In a recent study conducted by a team from the Federal University of Ceara in Brazil, the traditional recipe for kombucha underwent a significant transformation. By adding fruit juices to the fermentation process, researchers aimed to improve both the taste and health benefits of kombucha. read more

In week 39, sales of prepackaged fruit and vegetables show a significant increase, with a trend more than double compared to the previous year. All channels are showing positive signals, except for online sales. Analyzing the data from 2019, a concerning regression is observed. read more

In the United States, specifically in Virginia, Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing the world of agriculture by creating "towers" of strawberries that grow independently of weather conditions and season. These structures, over ten meters high, enable the production of read more

Taliban officials have passed on a message from the Pakistani Consul General and Commercial Attaché in Herat, indicating that Pakistan is planning to reduce the customs tariff for Afghanistan's fresh fruits and vegetables to zero. This change will specifically benefit Afghan pomegranates, grapes, read more

In the upcoming months, Lüers will be busy organizing and attending trade fairs. The German tree nursery and plant wholesaler will not only be hosting their own exhibition from November 1st, 2024 to January 15th, but they will also be participating in the Trade Fair Aalsmeer in the Netherlands from November 5th to 7th. read more

With the Dasara festivities approaching its peak with Ayudha puja and Vijayadashami, the prices of flowers and fruits in Bengaluru have dramatically increased. Jasmine is now being sold at Rs 1,200 per kg and Kanakambara (Crossandra) at Rs 1,500 per kg, up from Rs 400 per kg and Rs 350 per kg, respectively. read more

"Zbiory mandarynek typu Satsuma z Kalifornii wyglądają na początek tego roku obiecująco. „Jakość jest tak dobra, jak dawno nie widzieliśmy. To rocznikowy rok” - mówi Jacob Labogin z firmy Fruition Sales- Ripe to you®, dodając, że jakość mandarynek Satsuma z ogonkami i liśćmi, w których specjalizuje się firma, jest doskonała." read more

Na szczęście, długo obawiana strajk w portach na wschodnim wybrzeżu Stanów Zjednoczonych zakończyła się po zaledwie trzech dniach, a członkowie Międzynarodowego Związku Robotników Portowych (ILA) wrócili do pracy w portach 4 października. To może nie być jeszcze koniec, ponieważ strajk zakończył się tymczasowym. read more

The Fruit Attraction 2024 in Madrid has come to an end. While there was overall satisfaction with the first two days, the last day was once again quiet. Overall, it was described as a pleasant crowd at a fair that continues to grow. The Dutch and Flemish pavilions were situated next to each other in hall 6. read more

Sezon polskich jabłek rozpoczął się wcześniej i z wyższymi cenami niż w ubiegłym roku, twierdzi Mohamed Marawan, właściciel eksportera polskich jabłek Sarafruit: "Sezon polskich jabłek rozpoczął się z bardzo dobrą popytem, ponieważ nasi klienci czekali na nowy sezon produkcji. To zostało połączone z rekordowo wysokimi". read more

The international blueberry industry is expecting a rebound in volumes this year as more consumers worldwide are enjoying the popular fruit. At this week's Fruit Attraction event in Madrid, the International Blueberry Organization (IBO) provided an industry overview and announced that. read more

Wystąpił stały spadek cen pomarańczy w UE od 2023 do 2024 roku, przy czym cena w październiku wynosiła 80 EUR za 100 kg, Hiszpania - 90 EUR za 100 kg, Portugalia - 67 EUR za 100 kg. Aby zobaczyć pełny raport, kliknij tutaj. Więcej informacji można uzyskać pod numerem telefonu Europejskiej Komisji BU-1 2/187, 1049 Bruksela, Belgia. read more

Lizzy's Nieuwe Oogst, a specialty store for fruits and vegetables, is excited to introduce the new Sweet Lizzy apple. This newly developed apple variety, exclusively distributed by Postuma AGF, has just completed its first full harvest. "We view it as a great alternative to the Pink Lady apple. read more

Nie ma hamulca postępu technologicznego, a sektor AGF korzysta z niego coraz bardziej, zarówno w uprawie, jak i na stacji pakowania. „Obecnie uruchomiliśmy najnowszy system kamery do papryki, który wykorzystuje sztuczną inteligencję” - mówi Norman van der Gaag, dyrektor handlowy w firmie Aweta. read more

At Fruit Attraction 2024 in Madrid, Smurfit Westrock, in collaboration with Abrafrutas, will showcase its newest paper-based packaging solutions. These innovative products, made from renewable resources and completely recyclable, are designed to improve supply chain efficiency in the agricultural industry. read more

Według Avianca, transport towarów w Ekwadorze wzrósł o około 20% w ciągu ostatnich czterech lat, przy czym 90% towarów z tego miejsca to kwiaty eksportowane na rynki w Stanach Zjednoczonych i Europie. Obecnie linia lotnicza obsługuje ponad 220 lotów towarowych tygodniowo i więcej niż read more

"If no legal name has been adopted, a Member State cannot prohibit the use of terms traditionally associated with animal products to designate a product containing vegetable proteins." read more

Optimizing yield and quality, reducing costs, and improving the management of natural resources are the goals of Agriculture 4.0, which was the focus of the second Demoday of Orti.Go organized by Astra Innovazione e Sviluppo in collaboration with Ri.Nova. The event took place on Wednesday morning. read more

A proposal has been submitted for a residential project in Rabat, Malta, on a site that was formerly home to an abandoned mushroom farm. The development includes ten two-story "low-density, net zero energy" houses spread across a 4,000sq.m area in the Tas-Salib area, renowned for its scenic landscape. read more

The European Union and stakeholders in the trade and investment sector organized a public sensitization workshop in Nakuru, where they discussed the implementation of the EU-Kenya Economic Partnership Agreement, which came into effect on 1 July 2024. read more