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

Wszystko jest gotowe do rozpoczęcia kampanii zbiorów kiwi, która rozpocznie się wkrótce od wczesnych odmian żółtych, wcześniej niż w poprzednich latach. Pierwsze zbiory kiwi żółtych i czerwonych są towarzyszone przez analizy laboratoryjne w celu określenia zawartości suchej masy, koloru i jakości. To na podstawie tych danych read more

The prices of vegetables, flowers, and fruits have sharply increased in Bengaluru ahead of the Gowri-Ganesha festival on Friday and Saturday (September 6 and 7). While vegetable prices have been high for several months, the prices of flowers surged by hundreds just before the festival. read more

Located just outside of St. Gallen, Rico Lehmann grows berries, primarily strawberries and raspberries, on a total of 18 hectares. "Originally, the farm was a traditional one with cows, pigs, and field fruit cultivation. However, since 2001, we have become a solely berry farm - this is where I saw the greatest opportunity." read more

The Red Sea crisis is impacting numerous agricultural sectors globally, such as citrus fruit production in Egypt, table grapes in India, and overall fresh produce in Rwanda. For Rwandan company Virunga Biotech, the effects are significant, as CEO Vinay Thummala explains: "Not only is it more expensive to..." read more

Bosman Van Zaal has introduced a new machine called "The Trayless PlantBoxer," which directly packages plants into cardboard boxes instead of traditional plastic trays. This innovation is aimed at reducing plastic waste, which the company considers to be an 'urgent necessity' due to the millions of tons of plastic waste generated annually. read more

In week 34, sales of pre-packaged fruits and vegetables show a decrease, in contrast to the positive trend in the other weeks of August. Hypermarkets continue to face difficulties, while other channels are experiencing a more favorable situation. read more

After several months of anticipation and waiting, in September 2024 Ferrero launches Nutella® Plant-Based, the latest addition to the Nutella® family: the same unmistakable experience of the beloved spreadable cream enjoyed by millions of fans worldwide, now made with plant-based ingredients. read more

By the 15th of September, almost all the red and white onions from the fields of Thiva will have been harvested. This marks the conclusion of the current season for the biggest onion-producing area in Greece. Mr. Charalampos Anifantis, the sales director of Anifantis Farm, a company located in... read more

The plant and animal nutrition company, TIMAC AGRO, and the University of Lleida (UdL), have joined forces today to create the 'TIMAC AGRO-UdL Precision Agriculture Chair', with the aim

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Singapore: Giant to shut Toa Payoh supermarket in September, ninth closure in 2024

Supermarket chain Giant has announced that it will be closing its ninth store in Singapore by September 2024. This decision comes as the company faces stiff competition from online retailers and other grocery chains. The affected store is situated in Toa Payoh Lorong 4. read more

A fortnight ago, the Italia grape harvest began in Apulia. The current season is expected to be interesting in terms of commercial and qualitative aspects, but less so in terms of quantity. Donato Fanelli, a farmer and member of the Viva Frutta cooperative, stated, "The intense and prolonged..." read more