Fruit and vegetable wholesalers are urging the Melbourne Market Authority (MMA) Board to step down due to a significant rent dispute. The MMA, a government-owned entity that acts as the landlord for the market, intends to raise the yearly rent for its wholesaler tenants by more than 100 percent over the course of the next decade. read more

Mexico had been the world's top supplier of fresh asparagus until 2021. However, in 2022, Peru regained the top spot after a five-year hiatus, pushing Mexico into second place. Since then, Mexico has been concentrating on expanding its market presence in areas also targeted by Peru. read more

Belarus has reported a significant increase in the sales of locally grown apples and vegetables, as the country aims to meet its domestic demand for produce during the off-season. Alexei Bogdanov, Minister of Antimonopoly Regulation and Trade, pointed out that both last year and in the current read more

The increasing occurrence of extreme events along the peninsula is causing significant damage to agriculture, especially to fruits and vegetables, with hailstorms, tornadoes, heavy rainfalls, heatwaves, and windstorms. In these days, the particularly adverse weather conditions. read more

The Israeli economy is currently facing challenges due to ongoing conflicts on multiple fronts that have persisted for over a year. This has resulted in a 3.4% depreciation of the shekel against the dollar. The Bank of Israel is expected to keep its interest rate at 4.5% for the sixth consecutive time, citing inflationary pressures as a key factor. read more

Australian agricultural investment manager GO.FARM has acquired the Dellapool Aggregation in Narrandera, New South Wales, and Sandmount North in Katunga, Victoria, with a total investment of A$150 million (US$101.3 million). This acquisition was supported by Qantas Super. read more

W wyraźnym postępie w sektorze świeżych produktów w Wielkiej Brytanii, Sainsbury's ogłosił wprowadzenie pieczarek uprawianych bez użycia torfu, co stanowi pierwszy taki przypadek w brytyjskich supermarketach. Inicjatywa ta ma na celu zmniejszyć roczne zużycie torfu o 20 465 ton, wpisując się w strategię detalisty. read more

In Sunsari district in Nepal, a local banana farmer named Binod Mehata from Inaruwa-4 faced a setback due to flooding caused by the monsoon. Mehata had invested Rs 800,000 in cultivating bananas on two bighas of land and was expecting revenues of up to Rs 1.2 million during the Chhath festival. read more

With Durga Puja around the corner, florists in Jalpaiguri are facing a challenging situation due to a severe shortage of lotus flowers, which are essential for the Durga Puja rituals. The floods in South Bengal have disrupted the flower supply chain, creating a crisis that has left traders struggling to meet the demand. read more

A passion for bulbs has turned into a lifelong love affair for a Northland family. Kayne Gravatt launched Bulbs Direct with his parents Wayne and Jean a decade ago and the business has grown so much it is now one of the largest bulb producers and online distributors in New Zealand. "Mum and Dad read more

The second day of an event is typically the busiest, and while this may also be true for Fruit Attraction, the difference wasn't as significant as one might anticipate. Some halls even experienced a decrease in foot traffic, despite the rain dampening any outdoor events and prompting attendees to spend more time inside the halls. read more

New boss for Colruyt Group in FranceColruyt Group has named Christophe Garcia as the new managing director for its operations in France. Garcia, who previously served as the managing director of Match and Smatch in Belgium, will be taking over from Bart De Schutter, who is retiring.Source: retaildetail.eu UK: Aldi unveils its 2024 Christmas read more

In a year with still uncertain results for chestnut farming in the province of Cuneo, which is experiencing widespread production declines but high quality, Coldiretti Cuneo is proposing a moment of discussion on current trends and future prospects with a focus on technical innovations. read more

The South African table grape industry predicts that export volumes for the 2024/25 season will increase by about 1% compared to the volumes of the 2023/24 season; this was announced by the industry association SATI, which highlights that this represents a 6% increase. read more

The excitement in the potato market in Ukraine continues unabated, despite the ongoing harvest of this product in local farms, according to analysts from the EastFruit project. According to the producers themselves, the main factor driving up prices in the potato segment is the reduced yield due. read more

In the first nine months of 2024, Kyrgyzstan imported 127,000 tons of citrus fruits, as reported by an analysis conducted by the Department of Chemicalization, Plant Protection, and Quarantine under the Ministry of Agriculture. The department further stated that out of this total citrus import, 11,500 tons were... read more

Rząd Ontario will invest up to $400,000 over the next four years to support a strong marketing campaign to increase consumer awareness and sales of locally grown apples and tender fruit. This investment, in partnership with the Ontario Apple Growers, will fund a wide range of initiatives... read more

The Port of Malaga participated in the international trade fair for the fruit and vegetable sector 'Fruit Attraction', held in Madrid from October 8th to 10th.

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Yuksel Seeds, a global leader in the vegetable seed sector, showcased their latest innovations in tomatoes resistant to Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV) at their booth 9E30 at Fruit Attraction. The

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Share-ify, known for its expertise in Quality Assurance, Food Safety, and Compliance, has introduced Trace-ify™, an upgrade to its current Ver-ify™ inspection/quality control system. Trace-ify is a unique solution designed to offer an affordable, comprehensive functionality. read more