VIP is looking to young people to secure a strong future for fruit cultivation in Val Venosta, Italy, with human resources being one of its key strategic objectives. The Consortium's General Manager, Martin Pinzger, emphasizes, "To maintain our position as trusted partners for our members, it is essential to invest in the next generation." read more

Níelsson, purchasing manager at Bananar, the largest fresh produce importer on the island, said, "We have noticed a surge in cucumber sales. The prices have remained the same." read more

Southeast Asia may soon become a new export market for one of Egypt’s most unexpected fruits – mangoes, according to EastFruit. This may sound surprising, considering that the region is already home to at least five well-known mango producers and net exporters: Vietnam, the Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand, and. read more

Brace yourselves for R200 (over 10 euros) for a 10kg bag of potatoes, headlines are warning South Africans, but a look at the current average potato price of R87 (4.4 euros) per 10kg shows that would be a mountain to climb: one up which, potato traders say, buyers and consumers are highly. read more

The proposal has been put forward by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPA) with the aim of achieving a "rational" fertilization of crops to achieve the productive and environmental sustainability of agriculture, in line with the objectives of the strategy. read more

On Monday, August 26, the Port of Natal, operated by the Rio Grande do Norte Docks Company (Codern) and backed by the state government of Rio Grande do Norte, began a new export operation. This operation aims to ship 6,000 tonnes of fruit weekly to Europe until February. read more

Assuming that shipping in the Red Sea returns to normal, Rabobank anticipates that Kenyan cut rose exports to Europe will increasingly be transported by sea. This is mentioned in their report titled 'Kenyan cut roses bound for EU markets shifting to sea freight: A 2030 outlook'. read more

The peak farm organization in the state stated that the billion-dollar profits of the major supermarkets serve as a reminder that Australian families are bearing the cost of failures in competition policy. Coles reported a $1.1 billion annual profit on Tuesday, while Woolworths announced a $1.7 billion profit on Wednesday. NSW. read more

Emmen-based Jager Holland, a supplier of potatoes, fruits, and vegetables (AGF) with over 100 years of experience, is embarking on a new phase of its global expansion. Led by owner Brian Meier and with the recent addition of Judith Acain as sales manager, the company is aiming to read more

Aberdeenshire-based Benzies Produce has been a long-standing supplier of carrots to Asda in Scotland for over 16 years. In a recent development, the company will now also provide over 500 tonnes of locally grown parsnips to all 62 Asda stores in Scotland, marking a significant expansion of its operations. read more

According to the latest data from the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPA), during the week of August 5-11, the price of potatoes saw a new increase of 1.2% compared to the previous week and 111.6% compared to the average of the last five. read more

An anti-frost machine designed to protect fruit from night frosts has once again proven to be effective in saving several orchards this year, especially in the Cuneo area of northern Italy. The machine, developed by the Mingozzi Group, has been successfully deployed in various orchards across Italy and Europe. Among the users is Maurizio. read more

Urban trees planted in poor-quality soil using a method inspired by a Japanese botanist show higher survival rates compared to standard approaches, as indicated by new trial results. This could potentially make it more cost-effective to establish trees. The 'Trees Outside Woodland' project, a collaboration led by... read more

At Inagro, the future of agriculture and horticulture is a top priority. Their most recent five-year market survey indicates that Flemish farmers recognize the importance of adjusting their business practices to evolving conditions. While a notable number of farmers are receptive to innovations such as precision… read more

According to the latest data from the Food Consumption Panel of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPA) for the first half of 2024, processed by FEPEX, fruit consumption in households decreased by 1.9% compared to the same period in 2023. read more

W odpowiedzi na ogłoszenie rządu z 27 września 2024 r. dotyczące finansowania w wysokości 10,5 miliona funtów na przygotowanie portów kanałowych do nowych kontroli granicznych UE, Nichola Mallon, Dyrektor Handlowy grupy biznesowej Logistics UK, powiedział: "Logistics UK przyjęło z zadowoleniem ogłoszenie finansowania mającego pomóc portom kanałowym w przygotowaniu". read more

The start of the harvest in Hungary's apple orchards has been reported earlier than usual this year, especially in Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg county, which is Hungary's leading apple production region. Some processing facilities have begun purchasing apple juice, as revealed by the... read more

AbateNL is a new concept of an old pear, developed for and by fruit growers. "The Abate Fetel is a high-quality pear that is very well appreciated internationally. It is characterized by its robust appearance and good pricing. Due to problems in cultivation and with the climate, the pear is on read more

Professionals from the floral industry recently met in Miami for the 139th Annual SAF Convention. One of the main attractions of the convention was the Outstanding Varieties Competition, where experienced judges evaluated thousands of flowers. Rio Roses presented several new varieties of garden roses this year and their. read more

The Polish pepper season started at StC International in week 25 with the first green peppers, and about four weeks ago the colored peppers were also added. "Sales have been a bit less smooth than in previous years because the peak of the Dutch and Polish pepper season coincided," says. read more