James Kariuki, a macadamia farmer in central Kenya since 1997, has been dealing with the ups and downs of the industry, which is characterized by the promise of high yields contrasted with difficulties in accessing the market. Kariuki's story mirrors the typical experience of small-scale macadamia farmers in Kenya, who read more

The European promotion program 'Greenhouse. Sustainable Fruits and Vegetables from Europe' has started the second edition of its Educational Tour in Almería this Tuesday. The initiative will visit several cities in Spain to raise awareness. read more

Agrochemical firm Crystal Crop Protection announced on Monday that it has acquired I&B Seeds, a Bengaluru-based company, in order to enhance its presence in India's vegetable and flower-seed market segment. "The deal has been successfully completed with the purchase of shares from two main shareholders. The share transfer was..." read more

W poprzednim raporcie East Fruit ujawnia blisko rekordowy wynik marokańskiego eksportu papryki. Według źródła, kraj wyeksportował 150 tysięcy ton między styczniem a sierpniem, o 20% więcej niż w poprzednim sezonie. Amine Amanatoullah, producent wczesnych warzyw z siedzibą w Agadirze, read more

Agróptimum, a young Spanish agri-food and biotechnology business group and a national leader in pistachio plants and plantation management, recently unveiled the first global study on pistachios titled "Present and Future of Pistachio Cultivation and Processing: A Business Perspective," in which it describes... read more

The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) in the Solomon Islands, under the guidance of Permanent Secretary Dr. Samson Viulu, has announced plans to export fresh pineapples to Australia starting in 2025. This initiative follows encouragement from the Australian High Commission. read more

Rich Ellenson (from the US) managed to cut a pineapple in just 17.85 seconds, beating the previous record of 27.07 seconds. read more

At this year's expoSE in Karlsruhe, HEPRO GmbH is showcasing the latest innovations in the field of asparagus peeling machines. The main highlight of the trade fair is the enhanced professional peeling machines ranging from the HEPRO-1800 XL to the 9000 XL, as well as the "asparagus to go" option. read more

The Spanish National Garlic Board analyzed the previous season and discussed the planting expectations for the upcoming season at a meeting in Madrid. The area dedicated to garlic cultivation in Spain decreased by 8% compared to the previous season. This marks the third consecutive year of decline, resulting in a total drop of 23%. read more

W Kaszmirze plantatorzy owoców obserwują wzrost popytu na ich jabłka na indyjskich rynkach, co oznacza zmianę w stosunku do wcześniejszego słabego popytu w czasie szczytu sezonu zbiorów. Ten wzrost umożliwił plantatorom uzyskanie lepszych cen, przy czym Mohammad Yaqoob, plantator z Shopian, zauważył, że. read more

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