The National Statistics Office reports that, over the first ten months of this year, Georgia imported 1,471 tons of avocados, spending $3.4 million on them. To put it in perspective, last year, in 2023, the country imported 1,310 tons of avocados for $2.2 million. This marks an increase of 161. read more

The People's Committee of Can Tho City has just agreed in principle to assign the Department of Industry and Trade to organize the Tet flower market in 2025. It is expected that there will be over 200 lots and stalls displaying and trading ornamental flowers, ornamental plants, and bonsai for gardeners. read more

The demand for clementines and oranges continues to exceed the supply during peak consumption periods. The heavy rains in Spain between October and November have made harvesting challenging and have negatively impacted yields. Additionally, the ripening process has been delayed due to the temperatures. read more

The event titled "High Value Added Fruit and Vegetables: from Genetic Materials to Post-harvest Innovation" will take place on Friday, November 29, 2024, from 14:00 to 16:00 at the Archimede Hall in the exhibition district of Sicilia Fiere in Catania. read more

Po znacznym wzroście kosztów, niektórzy egipscy producenci truskawek ogłosili, że ceny świeżych truskawek w tym sezonie podwóją się w porównaniu do poprzedniego. Marokańscy eksporterzy, którzy od dawna pozostawali w tyle za Egiptem w sektorze truskawkowym, postrzegają ten rozwój jako dobrą wiadomość. read more

The FSI certification for Marginpar's Ethiopian farm has been completed. Marginpar Ethiopia already had the MPS A (Environmental) and MPS SQ (Social) certificates, and the Global G.A.P. certification has recently been renewed. In Ethiopia, this certification is also referred to as the 'EHPEA Code of Practice'. read more

Hunton has announced that it has received funding of over NOK 14 million (EUR 1.21 million) from Innovation Norway for the development of its new circular growing medium, Fibergrow. The company, based in Gjøvik, is a manufacturer of wood-based products for the construction industry. Fibergrow is their new product. read more

Retailers are warning that inflation could impact UK shoppers in the lead-up to Christmas. The ability of shoppers to afford Christmas treats is being threatened as retailers caution that November could signal a shift in inflation trends. The recent decrease in prices is slowing down due to rising costs of fresh produce and fewer... read more

The company Herbstreith & Fox is offering a complete fruit processing line for sale through an online auction on www.Industrial-Auctions.com. The entire process of producing jam and fruit spreads, from washing and destoning to sorting, crushing, defrosting, extracting, and pasteurizing the fruits, has been completed. read more

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed that a laboratory error was responsible for the incorrect recall announcement on October 18, 2024, regarding Church Brothers Farms' Green Onions. The products from Church Brothers were found not to contain Salmonella, and the recall has been lifted. read more

Chef Amaury Guichon created the world's largest chocolate sculpture of a banana, measuring 167.64 cm by 75.1 cm, setting a second world record. The sculpture, displayed in Las Vegas, features a partially peeled banana with a chocolate-dipped tip. Chef Guichon is renowned for his detailed chocolate creations. read more

Perspektywy eksportu ananasów z Peru poprawiły się w ciągu ostatnich lat. W 2017 roku produkcja ananasów w tym kraju napotykała trudności, ponieważ ich jakość była nieregularna i nie spełniała międzynarodowych standardów. Jednak dzięki udoskonaleniom w sektorze, eksport ananasów osiągnął wartość 4,1 miliarda dolarów. read more

The floriculture industry in Ethiopia began in the early 1980s when state-owned farms started producing and exporting flowers to Europe. The sector flourished in the early 2000s with large-scale exports of cut flowers. The period after 2003 is characterized by a significant influx of foreign firms and industries. read more

The award for energy efficiency was given to the Consortium for the Protection of Sicilian Red Oranges IGP during the final day of the Southern Pro Agri-Food and Agro-Industrial Journalism Review, in its fifth edition in Reggio Calabria. read more

Westfalia Fruit, a multinational supplier of avocados and a variety of fresh vegetables and fruits, has announced the introduction of laser etching on mangoes. This initiative, led by its operations in the Netherlands, eliminates the requirement for individual plastic PLU stickers. After thorough testing and. read more

The blueberry supply chain is under the spotlight of the Macfrut Academy, the innovative training platform promoted by Macfrut. Save the date for Thursday, November 28th at 5pm (Italian time) for the first of two video lessons dedicated to one of the most dynamic products in the world. read more

Hunton has announced that it has been awarded over NOK 14 million (EUR 1.21 million) in funding from Innovation Norway for the development of its new circular growing medium, Fibergrow. The Gjøvik-based company is a producer of wood-based products for the construction industry. Fibergrow has read more

OneThird, the start-up dedicated to combating fresh produce waste, will be showcasing its avocado scanner for the first time in France at the European retail show Tech for Retail, scheduled to take place on November 26th and 27th at Porte de Versailles in Paris. This marks the company's initial foray into the French market. read more

Marginpar Ethiopia already held the MPS A (Environmental) and MPS SQ (Social) certificates, and the Global G.A.P. certificate has recently been reissued. In Ethiopia, this certificate is also known as the 'EHPEA Code of Practice Silver Accreditation.' This means that Marginpar's flowers from Ethiopia, just read more

A drone navigates through a greenhouse, specifically targeting tomato and strawberry flowers for pollination. This situation illustrates automated pollination, a technique developed by Polybee, an agricultural technology startup that utilizes drones and artificial intelligence to enhance plant growth in environments lacking natural pollinators. read more