Luiza, the first variety of the 3 Sambòa sisters, was ripe on the tree and ready to be picked: Each of the attendees had the opportunity to pick their own basket of fruit. Marco Rivoira announced that the start of the commercial campaign was... read more

The main Torkham highway blockade by Kukikhel protesters has disrupted the peak import season from Afghanistan, causing a daily loss of around Rs540 million to the national exchequer since August 21. This has also led to a halt in exports to Afghanistan, further affecting local traders. read more

Fruits and vegetables are a key sector for the development of Africa. This was strongly reiterated by the President of Macfrut, Renzo Piraccini, during the meeting "Africa, Italy, Europe: a new cooperation for sustainable development", promoted by the AVSI Foundation and hosted at the Meeting. read more

The attached letter is the one sent by the Agricat Fund a few days ago to several thousand Italian farmers, particularly from Emilia-Romagna, but also from Lombardy, Marche, and Tuscany, informing them that their compensation claims for damages incurred due to... read more

For the 2024/25 football season, Dole Italia, a leader in the production and distribution of high-quality fresh fruit, continues to cheer for Unione Sportiva Cremonese and confirms its role as a Supporter Partner of the red and gray Club. This collaboration is renewed under the sign of read more

As the Southern Hemisphere prepares for its primary blueberry season, industry forecasts are predicting higher volumes compared to the 2023/24 season. However, supplies from Peru are expected to be delayed, with peak arrivals anticipated around November. Despite this, Camposol is positioned to be one of the leading suppliers in the market. read more

Obtaining beautiful, tasty, resistant, and easy-to-eat fruits is among the goals of varietal improvement in the world of fruits and vegetables. The supply chain is becoming more demanding and expects increasingly high-performing products; seedlessness is a feature that is gaining great success in the sector. read more

The first edition of Kiwi Day in Monticello concluded a couple of weeks ago, the leading event for the kiwi industry in Chile organized by the Kiwi Committee and RedAgrícola. It was a day where kiwi producers, exporters, suppliers, and industry consultants came together. read more

China's market regulator has announced that e-commerce giant Alibaba has successfully completed a three-year "rectification" period. The State Administration of Market Regulation in China issued a statement confirming that Alibaba Group has fulfilled the requirements set during the period, which was initiated following a fine imposed in 2021 for monopolistic practices. read more

Greece is experiencing a continuous rise in fruit and vegetable prices, despite government claims of reduced inflation. According to Eurostat, inflation in the country is increasing, while in other European nations, it is declining. Greek citizens are starting to accept high prices as a norm. read more

The country that exports the most grapes globally is Italy. However, in terms of the fastest-growing or fastest-decreasing exports of grapes, EastFruit conducted an investigation to determine these trends. Before delving into the rankings of the world's largest exporters, it is essential to note that these questions may not have straightforward answers. read more

Nigeria's annual mango production has not exceeded one million tonnes, with numbers reaching 968,780 metric tonnes, placing the country between the 10th and 12th spot globally. The mango market has experienced growth, increasing from $63.65 billion to $67.95 billion this year, representing a 6.7% rise. read more

"It had to happen sometime. And so the decision has been made: Edfruit B.V. has closed its doors as of August 31," Ed Olivier wrote in a letter to his contacts. "After many years in the AGF industry, and primarily in the berry sector in recent years, the time has come to stop. The time is ripe for a new beginning." read more

Dutch MP Thierry Aartsen (VVD) discusses the issue of labor migration in an opinion piece published in a Dutch newspaper. He advocates for reduced and targeted labor migration, emphasizing the importance of attracting highly skilled and productive labor migrants who bring innovation and added value. Additionally, he believes that labor migration should be read more

The fields across the state are turning golden and orange as the marigold plants, which were planted with an eye on the Onam season sales, have begun to bloom. An important fact to note is that the area under flower cultivation has increased from around 300 hectares in 2023 to 500. read more

Beijing is preparing for the upcoming Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit, and South Africa is getting ready to send its first shipment of avocados to China. This move is part of a larger story on agricultural cooperation, which is expected to be a key topic of discussion at the summit. read more

Since the first weeks of August, more than 4,000 apple farmers of the Consorzio VOG have been working on the new harvest. The outlook for the new campaign is promising.

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The Turkish Hazelnut Exporters Association has launched a four-year campaign to introduce Turkish Hazelnuts in India. The event took place at the Turkish Embassy in collaboration with the Nuts and Dry Fruits Council of India (NDFCI) and was attended by prominent figures including Fırat. read more

In a significant development in the horticultural sector of Himachal Pradesh, the state has announced the registration of its first blueberry nursery located in Kangra district. The Neva Plantation, situated in Kangra, has been granted approval by officials from the horticulture department to... read more

SpeSì is the supermarket chain owned by the Petruzzi family and part of the company Tre P Srl, the latter being a founding partner of Scudo scarl which is part of the C3-Supercentrale Forum Group. In recent weeks, the chain has expanded its presence with. read more