In the Vinschgau Valley, the 2023 harvest year for organic apples closed at 48,000 tonnes, in line with initial forecasts, a 20% higher total than in 2022, when the quantity of organic apples did not exceed 40,000 tonnes; read more

Since mid-November, the cucumber price has been dropping. Last week, the average price at the auctions of the Union of Belgian Horticultural Cooperatives (VBT) fell below the five-year average. The unit price is at 48.10 euro cents. The lettuce price is also dropping, for the first time in
read more

"There's almost no cauliflower to be found," says Bertus van Tricht of AGF-Direct in the Netherlands. "Yesterday, a paltry 5,000 crates were auctioned in France for €27 per crate. That's unheard of, but there's simply hardly any available." read more

Agricultural products, especially peppers, play a vital role in Ukraine's food market. read more

Despite challenges faced by some of Brazil's main competitors in apple production, such as Chile, New Zealand, and South Africa, the expected increase in Brazilian fresh apple exports for the 2022/23 season did not materialize as anticipated. Industry experts consulted by Hortifruti Brasil
read more

"We often think of food security problems, e.g., 70% of the food needed in 2050, but interestingly, nobody double clicks on where. It's not an equally distributed problem. The population is growing in Africa, the Middle East, and South Africa, yet it's shrinking, flat, or soon to shrink
read more

In the ever-evolving world of shipping and logistics, efficiency and innovation are key. One of the significant breakthroughs in this regard has been the introduction of Intelligent Trip Inspection (ITI) technology, and now, we’re thrilled to announce the arrival of Star Cool ITI 2.0 – an
read more

The growth of dragon fruit plantations, modern and ecological orchard management, and the creation of new markets have all contributed to a steady increase in dragon fruit production from Southern Brazil. “The trend is expected to continue this coming 2024 season that starts in January,”
read more

The country awaits a good mango year, perhaps an above average year reckons a mango grower; there is no official crop estimate yet. read more

Bayer Vegetable Seeds recently concluded its fifth Winter Melon Week at the Melon Experience Center in Bleiswijk, The Netherlands. read more

UP Vertical Farms, an indoor grower of local leafy greens in Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, has launched its new top seal pack in collaboration with sales and marketing partner Oppy. read more

Among the toughest challenges facing agriculture today is drought, which is putting a strain on various agricultural productions. Many solutions are being planned by the experts to still guarantee profitability for farms despite the difficulties,
read more

read more

After a very challenging and quick start to the table grape season in Peru, the production area of Ica is entering into the peak of their season. Weather conditions have turned out to be “extraordinarily good” according to Benjamín Cilloniz, General Manager of Exportadora Safco Peru S.A:
read more

The anti-inflation quarter will not be renewed. "The objective has been achieved," were the words of Minister Adolfo Urso, who at Mimit brought together with his colleague for Agriculture, Francesco Lollobrigida, the 36 associations that had joined the initiative; read more

Copeland, a global provider of sustainable climate solutions, and Maersk Container Industry (MCI), a reefer container manufacturing company, are collaborating to integrate Copeland's REFCON 6 BLE reefer monitoring system with MCI’s Star Cool reefer containers fitted with Sekstant gateways.
read more

In the aftermath of the recent rocket attack on the Number 9 boxship, owned by Castle Harbour and operated by OOCL, concerns are rising about the safety of vessels passing through the Red Sea. read more

In southern Africa, the blueberry market is poised for recovery, offering potential benefits to South African farmers amid a slowdown in blueberry production in Peru, the global leader in blueberry exports. Over the past two years, South African producers faced challenges with low prices that
read more

Wasabi is derived from the underground stem-rhizome of the wasabi plant, native to Japan. Beyond its culinary uses, wasabi has become the focus of scientific research, particularly in a recent study conducted by researchers from Tohoku University in Japan. The study delves into the cognitive
read more

From apple processing waste and non-standard fruit for the fresh market, a natural cosmetics brand was born that has made circularity its mission and strength. Its name is Naste Beauty and it is a Piedmontese company that uses precisely the peels, seeds
read more