The season with the highest demand for pumpkins is beginning, and expectations are looking good for this vegetable, as its consumption trend continues to rise. The cultivated area has increased by 18%. Production has been partially affected by weather factors, such as the lack of rainfall or high temperatures. read more

While inspecting Tianshui City in Gansu Province, Chinese President Xi Jinping visited an apple production base to learn about the advancements in the modern fruit industry. This visit was part of his larger inspection, which also included Baoji City in Shaanxi Province and Tianshui in Gansu. read more

Ocean spot rates from Asia to North Europe and the Mediterranean have experienced another decline last week, now sitting more than 20% below the peak levels seen in July. This suggests a possible early conclusion to the peak season. Anticipation of longer transit times resulting from diversions in the Red Sea and delays at... read more

According to a recent report by the German retail specialized newspaper Lebensmittelzeitung, the decision to remove fresh counters is mainly motivated by the scarcity of. read more

Sekoya® initially developed the Livie™ Dispenser in response to the new European Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), which is on track to become EU law. By 2030, various types of single-use plastic packaging, including disposable packaging for... (the rest of the sentence is missing). read more

The intense heat and drought have accelerated the prickly pear season: both for the August varieties and for the second flower (bastardoni), the season started early and will end sooner with reduced volumes. "Unfortunately, the forecasts have been respected," explains Ivan Mazzamuto. read more

Once again this year, in October, the well-known spring "floral carpet" of the Dandenongs will make a comeback as the Tecoma Centenary Committee commemorates the 100-year anniversary of the naming of Tecoma. Scheduled for October 11th, preparations are in full swing as the group gears up to recreate it. read more

Co miesiąc British Apples & Pears zbiera dane od brytyjskich producentów jabłek i gruszek dotyczące ilości brytyjskich jabłek sprzedanych do brytyjskich supermarketów. Poniżej znajdują się najnowsze dane. Uwaga: Dane są dokładne w chwili publikacji, ale od czasu do czasu niektóre dane są otrzymywane późno od producentów. read more

Katch Kan Agro (KKA), an agricultural division of Katch Kan Holdings Ltd. based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, has announced its new consulting services for farmers and growers in open ground, greenhouses, and indoor cultivation facilities. KKA offers services in sustainable crop production. read more

The planting and cultivation of the latest proprietary table grape varieties in China and India have been a challenging issue for leading global breeders for years. They were uncertain about how to protect their Intellectual Property (IP) rights. However, in recent years, Grapa Varieties has made significant progress in this area... read more

Latvia's Minister of Agriculture, Armands Krauze, has announced that the VAT rate on fresh local fruits and vegetables will remain at 12%. In a recent interview with Latvian television, Krauze confirmed his support for maintaining the reduced rate and stated that he will continue to advocate for its continuation. read more

Reassuring clarifications come from Ortorom, the manufacturer's recall notice, published on the Ministry of Health's website, of several batches of Iceberg lettuce from 19 different brands due to microbiological risk caused by the presence of Listeria Monocytogenes. read more

Pomimo utrzymującego się wzrostu, produkcja bananów w Dominikanie napotyka znaczące wyzwania na rynku międzynarodowym, zwłaszcza w Europie. Pozwoliło to innym krajom producenckim, takim jak Ekwador, Peru, Kolumbia i Kosztaryka, zyskać przewagę. Według raportu z read more

Taiwan has acknowledged that China has lifted its import restrictions on pomelos, which is a significant development as the fruit is closely associated with the Mid-Autumn Festival. However, President William Lai expressed concerns during the Democratic Progressive Party's meeting, pointing out the selective nature of this decision. read more

Competition in the global fruits and vegetables market is intense, and identifying a lucrative import niche is becoming more challenging. If you are reading this, you are in the right place as we can assist in uncovering new and untapped niches! read more

Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ) has expressed its support for the government's decision to pause the implementation of the freshwater farm plan. Michelle Sands, the acting chief executive of HortNZ, said, "We concur with the Government that we require a system for freshwater farm management that is fit for purpose." read more

The market and crop update for September 12, 2024: Colorado Western Slope/Corinne, UT: Chuck Hill from The Onion House in Weslaco, TX, reported on September 10 that his Olathe grower will be shipping some reds and whites on Friday and Saturday of this week. By Monday, all three colors will be available for shipping. read more

On 10 and 11 September, the international mushroom industry gathered in Liège for the very first congress of the new industry organization ESSMI (European Society of the Specialty Mushroom Industry), formerly known as the Hessiche Landesfachgruppe Pilzbau (HLP). As usual, the congress kicked off with a read more

Amazon is in South Africa for the long run, says marketplace head. U.S. e-commerce giant Amazon.com is in South Africa for the long run, according to its regional marketplace head, following its initial entry into Sub-Saharan Africa four months ago. In other news: Amazon and Walmart's Flipkart have breached India. read more

The General Court of the European Union has upheld the protection of the Nadorcott mandarin variety, which has been owned by the King of Morocco since 2004. The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) rejected the appeal filed by the Eurosemillas company, which sought to invalidate this protection. read more