Taiwan has relaxed its import restrictions on food from five Japanese prefectures, allowing the importation of all Japanese food products under general conditions. This includes products like mushrooms, game meat, and koshiabura (a type of mountain vegetable). read more

Norbert Heep operates a fruit wholesale business at the Cologne wholesale market with an annual turnover of around 15 million euros. However, it has been decided that the wholesale center will need to relocate by the end of 2025. As a result, Heep is currently searching for a new location for his business. read more

The World Bank has extended its support to the Global Alliance against Fusarium TR4, an international coalition dedicated to combating a disease that poses a threat to bananas, a vital food source worldwide. This collaboration aims to reduce the spread of the disease, which has significant implications for. read more

The European potato market has been in turmoil since the beginning of summer, with participants unable to agree on what to expect from the main potato season of 2024/25. Issues with seed potatoes and adverse weather conditions this summer are juxtaposed with forecasts of record expansion. read more

The month of September represents a period of transition, with the shift from summer to autumn products, especially in the fruit sector. In recent years, the heat had accompanied us throughout September, while this year there has been a return to more typical temperatures. read more

Società Gestione Mercato announces that modules No. 1 and 2 of the Wholesale Fruit and Vegetable Market in Genova are now available for potential lease within the Agri-Food Center. read more

Masymas Supermarkets, from the distributor Juan Fornés Fornés, S.A., in their continuous effort to reduce food waste, has increased their

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More and more growers are realizing that analyses are indispensable for optimizing their crops. There is a growing interest in research on water, nutrient solutions, soil, substrate, and crops. Analyses contribute to a better understanding of cultivation, providing insights into plant nutrition, health, and growth. read more

On Marian Nassan's farm, a plot with 'Jubilejnaja Kopania' currant variety covers an area of 8 hectares. In the past, these bushes were heavily affected by a sawfly infestation, so the farmer decided to cut the shoots, collect them, and remove them from the site. read more

Hispanian exports of strawberries and blueberries, mainly grown in Huelva, experienced a 12% increase in the first seven months of 2024 compared to the previous year. Strawberries reached 251,072 tonnes, showing a 4% growth, while blueberries had an output of 82,971 tonnes, which was a 20% increase. read more

The campaign of the "Pera Coscia" (Conference Pear) by the Il Girasole Cooperative in Paternò (Catania) continues successfully, confirming the consumers' appreciation for the fruit year after year. I had a meeting with the commercial manager, Giovanni Scavo, to discuss the current season, which started in the first days of. read more

The latest archaeological discoveries have revealed evidence of American sweet potato starch granules at an ancient site in Aotearoa/New Zealand's South Island. This finding provides insights into the importance of the crop in the Polynesian colonization of colder South Pacific islands. The sweet potato, which has a long history in the region, was... read more

The Panama Canal Authority has introduced improvements to its Maritime Services Tariffs section, designed to offer stakeholders easier access to updated toll rates and maritime service costs. This section now includes a comprehensive list of current tariffs, presented in a detailed format. read more

Spain produced 1.8 million tons of stone fruits this season, which is 3% more than last year and 9% more than the average of the past five seasons, as reported by Elena Busutil, the Director General of Agricultural Productions and Markets at the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. read more

At ports along the US East Coast, there has been a noticeable buildup of trucks, and shipping companies are implementing alternative strategies in anticipation of an upcoming strike by dockworkers, which is scheduled to begin in a week. Shipping lines have advised their clients to retrieve their goods from these ports by September. read more

California avocado growers are voicing their concerns about a decision made by the U.S. to shift pest inspections from USDA personnel to the Mexican government. USDA inspectors have traditionally been vital in preventing the importation of avocados from California. read more

W pierwszej połowie 2024 roku Maroko wyeksportowało rekordową ilość świeżych borówek do kilku krajów Europy Wschodniej, zgodnie z informacjami ze strony EastFruit. Eksporterzy z Maroka przewyższyli wyniki całego poprzedniego roku kalendarzowego, znacząco umacniając swoją pozycję na kluczowym rynku regionalnym. read more

The dynamics of the European potato market have been unpredictable since the beginning of summer, with stakeholders disagreeing on the upcoming primary potato season of 2024/25. The juxtaposition of challenges related to seed potatoes and adverse weather conditions, combined with the expectation of record... read more

El Corte Inglés, which in Spanish means "The English Cut," is a renowned chain of department stores in Spain founded in 1940 in Madrid. With a leading position in terms of sales volume in Europe and ranking fourth globally, the company also operates other brands, including read more

An expert from the University of California has provided information on how to manage the polyphagous shot-hole borer beetle, an invasive pest that is threatening Perth's tree canopy. With a $41 million biosecurity response launched in Western Australia, the presence of this pest has become a major concern. read more