Imports of apples from Afghanistan and Iran into India are currently stable, as the period between November and December is the peak season for both sources, according to Syed Salehus Sabah of Al Fatah Impex. "The availability of Afghan and Iranian apples is good despite some changes; Afghan apples are" read more

Chinese mandarins are entering the markets in India early this season and are competing closely with imports from South Africa. Buyers are carefully assessing the quality and price, according to Bhavey Pilani from Fruitsify. "Although volumes are still increasing, the market is paying close attention to factors like size, sweetness, and appearance." read more

Among the agronomic techniques that are gaining space among fruit and vegetable companies, soil solarization is undoubtedly one of the most interesting. It is not a completely new practice, but today - due to the need to reduce chemical inputs and production costs - read more

The traceability project of Valfrutta enters the world of professional catering thanks to Valfrutta Granchef, the brand of Conserve Italia dedicated to food service professionals. The QR Code tells the faces and stories of Italian farmers and their territories. read more

The Tulbagh Valley is famous for its wine and stone fruit production. Five years ago, its potential for blueberries was identified, a process in which Waterstone Berries has been at the forefront with 130 hectares of blueberries. The final phase of planting is scheduled for next year. read more

Sauerkraut has a long tradition, especially in southern and eastern Germany. Despite strong competition from numerous new products, this pickled vegetable remains an essential part of German cuisine today, as stated by Hans-Peter Rödel, managing director of the sauerkraut factory. read more

"The market for Hass avocados has been in turmoil in recent weeks due to a confluence of several factors," says Joel Pascual of Cartama Europe, who represents the Dutch sales office of Colombia's largest avocado cultivation and export company. "First of all, we had to deal with the extension of" read more

On the occasion of the International Student Day, the Conad ETS Foundation and the State Police promoted the event "Recognizing violence, choosing respect" at Roma Tre University, dedicated to students from all over Italy to understand how to. read more

A multi-country initiative is working on creating a data-driven framework to assess the performance of production units in globalized agriculture. The project is centered around developing an Agricultural Competitiveness Indicator (ICA) that combines elements of business management, statistical modeling, and artificial intelligence. read more

Vemondo is the most purchased brand of vegan and vegetarian products by Italian families in the Alternative Vegetable Gastronomy sector (Fresh Products) according to data from the NielsenIQ Consumer Panel. A significant achievement for Lidl Italia, which confirms the growing trust of. read more

A natural bio-fungicide derived from amoebas, single-celled microorganisms, capable of protecting crops against the growing problem of pest resistance. read more

Throughout his career as a crop advisor, Simon Voogt worked with crops grown under both glass and plastic. Now retired and back in the Netherlands, he shares what he has learned about one key factor in propagation: water. "Water, like sunlight, is essential for life," Simon says. read more

Dane celne pokazują, że handel importem i eksportem kwiatów w Chinach osiągnął wartość 782 milionów dolarów w 2024 roku, co oznacza wzrost o 72 miliony dolarów w porównaniu z rokiem 2023, co stanowi wzrost roczny na poziomie 10,15%. Z tego eksport wyniósł 516 milionów dolarów, co oznacza wzrost o 17,78% rok do roku, podczas gdy import spadł do 266 milionów dolarów. read more

How and why we order food delivery at home is no longer just a matter of convenience: it is a reflection of our emotions, our rituals, and how we build relationships and identities. The new Italians of delivery use food to express who they are, what they feel, and in what "mood". read more

On 13 November, Laos and China expanded their agricultural cooperation following discussions in Chongqing during the 9th ASEAN-China Ministerial SPS Cooperation Meeting. A new sanitary and phytosanitary protocol was signed between Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Kikeo Singnavong. read more

Caroline García, manager of the Dominican company Caribio Fresh Fruit, confirmed that the current season has been "very good," despite the challenges that the sector is facing. The company, which specializes in conventional and organic bananas, exports mainly to the United States, Spain. read more

With an imbalance between producer prices and international demand, the citrus season in Argolis, one of the main cultivation areas in Greece, has begun. Currently, packers are purchasing fruits from the region at truck prices ranging from €0.38–0.41 per kilo for Navelines. read more

In Majes, a fertile agricultural hub in southern Peru with around 16,000 hectares under cultivation, the family-run business Terramajes J&J has carved out a niche in garlic and paprika processing and export. It combines its own production with partnerships involving local farmers. "We started in read more

Todis, a private label supermarket chain owned by Iges S.r.l., a company controlled by the cooperative PAC2000A Conad, goes into schools to teach environmental education. After introducing the Sustainability Certificate in 2023, designed to valorize businesses. read more

Hydroponic cultivation is not very common in Greece. However, at Magic Garden, a hydroponic greenhouse in Boeotia, this method has achieved a high level of specialization, focusing exclusively on potted salad production. "Our facility started operating in 2020, and since then..." read more