In recent years, broccoli has become an essential reference in the shelves of distribution chains and greengrocers in Spain, as highlighted by the association on Friday, May 10th. read more

On June 19th, the Fourth Digital Forum of Peruvian Mango will return, organized by the Agrarian News Agency (Agraria.pe), and sponsored by the agri-food journalist, Francisco Seva Rivadulla. read more

On June 19, the Fourth Digital Forum of Peruvian Mango will be back, organized by the Agrarian News Agency (Agraria.pe), and sponsored by agricultural journalist Francisco Seva Rivadulla. read more

Ferhat Guruz, the President of the Mediterranean Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Exporters Association, announced that fresh fruits and vegetables worth $211,494,000 were exported from Turkey in April, as reported by Bazaar Times. read more

In Oregon, the utilized production of apples totaled 157 million pounds in 2023, which was an increase of 21 percent from the previous year. The value of this production was $47.3 million, also up by 21 percent from 2022. In Washington, the utilized production of apples totaled 7.38 billion pounds in 2023, showing a 25 percent increase from the previous year. read more

AC Foods is introducing "betterful," a line of Regenerative Organic Certified® blueberries, to the market. Launched in stores in April and available through September, betterful blueberries are available in select Whole Foods, Sprouts, Bi-Rite, NewLeaf, Berkeley Bowl Marketplace, and Oliver's. read more

In the Niagara region of Canada, pick-your-own tulip farms are expected to attract many visitors this year. Paula Boots, one of the co-owners of the JP Niagara Tulip Experience farm, stated, "In our first year of operation, we welcomed over 30,000 visitors, and we expect even more visitors." read more

"Last Friday, we began marketing the first early Nimba and Pacific cherries of the 2024 campaign, but we didn't have significant volumes until this Monday," says Carlos Echeveste, of the Frutaria Group. "Initial forecasts indicated that the season would start about a week earlier, but the significant volume only arrived this Monday. read more

Kenya, a major avocado producer in Africa, is seeking to enhance collaboration with China in order to comply with the strict food safety regulations necessary for the Chinese market. This effort was emphasized by Muthomi Ernest, CEO of the Avocado Society of Kenya, during the 4th International Africa read more

In just 21 days, over 400 flights transported flowers from Colombia and Ecuador to destinations across South America, Europe, Australia, and the United States to celebrate Mother's Day. The total transported amounted to 552 million flower stems, including roses, carnations, and chrysanthemums. read more

In the first quarter of 2024, Georgia has significantly reduced its potato imports from Belarus compared to the same period last year. Both the volume and value of purchases have decreased notably. In January-March 2023, Georgia imported 6,371 tons of Belarusian potatoes, while for the same period this year, the imports have decreased. read more

Angus Soft Fruits, previously a small farming venture with three growers in the East of Scotland, is now marking its 30th anniversary. The company has expanded its operations with growers and partners in England, Spain, Morocco, and Chile, along with a breeding program located in Evesham. The primary berries cultivated by the company are... read more

Avocados Australia Limited, the representative organization for the Australian avocado industry, has revealed its highly anticipated expansion into the Indian market, with cricket legend Brett Lee being introduced as their brand ambassador. The announcement took place during Avocados Australia's Launch Trade Reception. read more

On April 30th in Brussels, over 200 stakeholders from 34 countries, including fresh produce suppliers and retailers, academia, policy officers, and the international trade and development sector, gathered for a Roundtable discussion. The topic of debate was whether airfreighted fresh produce should be... read more

COAG's recent analysis has revealed a substantial surplus in Spain's lemon production for the 2023-2024 season, with an estimated 400,000 tons, representing around 27% of the total production, expected to remain unsold. This surplus is anticipated to lead to financial losses amounting to €120 million. read more

On the 30th of April in Brussels, more than 200 stakeholders from 34 countries came together for a Roundtable discussion. The participants included fresh produce suppliers and retailers, academia representatives, policy officers, and individuals from the international trade and development sector. The main topic of debate was whether airfreighted fresh produce should be... read more

In the first quarter of 2024, Georgia significantly reduced its potato imports from Belarus compared to the same period last year. Both the volume and value of purchases have decreased notably. In January-March 2023, Georgia imported 6,371 tons of Belarusian potatoes, but in the corresponding period of 2024, the imports have decreased. read more

Two Pakistani businesses, Al Syed Group of Companies and Mahmood Group of Industries, have joined forces through their company MG Agri Foods to promote Pakistani products internationally, with a focus on Europe, the GCC region, and Africa. Al Syed Group, based in the UAE, has operations in 13 countries. read more

W 2019 roku, po wykryciu obecności Plamistości Cytrusowej (Citrus Black Spot - CBS lub Phyllosticta citricarpa) w siedmiu importowanych przesyłkach cytrusów z Tunezji w europejskich portach w ciągu zaledwie dwóch miesięcy, władze tunezyjskie potwierdziły obecność tej choroby po raz pierwszy na północnym wschodzie. read more

According to Samir Singh, business promoter for Indian grape exporter Mersel Foods, the exports of Indian grapes to Europe have concluded. Singh stated, "The Indian grape season for exports to Europe and other destinations has come to an end in week 16, around two weeks earlier than usual." read more