The embassies of the Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) countries organized a joint event on Thursday morning, September 19, 2024, from 5:00 to 8:00 am: 'Latin America Exports: Discovering the wealth of Latin America.' The event featured a culinary journey with various fruit tastings. read more

During a visit to a fruit-growing farm near Molodechno, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko stressed the importance of Belarus achieving self-sufficiency in fruit production, with a particular emphasis on apples. Lukashenko highlighted the significance of reducing the country's reliance on imported fruits. read more

A new project, "Precision Pollination for Higher Strawberry Productivity and Quality," is currently being carried out in the UK. The project aims to improve pollination processes in strawberry crops by utilizing drone technology. This initiative is a collaboration between the UK Agri-Tech Centre, Angus Soft Fruits, and Polybee. read more

Manager Massimo Monti is the new CEO of Agrimola, a company based in Casalfiumanese in the Italian province of Bologna that specializes in the production of frozen fruit and the processing, transformation, and marketing of chestnuts and marroni in the distribution channel. This was announced by... read more

Harmoniz, a forward-thinking breeding company, is on a mission to revive consumer interest in vegetables by developing products that are available year-round. Initially focusing on unheated greenhouse production, the company is now expanding its focus to high-tech varieties to ensure. read more

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Wielkość ofert oprogramowania skierowanych do sektora rolniczego sprawia, że wybór rozwiązania do przyjęcia nie jest łatwym zadaniem. Hassan Fayed, dyrektor generalny Aydi, mówi: "Producenci rolni zdają sobie teraz sprawę, że przyjęcie specjalistycznych rozwiązań zarządzania rolnictwem nie jest już kwestią luksusu, a stało się koniecznością. read more

TOFF, based in Barendrecht, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. In 2014, Cees van Vugt and Jeffrey Moret started as a duo under the name Marni Fruit, taking over full ownership more than two years later. In 2018, Jeffrey continued on his own. The team now consists of as many as 12 members. read more

Signify and Agtira have announced the construction of a new greenhouse in the Swedish municipality of Haninge, near Stockholm. The complex will initially span 3000 m2 and will be equipped with Philips GreenPower LED toplighting compact and GreenPower LED interlighting. read more

Freshfel Europe and its fruit and vegetable interprofessional organizations reiterate the crucial role of a well-funded promotion policy and other related tools to effectively stimulate the consumption of fresh products. Therefore, they ask the Commission to reverse this. read more

Brazil has experienced a significant growth in its papaya exports, with a 13% increase in volume up to August 2024, according to a report by Comex Stat. During the period from January to August, the country was able to export 28,000 tonnes of papaya, earning $37 million in revenue, representing a 4% increase from the previous period. read more

In week 36, the sales value of fruit and vegetables with fixed weight returns to growth, similar to LCC, with an increase in the average mix price higher than the previous week. Among the channels, supermarkets and self-service stand out, while hypermarkets... read more

Cold storage unit operators in Kashmir have reduced their fees for apple storage due to a decline in apple production and heightened competition among storage facilities. This season, the apple industry has encountered difficulties, resulting in a decrease in the use of storage facilities. read more

To drugi sezon wysyłania południowoafrykańskich pomarańczy zgodnie z zimnym protokołem sterylizacji w Europie, a uszkodzenia spowodowane chłodem na organicznych pomarańczach po przybyciu mogą być szacowane na między 5% a 20%, uważa Paul Marais, organiczny plantator cytrusów i przewodniczący SOGA, reprezentującej grupę czterech organicznych. read more

W wrześniu obwód Tiumeński był świadkiem wzrostu importu świeżych owoców jagodowych z Kirgistanu, o czym informuje regionalne oddział Federalnej Służby Weterynaryjnej i Fitosanitarnej Nadzoru Rosji (Rosselkhoznadzor). Pierwsza połowa września przyniosła wzrost importu o 49 procent. read more

A new five-year initiative, funded by Defra and valued at £3 million, aims to improve the breeding of soft fruit crops in the UK through the Soft Fruit Genetic Improvement Network (GIN). This program will utilize innovative biotechnological methods and gather extensive genetic data. read more

After an announcement by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), fruit and vegetable importers in the East Midlands are getting ready for delayed border checks. Initially set for January 1st, physical inspections on 'medium risk' commodities from the European Union will now be postponed. read more

On 09/09/2024, Direct Fresh Sourcing GmbH was awarded and thanked for its direct purchase of Fairtrade bananas during a house handover ceremony organized by the "CORNELIO SÁNCHEZ Association of Agricultural Employees and Workers." The association held a festive ceremony to honor the occasion. read more

ASAJA Alicante reproaches the Confederation for its lack of foresight in announcing the water cuts that will affect the vegetable campaign in the Vega Baja and El Camp

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The Treasure Valley Reload Center in Nyssa, Oregon, which was designed to be a central location for shipping onions, has faced major challenges, as reported by a board director of the Malheur County Development Corp. (MCDC). This development calls into question the viability of the center's business model, which had... read more

"After the traditional quiet period during the summer holidays, demand for ginger from European supermarket chains and wholesalers is rising again," said Gerry Li from Vision Fresh in Poeldijk. "We are currently seeing a relatively normal supply situation. Due to the Red Sea crisis, shipping" read more