Linda Flegg, Chair of NZ Avocado Growers’ Association announced the resignation of their CEO Jen Scoular after 12 years in the role. read more

According to the information of the portal "www.agrotv.net" referring to an interview with Dobrivoje Radović, the managing director of the Association of Raspberry Growers in Serbia, it is predicted that the local farmers will have a significantly worse season than in the
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WACOMP is a partnership initiative between the Economic Community of West African States and the EU. The program is implemented by the UN Industrial Development Organisation in coordination with the MoTI. Now, it has become known that the EU is to invest about GH¢75 mln (€6.23 mln) to
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Egyptian mango production is recovering after a difficult season last year, due, in particular, to weather conditions. Walaa Elhabbal, general manager of Overview Trading Company describes the situation. read more

By using artificial intelligence and precise information on the shelf life of products, the Dutch supermarket chain Albert Heijn wants to allow considerably less food waste. According to the company, 70,000 kg less of strawberries will be thrown away, which is a
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After yesterday's announcement of the first consequences of the hailstorm that fell over the weekend in the Mediterranean regions of Spain (click here to read more), the slow estimation of the damage begins. read more

According to a statement from the Belarusian Agriculture and Food Ministry, potatoes have been planted on 81.9% of the target area in Belarus. As of 15 May, spring crops were planted on the area of 1,935,200ha, or 83.5% of the planned acreage. read more

Like many other commodities this year, the California fig season will likely see a later start. “We have the first Black Mission fig crop and that typically starts June 5-6. This year though it’s looking more like June 12-15,” says Erik Herman of The Specialty Crop Co. read more

In the first four months of 2023, the fruit and vegetable department was in trouble throughout the Italian large-scale retail trade, and this happened even in those stores that have always made it their strong point. At times like these it is therefore necessary to be flexible and still try to create
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The Greek watermelon season began early at the Dutch company GrecFresh.  "We're satisfied with the harvest, but the volumes are lower than expected. That's because the weather in Greece, like many other places in Europe, is still a bit disappointing," says Thanos Motsiopoulos. read more

SWIMTHEISLAND San Teodoro, the third edition of the swimming event in the sea of the Gallura village, returns again this year on the weekend of 20 and 21 May. read more

In Licata it is melon drama. The typical product of the Agrigento area is going through a complicated phase due to selling prices that barely reach 0.30-0.40 €/kg, when - the seedling alone - has a price of around 1-1.20, as producers point out. A pittance that
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This year we can see how traditional crops in British agriculture could become more than anecdotal. Prices continue to rise (by 17.3% in April, according to Kantar) and consumers are reacting by buying less and opting for cheaper products. This
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With winter approaching and the high-risk season for fruit fly ending, Tasmania’s fruit fly free status remains secure. read more

“Vertical farming is moving towards an inflection point. From expensive and niche technology towards market leadership from both a commercial and sustainability standpoint. Our vision at Seasony is to make that inflection point come sooner – making vertical farms more scalable, profitable,
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Supplies of green beans are really light and have pushed prices up to a reported 10-year high. Why? “It’s the perfect storm,” says Tony Martinez of Primo Trading Services LLC.  read more

Argentine authorities have announced a set of measures to tackle inflation. These include more active involvement in the foreign exchange market. But the most significant of them might be the opening of food imports at zero tariffs to hit local producers who over-benefitted from protectionism.
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A visit to selected Lebanese exporting companies was organized this week by export coaches Ms. Hania Chahal and Mr. Piet Schotel, within the framework of the CBI Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Project Lebanon. read more

Oranfrizer Gruppo Unifrutti, which quenched the thirst of visitors to the Corri Catania Village from 11 to 14 May, the day of the 15th edition of the solidarity marathon, with its 100% natural juices. read more