South Korea's decision to waive the 30% import tariff on imported grapefruit incentivized South African packhouses to go all out. Initially, the tariff was supposed to resume in July, but two weeks ago, the Korean Finance Ministry announced an extension of the measure to ease restrictions. read more

"We need to convey a message of calm, the quality has not been affected," said José Canovas, president of the melon and watermelon sector of the Association of Fruit and Vegetable Producers-Exporters of the Region of Murcia-Proexport, in a resounding manner.

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To było wszystko zaczęte z wielkimi nadziejami na ten sezon, prognozy dotyczące indyjskich winogron stołowych wskazywały na bardzo pozytywne znaki związane z dostępnością owoców, jakością owoców, objętością owoców i poziomem pozostałości owoców z powodu korzystnych warunków klimatycznych w tym roku. "Te nadzieje szybko się rozwiały, gdy... read more

The relationships between suppliers and supermarkets are always tense due to the power asymmetry, the speed at which operations take place, and the often present ability of supermarkets to switch suppliers. In challenging times, these relationships become even more strained.

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When it comes to conventional stone fruit for 2024, California is expected to have a larger crop this year compared to 2023. Last year, there were some bad weather conditions that affected the crop, but this year, those concerns have been alleviated. This is due to favorable temperatures and the absence of severe. read more

The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) has implemented a closed border policy on certain vegetables for June in order to support local farmers, as stated in a report by Simonis Storm Securities. The restricted items include beetroot, butternut, cabbage, and onions, with the goal of increasing domestic production by restricting imports. read more

India is set to import avocados from Brazil for the first time, aiming to address the high prices of the fruit in the domestic market, which range from ₹100 to ₹2,000 per kilogram depending on the variety. This move is part of a broader agriculture deal being negotiated between the two countries. read more

The multinational company, producer, and distributor of premium quality fruits and vegetables, received this distinction last Wednesday in the Tunisian city of Gammarth, as part of the celebration of the 21st. read more

The summer vegetable production campaign of Aop Lucee has entered full swing in recent days. Among the main products cultivated in the Fondi-Sperlonga plain are tomatoes, along with zucchinis and eggplants. We have discussed the campaign with the president of Aop, Felice. read more

The Washington Apple Commission (WAC) has announced Michael Schadler as their new president. Schadler, who currently serves as the Executive Vice President for the Florida Tomato Exchange (FTE), the Florida Tomato Growers Exchange (FTGE), and the Florida Tomato Committee (FTC), will be taking over from Todd Fryhover, the previous president. read more

The agricultural sector in Turkey is facing challenges due to extreme weather fluctuations, affecting crop yields and quality nationwide. Unusual weather patterns, such as heavy rainfall, hailstorms in certain regions, and drought in others, have caused significant damage to crops, especially fruits. read more

The garlic harvest began well, benefiting from very good weather conditions. However, the intermittent rains last week have been causing some difficulties in the final stage of harvesting the white and violet Spring garlic. Approximately 50% of the crop has already been safely stored in warehouses, where the... read more

Vietnam's agricultural exports to Russia have increased by 48.7% in the last five months, with coffee, seafood, cashew nuts, fruits, and vegetables being the most imported products. Preliminary statistics from the General Department of Customs indicate that by late May 2024, agricultural exports have seen a significant surge. read more

El director general de la Asociación Nacional de Exportadores de Berries (Aneberries), Juan José Flores García, le dijo a El Economista que el sector de los berries enfrenta desafíos significativos que podrían llevar a una disminución del 18-20% en las ventas al extranjero. Esto se debe a una serie de factores adversos, incluido el clima.

The general director of the National Association of Berry Exporters (Aneberries), Juan José Flores García, told El Economista that the berry sector faces significant challenges that could lead to an 18-20% decrease in foreign sales. This is due to a series of adverse factors, including climate. read more

Emphasizing and promoting seasonal products has always been an asset of Todis (Iges srl–Pac2000A Conad), which particularly experiments with targeted solutions for the fruit and vegetable department. In the article at this link, we had explained the importance of seasonality for. read more

The Irish Central Statistics Office (CSO) has reported a 73.6% increase in output prices for potato farmers over the 12 months leading up to April 2024. Potato and vegetable growers experienced price rises of 11.7%. The agricultural input price index decreased by 12.6% annually, while the output price index saw a slight… read more

In a significant development in the bio-based materials sector, researchers from Mahidol University in Thailand have innovated a method to produce leather using pineapple leaf fibers. This new material not only replicates the properties of real leather but also outperforms it. read more

The campaign for Pugliese Fioroni figs is starting with high volumes. There is an increase in the quantities of melons coming mainly from Mantua, both smooth and netted varieties. The sale of Italian peaches and Platicarpa has begun. The quality of Italian cherries is still not high, due to... read more

The Limonar de Santomera cooperative, associated with the Federation of Agricultural Cooperatives of Murcia (Fecoam), has been awarded in the XXII edition of the Alce Awards, a prestigious advertising competition that aims to

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W ostatnich latach supermarkety starały się bardzo pomysłowo wyróżniać swoje działy z owocami i warzywami. W tym tygodniu w supermarkecie Auchan w Cognac (departament Charente), prezentowane są arbuz i melony. Na wystawie znajduje się traktor wypełniony dużymi arbuzami. read more