Havatec has announced the appointment of Ronald Begelinger as the new CEO, effective October 9, 2024. With his years of experience, Begelinger will assume the role of CEO at Havatec starting today. Begelinger is a familiar figure in the industry, having led his own horticultural companies since 2007. read more

Last Friday, at the CREA-OFA in Acireale (Corso Savoia, 190), a seminar titled "Focus on organic citrus farming in the Mediterranean: Adaptation and mitigation strategies for climate change applied to organic citrus agroecosystems" took place. read more

For Sakata, Fruit Attraction was a very successful edition, both in terms of the attendance of the public, the level of the companies present, and the innovations that were showcased. "We are among the most experienced with 12 editions, and it is

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In June 2024, the Tanzanian National Assembly passed the Finance Act for 2024/2025, introducing major tax reforms to support agriculture. A seminar, sponsored by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, took place on June 26, 2024, in Arusha, facilitated by PwC and regulatory authorities. Participants from... read more

The West Africa Competitiveness Programme (WACOMP), implemented by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and financed by the European Union (EU), has significantly improved market access for 48,849 Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) at both national and international levels. read more

As we anticipate the upcoming onion season in the Southern Hemisphere, many are hoping for a more favorable one compared to last year. The European season seemed promising at first but ultimately did not yield the expected returns due to an oversupply of onions. This was further complicated by the conflict in the Middle East, which resulted in... read more

In Kerala, especially in Vazhakulam near Muvattupuzha, pineapple farmers are experiencing a positive period with farm gate prices holding steady at $0.70/kg over the last 12-18 months. This marks a significant improvement from the low of $0.12/kg seen in 2016. read more

The Board of Hans Merensky Holdings (HMH) and Westfalia Fruit Group (Westfalia) announced the appointment of Chris Bush as the new Group CEO, effective October 28, 2024. Bush will succeed Acting Group CEO Rian du Toit, who will resume his position as Group CFO. Chris Bush, a graduate of read more

Despar Nord continues its program of development and restyling of the sales network, aligning the sales points with the most modern image of the brand. The key factors that distinguish the fruit and vegetable department remain the same, as already described in this article. read more

ALDI Westside Retail Park, Ballincollig has been recognized as the "Happiest Store in Ireland." ALDI's store in Westside Retail Park, Ballincollig, Co. Cork has been revealed as ALDI's 'happiest store in Ireland' following nationwide internal research by the retailer. The popular discount retailer conducted a read more

Rządy Kanady i prowincji Ontario pomagają 128 producentom jabłek, owoców miękkich i winogron stołowych uprawiać bardziej popularne i wytrzymałe odmiany produktów. Inicjatywa Growing Future Opportunities, finansowana przez Program Partnerskiej Kanadyjskiej Agrykultury Zrównoważonej (Sustainable CAP), ma na celu. read more

The governor's office of the Taliban in Kandahar has reported that the region has exported around 23,000 tons of grapes and 7,000 tons of figs this year. The main destinations for grape exports have been India and Pakistan. The figs were exported over the last two months. read more

Native wild bees play a crucial role in ecosystems by pollinating numerous plant species, including crops. Pollination by both wild and managed bees is beneficial for around 75% of crop species and 88% of flowering plant species. Scientists, backed by the U.S. National Science Foundation, are currently working on this issue. read more

Hurricane Oscar has caused significant damage to the agricultural sectors in Guantánamo, particularly affecting banana and tomato plantations. Reports from the state-run newspaper Venceremos and Radio Baracoa have highlighted the extensive damage. In particular, banana plantations have suffered damage in approximately read more

Ta seria prezentuje średnie ceny hurtowe bananów według kraju pochodzenia. Ceny są krajowymi średnimi najczęściej obowiązujących cen bananów na rynkach hurtowych w Birmingham i Londynie. Publikacja ta jest aktualizowana co tydzień. W 42. tygodniu najbardziej zauważalnym wzrostem ceny jest Costa.

This series provides the average wholesale prices of bananas by country of origin. The prices are national averages of the most common prices charged for bananas at wholesale markets in Birmingham and London. This publication is updated weekly. In week 42, the most noticeable price increase is Costa. read more

Greenhouse film manufacturer Plastika Kritis has recently introduced the SunCooler® range of cooling films to meet the needs of warm climates. By utilizing nanotechnology and advanced Near-IR additives that absorb and dissipate heat, Plastika Kritis has successfully maintained high levels of light. read more

Znalezienie odpowiedniej równowagi pomiędzy jakością a efektywnością kosztową w branży świeżych produktów spożywczych jest kluczowe. "W miarę rosnącej tendencji do eksportu owoców i warzyw w kontenerach zbiorczych, Euro Jumbo Bin® firmy Mpact Plastic Containers wyróżnia się jako gra zmieniająca zasady. Został on specjalnie" read more

In a closely contested referendum, Moldova, an Eastern European nation, saw a slight majority supporting constitutional amendments aimed at EU integration. Official counts revealed that 50.46% were in favor, while 49.54% were against, after tallying over 99.6% of the votes. read more

Według analityków EastFruit, ceny hurtowe jabłek Gala na Ukrainie, w Mołdawii i w Polsce osiągnęły rekordowe poziomy jak na ten okres roku. Jabłka Gala są najbardziej popularnym gatunkiem wśród eksporterów i zyskują coraz większe uznanie wśród lokalnych konsumentów. read more

While in one form or another, the IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show, which took place last week, has been around for decades. However, the spotlight in one booth was on both the old and the new. "We wanted to come here to highlight product innovation at the SUNSET booth, as we also celebrate our 70th anniversary," says Geoff. read more