In its analysis of the 2023/24 greenhouse fruit and vegetable season, the Prices and Markets Observatory of the Andalusian Regional Government reveals that the increase in production has been accompanied by a decrease in prices at the source compared to the previous season. Nevertheless, "prices have read more

Pineapples, a traditional symbol of wealth and hospitality at Buckingham Palace state banquets, were absent from the recent Japanese state banquet. Royal aides dropped the fruit course to allow more mingling time among guests. Traditionally featured since Charles I's reign, pineapples were part read more

Western International Market is a wholesale market for fruits and vegetables located in Southall, near the M4 motorway and in close proximity to Heathrow Airport. It has been a prominent market since its establishment in 1974. However, much has changed since then, including the increase in the cost of living in the UK. read more

Zoutewelle switched from importing grapes from Sicily to Puglia two weeks ago. Bertus Schipper mentioned, "We will soon receive significant volumes from our trusted grower under the Lino brand. The mild winter has led to abundant supplies of high-quality, coarse, and flavorful grapes." read more

Rosja has emerged as the leading exporter of peas to China, capturing nearly half of the market and surpassing Canada within a two-year span since entering the market. According to the Union of Grain Exporters, Russia's pea exports to China reached 1.13 million tons in the 2023/24 season. read more

PSB Producción Vegetal is currently one of the leading stone fruit breeders in the world, known for its innovative capacity that has reshaped the sector by developing varieties tailored to specific production areas and market demands, with flavor as a key quality. read more

Due to the ongoing heavy storms in recent weeks and months, the increased rainfall has had a drastic impact on the pomelo industry. Production areas in southern China have been severely affected by this year's flooding, with yields expected to decrease by up to 50% compared to previous years. read more

The Panama Canal is currently in the process of constructing the Indio River reservoir, a project that is expected to take six years and cost one billion dollars. The goal of this construction is to improve the daily transit of 36 ships through the important global waterway, as announced by the canal's administrator. The reservoir is designed to work in conjunction with the existing infrastructure. read more

After the vine, apple tree, strawberry, raspberry, pear, walnut, Drosophila suzukii, Plasmopara viticola, white fir, and lemon, the Mach Foundation has decoded another genetic code, that of the European chestnut. read more

Cooperatives in the Mogilev region of Belarus are actively involved in the collection of forest berries and other wild products this season. A significant increase has been observed in the gathering of blueberries. Anatoly Taranov, the head of the industry and procurement department, stated that. read more

Scheduled to be implemented on 10th September, the newest Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit (Smeta) standards mandate that UK growers cover all recruitment expenses for seasonal workers, including transportation and visa fees. Key industry organizations such as the National Farmers Union (NFU) and British Apples are expected to comply with these requirements. read more

The National Research Council of Thailand is pleased to host the Dutch Agricultural Counsellor at the NRCT Headquarters in Bangkok for a meeting to discuss collaborating on the "Thai – Dutch Floriculture Forum 2024," which is set to take place on Thursday, October 24th, 2024, in Bangkok. Thailand aims to be a read more

Polish potato exporters are expecting a higher volume of product this year compared to last season, according to Łukasz Ostrowicz, a board member at the Polish potato packing company Bugaj. "This season, it seems that the volume of Polish potatoes is slightly higher than last year. The season started earlier thanks to..." read more

At the Russia-Latvia border in the Sebezhsky District of the Pskov Region, a state inspector from the Territorial Administration of Rosselkhoznadzor conducted a quarantine phytosanitary inspection of 20.2 tons of fresh apples grown in the Republic of Moldova. During the documentary inspection, the. read more

The potato crop for the 2023/24 season saw a 10 percent increase compared to the previous season, marking the largest year-over-year growth in the 13 states surveyed by NASS since 1996. After the fall harvest, potatoes are stored to fulfill the demands of both the fresh market and processors throughout the marketing year. Potato stocks also include... read more

While global almond production is projected to increase in 2024, yields in Italy are declining due to adverse weather conditions and phytosanitary issues affecting cultivation areas. "We are anticipating a 25% decrease compared to the previous harvest, despite the campaign being." read more

In week 26, pre-packaged fruit and vegetables maintain the same level of deflation compared to the previous week, but sales continue to worsen, even though the first half of the year closes somewhat positively. In terms of sales channels, all trends are below zero, including discount stores. read more

With an average of 900 – 1,000 tonnes being transported on Emirates flights worldwide every day, perishables represent Emirates' largest business unit by a significant margin. Air-freighted perishables usually include fruits, vegetables, seafood, meats, and dairy products, as well as flowers, seeds, and plants. read more

The 5th Edition of #VitaminateconPimiento has once again demonstrated the great importance that Semillas Fitó places on highlighting the cultivation of peppers in the area and conveying what their

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The Spanish stone fruit campaign has now reached a turning point, allowing us to make initial assessments of what has happened so far. As usual, evaluations are always made in comparison to the previous year, and in this case the general impression is that the season has read more