Grupo Monobanda is a conglomerate consisting of eight companies, two of which are directly involved in banana production and exports: Delindecsa, responsible for marketing, and Monobal, responsible for agricultural production. With over 3,000 hectares of banana plantations, the group is one of read more

In the Algarve region of Portugal, a tropical fruit called pitaya, also known as dragon fruit, is becoming increasingly popular among local farmers as a viable agricultural product. With the support of a European Union project, an "experimental field" has been set up in the eastern Algarve, specifically outside Vila. read more

Co chcesz, gdy wracasz do domu po długim dniu w swoim pomidorowym szklarni? Czy czysty dom? Wierny pies czekający na Ciebie? Dźwięk śmiechu dzieci? Być może zimne piwo, grilowanie z przyjaciółmi, czy pocałunek od partnera? Cóż, pomyśl jeszcze raz. To, czego naprawdę chcesz, to aby Twój dom pachniał jak...
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The company Cítricos Andaluces SAT 3719 (Citran), which started 44 years ago as a family business dedicated solely to conventional citrus production, has evolved into a leading producer and marketer of citrus fruits in Spain. They have achieved this with a strong commitment to organic and sustainable practices. read more

Coal-based power, the main contributor to carbon emissions in fruit production, is putting South Africa's export markets at risk as the carbon tax approaches. The need to switch to renewable energy is emphasized by Eskom's lack of plans to embrace these sources, despite the potential consequences. read more

Summerfruit Australia Limited welcomes the news that Vietnam is granting access to Australian plums. Trevor Ranford, CEO of Summerfruit Australia, attended the signing ceremony in Hanoi, Vietnam to represent Australia's stonefruit industry. He was accompanied by officials from the Australian and Vietnamese governments. read more

ASAJA Alicante warns of a great concern in the citrus production sector due to pests imported from third countries that are advancing mercilessly on lemons, oranges, and grapefruits, and will leave their mark.

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Kenya's involvement in macadamia nut farming has elevated its position as a leading exporter in the region, despite facing challenges related to regulations and market conditions. This progress is detailed in the 2024 Africa Agriculture Status Report published by the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA). read more

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Kenya has uncovered a new method used by drug traffickers to smuggle narcotics. In a recent case, a trafficker in Siaya was caught trying to transport a package to Mombasa by cleverly hiding the drugs inside a nylon sack filled with... read more

Weed management in enclosed environments such as greenhouses, hoop houses, and propagation houses poses unique challenges. Weeds in these environments compete with crops for essential resources like space, nutrients, water, light, and oxygen, which can greatly diminish crop yield and quality. read more

Conpal Peru, led by Daniel Falla Hernández, has positioned itself as a key exporter of Hass avocados, with a focus on strategic markets like Asia, Europe, and the United States. "Hass avocados are our primary product. We export them primarily to China, Japan, and Korea. This year, we have shipped read more

Peruvian Inka Fruit, a Peruvian export company that has been in the market for six years, is expanding its global reach with fresh products such as mango, pomegranate, asparagus, and ginger. In a recent interview at the Asia Fruit Logistica trade fair, Erick Lava Laguna, the company's general manager, discussed the company's growth strategy and plans for the future. read more

This three-year campaign, from May 2024 to April 2027, is co-financed by the European Commission under Regulation (EU) 1144/2024, supporting actions on information and promotion of agricultural products in the domestic market. The

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There are more than 1,000 varieties of apples in Switzerland, some of which are several hundred years old, while others are only a few decades old. The apple is the most widely grown fruit in Switzerland, covering an area of ​​just under 3,700 hectares. It is also the favorite fruit of the Swiss people. read more

Hort Innovation and Avocados Australia were awarded the prize for Marketing Campaign of the Year for the Australian Avocado Campaign 2023/24. The marketing campaign targeted seven different global markets and involved over 30 retail chains in the Asia-Pacific region and Middle East. read more

Reefertrends reports this, citing information from the Chinese customs authority. As a result, the revenues of Kenyan avocado exporters for these shipments to China from January to July 2024 decreased by 82% compared to the same period last year. read more

Reefertrends reports this, citing information from the Chinese customs authority. Consequently, the revenue of Kenyan avocado exporters for these shipments to China from January to July 2024 decreased by 82% compared to the same period last year. read more

Among them are also many companies from Africa and South America, whose harvest windows complement each other optimally, thus ensuring a continuous supply on the EU market. read more

A new campaign has been launched for Fairtrade Fortnight with the goal of demonstrating that UK consumers have the ability to safeguard the future of everyday essentials such as bananas, cocoa, and coffee through the collective impact of their purchasing choices. read more

The new varieties offer customers improved uniformity, disease resistance, bolting resistance, field holding ability, yield potential, simplified harvesting and processing, improved shelf life, or of course, an enhanced taste. The new product range includes beetroot, read more