The Macadamia Nut Processors Association of Kenya (MACNUT) and local growers have refuted allegations that government policies have caused a decrease in macadamia prices from around $1.00 to $0.60 per kilogram. Jane Maigua, Chairperson of MACNUT, clarified that the policy guarantees that no farmer will receive less than $0.67 per kilogram. read more

Z powodu trwającej suszy zbieranie cytryn w tym sezonie ma się opóźnić. Obecnie ceny zakupu na miejscach produkcji wzrosły o prawie 80% w porównaniu do tego samego okresu zeszłego roku, osłabiając przewagę cenową chińskich cytryn w tym sezonie. Cytryny Xuewang działają read more

The larger yield of tropical fruits from Florida is delayed by about a month due to weather problems in the state. "We experienced several cold spells that impacted our production. Typically, by this time of year, we would have already begun, but we haven't. We expect to resume in about two to three weeks with..." read more

Marek Waszczewski, spokesperson for the Chief Sanitary Inspectorate, informed that the conducted controls did not indicate a connection between hepatitis A cases in the Netherlands and the consumption of frozen blueberries originating from Poland.

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Donald Trump introduced tariffs on numerous countries this week, including a 10% rise in existing tariffs for China, increasing the total to 20%. In retaliation, China imposed a 15% tariff on billions of dollars' worth of U.S. agricultural goods, as reported by FreshFruitPortal. read more

The strawberry campaign in Belgium has officially started, with the cooperative BelOrta receiving the first strawberries of the season from Colembie and Colemberry, courtesy of father and son producers Lieven and Robin Colembie. read more

Avocados are becoming a profitable alternative for a growing number of Paraguayan producers attracted by the fruit's potential. According to a report in Megacadena, production has been increasing by 25 percent annually for the past three years, driven by the country's ideal climatic conditions and fertile soil. read more

The Catalan fruit cooperative Fruits de Ponent is participating in a European project to explore the potential applications of artificial intelligence in agrovoltaics. read more

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Portugal will be able to export lemons to Brazil following the publication of a new phytosanitary protocol. The announcement was made by José Manuel Fernandes, the Portuguese Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, during last month's Luso-Brazilian Summit in Brazil. read more

As part of the Aldi Süd dietary change, the discounter has already started in 2023 to optimize its food offer for children. This includes food that does not meet the criteria of the World Health Organization (WHO) but may appeal to children due to their appearance. read more

Representatives of the organizations belonging to the interprofessional association that attended the meeting included: Granada Cooperatives Association, Andalusia-Granada Agri-food Cooperatives, UPA, COAG, and ASAJA, Guadalajara Green Asparagus Association, APROA, ASOCIAFRUIT, ES. read more

With the help of these technologies, large amounts of data sets can be analyzed, and biological systems can be comprehensively understood - from genes to proteins. The goal of the competence center is to provide state-of-the-art omics technologies to research institutions and businesses. read more

The plant protection product is mainly used worldwide in conventional banana cultivation. Mancozeb is considered to be highly harmful to fertility and can, according to the European Food Safety Authority, induce thyroid cancer. Its use has been banned in the EU since 2022. read more

"It's really cool that I already have completed the additional training, as this will allow me to achieve my first career goal of becoming a manager of the fruit and vegetable department even faster," says Aid Rahmani, an apprentice at the Spar Academy in Vienna in the first year of training. read more

Walsh Mushrooms is planning to build a £10 million state-of-the-art mushroom-growing facility in Worcestershire. read more

If you work in the fresh produce industry, you should anticipate a certain level of variation. However, even experienced professionals would acknowledge that California's navel orange industry has been significantly affected in recent years. read more

Staples Vegetables, a well-established family business in the UK, specializes in brassica cultivation on its farms in Lincolnshire, Isle of White, and Suffolk. The company has recently seen an increase in its financial performance. According to S Farms Ltd's financial reports, pre-tax profits have reached £17.6 million. read more

Legal controls on the movement of fruit and vegetables in Auckland's North Shore will continue for the next few weeks following the detection of a single male Oriental fruit fly last month, according to Biosecurity New Zealand's North commissioner, Mike Inglis. "We have had" read more