The Onion Producers, Processors, and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NOPPMAN) recently revealed that Nigeria exported onions worth N107.9 billion between April and September. The announcement was made by Alhaji Aliyu Isa Maitasamu, the national president of NOPPMAN, during the 6th International Conference. read more

Farmers in Daraa, southern Syria, have started harvesting pomegranates this October. Despite facing challenges such as drought and fluctuating weather conditions, which have caused some pomegranate crops to crack, the overall production outlook is optimistic. read more

The total number of detections of black spot (Phyllosticta citricarpa or CBS) in citrus fruit from South Africa recorded in European ports last September was 7, bringing the year's total to date. This dangerous fungus is regulated as a "priority" by the EU. read more

The Spanish avocado season has already started with the green-skinned varieties, which are increasingly in demand. The Hass avocado season will kick off later, around week 50, in a year marked, once again, by water shortages. The Spanish 2023/24 campaign was an average season in terms of volume,... read more

Rwanda reported a significant performance in its tomato exports for the fiscal year 2023-2024, with a total of 13,700 tons of tomatoes exported, generating revenue of $13.8 million, according to the National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB). Jean Bosco Mulindi, the Emerging Commodities. read more

With the harvest completed in most areas and the first weeks of sales behind us, it's time to assess the situation. Randy Dijksman from Combilo shares his perspective on the top fruit season. "Hail damage has been a widely discussed and unavoidable topic this sales season. A lot of time has been spent" read more

Kapi Kapi Growers, a grower-shipper of sustainably grown pineapples, bananas, and plantains, is introducing organic bananas to its product lineup. Initially, these organic bananas will be available to retailers across the U.S. and Canada, with plans to expand to Europe in the near future. Leveraging their long-standing expertise and commitment to sustainability, Kapi Kapi is excited to offer this new addition to their product portfolio. read more

The lemon supply chain from Mount Etna was featured in the TV program "La Natura dal Campo alla Tavola," which aired recently on the national 7Gold network as part of the format "From the Field to the Table" (click here to watch the episode). read more

W tym tygodniu ukraińscy rolnicy zdołali podnieść ceny hurtowe cebuli, jak donoszą analitycy z EastFruit. Warto zauważyć, że popyt w tym segmencie pozostaje dość wysoki. Niemniej jednak, większość gospodarstw rolnych już zakończyła swoje prace związane z zbiorami, co doprowadziło do gwałtownego read more

The small melon seed breeding company Superfruiter is working on another exciting project: a Superfruiter melon variety with an edible rind, weighing between 150-300g, that can be eaten like an apple, as reported by FreshPlaza. read more

Creating an efficient, equitable, and sustainable value chain poses a challenge for numerous sectors, including the fruits and vegetables sector. For Nature's Pride and its sister company Berries Pride, responsible water usage is of paramount strategic significance for their business and the sector's future. read more

Dawid Janiak, a farmer from Wielkopolska, assesses this year's harvest on his farm as satisfactory. The first 'Karima' strawberry plants were planted at the end of February to stagger fruiting. Fruit selling prices were higher this year than read more

New design, revised naming, and new, more sustainable packaging for Frullà's fruit smoothie packs. A minimal graphic restyling aimed at enhancing the brand and increasing visibility on the shelves. read more

"We're talking about the lowest temperatures that the Loskop Valley has experienced in the last 27 years," says Jovann Somers, the blueberry production manager at Roslé Boerdery, "and not just here, but extending deep into Limpopo and Zimbabwe." Black frost in July caused damage to 60 to 70% of the earliest cultivars. read more

Dr. Viviana Curzel, a researcher and technician specializing in stone fruit with low chill hour requirements (CIF Jujuy-FCA UNJu), and Oscar Machuca, a producer of extra-early stone fruit in the region, harvested the first fruits on September 24. These fruits were obtained as part of a... read more

The Federal Government of Nigeria has allocated N1.6bn for an intervention fund aimed at combating ginger blight, a disease affecting one of the country's major agricultural exports. Fredrick Nwabufo, Special Assistant on Public Engagement to President Bola Tinubu, disclosed the initiative. read more

Morocco remains the top supplier of fruits and vegetables, and from January to July 2024, imports totaled 698 million euros, 24% of the total, maintaining the growth of recent years. Specifically, during the period analyzed, imports were 10% higher than

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During one of the conference panels focused on "Sales," attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the current requirements set by retail networks. This information will be presented by Andrzej Łukijańczuk from Agronom Berries, which is currently. read more

The Costa Rican delegation, led by the Costa Rican Foreign Trade Promotion Agency (Procomer), consisting of 30 companies from the agricultural sector, presented a diverse selection of high-quality fruits, vegetables, and tubers. These included products such as pineapple, banana, melon, watermelon, cassava, tiquisque, and Hass avocado. read more

W tym roku Węgry zmagały się z suszą, która miała negatywne skutki dla rolnictwa, powodując znaczne straty w różnych uprawach. Według Lajosa Braunmüllera, redaktora naczelnego Agrárszektora, wypowiadającego się dla Pénzcentrum, można zauważyć oczekiwanie wzrostu cen żywności w nadchodzących miesiącach. read more