In every aspect, onion sorters are a bit calmer this week. This aligns with the onion market, which tends to exhibit more fluctuating movements. Among exporters, much is being said about Senegal. Reports indicate that they have a sufficient amount of onions in stock, and it seems that they will have a slightly reduced appetite for Dutch onions for some time. Growers are not overly concerned about this. Nevertheless, a stable growth in agricultural trade continues to be maintained, as noted by expert Jurphaas Lugtenburg. read more

The International Fresh Produce Association Australia-New Zealand (IFPA ANZ) has announced that it will expand its specialized curriculum for members in 2025 in response to industry demand to enhance the skills of the workforce. read more

Tummers Food Processing Solutions has announced a new strategic partnership with Siemens. This collaboration is a significant step in the digital transformation of the potato processing industry and emphasizes Tummers' dedication to innovation, efficiency, and sustainability. read more

Unicoop Firenze is gradually renewing its stores to offer more modern and functional points of sale. As part of this process, the Coop supermarket in Buonconvento (Si), located in via di Bibbiano, is being aligned with the new format of the brand. read more

One of Europe's first blueberry plantations was established in the Spanish region of Asturias in 1968. With the assistance of what is now known as Serida, a cultivation experiment was initiated using plants imported from the United States. This initiative was ahead of its time, as blueberries were not well-known in the area at that time. read more

The Coordinadora de Organizaciones de Agricultores y Ganaderos (COAG) demands the immediate suspension of the agricultural trade agreement between the EU and Morocco following the ruling of the Court of Justice of the European Union that confirms that the agreement, amended in 2019, violates... read more

South Africa has sent its first shipment of avocados to China, with Zimbabwe set to be the next African country to meet the growing demand for the fruit in China. The initial shipment, weighing 21,210kg, left Durban on September 14, and is headed for Shanghai. read more

The Director General of the African Centre for Supply, Dr. Obiora Madu, has stressed the importance of Nigeria increasing its exports of fresh or dried bananas and plantains. Despite the current estimated value of the global banana market at $140.84 billion, with expectations for it to rise. read more

The supply of flowers in local markets has significantly increased due to the growing demand during the Navratri period, although quality issues caused by untimely rains have kept prices stable. Demand for flowers typically rises during Navratri and continues until Diwali. Traders have mentioned that... read more

In wholesale markets, and beyond, there is a clear change of season that welcomes all autumnal products. To indicate which are the best to buy, The Shopping Bag, a service by BMTI and Italmercati Business Network, in collaboration with, is on the case. read more

The strike in the ports of the United States has ended: the temporary agreement reached between the parties - as reported on business24tv.it - includes a 62% salary increase over six years. However, the strike will obviously have repercussions: in fact, it will take some time to clear the long queues. read more

Po niezwykłym roku dla rolnictwa we wschodniej części Karoliny Północnej, zbiory batatów rozpoczęły się w pierwszym tygodniu września. Ciężka susza rozpoczęła się pod koniec maja i trwała aż do początku lipca. "Wreszcie przerwał ją nieustępliwy deszcz" - mówi Jacy Barnes Clapp z Farm Pak Products. Od tego czasu... read more

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has pledged to implement measures to stabilize the nation's gold-backed currency, the ZiG, following a sharp depreciation on the black market. The ZiG, introduced just five months ago, saw a 43% decrease in value. read more

Zespri™ Kiwifruit, a New Zealand-based company leading in the global production and marketing of kiwifruit, is returning to Fruit Attraction this year at IFEMA Madrid from October 8th to 10th. Visit them at Pavilion 10, Stand D15 to see their kiwifruit on display and celebrate their over 25 years of success. read more