The Department of Agriculture (DA) in the Philippines is advising farm goods importers to consider sourcing ginger from Indonesia or Vietnam as an alternative to the costly imports from China. Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. highlighted the need for cheaper sources to meet the... read more

The UK fresh produce market is essential to the country's food supply chain, offering consumers a diverse range of fruits and vegetables. This report explores consumption patterns, import trends, domestic production, and distribution channels in the UK's fresh produce sector. read more

Proven Winners has appointed Noah Derohanian as the new director of product development. In this position, he will be responsible for ensuring that only the highest quality plant material is sent to propagators to guarantee success from the greenhouse to the retail bench to the garden. Derohanian is following in the footsteps of... read more

It is dedicated to a milestone for humanity, the right to food as a prerogative of everyone on the planet, the 45th World Food Day, celebrated worldwide on Wednesday, October 16. Human rights such as the right to food, to life, are the focus. read more

"We need to be faster than plant pathology" - this is the quote from Dario Antonante, Product Specialist at Syngenta Vegetable Seeds - which summarizes the commitment that Syngenta puts into Research & Development activities to provide increasingly broad and comprehensive resistance packages. read more

Parasites and phytopathologies are undermining the persimmon harvest in the Valencian Community, which will suffer a 30% loss. These are harsh numbers for an industry that is already struggling. Despite meticulous agronomic controls, the absence of suitable active ingredients and a lack of methods... read more

Po wielkim sukcesie pierwszej edycji w 2023 roku, tegoroczne wydarzenie "Terre d'Uva" postawiło Canicattì i jego winnice oznaczone jako PGI w centrum sycylijskiej uprawy owoców przez dwa dni. Promowanie produktu oznacza sprawienie, że staje się on naprawdę znany. Dlatego zorganizowano wycieczkę prasową. read more

Griffith's Spring Fest will begin on Sunday, October 13, featuring the unveiling of 65 citrus sculptures on Banna Avenue. The displays will be created with the assistance of over 800 volunteers, who will use a total of more than 100,000 oranges and grapefruits donated by the Real Juice Company. Among this year's sculptures are some new additions. read more

In this week's wholesale market, the supply of imported avocados and pineapples has increased, while the supply of Peruvian blueberries has declined further, leading to price hikes. In contrast, prices for some imported citrus fruits, such as Australian oranges, have dropped. read more

Rozpoczęcie sezonu marketingowego dla egipskich batatów było trudne w tym roku. "Zazwyczaj w pierwszej fazie sezonu zarabia się dużo pieniędzy. Ale w tym roku było zupełnie inaczej: od początku sezonu w lipcu występują duże nadwyżki w eksporcie, co... read more

During the Fruit Attraction event in Madrid, Fairtrade presented the expansion of its offering for more sustainable bananas, which contributes to the income of workers and supports companies committed to ensuring better wages in certified banana plantations worldwide. read more

The persimmon harvest in Greece will begin on October 20th according to Mr. Ananias Kapoyrkatsidis, owner of the trading company Ananias Garden in Giannitsa. According to his estimate, the persimmons in the regions of Pella and Imathia will have reached the right maturity by then, with a sugar content of 15 to 17 Brix and a weight of 4.5 to 5 grams. read more

The Council of Ministers of Belarus has imposed a requirement for licensing the export of apples, onions, and white cabbage. This directive, signed by Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko, is intended to guarantee the availability of these agricultural products on the domestic market during the off-season. read more

South African citrus farmers have faced a difficult export season due to export bottlenecks and unfavorable weather conditions, resulting in decreased production. As a result, many farmers have shifted their focus to the local juice market, taking advantage of higher juice prices. The Citrus Growers' Association is closely monitoring the situation. read more

While the German soft fruit campaign is now coming to an end, the domestic cranberry season is just starting to gain momentum. Since mid-September, specialized producer Nico Schmuck in Gilten, Lower Saxony, has been busy harvesting on around 20 hectares. "As with many other products, the... read more

This fall, Schoneveld Breeding will open its doors to growers and retailers during the Open Days, from week 43 to week 45. According to the breeder, this is the perfect opportunity to see the full range of products in bloom. During these Open Days, Schoneveld Breeding will showcase the following products: read more

"The 2024 Honey Pomelo season is presenting its challenges once again," said Piet Hoek of Hars & Hagebauer. Pomelos are an important product for the importer. "But this season is also unfolding differently than expected. The main issues are stemming from prolonged delays. We are now facing daily occurrences where the read more

The Undersecretariat of International Economic Relations (Subrei) of Chile has revealed that as of September 2024, the country's export sector has reached a new annual record in the shipment of goods and services. Additionally, the number of exporting companies has experienced a continuous growth. read more

Grzyby są wspaniałym jesiennym warzywem, doskonałym do dodawania do zup i gulaszy. Jednak zachowanie świeżości grzybów może być wyzwaniem, zwłaszcza gdy szybko stają się śliskie i tracą teksturę. Jednak eksperci z Urban Farm-It ujawnili proste, a zarazem skuteczne metody przechowywania. read more

The most recent update from the World Processing Tomato Council (WPTC) as of October 4 shows that the harvest is wrapping up in most Northern Hemisphere countries. Weather conditions have resulted in varied outcomes across regions. France has processed approximately 150,000 tonnes. Volumes in the southeast are... read more