About a week ago, tropical storm Alberto passed through Central Mexico and impacted the agricultural regions where various produce items, such as hot peppers, are grown. This storm marked the first of the Atlantic hurricane season and resulted in significant rainfall. "Although the precipitation was greatly beneficial, the muddy fields caused delays. read more

The Anjou shallot PGI, the only French shallot to have been awarded certification 10 years ago, is starting its campaign. Brahim El Hasnaoui, sales director of the Fleuron d'Anjou cooperative, which produces around 1,500 tons a year, gives an update on the start of the campaign. "The new read more

An Aldi customer in Ireland was surprised to discover a label on a bag of red onions featuring an offensive hand gesture. The image was shared on Reddit, eliciting a range of reactions from amusement to offense. While some found it funny and speculated it could be a prank, others were upset and demanded action against such behavior. read more

The Colombian Hass Avocado industry has introduced a new national brand to promote its products in global markets. Avocados from Colombia emphasize the Hass avocado variety as a model for sustainability in three key areas: environmental, social, and economic. Avocados are the third most exported product from Colombia. read more

Peruvian President Dina Boluarte has embarked on a state visit to China, starting in Shenzhen. This visit, the first by a Peruvian leader to China in eight years, is expected to primarily center on trade talks. In anticipation of the visit, our correspondent delved into the strong trade relations. read more

The supply of guava from Florida is increasing. The state cultivates four different varieties of the tropical fruit--Thai guava, which is the most popular; Chinese guava; Taiwanese red guava; and pink guava. "They're currently in season, and the volume is steadily increasing. read more

Wygląda na to, że 25-letnie oczekiwanie Chile na wdrożenie swojego podejścia systemowego do winogron ze strategicznych regionów uprawnych na rynek amerykański dobiegnie końca. Iván Marambio, prezes Frutas de Chile, powiedział: "Po spotkaniu online między ministrami rolnictwa Chile i Stanów Zjednoczonych..." read more

The ninth edition of the International Congress of Red Berries has surpassed all previous editions by bringing together more than 1,700 professionals in an event that has featured the read more

Prezydent Meksyku, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, ogłosił, że eksport awokado i mango z Michoacán do Stanów Zjednoczonych normalizuje się po przerwie narzuconej przez Waszyngton z powodu incydentu przemocy wobec amerykańskich inspektorów. López Obrador wyraził optymizm co do szybkiego powrotu do normalności. read more

In a strategic pivot, Kenyan avocado producers are increasingly focusing on the Chinese market, utilizing logistical support from the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) to reach a potential consumer base of over 1.4 billion. This shift comes as Kenya started exporting avocados to China in August 2022. read more

With the addition of around 50 45 ft reefer containers, shortsea shipping company WEC Lines made its debut in the reefer container market this year. "Our company has traditionally concentrated on dry cargo, including supermarket-related products, and heavy cargoes like..." read more

From next week, the first mini watermelons, Tomélons, from Tomeco, in collaboration with Coöperatie Hoogstraten, will be back on Belgian shelves. A first this year is that, for the first time, they will be delivered to all of Aldi Belgium's Belgian distribution centres. "In addition, they can." read more

With the aim of ensuring a continuous citrus supply throughout the year and expanding its product range, Dole Italia will introduce an Italian supply chain for lemons, oranges, and grapefruits under its own brand starting from the next national campaign, thus filling the seasonal gap. read more

A new "modern and distinctive" logo (click here to learn more) to unify all products under a single identity. This is the starting point of Bonduelle Italy's journey to renew its brand image and make it a vector for sustainability values. We talked about it with Laura. read more

The Val Venosta is the largest area for organic apple production in the EU, with approximately 1,000 hectares of certified apple orchards. And if it holds this record, there is a reason for it. In fact, there are at least two reasons. The ongoing climate change is causing quite a few problems for agricultural productions, especially organic. read more

Po podpisaniu umowy z Unią Europejską, Kenia zanotowała wzrost w ilości świeżych produktów transportowanych drogą morską, co znacząco wpłynęło na towary pochodzące z Tanzanii i Ugandy. Kenia Ports Authority poinformowała o wzroście o 6% w eksporcie świeżych produktów z tych sąsiednich krajów.

After reaching an agreement with the European Union, Kenya has experienced an increase in the volume of fresh produce transported via sea shipping, notably affecting goods from Tanzania and Uganda. The Kenya Ports Authority reported a 6% increase in exports of fresh produce from these neighboring countries. read more

Nova Siri Genetics, an Italy-based company specializing in researching and testing new varieties of strawberries and berries, participated in the 9th International Berry Congress organized by Freshuelva. The congress aimed to analyze the current status of the sector and its future prospects. read more

How has the fishing campaign been going so far and what are the prospects for the coming months? It's a difficult question that even the participants in the live event held yesterday on our social channels did not shy away from (to watch the YouTube live event again, click here). read more

Nursery P. Mostert Plant Nursery has begun offering the Citrosa Mosquito Fighter, a lemon-scented geranium that they acquired from Pedro Plant last year. "The best part is that it is long-lasting, and consumers can truly enjoy it for six months," they say. The Pelargonium Scent Fresh. read more

Alce Nero, the company that has made organic farming its hallmark for over 40 years, has published a new sustainability report for the year 2023. A document of nearly 250 pages that describes the commitments and results of the company in various areas of interest. read more