Policja i celnicy w Hiszpanii przechwycili ponad 13 ton kokainy ukrytej w przesyłce bananów z Ekwadoru. read more

Members of the international banana trade will convene in the city of Machala in Ecuador's El Oro province next week for the first edition of Banana Business, the international convention organized by the Banana Marketing and Export Association of Ecuador (Acorbanec). read more

Last week, a European delegation visited an organic banana farm in Ecuador to learn about the country's efforts to comply with strict European regulations on sustainability, quality, environment, and due diligence. read more

The grocery retail sector continues to withdraw from the grape business. In the 45th week, there are only eight promotions running. In the promotional offers, grapes are priced between 4.99 euros/kg and 5.99 euros/kg. In previous years, there was much more advertising with grapes and also the read more

Eating a diverse range of foods within the food group is still recommended. According to current scientific knowledge, the exact distribution between fruits and vegetables is not crucial for health or sustainability. read more

Source.ag, a Netherlands-based provider of AI solutions for vegetable producers, has announced that it has been named an "MT/Sprout Challenger50" for 2024. read more

This growth is attributed to the introduction of new varieties, expanded cultivation areas, and the use of modern cultivation methods, according to information from a recent USDA report. Additionally, Egyptian table grape exports are expected to increase by 5.7% to approximately read more

An area of California's Orange County has been put under quarantine by the state's Department of Food and Agriculture in an effort to prevent the spread of the oriental fruit fly. read more

Starting from 2025, farmers in Switzerland will benefit from a 30% government subsidy on frost and drought insurance. Now, these risks for arable crops, wine, fruit, and berries can also be insured separately. Additionally, the portfolio has been expanded to include a read more

Vietnam has been an attractive market for global fresh produce suppliers for a while now. However, the market is evolving. Recent trends show a move towards higher value offerings, along with fast growth in modern retail channels such as e-commerce and social media. Additionally, there is an increasing focus on reaching second-tier cities. read more

HortiRoad2India, a public-private partnership from the Netherlands, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indian berry producers 8 Berries and Mahaberry. The MoU marks the beginning of a focused effort to strengthen mid-tech horticultural operations in India, with a focus on. read more

During the 11th International conference on "Successful Horticulture, Vegetable Growing, and Processing," key strategies were highlighted to enhance potato farming in Ukraine. The conference, organized by "Technologies and Innovations," emphasized the importance of implementing a comprehensive strategy. read more

Australia's avocado trade association, Avocados Australia, and the China Chamber of Commerce of Import & Export of Foodstuffs, Native Produce & Animal By-Products have signed a memorandum of understanding at the China International Import Expo in Shanghai. This agreement represents a significant step towards ... read more

Egyptian table grape production is expected to rise to 1.59 million metric tons (MMT) in marketing year (MY) 2024/25 (October 2024 through September 2025). Egyptian exports of table grapes are projected to increase by 5.7 percent (185,000 MT) thanks to new varieties that have enhanced production. read more

The 2023/24 season was exceptional, as for the first time in 15 years, there was a decrease in blueberry exports due to severe weather events that reduced production in leading countries. Experts estimate a 10% decrease in global blueberry exports, and furthermore, in their opinion, the recovery... read more

"Conwentional carrot yields from California are beginning to improve. 'We're hoping to see that continue through to the end of the year so we'll have a more consistent flow of product,' says Rob Giragosian with Kern Ridge Growers, LLC, adding that production is coming from Kern County and will..." read more

This year, Peru has been added to the list of countries where Brazilian agricultural products have gained market access, with a total of eight new authorizations. These approvals have made it easier to export various products such as yerba mate, cassava meal, coconut fiber, and dried cloves. read more

W sezonie 2023/24 (październik-wrzesień), Polska importowała rekordową ilość mandarynek z Egiptu, zgodnie z informacjami EastFruit. W pierwszych 11 miesiącach sezonu, Egipt bezpośrednio dostarczył do Polski 6,8 tysiąca ton mandarynek, ponad dwukrotnie więcej niż w poprzednim sezonie, gdy było to 3 tysiące ton. read more

Dla zwiększenia obecności ziemniaków z USA na rynku światowym, Potatoes USA nawiązało współpracę z siecią sklepów Tamimi, wiodącym detalistą w Arabii Saudyjskiej. Partnerstwo to miało na celu wykorzystanie rosnącego rynku ziemniaków z USA w tym kraju. Strategiczna kampania powrotna do szkoły została... read more

In Fiji, the fruit industry, identified as one of the nation's least developed sectors, encounters challenges related to its organization and expansion. During the Fruits Festival in Nadi, Mr. Savenaca Cuquma, Principal Research Officer, Horticulture, at the Ministry of Agriculture and Waterways,... read more