At N&K in Barendrecht, the first South African lychees have arrived by air freight. "We started with the Early Delight variety, which will be available for about three to four weeks, after which we switch to the Mauritius variety," says Lorenza Ciccaroni. Starting from week 48, lychees will also be arriving. read more

An apple to be appreciated on the palate, capturing a flavor as pleasant as it is enveloping. But also to be savored in advance, focusing on the beauty of its nuances: the refined variety Melinda Dolcevita has always found strong consensus among consumers. A rewarding apple. read more

Coco peat, a product made from coconut husks, has emerged as a sustainable and efficient growing medium, particularly for cultivating tomatoes. It provides substantial benefits in water retention, aeration, and environmental friendliness. Therefore, using coir bags is an ideal solution for enhancing crop growth. read more

The fruit and vegetable sector is working towards returning to normalcy after the heavy rainfall, tornadoes, hailstorms, and floods, affecting both the directly impacted areas and many others where the repercussions have been felt. Currently, the supplies of citrus and persimmons are very limited, and... read more

The brassica season is in full swing and eTop Melon, the company from Pantalla (Perugia), is working on enhancing this segment in every way possible, from the field to the warehouse. They are focusing on producing broccoli, white, purple, and orange cauliflower, and savoy cabbage. read more

Kaligandaki Rural Municipality in Syangja has sold marigold flowers worth Rs. 1.5 million during the Tihar festival this year. The rural municipality collected flowers from local farmers and distributed them to markets within the district, as well as in Palpa and Kaski. read more

Las autoridades españolas han informado sobre la mayor incautación de cocaína en el país hasta la fecha, que asciende a 13 toneladas. La operación se llevó a cabo en el puerto sur de Algeciras el 14 de octubre, donde la policía y los agentes de aduanas interceptaron la droga oculta dentro de un barco contenedor que había zarpado desde Guayaquil. read more

At this strategic time, AREFLH is concluding its event dedicated to agricultural policy in the new European Parliament in Brussels today. The Assembly of European Fruit, Vegetable, and Horticultural Regions (AREFLH) reached a new milestone with its Annual Forum. The inaugural edition was a great success. read more

The production of pistachios in Spain increased by 20.5% in the 2023/24 season compared to the previous year and by 65.8% compared to the average of the last 5 years. However, the fact that 61.4% of the unirrigated area and 66.53% of the irrigated area (with higher yields) have not yet come into production indicates... read more

The Moroccan Hass avocado season started on October 28 with record volumes, resulting in a decrease in prices compared to the previous season. According to Yassin Chaib, an avocado farmer in Larache (northwest), "this season represents a significant advancement in the stability of the avocado industry." read more

Alphaliner has reported a historic low in the idle container fleet for the first ten months of the year, with the Red Sea crisis impacting ship employment more significantly than the COVID-19 pandemic. On average, only 0.7% of the global cellular container fleet was idle from January to October. read more

The Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) revealed that Iran's apple exports reached $124 million in the first seven months of the current Iranian year (March 20-October 21). Additionally, there was a 28 percent rise in the value of Iran's agricultural product exports during this period. read more

Zespri has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to expand kiwifruit import facilities at Damaiyu Port in Taizhou, China, about 450km south of Shanghai. The agreement involves a group of high-level Taizhou Government and business delegates, as well as representatives from Sinotrans PFS. read more

VHM Fruit Trade recently showcased its new brand, Deliscala, at the latest Fruit Attraction event in Madrid. Deliscala, a trading company based in Verrebroek, Flanders, is focused on exporting its pears to markets beyond Europe. "Although pears are typically viewed as a commodity here, they are regarded as a specialty. read more

The tragic events that occurred in the Valencia region of Spain on October 30 have led to an interview with Vladimir Cob Sevilla, the CEO of Alifresca, a subsidiary of the Swiss Coop Group. Mr. Cob Sevilla expressed his shock at the events, as well as his condolences to the victims and the local community. read more

The bell pepper season in Israel is looking promising, but has gotten off to a slow start. Demand for Israeli bell peppers in European markets is also rising due to heavy rain and recent damage in Spain. Avi Bar, CEO of the Israel-based exporter Mor International, commented, "The Israeli pepper season is off to a slow start." read more

Frutech, the major trade fair event in the Mediterranean dedicated to agriculture and technological innovations, is approaching: From November 28th to 30th, 2024, the first edition of the event dedicated to agriculture will be held at SiciliaFiera Exhibition Center in Misterbianco (Catania). read more

At the Barbera company, the Group based at the foot of Mount Etna specialized in the production and commercialization of the best Sicilian fruits and boasting consolidated relationships with the main European GDO chains, it's the numbers that speak. And they speak clearly about how each read more

The VIII International Scientific and Practical Conference on Berry Cultivation and Processing, titled "Berry Cultivation and Processing: Technologies and Innovations," is scheduled to take place on December 12-13, 2024, in Lviv, Ukraine. The main objective of this conference is to provide support to berry growers. read more

"Rynek awokado boryka się z trudnymi warunkami ze względu na surowe regulacje w Europie i preferencję dla dużych rozmiarów, które są trudne do uzyskania w Meksyku. Konkurencja z Peru oraz wysokie koszty logistyczne sprawiają, że eksport staje się bardziej wymagający, podczas gdy ceny są wpływane przez wysokie zapotrzebowanie w Stanach Zjednoczonych." read more