The German conglomerate BayWa reported a loss of €77.6 million before interest and taxes for the third quarter of 2024, with additional 'extraordinary' items in the form of impairment losses increasing the deficit to nearly €300 million. read more

The Chilean fruit federation Fedefruta has issued a warning that the cherry forecast for 2024/25 may be lower than initially projected. Following a survey conducted among cherry producers in various regions of the country, it was observed that many reported a significant fruit drop, which refers to the premature shedding of fruit. read more

The Chilean fruit federation Fedefruta has warned that the 2024/25 cherry forecast may be lower than previously expected. After conducting a survey among cherry producers in various regions of the country, they found that many were reporting a significant fruit drop, which is the premature shedding of fruit. read more

Semillas Fitó is expanding its catalogue of melon and watermelon varieties for greenhouse growers in Almeria. As the new campaign is about to start, the seed company based in Barcelona is introducing new products in almost every segment. read more

Capespan managing director Charl du Bois has given more information about the renewed commercial partnership between the South African group and Namibia Grape Company (NGC). read more

On November 11th, the official key handover took place. With this expansion, the cultivation area of Jansen Paprika grows from 25 hectares to 45 hectares, spread across three locations. read more

Australia's Perfection Fresh has partnered with Sonora-based grower Campos Borquez to supply Calypso mangoes to the US market, after a successful trial at Whole Foods Market in Los Angeles. read more

The low supply of potatoes is leaving a significant mark on the price situation in the wholesale market of these vegetables. Nevertheless, it is still evident that many market participants on the demand side would like to be able to buy at lower prices. Interestingly, some producers are clearly helping them in this regard. How are the prices of potatoes shaping up now in the large Polish wholesale market? read more

"We must avoid duplications in inspections without minimizing the credibility of farmers' operations," said Parmelin at the beginning of November after a roundtable discussion to which he had invited all organizations involved in the inspections. Among those present were representatives of... read more

Central components of the package include direct aid as well as easier access to credit, such as through state guarantees. In addition, there are tax breaks, including exemption from property tax for homes and businesses. The government also reported that the... read more