Pakistan Customs has established the minimum export value for Kino for the export season from December 1, 2024, to May 15, 2025. According to Ruling No. 4/2024, the valuation is set at $410 per metric ton for most markets, with a specific rate of $310 per metric ton for B and C grade Kino intended for Afghanistan. read more

Giuseppe Romanini is the new President of the OI Pomodoro da Industria Nord Italia, the interprofessional organization that brings together all the PO-producer organizations and processing companies in northern Italy. The new President was elected during the General Assembly of members. read more

FreshPlaza reports that while there is already a strong demand for Turkish blueberries during certain times of the year, the product is still in the development stage among Turkish growers and exporters. read more

Marco van Noord, Jan Verbaarschot, Gilbert Heijens, Peter Schoenmakers, Wilbert van Oers, and Ton van Kessel from Horti-Consult International visited South Africa last month. The team of crop consultants embarks on an annual trip, and South Africa had long been on their wish list. read more

The tariff disarmament agreed for fruits and vegetables imported by the EU and originating from Mercosur foresees the elimination of ad valorem tariff rights, that is, the rights imposed on imports

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W strategicznym posunięciu mającym na celu wzmacnianie więzi handlowych z Afryką Subsaharyjską Maroko wprowadziło nową trasę morską, zapewniając kierowcom alternatywną trasę transportu towarów do regionu. Ta inicjatywa, będąca współpracą pomiędzy marokańskim rządem a brytyjską firmą Atlas Marine, read more

As South Africa's 2025 pomegranate season is set to begin later in December, one of the top exporters of this fruit from South Africa, Star South, has adopted a new strategy to rethink the entire value chain. In this follow-up article on the subject (read the first one here), Jaco Rheeder,... read more

The kiwifruit growers in New Zealand have overwhelmingly approved the expansion of Zespri Global Supply (ZGS), allowing for the allocation of up to 420 additional hectares of Zespri™ SunGold™ Kiwifruit per year over a six-year period in Italy, France, Japan, South Korea, and Greece. The decision was supported by the majority of producers. read more

The latest data from Kantar shows that take-home grocery sales in the UK rose by 2.5% in the four weeks leading up to December 1, 2024, as shoppers geared up for Christmas. Supermarket sales are anticipated to keep increasing in the coming weeks. read more

Cultures Gen V is a family-owned greenhouse growing company in Quebec, Canada. The second generation, which includes a brother, sister, and cousin in their 30s, is planning to take over the company in the coming years. "We love what we do, but all three of us are sensitive to the need for sustainable practices," they said. read more

It is a rather long story that has seen Bimi, the promising baby broccoli developed in the 1990s in Japan by Sakata Seed Company, trying to enter the Italian market. Just by scrolling through our archives, we can discover that they tried in Maremma in 2017. read more

New seizures by the financial police in Turin as part of the 'Via dei semi' operation, which focused on the marketing nationwide of vegetable seeds (tomato, chili pepper, and green beans) predominantly of Chinese or foreign origin but labeled. read more

Exports of lychees from Mozambique to Europe are increasing, thanks to higher production, improved promotion, and technical support for local farmers. This was announced by the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Celso Correia, during a recent visit. read more

AINIA in its commitment to technological innovation is developing 12 R&D projects in the 2024-2025 period involving 28 companies from the Valencian Community. The goal is to contribute

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Regulatory measures in the U.S., Canada, and the EU are pushing for increased sustainability in packaging. A significant initiative worth $25 million by the USDA, as part of its Assisting Specialty Crop Exports (ASCE) program, is leading this effort. The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA)… read more

The harvest season for Sichuan Anyue lemons is coming to an end. It is known that this season's production has decreased due to the citrus off-year and the impact of drought, resulting in an early conclusion to the harvesting. "Last year was a peak year for lemons, with high production driving" read more

Kunming, located in southwest China and known as the "Spring City," has emerged as a bustling center for flower production, drawing entrepreneurs from both sides of the Taiwan Straits. One such entrepreneur is Christopher Chen, a second-generation businessman who has successfully elevated his family's orchid business to new levels of success. read more

Vreugdenhil Bulbs & Plants is pleased to announce that the company is once again able to make a contribution to nature conservation in Africa. This time, the donation amounts to €9,590, raised from the sales proceeds of African Breeze products. This is the sixth time Vreugdenhil Bulbs & Plants has made such a donation. read more

Marco van Noord, Jan Verbaarschot, Gilbert Heijens, Peter Schoenmakers, Wilbert van Oers, and Ton van Kessel from Horti-Consult International visited South Africa last month. The team of crop consultants goes on an annual trip, and South Africa had been a long-time destination on their wish list. read more

Fruit-picking robots have been in existence for some time, but Extend Robotics has recently created one specifically for harvesting grapes at Saffron Grange Vineyard in Essex. Developed in partnership with researchers from Queen Mary University, this robotic system is equipped with AI-powered visual sensors to detect ripe grapes. read more