The United Kingdom has agreed to reduce the inspection tariff on Kenyan horticultural products from 10% to 5%. Salim Mvurya, the Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade, and Industry, announced that this change is intended to improve the competitiveness of Kenyan goods in the UK market. read more

With limited data available to determine the optimal cell opening sequence, packers often rely on historical knowledge and small samples to plan their destocking programs. However, up to 60% of the product can be lost due to this. read more

Brio, a company of the Alegra Group specializing in organic fruits and vegetables, reported a turnover of 56 million euros (+11% compared to last year) and a consolidation of sales volumes. This is a positive balance sheet, with significant results that stand out against the national trend. read more

Yesterday, the new park by Oscar Farinetti, Grand Tour Italia, dedicated to the culinary excellence of the twenty regions of Italy, opened its doors. Welcoming visitors with a 90-second video on a 13x5 LED screen was Pera. read more

The late frost at the end of April severely impacted the Austrian fruit industry this year. This affected not only the main crops like apples, berries, and plums but also niche products from local fruit cultivation. "Table grapes were also affected this year, despite grapes being less." read more

Europatat warmly welcomes Omnivent, an international specialist in consulting, designing, manufacturing, and installing modern ventilation and cooling equipment for storing potatoes and other crops like onions and carrots. The Omnivent group is currently active in over 60 countries. read more

Wietnam's przychód z eksportu owoców wyniósł 4,63 miliarda USD w pierwszych ośmiu miesiącach 2024 roku, co oznacza wzrost o 30,6% w porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem, napędzany wejściem na kilka kluczowych rynków. Sektor owoców w Wietnamie odnotował pozytywne zmiany w tym roku, a grejpfruty zaczynają trafiać na rynek. read more

Bursa's black figs have been granted geographical indication status by the European Union. This announcement was made by Agriculture and Forestry Minister Ibrahim Yumakli, emphasizing that black figs have been added to the list of EU-certified Turkish products, which also includes Gemlik olives and Bursa. read more

A survey conducted by the British Growers Association (BGA) has highlighted the level of anxiety among producers regarding the proposed modifications to the Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit (SMETA), which they are required to pass in order to supply UK retailers. read more

La asociación interprofesional española Ailimpo ha presentado su pronóstico de cosecha para la temporada de limón 2024/25, prediciendo una disminución interanual en los volúmenes.

The Spanish interprofessional association Ailimpo has unveiled its crop forecast for the 2024/25 lemon season, predicting a year-on-year drop in volumes. read more

Two British scientists have expressed their satisfaction with what they described as a positive reaction from Defra Minister Daniel Zeichner MP regarding the implementation of the Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act 2023 in England. read more

In terms of the future of the sector, particular attention must be paid to the support options within the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) as well as investments. Ferenc Apáti stated that the condition of Hungarian orchards has worsened in recent years. read more

The protocol, as reported by reefertrends, is one of 17 agreements signed between President Emmerson Mnangagwa and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the summit's opening. The agreement is a significant milestone for Zimbabwe's agricultural sector, as it allows for the read more

Lidl has become an official partner of the UEFA Europa League and the UEFA Conference League until the end of the 2026/27 season. read more

Fresh Market, the premier event for Poland's fresh fruit, vegetable, and flower industry, will be held at the MCC Mazurkas Conference Centre and Hotel in Warsaw, Poland on September 18th. read more

The organizers, AMI GmbH (Bonn), Fruchthandel Magazin (Düsseldorf), and GS1 Germany (Cologne), will also be representatives of the entire value chain at the 14th edition of the DOGK, from seed producers and manufacturers to marketers, logisticians, and top decision-makers. read more

Fairtrade International has developed a new Living Income Reference Price tool as part of its expanding collection of digital tools designed to assist companies in gaining a better understanding of how they can contribute to creating sustainable supply chains. read more

Supplies from South Africa are 10% below last year's levels, hardly any lemons are being shipped from Argentina to Europe, and other sources like Uruguay can only partially compensate. The market will remain tight in supply until the start of the European season in October. read more

Australian Avocados, the leading fruit distributor Joy Wing Mau Group, membership-only retailer Sam's Club China, and India-based berry grower-marketer Hortifrut IG Berries have been awarded the prestigious Asia Fruit Awards 2024 as part of their international marketing campaign. read more

The high inventory levels are causing concern among sector players, as export sales of Argentine pears are declining in the second half of the year and the domestic market continues to show no response in terms of either price or quantity. According to the official study, July 2024 will be based on the. read more