Mango exports from Satkhira, Bangladesh to Europe may face obstacles this year due to lower yields caused by Cyclone Remal and ensuing drought conditions. The impacted mangoes are also smaller in size, raising worries about meeting the export goals for the season. Md Saiful read more

ProducePay, the agtech company with a mission to revolutionize the global agricultural industry by creating a more predictable, connected, and sustainable supply chain, is excited to announce its involvement in the online series 'The Human Component'. This new documentary-style series was introduced by the. read more

Giuseppe Mangone, president of the category association "Liberi Agricoltori - Anpa Calabria", strongly criticizes regional politics. He stated, "The recently approved Agriculture Decree by the Government includes several initiatives to support the agricultural sector and allocates resources." read more

Syngenta, a company operating globally in the agricultural market, with over 26,000 employees in more than 100 countries, announces the appointment of Alberto Piaggesi as the chairman of the board of directors for the company in Italy. "Being chosen as the chairman of the board read more

A reduction in tomato crops in the Foggia province, the leading producer area in Italy by hectares (approximately 17 thousand), is expected for 2024. The decrease in cultivated areas is due to the water crisis and the necessity for supply bodies to rationalize resources. There is an anticipated 30% drop. read more

On the occasion of World Environment Day celebrated yesterday (Wednesday, June 5th), Carrefour Italy announces the publication of its first Impact Report. read more

El Ciruelo S.L. was founded in 1989 and is now established worldwide as one of the leading producers and exporters of top-quality table grapes and stone fruit. This family-owned company,

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The event, hosted by journalist Mari Paz Díaz, started with a presentation by Pedro Domínguez, the person in charge of the Planasa Strawberry Improvement Program, and the responsible read more

The folks at Van Vugt Kruiden in the Netherlands recently thought it was time to expand and modernize. Why? In order to become more sustainable and to grow along with the increasing demand for healthy herbs and baby leaf vegetables. As a result, the company purchased five hectares for additional cultivation last year. read more

A new educational center aimed at inspiring and training the next generation of salad and vegetable growers in the UK was officially opened on June 5, 2024, by Roger Gough, leader of Kent County Council. The Thanet Earth Centre of Excellence @ Hadlow College, located in Tonbridge, Kent, is the UK's first of its kind. read more

The 2024 kiwifruit harvest has been extremely successful, with New Zealand's largest crop ever being picked. With only small volumes left to be harvested from orchards, a record 193 million trays have been collected. On average, each tray contains about 30 pieces of kiwifruit. read more

New Zealand's onion growers have taken advantage of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the European Union, which came into effect on May 1, to strengthen their position in the market. The FTA removes a 9.6% tariff on New Zealand's onion exports to the EU, potentially saving growers around $3 million per year. read more

This year has brought significantly improved growing conditions across Australia, after two years of unfavorable weather. "We experienced drought-like conditions until late summer and into autumn, which led to beneficial rainfall events without causing ground oversaturation. It was a stark contrast to the last few years." read more

Mexico's tomato production in 2024 is projected to reach 3.30 million metric tons (MMT), a two percent increase from 2023. This growth is fueled by export demand and investments in protected agriculture systems. In 2023, tomato production was estimated at 3.22 MMT, representing an eight percent decrease from the previous year, primarily attributed to water shortages. read more

The Mintec Benchmark Prices for English white potatoes were £680/MT on 4th June, marking an 81.3% increase year-on-year. This surge was fueled by the limited availability of the small 2023 crop. As a result of tight stocks, buyers are encountering a range of prices this week, from £650/MT to £730/MT for English white potatoes. read more

It's time for Futuragri's Puglia asparagus season balance sheet, a leading company in the production and commercialization of fruit and vegetable products. After following its debut in March with the first updates (click here to learn more), the campaign is coming to an end. read more

Gregal, a leader in technological solutions for the agri-food sector, announces the launch of its new Traceability and Location Control APP. This tool seamlessly integrates with their agri-food ERP " read more

An agricultural economist has pointed out the increasing dependence of the United States on foreign fresh produce, attributing this trend to a growing agricultural trade deficit. According to Loren Koeman from the Michigan Farm Bureau, the proportion of imported fruit into the U.S. has experienced a significant rise. read more

"The picture that emerges from the government's monitoring of data on regular inflows in recent years, especially regarding seasonal work in the agricultural and tourism sectors, is disturbing, and President Meloni did well to report it to the Anti-Mafia authorities." read more

Companies participating in Fruit Attraction 2024 interested in participating can do so until September 4th, provided that they offer products, technological solutions, or services for the horticultural industry.

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