The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, has completed his visit to Japan, where he attended the ministerial meeting of the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD). Before the TICAD officially began, Lamola participated in a business roundtable with Japanese officials. read more

On August 27, the first shipments of tomatoes from Europe arrived in Israel. According to the Ynet portal, the "Rami Levy Shivuk a-Shikma" chain delivered a shipment of tomatoes from Greece, while the "Bihurei Sade" company imported tomatoes from the Netherlands and Poland. The cost of importing read more

The Huangguan pears from Hebei, China, have been harvested and stored. Reports suggest that the amount of fresh pears being exported directly from the production areas after harvesting has increased this season. The stored pears are set to begin their export schedule at the end of August. read more

Lato jest niemal sprzecznym okresem roku dla tropikalnych i egzotycznych owoców. Dostęp jest obfity, ale popyt cierpi z powodu konkurencji ze strony lokalnych upraw, takich jak owoce pestkowe, czereśnie i arbuz. Latem konsumenci skłaniają się ku produktom o niższej cenie i dostępnym tylko przez ograniczony czas. "It". read more

A new season of Dutch apples and pears is starting again this week. With favorable weather conditions, a team of over 400 seasonal workers is working hard in Staay Food Group's orchards to harvest the fruits. The harvest is taking place on the 135 hectares of the new Staay site 'Westende' in Fijnaart. read more

The analysts at EastFruit have recently updated the ranking of the biggest fruit importing countries, along with the trade trends of these countries over the past five years from 2019 to 2023. This ranking includes some unexpected findings, so let's delve into these fascinating fruit trade analytics. read more

Being contrary. Doing things differently. Or, more nicely put, swimming against the current. That can sometimes pay off. And it does, says Kees Kelders of Insort. "To remove foreign matter when grading potatoes and French fries, we completely reversed the sorting principle. Unlike others, we." read more

VIP is looking to young people to secure a strong future for fruit cultivation in Val Venosta, Italy, with human resources being one of its key strategic objectives. The Consortium's General Manager, Martin Pinzger, emphasizes, "To maintain our position as trusted partners for our members, it is essential to invest in the next generation." read more

Níelsson, purchasing manager at Bananar, the largest fresh produce importer on the island, said, "We have noticed a surge in cucumber sales. The prices have remained the same." read more

Southeast Asia may soon become a new export market for one of Egypt’s most unexpected fruits – mangoes, according to EastFruit. This may sound surprising, considering that the region is already home to at least five well-known mango producers and net exporters: Vietnam, the Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand, and. read more

Brace yourselves for R200 (over 10 euros) for a 10kg bag of potatoes, headlines are warning South Africans, but a look at the current average potato price of R87 (4.4 euros) per 10kg shows that would be a mountain to climb: one up which, potato traders say, buyers and consumers are highly. read more

The proposal has been put forward by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPA) with the aim of achieving a "rational" fertilization of crops to achieve the productive and environmental sustainability of agriculture, in line with the objectives of the strategy. read more

On Monday, August 26, the Port of Natal, operated by the Rio Grande do Norte Docks Company (Codern) and backed by the state government of Rio Grande do Norte, began a new export operation. This operation aims to ship 6,000 tonnes of fruit weekly to Europe until February. read more

Assuming that shipping in the Red Sea returns to normal, Rabobank anticipates that Kenyan cut rose exports to Europe will increasingly be transported by sea. This is mentioned in their report titled 'Kenyan cut roses bound for EU markets shifting to sea freight: A 2030 outlook'. read more

The peak farm organization in the state stated that the billion-dollar profits of the major supermarkets serve as a reminder that Australian families are bearing the cost of failures in competition policy. Coles reported a $1.1 billion annual profit on Tuesday, while Woolworths announced a $1.7 billion profit on Wednesday. NSW. read more

Emmen-based Jager Holland, a supplier of potatoes, fruits, and vegetables (AGF) with over 100 years of experience, is embarking on a new phase of its global expansion. Led by owner Brian Meier and with the recent addition of Judith Acain as sales manager, the company is aiming to read more

Aberdeenshire-based Benzies Produce has been a long-standing supplier of carrots to Asda in Scotland for over 16 years. In a recent development, the company will now also provide over 500 tonnes of locally grown parsnips to all 62 Asda stores in Scotland, marking a significant expansion of its operations. read more

According to the latest data from the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPA), during the week of August 5-11, the price of potatoes saw a new increase of 1.2% compared to the previous week and 111.6% compared to the average of the last five. read more

An anti-frost machine designed to protect fruit from night frosts has once again proven to be effective in saving several orchards this year, especially in the Cuneo area of northern Italy. The machine, developed by the Mingozzi Group, has been successfully deployed in various orchards across Italy and Europe. Among the users is Maurizio. read more

Urban trees planted in poor-quality soil using a method inspired by a Japanese botanist show higher survival rates compared to standard approaches, as indicated by new trial results. This could potentially make it more cost-effective to establish trees. The 'Trees Outside Woodland' project, a collaboration led by... read more