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

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