Valencian citrus fruits with the IGP Valencian Citrus seal will participate in the 16th edition of Fruit Attraction which will take place from October 8th to 10th in

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Rosselkhoznadzor has requested that the Kazakh Committee for State Inspection in Agriculture suspend the issuance of phytosanitary certificates for fresh melons originating from Kazakhstan starting on October 7, 2024. This decision was made due to the repeated detection of the quarantine pest. read more

Countdown to Cso Italy's participation in Fruit Attraction, scheduled from Tuesday 8th to Thursday 10th of October: there is great anticipation for what is shaping up to be a record-breaking edition. read more

Według Maxa van Ooijena z Tolpoort Vegetables, sytuacja na rynku endywii jest obecnie dobra. "Dostawa nie jest duża, ale wystarcza, aby zrealizować trwające umowy i popyt na rynku spot. Szczególnie w Belgii, podaż była ograniczona tego lata, co stworzyło warunki do. read more

The war that threatened Lebanon has now become a reality. The southern part of the country, including its capital Beirut, is experiencing heavy bombing and fighting. Hania Chahal, a Lebanese economist specializing in agro-industry, has gathered testimonies from growers and exporters and is explaining how the war is impacting them. read more

In a recent development aimed at bolstering the citrus sector in Pakistan, the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (UAF), and Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan (HZAU) have formalized a Material Transfer Agreement (MTA). This agreement, finalized during a ceremony at UAF on September 30th, ... read more

During the past weekend, in thousands of squares across Italy, "The Apple of AISM" initiative returned, organized by AISM - the Italian Multiple Sclerosis Association, to support scientific research and enhance services for people with Multiple Sclerosis and related conditions. read more

Public Sector Pension Investment (PSP), a pension fund manager for Canada's security forces, is in the final stages of negotiations to acquire Citri&Co, Spain's top citrus producer. Sources familiar with the discussions have revealed that PSP Investments, which manages assets totaling approximately read more

Incotec is launching its newest microplastic-free film coating, Disco Blue L-1523, for sunflower seeds at the Euroseeds Congress 2024, happening from October 13 to 16 in Copenhagen, Denmark. This product features a vibrant blue color and is completely free of microplastics. It has been formulated to meet... read more

In the greenhouse vegetable market, there is a transition happening this week from the Belgian and Dutch supply to the Spanish season. "Starting this weekend, larger volumes of aubergine, zucchini, and bell peppers will come from Spain, followed by tomatoes in the following week. At that point, read more

The response to the challenges facing the strawberry cultivation industry in the Mediterranean region, which we discussed in the first part of the text, is the actions taken by companies from this region. The MacFrut Academy video presents

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The apple orchards in Ganderbal, central Kashmir, are currently experiencing a peak in harvest activity. Local farmers are reporting a strong crop, with satisfaction in both the quality and quantity of the yield. Ganderbal is gaining recognition for its apple production, which adds to its growing reputation that includes cherries, grapes, and other fruits. read more

In August 2024, a negative month-on-month change is estimated for retail sales, both in value (-0.5%) and in volume (-0.4%). Sales of food products remain steady in value, but decrease in volume (-0.2%), while non-food product sales decrease both in value and volume. read more

W odpowiedzi na znaczący spadek tegorocznej produkcji jabłek, przypisany przymrozkom w maju w regionach centralnych i północno-zachodnich, Rosja planuje importować jabłka z Korei Północnej. Deficyt oszacowany na 30-40 procent typowej wydajności doprowadził do podwojenia cen jabłek. read more

In these weeks, the vegetable market is very hectic with high prices and limited volumes. It makes no difference for zucchini, which is experiencing high prices due to limited volumes. Claudio Filosa, president of the (organization name), describes the situation to aIFN. read more

South Africa is quickly becoming the top choice for Pink Lady apples from the Southern Hemisphere. Kantar data shows that Pink Lady sales in the United Kingdom (UK) have increased by 13% in the past year, making it the fastest-growing apple variety in the UK. read more

Japanese fresh produce buyers have recently met with top Australian growers during an inbound trade mission aimed at enhancing business connections and relationships between the two countries. read more

Paul van Groningen started working as an independent commercial agent in Spain last year, along with his wife, Maria Elena. He visited growers and packing stations in the Almeria and Granada regions last week to get an overview of the new greenhouse vegetable season. read more

Farmers in the UK are facing lower yields due to widespread flooding, affecting the availability of locally grown produce. The country has seen a 5% decrease in fruit and vegetable production, with carrot yields specifically dropping by 7% over the past year. read more

"Our berry harvest in Mexico typically begins around September 15 and continues until July 15, spanning almost the entire year. We only take a brief break of about two months during the summer, as the quality conditions are not ideal during that time." read more