Nepal has started its first vegetable export to Qatar, with the help of Chinese expertise and financial support. The shipment includes 1,500 kilograms of red cherry pepper chillies, flat beans, and bitter gourds, which were grown by 20 farmers from Dakshinkali Municipality. This initiative signifies... read more

Planasa's subsidiary in Southern Africa, Planasa South Africa, is now two years old and would like to celebrate the occasion by inviting all blueberry growers to a Field Day in the Western Cape area. The event will take place in Wellington on September 26, 2024. Manuel Garcés, the blueberry Sales Director, will be present. read more

W sierpniu eksport cebuli z Brazylii odnotował znaczny wzrost, dane Comex Stat wskazują na wysyłkę prawie 14 000 ton. Ta ilość jest drugim najwyższym miesięcznym wynikiem od rozpoczęcia prowadzenia statystyk w 1997 roku, co pokazuje wzrost o 154% w porównaniu z lipcem 2024 roku. Pod względem przychodów, te eksportuje... read more

In Kano state, vegetable farmers have seen a boost in their harvests after participating in a training session on innovative agricultural practices. The training took place during a 14-day Horticultural week in Dawakin Kudu, where farmers were introduced to effective methods that have resulted in higher productivity. read more

This week, analysts from the EastFruit project have reported a significant increase in greenhouse cucumber prices in Ukraine. Producers themselves attribute this price surge to increased demand and reduced supply of the product in the domestic market. read more

Peter Veltman has taught himself to create highly desirable machines through his company, Fieldman. One of his self-designed machines is currently in operation at the strawberry farm Royal Berry, as Peter revealed to a local Dutch newspaper. This machine line is showcased in three video clips that demonstrate its functionality. read more

WA Farm Direct, the partner of Ondine flat peaches in Australia, took part in Asia Fruit Logistica 2024. The event, held in Hong Kong, gathered international industry leaders to discuss trends, innovations, and business prospects in the fresh produce sector. WA Farm Direct presented their products at the event. read more

In civil court, the European Union rejected the appeal of Eurosemillas, which contested the rights to the Nadorcott mandarin variety held by Nadorcott Protection (NCP), as reported by fruitnet.com. read more

Według EastFruit, ukraiński rynek pomidorów przeżywa pozytywny trend cenowy. Producenci przypisują ten wzrost cen głównie redukcji podaży pomidorów z lokalnych gospodarstw. W międzyczasie popyt na ten produkt pozostaje stabilny, co dodatkowo wspiera ceny.

According to EastFruit, the Ukrainian tomato market is experiencing a positive price trend. Producers attribute this price increase primarily to a reduction in the supply of tomatoes from local farms. Meanwhile, demand for this product remains stable, further supporting prices. read more

This week, wholesale markets in Ukraine have reported a decrease in the wholesale prices of locally grown pears, as noted by analysts from the EastFruit project. Market participants attribute this pricing trend to the seasonal rise in the supply of these products, while demand from read more

Mulyam has facilitated the distribution of 12,000 metric tons of onions throughout India over the last 10 months. This development reflects Mulyam's expansion and its support for farmers and Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) across the country. Since its establishment in 2023, Mulyam has read more

A Japanese man, known online as "The Man Who Will Definitely Resign," was able to retire at the age of 45 by living frugally for 21 years. Despite having a salary of around $34,000 USD, he managed to save 135 million yen ($917,000 USD) by residing in a dormitory, eating basic meals of rice and vegetables, and avoiding unnecessary expenses. read more

Frigotec, a company from Germany, showcased their Softripe technology and forged important business relationships at the recent Asia Fruit Logistica (AFL) 2024 in Hong Kong. The Softripe technology received a positive reception at the event. read more

It's time to consider the dynamics of the logistics industry. Changes in transportation routes can significantly affect freight costs overnight, and managing shipments from onion and potato-growing regions becomes particularly challenging at this time of year. For example, carriers are looking for return freight. read more

During normal routine checks carried out at the point of sale by the competent authorities, the presence of Listeria monocytogenes has been detected in iceberg lettuce products packaged at the Bellizzi, Salerno business unit. read more

Florida's citrus industry was closely watching the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee hearing on Capitol Hill, eagerly awaiting updates from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on HR 1750, the Defending Domestic Orange Juice Production Act of 2023. This bill is supported by U.S. Rep. read more

W tym roku na Węgrzech spodziewany jest najniższy w ciągu ostatniej dekady plon gruszek, według danych z Krajowej Izby Rolniczej (NAK) i Węgierskiej Organizacji Handlu Warzywami i Owocami (FruitVeB). Kraj ten odnotował ciągły spadek obszaru uprawy gruszek i produkcji. read more

Banana bunchy top disease (BBTD) is a viral disease affecting bananas and plantains (Musa spp., collectively referred to as bananas) caused by the banana bunchy top virus (BBTV) (Kumar et al., 2015; Qazi, 2016; Thomas, 2018). BBTD is considered one of the top 100 invasive species globally (Global Invasive Species Database). read more

Obecnie w wielu krajach obserwuje się tendencję wzrostową cen ogórków. Ostatnia szaleństwo wideo na TikToku również spowodowało zwiększenie spożycia w Holandii i Islandii, ponieważ ludzie starają się naśladować te trendy online. W hiszpańskiej Almerii zauważono poprawę dostępności ogórków. read more

The pepper season has already begun in the Spanish province of Almeria, specifically in the areas of Dalías and Berja. Next week, the harvest will commence in El Ejido, a region that is predominantly dedicated to this crop. "Activity is kicking off in our facilities in week 38 with the arrival of our first" read more