In recent years, Shizhong District in Zaozhuang City, located in Shandong Province in eastern China, has implemented various measures to enhance the efficiency and quality of agricultural development. This includes initiatives like promoting brand building and nurturing new forms of agricultural businesses such as professional... read more

The Primorsky Interregional Office of Rosselkhoznadzor inspected the sixth batch of orchids imported from China in 2024 at the phytosanitary control post "Pogranichny" in Primorsky Krai. On October 4th, a total of 103,700 young plants were imported into the region. This summer, there were also large shipments of orchids. read more

The small melon seed breeding company Superfruiter is working on another exciting project: a Superfruiter melon variety with an edible rind, weighing between 150-300g, that can be eaten like an apple, as reported by FreshPlaza. read more

Creating an efficient, equitable, and sustainable value chain poses a challenge for numerous sectors, including the fruits and vegetables sector. For Nature's Pride and its sister company Berries Pride, responsible water usage is of paramount strategic significance for their business and the sector's future. read more

Sprouts Farmers Market is expanding its partnership with IFCO to drive sustainability through reusable packaging. Significant progress has been achieved in the ongoing collaboration between Sprouts Farmers Market and IFCO, a leading provider of Reusable Packaging Containers (RPCs). This partnership highlights... read more

Dawid Janiak, a farmer from Wielkopolska, assesses this year's harvest on his farm as satisfactory. The first 'Karima' strawberry plants were planted at the end of February to stagger fruiting. Fruit selling prices were higher this year than read more

New design, revised naming, and new, more sustainable packaging for Frullà's fruit smoothie packs. A minimal graphic restyling aimed at enhancing the brand and increasing visibility on the shelves. read more

"We're talking about the lowest temperatures that the Loskop Valley has experienced in the last 27 years," says Jovann Somers, the blueberry production manager at Roslé Boerdery, "and not just here, but extending deep into Limpopo and Zimbabwe." Black frost in July caused damage to 60 to 70% of the earliest cultivars. read more

At the beginning of October, Kyiv hosted the National Cooperative Shift "Power of Cooperation," a significant event for Ukraine's cooperative movement. Experts, cooperative leaders, and international partners came together to discuss the role of cooperatives during wartime and their contribution to rebuilding. read more

Dr. Viviana Curzel, a researcher and technician specializing in stone fruit with low chill hour requirements (CIF Jujuy-FCA UNJu), and Oscar Machuca, a producer of extra-early stone fruit in the region, harvested the first fruits on September 24. These fruits were obtained as part of a... read more

The Federal Government of Nigeria has allocated N1.6bn for an intervention fund aimed at combating ginger blight, a disease affecting one of the country's major agricultural exports. Fredrick Nwabufo, Special Assistant on Public Engagement to President Bola Tinubu, disclosed the initiative. read more

The reporter of China Daily visited Yinhuang Farm in Beijing's Changping district, where the crisp autumn air of Beijing blended with the earthy smell of freshly tilled soil. Yinhuang is the first Bayer ForwardFarming project in the Asia-Pacific region, providing customized regenerative agricultural solutions. read more

Morocco remains the top supplier of fruits and vegetables, and from January to July 2024, imports totaled 698 million euros, 24% of the total, maintaining the growth of recent years. Specifically, during the period analyzed, imports were 10% higher than

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During one of the conference panels focused on "Sales," attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the current requirements set by retail networks. This information will be presented by Andrzej Łukijańczuk from Agronom Berries, which is currently. read more

The Costa Rican delegation, led by the Costa Rican Foreign Trade Promotion Agency (Procomer), consisting of 30 companies from the agricultural sector, presented a diverse selection of high-quality fruits, vegetables, and tubers. These included products such as pineapple, banana, melon, watermelon, cassava, tiquisque, and Hass avocado. read more

UK: Lidl provides updates on largest ever regional distribution centre, a year on from its launch in Luton

It has been more than a year since Lidl opened its largest ever regional distribution centre (RDC) in Luton, UK. This project is the company's most ambitious construction endeavor to date, covering an area of 1.2 million square feet. read more

W tym roku Węgry zmagały się z suszą, która miała negatywne skutki dla rolnictwa, powodując znaczne straty w różnych uprawach. Według Lajosa Braunmüllera, redaktora naczelnego Agrárszektora, wypowiadającego się dla Pénzcentrum, można zauważyć oczekiwanie wzrostu cen żywności w nadchodzących miesiącach. read more

Unbeleafable, the salad range from the UK-based vertical farm GrowUp, has been launched in Co-op. The convenience retailer is now offering the popular mild mixed baby leaves bagged salad in 250 of its stores nationwide. Unbeleafable leaves are grown and packed in a controlled environment at GrowUp's vertical farm. read more

With the stabilization of China-Australia relations, the Australian avocado industry, led by Avocados Australia, is eager to explore the Chinese market, acknowledging its substantial potential for their products. In late August and early September, a delegation including John Tyas, CEO of Avocados Australia, visited China to conduct market research and establish connections. read more

Aotearoa New Zealand is scheduled to be the first country to celebrate World Fruit & Vegetable Day on October 18, in line with the worldwide focus on promoting a sustainable and healthy future. The 5+ A Day Charitable Trust is leading the way by organizing international celebrations, with 30 countries ready to participate. read more