Despite rumors of the banana bunchy top virus being detected in South Africa's Mpumalanga Province, where a large portion of the country's bananas are cultivated, the virus has not been definitively identified outside of KwaZulu-Natal Province, as confirmed by Dr. Sinethemba Ximba, a researcher at the Agricultural Research Institute. read more

Co-op has become the first UK retailer to transition its entire selection of fresh-cut roses to be 100% Fairtrade, in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Fairtrade mark. The convenience retailer reports having sold over 71 million Fairtrade stems in 2023. These roses are sourced from read more

The president of the Consortium for the Protection of Campania Melannurca IGP, Giuseppe Giaccio, says: "We are getting ready for the harvest, it will start in about fifteen days and we expect to be ready for commercialization by the first decade of October." read more

Sezon mango w Egipcie dobiega końca. Sezon charakteryzował się obfitą produkcją, ale popyt utrzymuje się, zwłaszcza latem, według Mahmoda Allama, dyrektora generalnego Citrus Agro. read more

The study titled 'Biosolid as an alternative source of nutrients in chrysanthemum cultivation' aimed to assess the use of biosolids as a substitute for nutrients in growing chrysanthemums by incorporating escalating amounts into the cultivation medium. The experiment was designed using blocks. read more

Revenue reaches 56 million euros (+11% compared to last year) and sales volumes consolidation: positive balance for Brio, a company of the Alegra Group specialized in organic fruits and vegetables. From the partnership with Alce Nero to the private label apples Brio-Alce Nero. read more

Super Typhoon Yagi brought strong winds and heavy rains to Hong Kong. The No. 8 signal – a high-level warning – remained in force during the morning hours and was lowered to No. 3 at 12:40 pm local time today. This allowed services in the city to resume and Asia Fruit Logistica to open as scheduled. read more

The hard fruit picking season is in full swing. In a preliminary assessment, Marius van Arkel from the packing station of the same name indicates that the Conference pear harvest is 5-10% behind the already lowered expectations. "And we didn't have a very high estimate to begin with. So we all need to be prepared for a read more

For the next campaign, Ailimpo expects a lemon production in Spain of around 1,260,000 tons, representing a 21% decrease compared to the result of the 2023/2024 campaign, which achieved a record production of 1,595,181 tons, according to the provisional budget drafted. read more

Wielka Brytania wysunęła propozycję przełożenia wprowadzenia kontroli nad importowanymi z Unii Europejskiej owocami i warzywami do lipca 2025 roku, jak stwierdziła Fresh Produce Consortium. Ta modyfikacja stanowi kolejne przedłużenie po początkowym przesunięciu na 31 stycznia 2025 roku. read more

The floriculture sector is making significant strides to prepare for the future. Royal FloraHolland aims to showcase various perspectives on this matter. This is why they have joined the Floriculture Sustainability Initiative (FSI) and are allowing them to lead the conversation. FSI is a global non-profit organization. read more

Ogólnie rzecz biorąc, na początku europejskiego sezonu jabłek wydaje się, że wolumeny są niższe. Zbieranie owoców szpilkowych w pełni trwa w Holandii. Popyt na odmiany Conference i Elstar jest dobry, a konsumenci dokonują powtórnych zakupów. Owoce są również w sklepach w atrakcyjnej cenie. Na przykład w Belgii obserwuje się read more

Jako część rosnącego portfolio narzędzi cyfrowych, które pomagają firmom lepiej zrozumieć, jak mogą pracować nad stworzeniem zrównoważonych łańcuchów dostaw, Fairtrade International stworzyło nowe narzędzie do obliczania cen referencyjnych. Narzędzie to jest również dostępne na stronie internetowej Fairtrade International. read more

The period of strawberry transplants begins in the most suitable areas of Italy, such as Basilicata and Calabria. This is a crop that requires attention from the early stages post-transplant. At IFN, we interview Francesco Lateana, a field technician from Biolchim, about the best strategy to support. read more

Syrian agriculture officials have provided different estimates regarding the current citrus season's yield, amid concerns from growers about potential marketing challenges. Bassam Douba, the Director of Agriculture in Latakia, projected the region's output to be 840,000 tons, as reported by. read more

W Wielkiej Brytanii organizacje uprawcze wyraziły swoje obawy dotyczące proponowanych aktualizacji standardu SMETA 7.0 przez Sedex, podkreślając trudności w skutecznym wdrażaniu i audytowaniu tych zmian. Centralnym punktem ich skarg jest wymaganie dla pracodawców, aby

In the United Kingdom, grower organizations have been vocal about their concerns regarding the proposed updates to the SMETA 7.0 standard by Sedex, highlighting the challenges in effectively implementing and auditing these changes. Central to their grievances is the requirement for employers to read more

The Director of the Institute of Potato Research, Mykola Furdyha, stated during a conference that the cultivation of potatoes by farms and industrial enterprises in Ukraine decreased by 36% in the first year of the full-scale war compared to pre-war levels, and the situation continues to worsen. read more

W Portugalii sezon kiwiberry rozpoczął się wcześniej w tym roku. Według Ricardo Machado, menadżera eksportu portugalskiego producenta i eksportera kiwiberry Minikiwi Farm, zbioru już zakończono: "W tym roku, portugalski zbior kiwiberry rozpoczął się dwa tygodnie wcześniej niż zwykle. Oznaczało to, że

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During the conference, issues such as where to focus for an agile and efficient, competitive, and sustainable temperature-controlled supply chain will be addressed. What levers should be strengthened? How is the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods sector responding to current demands and requirements? read more

WEEK 34 of this year, Peru has exported 26,480 tons of ginger and turmeric with an FOB value of $51,604,559. This represents a 44% decrease compared to the same period last year, as reported by Fresh Cargo Peru. The report highlights that North America continues to be the primary destination for these exports. read more