Brazil's banana export volume reached 49 thousand tons in 2024, marking a 13% decrease from the previous year, as reported by Comex Stat. Contributors from Hortifrúti/Cepea attribute this reduction to a controlled national supply of dwarf bananas and competition from Bolivia and Paraguay. read more

The German psychologist Werner Sommer and his colleagues discovered that storytelling can motivate children to choose healthier food options. In an experiment involving 80 preschoolers, one group listened to a fairy tale about magical vegetables that restored a sick painter's strength, while another group heard a story unrelated to food. read more

De Vroomen Garden Products has announced the launch of its Sesame Street Collection. This product line for kids combines the beloved characters of Sesame Street with De Vroomen's mission to educate the next generation about gardening, sustainability, and the wonders of nature, inspiring. read more

Ziemniaki są coraz bardziej wymieniane na światowym rynku, zwiększając ryzyko rozprzestrzeniania się kwarantannowych szkodników i chorób. Organizacje takie jak Europejska i Śródziemnomorska Organizacja Ochrony Roślin (EPPO) oraz organy krajowe regulują wiele z tych zagrożeń, co wymaga zjednoczonego podejścia do problemu szkodników i chorób… read more

The Sustainability Initiative of South Africa (SIZA) has partnered with Appellando to enhance human rights and environmental protection in global supply chains. This collaboration is focused on improving grievance reporting mechanisms in line with EU Due Diligence legislation. read more

Las verduras españolas tienen actualmente buenos precios, sin embargo, el mercado carece de impulso, observa Pieter de Ruiter de la empresa 4 Fruit. "Debido a la lluvia y las bajas temperaturas, el suministro es inconsistente y los proveedores españoles están exigiendo precios altos. El único problema es que no estamos dispuestos a pagar esos precios aquí". read more

In the last 5 years, starting from 2019, Polish blueberry plantations have supplied the market with 300,000 tons of fruit. This amounts to 300 million kilograms or, to be more precise, 180 billion individual berries. According to data from IERiGŻ, approximately 2/3 of this quantity... read more

The coconut crop in Ivory Coast is experiencing increased demand, while competition in Asia is being affected by the Red Sea crisis. However, Mariella Tossou, the general manager of Somat Trading, points out that this is not necessarily leading to higher prices. The exporter states, "The coconut crop is benefitting from a rise in demand, but this is not necessarily leading to better prices." read more

The Spanish Citrus Interprofessional Inter Citrus held a meeting yesterday with a prominent delegation from the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Business, led by the Director General of Commercial Policy,

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This week, the Kantar Institute revealed its ranking of the most popular fruits and vegetables among the French last autumn, based on the quantities purchased over a 3-month period (P10/P11/P12). The top spot for fruits was once again claimed by bananas, while for vegetables, the first place was awarded to read more

Obecne wysokie ceny owoców dają powód do optymizmu w handlu. Na przykład, jabłka odmiany Elstar są sprzedawane w cenach od €0.90 do €1.25, a gruszki odmiany Conference także kosztują powyżej €1. "Ceny są korzystne, ale musimy utrzymać ten poziom cenowy, aby zachować uprawę w" read more

"The government is not abolishing Agence Bio," announced French Minister of Agriculture and Food Sovereignty Annie Genevard earlier this week. On January 17th, the French Senate approved an amendment put forth by Senator Laurent Duplomb to abolish Agence Bio and transfer its responsibilities to FranceAgriMer. read more

Measuring flesh firmness is one of the most important parameters for determining the shelf-life of fruit and vegetable products. Despite the introduction of non-destructive technologies for assessing fruit ripeness on the market, this type of measurement still relies on traditional tools. read more

Late spring frosts represent one of the main threats to Italian and European agriculture. With the ongoing climate change characterized by milder winters and increasing spring variability, this phenomenon is likely to persist, causing damage. read more

India: Aeravti Ventures leads $1 million round in Origin Fresh

Fresh produce brand Origin Fresh has secured $1 million in a pre-seed funding round led by Aeravti Ventures, with participation from a group of Ultra High Net Worth Individuals (HNIs). The fresh funds will be utilized to enhance the delivery network and support the. read more

The Open Day organized by Cora Seedspresso was held on Thursday, January 23rd at the Demonstration Center in Acate, in the province of Ragusa. The event represented an important opportunity to showcase the company's tomato varieties to over 400 visitors, including agricultural companies. read more

For 40 years, Itaueira has been a prominent company in the Brazilian market for melon production. After 7 years of focusing on the domestic market and not exporting, the company is now taking a significant step forward by entering the global market, summarizing its journey and focusing on... read more

The 41st International Plant Fair (IPM) officially opened yesterday and welcomes trade visitors from all over the world to Messe Essen. Until Friday, more than 1,400 exhibitors from around 50 countries will be showcasing their products from the fields of plants, technology, floristry, and garden. read more

Kyrgyzstan recorded a significant increase in flower imports during the first 11 months of 2024. The National Statistics Committee reported that 29.2 million tons of cut flowers and buds were imported, with a total value of $11.22 million. This figure is almost double the amount of flower imports in 2023, which stood at 16.25 million tons. read more

Regulation (EU) 2025/40 on packaging and packaging waste, published in the Official Journal of the EU last Wednesday, introduces the expansion of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) to commercial and industrial packaging. This new requirement now applies to producers and sellers operating within the Community. read more