At Macfrut, innovation in the sector can be appreciated firsthand, in an area of about 3,000 square meters, divided into two pavilions: one dedicated to fruit growing.

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The "Progress and Socialist Party" parliamentary group in Morocco has submitted an inquiry to Ryad Mezzour, the Minister of Industry and Trade, concerning the destruction of Moroccan agricultural products in Spain and attempts to set warehouses on fire. They cited reports from Spanish media about an alleged attempt. read more

The Bellaflor Group grows over forty different varieties of cut flowers in the highlands of Ecuador, at an altitude of 2,850 meters. These include roses, spray roses, summer flowers, gypsophila, botanicals, greys, greens, bouquets, and tinted cut flowers. Additionally, the company owns a farm in Ethiopia. read more

After more than 20 years of growing radishes in Italy, Willem-Jan Coolbergen of Ortolanda Borgo-Grappa has been increasingly contemplating the future. "I am here mainly for the farm and the company. However, my heart is in the Netherlands. I still watch Dutch TV, and as an..." read more

Panama will also be represented at Macfrut. The collaboration with Cesena Fiera has led to the participation of several delegations from Central and South America, including one from Panama. "In our country," says Damaris Pianetta from Propanama, "our farms produce various types of fruits." read more

The first edition of Fruit Attraction São Paulo has concluded, bringing together the entire production chain of the sector, with the participation of 45 countries and 8 Brazilian states (São Paulo, Bahia, Pernambuco, Rio Grande do Norte, Maranhão, Pará, Espírito Santo, and Paraná), as well as 12,000 attendees. read more

On Saturday, April 20th, the official start of the asparagus season was celebrated at Hoeve 't Bommesaarke in Kinrooi. Flemish Minister of Agriculture Jo Brouns was a special guest at the farm of Leo Henckens and Carine Snijkers for the occasion. "It's always a special moment to inform people that we have started." read more

Według analityków EastFruit, nadwyżka cebuli na regionalnym rynku dotarła teraz do Ukrainy. W szczególności, oferty darmowej cebuli zaczęły pojawiać się na największej regionalnej platformie handlowej EF Trade Platform. "Oddam moją cebulę za darmo każdemu, kto zgodzi się się nią zaopiekować." read more

A study conducted by scientists at the University of Tokyo has found that rose essential oil can stimulate defense genes in tomatoes and attract predators of pests, protecting crops and allowing for a reduction... read more

The key to surviving the recent climatic challenges in Peru for producer and exporter Fruitxchange is the cultivation and export of a variety of crops. According to Giuseppe Accetta, the Commercial Director of Fruitxchange, they grow and export table grapes, ginger, and recently harvested fruits. read more

Paddie Allen has recently joined PML Seafrigo as the Air Freight Director, overseeing the company's air freight operations in the UK. With 16 years of experience in the logistics industry, he initially entered the field on the advice of his father, who had a successful career in sales. read more

What is an apricot?

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The National Farmers' Federation has cautioned that the agricultural industry could face disruption unless farmers actively engage in the management and security of their data. Speaking at the FutureAG conference in Melbourne today, NFF Data Policy Manager Gabi Ceregra emphasized the growing need for farmers to be involved in this process. read more

"The situation with mangoes is very complex. Peru has practically concluded a season marked by limited quantities, with only the last Keitt fruits being flown in. The first Kent fruits from Ivory Coast are expected to arrive by air in week 17, followed by shipments by sea." read more

After the restyling, the historic Esselunga supermarket on via Monte Rosa in Milan, which was inaugurated in 1958, reopens to the public, as reported in this article on Gdoweek. The supermarket has been expanded to a surface area of 1,021 square meters compared to the previous 679. Specifically, it has been read more

The North Caucasus Interregional Department of the Federal Service Rosselkhoznadzor has monitored the export of 30.6 tons of fresh mushrooms from Stavropol Krai, Russia from January to April 19, 2024. The products were dispatched from the Georgievsk district. Out of this total, 4.7 tons of mushrooms were exported. read more

The Red Sea crisis has made it difficult to find suitable transportation for apples from Poland to Asia and the Middle East, according to Aniruddh Ramesh, the director of Polish apple exporter LVMG Grupa. He stated, "After the new year, the demand from Asia and the Middle East was very good, despite the Red Sea shipping issues." read more

Według analityków EastFruit, nadwyżka cebuli na regionalnym rynku dotarła teraz do Ukrainy. W szczególności, zaczęły pojawiać się oferty darmowej cebuli na największej regionalnej platformie handlowej EF Trade Platform. "Oddam moją cebulę za darmo każdemu, kto zgodzi się za nią zadbać". read more

Russian flower growers are facing difficulties in replacing imported flowers due to stricter import regulations. It is estimated that domestic flowers will only make up half of the market in 35 years, which could lead to increased prices for imported flowers. Recent bans have focused on seeds and seedlings from other countries. read more

The sudden cold wave has caused a slowdown in production: this is the case for cucumbers, asparagus, and strawberries, with the latter's campaign in Basilicata coming to an end. The season is also coming to a close for broad beans, although demand for them is expected to increase. read more