participants of the Federal Committee for Fruit and Vegetables (BOG) during their meeting on October 15 and 16, 2024 in Berlin. read more

The focus was on computer vision systems and so-called dendrometers for monitoring fruit growth. The LIDO network, founded in 2023, now includes 30 local and international partners who use this platform to further develop their technologies. read more

The campaign is aimed at the general population as well as political decision-makers. Highlights include a sustainability tour through four German cities and a poster that can be brought to life with a mobile phone. read more

Various cutting strategies were applied and an increased lighting intensity of 240 µmol per m2 per second was tested. The researchers were able to show that eggplants can be grown under full LED lighting in Dutch greenhouses during the winter months. However, read more

A deal between South Africa's state-owned logistics company, Transnet, and a company owned by Filipino billionaire Enrique Razon to expand and operate the largest container port in sub-Saharan Africa in Durban has been temporarily halted. read more

"With Joe Biden as president, the USA has once again become Germany's most important trading partner, our longstanding connections creating prosperity and jobs on both sides of the ocean. I hope that we can continue the good relationship even after November 6th." read more