The previous week at the 7th China International Import Expo, Avocados Australia signed a AUD $300 million purchase agreement with Shanghai Huizhan. The organization also signed several Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with important entities to facilitate future trade. read more

The peak industry body for Australia's certified organic industry has raised concerns about a proposal to eliminate labeling requirements for gene-edited products. They argue that this move would decrease transparency for consumers and raise the risk of unintentional contamination in the strictly non-GMO organic sector. read more

The Federation of Fruit Producers of Chile, Fedefruta, has warned that the country's cherry export forecast may be lower than previously projected. A survey conducted among cherry producers in different regions of the country has shown that many producers are experiencing significant fruit drop, leading to premature. read more

The National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC) has indicated that smallholder farmers in South Africa are finding it difficult to establish a presence in markets predominantly occupied by Johannesburg, Cape Town, Tshwane, and Durban. The council's Smallholder Access Estimates (SMEAs) for Q2 read more

Vietnam's export portfolio to the US has witnessed significant contributions from other agricultural sectors such as cashews, pepper, fruits, and vegetables. Remarkably, cashew exports have increased to over $871 million, showing a 33 percent rise, while pepper exports have surged to $300 million, up. read more

The National Fruit Show is organized by growers, for growers, and showcases the finest British apples, pears, and nuts with a large display at the center of the show. Nigel Bardsley, chairman of the National Fruit Show, welcomed guests to the show. He said: "Despite the challenges of the British read more

In order to stymulate agricultural exports, Chinese company Zhengzhou Chen's Sun has expressed interest in investing in durian cultivation and processing in Cambodia. This matter was a major point of discussion during a meeting on November 6, 2024, between Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Manet and Xuemei Chen, Chairman of... read more

Jakub Krawczyk, the export manager for the Polish apple exporter Appolonia, states that the quality of Polish apples has impacted the number of countries to which Polish exporters can sell their apples: "I'm not going to lie, it's quite a rough season. There aren't too many apples that meet our quality standards." read more

After two years of severe drought conditions worsened by the El Nino weather phenomenon, which significantly reduced vessel transits, the Panama Canal is now experiencing a revival in trade activity. Ricaurte Vásquez, the administrator of the Panama Canal Authority, announced this positive development. read more

Plainview Growers has been using the new patented PGC tray developed by WPS since August 2024 to optimize their orchid production. Arie van Vugt, President and owner of Plainview Growers, said: "We're extremely pleased with the PGC tray. The quality is outstanding, and the ease of handling has greatly improved our operations." read more

"The market is currently quite calm due to low demand. Prices are higher than usual, partly because of limited product availability. November is typically a somewhat unusual month," reports Andrea Pignato, sales manager of Fellini Patrizio from Gambettola (Forlì-Cesena). read more

SPAR Albania's initiatives are having a significant impact on the retail industry in Albania. By expanding their stores, introducing new customer offerings, and actively engaging with local communities, SPAR Albania is making a noticeable difference in the country's retail sector. read more

Jak zauważył Brad Sumner z Pacific Coast Trading Co. w Portland, rynek organicznych cebul utrzymuje stabilne tempo dzięki stałemu dostawom i wysokiej jakości. Rynek żółtych organicznych cebul nieznacznie osłabł, ale nieznacząco. Z uwzględnieniem obecnych strategii marketingowych, read more

Farmers in Chandpur, Bangladesh, are now concentrating on early winter vegetable cultivation and Boro crop cultivation as part of their recovery efforts from recent natural disasters, such as floods. The district's eight upazilas experienced substantial agricultural losses caused by floods, prolonged water-logging, and heavy rainfall. read more

Zmiany klimatyczne znacząco wpłynęły na sektor rolnictwa w Kaszmirze, zwłaszcza na produkcję jabłek i szafranu. Zauważalny spadek opadów deszczu negatywnie wpłynął na te kluczowe uprawy. Produkcja szafranu spadła z około 16 ton w sezonie 1997-98 do zaledwie 3,48 ton. read more

The Asian bug is now a constant negative factor in our orchards and controlling this insect seems to be increasingly complex. Veneto orchards have been particularly targeted this year; despite the season appearing promising in terms of volumes and quality. read more

Oishii has announced that it will introduce its highly sought-after Koyo Berry to Harris Teeter stores in the DMV area, expanding its presence on the East Coast. This announcement follows Oishii's recent expansion into Chicago. The Koyo Berry, which means "elated" in Japanese, was launched in February. read more

The Atherton Tablelands in Queensland has seen a significant change in agricultural practices, especially among avocado farmers. The area, which used to have many avocado orchards, is now seeing thousands of trees being removed. Local bulldozer operator, Greg Cummings, has been leading this effort. read more

Founded in Saudi Arabia, Mirai Solar was established at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) with the aim of harnessing solar energy in areas with ample sunlight. "We initially started in Saudi Arabia because of the natural benefits of sunlight in the region, but as we expanded, the North American market became a focus for us. read more

Italy confirms its leadership in terms of food safety, with 99.5% of samples showing residues below legal limits. Furthermore, the agricultural sector continues to reduce energy consumption and emissions, including greenhouse gases, by using. read more