India: Lulu Group signs agreement with Highland Group to procure food from Odisha
Lulu Group is ready to broaden its sourcing activities in Odisha. It has signed an agreement with Highland Group during Gulfood 2025. "We recognize the significant potential in Odisha for sourcing top-quality fruits, vegetables, rice, and" read more

Reflecting on the past year and with a positive outlook for 2025, Zetapack highlights one of the most fascinating projects carried out in 2024. Zetapack has consistently focused on catering to the horticultural industry, specifically in weighing products such as vine tomatoes, courgettes, peppers, and similar items. read more

A new A$1.7 million mapping initiative is poised to revolutionize how fruit growers address biosecurity threats. read more

Fairtrade has been an important tool in the Latin American banana market, aiming to ensure minimum prices that enable producers to be financially sustainable. However, global market conditions have made it challenging to achieve this objective. The pressure to reduce costs and the competition among major producers have... read more

Ukraine is ranked among the top three countries in terms of per capita vegetable consumption in 2024, following China and Turkey. Ukrainians consume an average of 653 kg of vegetables per year, compared to 486 kg in China and 353 kg in Turkey, according to East Fruit. The global vegetable market experienced a 0.6% growth. read more

A study conducted on French patients with liver cirrhosis suggests that an increased consumption of vegetables may lower the risk of developing hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Published in JHEP Reports, the research emphasizes the possible impact of diet on preventing liver cancer in populations at high risk. The study,... read more

Według Mehdi Benchekroun, CEO DMB & Co, niskie temperatury w północnym Maroku wpłynęły na owoce miękkie: "Obserwujemy opóźnienie w dojrzewaniu owoców takich jak borówki. Spodziewaliśmy się osiągnięcia dużych zbiorów w styczniu-lutym, a teraz jest to". read more

The exporter dismisses concerns about the impact of weather on the quality of fruits. In his opinion, many producers have recently replaced plants on their plantations with new varieties, allowing them to offer larger quantities of premium class fruits. There is also a great emphasis on... read more

Kenya's avocado industry is currently experiencing a period of growth, which is transforming the economic landscape for small-scale farmers in response to increasing global demand. In 2024, avocado exports generated $159 million, representing an 11% increase from the previous year. Kenya is ranked as the sixth-largest avocado producer in the world. Despite... read more

Eric Moerdijk of Monie believes that the onion market is currently at a tipping point. He questions whether there is a rise in demand that could lead to an increase in bale prices, or if such an upturn will not occur. This uncertainty is looming over the market at the moment. This time of year is always challenging, as fluctuations in the market are common. read more

The apple harvest began at Wairepo Holdings Ltd in Lower Moutere, Tasman, New Zealand on 17th February. Simon Easton from the company stated that overall, it appears to be a typical year with good fruit sizes. "The growing season has been favorable, although it was a bit cold in the early stages." read more

"In recent days, the Spanish peeled garlic sales in the U.S. market have seen a decline as a result of an oversupply of Chinese production and intense competition from the same source in Europe. This situation has placed the garlic industry sector in a critical position during the 2024/2025 season." read more

The Interprofessional Organization of the Italian fruit and vegetable system - Ortofrutta Italia - was received on February 20th at the Clemente Hall of MASAF by the Undersecretary of State Senator Patrizio Giacomo La Pietra, for a meeting that the Senator immediately set the tone for. read more

When we hear "Buy Local", many of us think of purchasing farmers market vegetables and buying artisan products to decorate our homes. But how often do we consider extending this concept to buying fresh flowers? Maybe you buy flowers for yourself on a weekly basis, or only a few times a year for special occasions. read more

Imported grapes and stone fruits continue to be the most desired fruits in the market. On the left are Indian green grapes and on the right are New Zealand apples. Indian green grapes have made their way to the market, but traders are saying that the supply is still limited and their arrival was delayed compared to previous years. read more

As winter continues, retailers made an effort this week to remind shoppers of the warmer, sunnier weather that lies ahead. Specials on brightly colored fruits such as strawberries, nectarines, blueberries, tangerines, dekopons, oranges, kiwis, and white, red, and black grapes were plentiful. Fresh salads were also promoted. read more

The fight against food losses and waste has become one of the pillars of the European Union (EU) policy and its member countries. This concern aligns closely with the goal of promoting good agricultural practices practiced by

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producing and exporting pears and apples. Brazil is now the main market for Argentine pears, as well as our primary market for all varieties. Brazil's consistent demand and close proximity have solidified its role as a crucial trading partner." read more

The VESTIAL 2025 Congress, organized by ACOLOR Communication and Marketing Agency, and sponsored by Gusto del Sur and the Ministry of Agriculture, Fishing, Water, and Rural Development, the City Council of

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Moti Lal Banjara, a resident of the Pathalgaon block in Jashpur district, Chhattisgarh, comes from a family of farmers. For generations, his grandfather and father engaged in traditional farming, cultivating crops such as rice, groundnut, and pulses mainly for household consumption. Farming was a way read more