The Federation of Agricultural Cooperatives of Murcia (Fecoam) will participate on Thursday, September 12 in the roundtable discussion on artificial intelligence (AI) in agri-food companies, as part of the series

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Ailimpo has forecasted that Spain will produce 1,260,000 tons of lemons in the 2024/2025 season, which is 21% less than the 1,595,181 tons produced in the 2023/2024 season (the largest lemon harvest recorded to date). This information is based on a provisional balance that accounts for the exported and processed fruit. read more

Yam is a tropical tuber similar to sweet potatoes, grown and exported on a massive scale from West African countries. Nigeria dominates worldwide production with 70%, while Ghana contributes 10%. However, Ghana is the world's largest exporter of this commodity crop. Felix Kamassah, CEO of read more

Polskie rolnicy rozważają wznowienie protestów po zakończeniu prac polowych, powołując się na obawy dotyczące wpływu importu produktów rolnych z Ukrainy. Importy te zakłócają krajowy rynek owoców miękkich, zwłaszcza malin, których ceny mocno spadły. Obecnie, read more

Interpom, a leading trade fair for the entire potato chain, will take place on November 24, 25, and 26, 2024, at Kortrijk Xpo in Belgium. With its maximum capacity reached, Interpom serves as a primary trade platform for professionals looking to stay informed about the most recent market trends. read more

Seven months into the crisis at the Red Sea, the effects on maritime shipping and global supply chains are escalating. As ships are being rerouted around the Cape of Good Hope, we are witnessing substantial delays in transit times and rising operational expenses. These disturbances have resulted in disruptions to service... read more

The beach umbrellas are still open, and summer fruits dominate the table: watermelons, grapes, peaches, and plums steal the show. However, among the stands of Italian wholesale markets, Italian pears have been making an appearance for a few weeks now, but it seems like no one is paying attention to them. read more

In Iraq, the date palm and its produce are national symbols, but they are currently facing challenges due to drought. Once referred to as the land of "30 million palm trees," Iraq's historic date cultivation practices have endured difficulties, particularly during the 1980-88 war with Iran, and are now further impacted by climate change. read more

Reports from Greece have revealed the presence of deformed peaches, nectarines, apricots, and plums across 26,730.2 hectares. These reports were collected by 1,778 growers using an electronic platform overseen by the National Interprofessional Organization of Stone Fruits (EDOP). read more

On Monday, September 9th, as part of AgriFood Future, a national event on the food system and innovation organized by Unioncamere and the Chamber of Commerce of Salerno, there will be two appointments dedicated to tomato derivatives. read more

A group of Indonesian workers have reported facing financial difficulties after their employment at a UK farm was cut short due to unmet targets. The workers had traveled to the United Kingdom under the seasonal worker scheme, which allows foreign workers to obtain six-month visas for agricultural work. read more

The Morocco Berry Conference (MBC) 2024 will take place on November 14th at Les Dunes d'Or Congress Hall in Agadir. This event brings together industry leaders, experts, and growers from around the world to discuss the latest trends, technologies, and market opportunities in the berry sector. read more

Last week, officials from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) gathered to announce the end of all seven fruit fly quarantines in California. CCM was asked to participate in the press event in LA to share how the fruit fly outbreak... read more

Wyniki prób z Ameryki Północnej są teraz dostępne. Ori Danziger, wiceprezes zarządu, mówi: "Nasze lokalizacje prób dają nam możliwość testowania naszych genetyk na całym świecie. Próby tegorocznego roku pokazują, jak skupiamy się na rozwiązaniach dla plantatorów, oferując odmiany o unikalnym kolorze i. read more

Pistachio is the second most consumed nut in the world. According to the report by Mordor Intelligence, for the next 5 years, the pistachio market is projected to have an annual growth rate of around 4.5%. Currently, Europe represents the second largest market for pistachios in the world after. read more

Coliman Bananas is participating in Asia Fruit Logistica, which is being held in Hong Kong. The event brings together industry leaders, innovators, and buyers from around the world, offering the company a platform to enhance its presence in the Asian market. Coliman's participation in the show... read more

W Filipinach Komisja Konkurencji (PCC) ujawniła tożsamości dwunastu handlowców i importerów zamieszanych w rzekomy kartel cebulowy, który rzekomo wpłynął na rynek w 2022 roku. Podczas konferencji prasowej w siedzibie PCC w Quezon City, Dyrektor Biura ds. Egzekwowania read more

The pear sector in Italy is currently facing challenges. Production of the Abate variety is significantly low, and Dutch and Belgian companies have already secured a trademark for this variety (Abate NL) with plans to expand to a thousand hectares in the coming years. Italian summer varieties like Carmen are also impacted by these developments. read more

The USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released the official 2024 California Walnut Industry Objective Measurement Report on Wednesday. The 2024 California walnut production is forecasted at 670,000 tons (607,814 MT), down 19 percent from the 2023 production of 824,000 tons. read more

This week, the Drewry's World Container Index decreased by 8% to $4,775 per 40-foot container. The current Drewry WCI composite index, at $4,775 per 40-foot container, is 236% higher than the average rate in 2019 (before the pandemic), which was $1,420. However, it is 54% lower than the peak during the last pandemic. read more