On Wednesday morning, the members of the Industrial Tomato Organization from Northern Italy met with the Agriculture Assessor of the Emilia-Romagna Region, Alessio Mammi. The meeting took place in Parma, at the headquarters of the organization, and provided the opportunity to assess the situation and outcomes. read more

The Pilipino Banana Growers & Exporters Association, Inc. (PBGEA, Inc.) has urged the Philippine Senate to approve a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with South Korea. This initiative is intended to remove tariffs on bananas, increasing export prospects and balancing out the effects of the Panama. read more

The detection of Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) in a third property in South Australia has raised concerns about the virus spreading within the region. The Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) has connected this new finding to the. read more

Nowe badania przeprowadzone przez grupę biznesową Logistics UK podnoszą perspektywę wzrostu cen żywności i możliwość braków w sklepach w wyniku opóźnień spowodowanych wdrożeniem nowego Europejskiego Systemu Wjazdów i Wyjazdów (EES). Pracując wspólnie z niezależnymi ekspertami od modelowania MDS Transmodal, read more

Clavet Peru, a family business founded in 2003, is strengthening its position in Asian markets by exporting fresh fruits like mangoes, grapes, and blueberries. Vladimir Kocerha, the company's CEO, discussed Clavet's Asian expansion in an interview at the Asia Fruit Logistics fair. read more

Naukowcy z Uniwersytetu Florydy zidentyfikowali główne przyczyny zagrażające zdrowiu i produktywności niektórych najbardziej uwielbianych tropikalnych owoców Florydy: owocu smoczego, guawy i marakui. Odkryli nowe gatunki mikroskopijnych nicieni zwanymi nicieniami, które żyją w glebie. read more

"Last year, during the Madrid Fruit Attraction trade fair, I wondered whether the table grape sector should consider this year an exception, given the resurgence in consumption of traditional grapes in the face of a more limited overall production. Today I can say that it was not an." read more

The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Bureau of Customs (BOC) recently intercepted a shipment from Thailand at the Manila International Container Port. The shipment contained 3,200 cartons of fresh oranges valued at PHP8.422 million. It was flagged by the DA's Bureau of Plant Industry. read more

Spring, a season known for its unpredictable weather, including hail, presents challenges to peach cultivation. Hail can cause extensive damage, affecting not only the current year's harvest but also future yields. In areas prone to frequent hail, protective measures such as hail screens and netting are often used to mitigate the impact. read more

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