The food retail sector (LEH) has significantly increased its number of promotional advertisements for conventional raspberries to 22 in the current running 36th week. Due to the progress of the season in Germany, raspberries from German cultivation are now only sporadically available. Imported raspberries. read more

The President of the country's parliament, Cornelia Seibeld, had invited to a panel discussion, and a positive message ran through the entire evening from the beginning: Everyone in the ballroom of the Berlin House of Representatives, from the hosting parliamentary president to the participating... read more

The Spanish pomegranate season has started earlier this year due to high demand in early August caused by a production gap in the markets and premature ripening of the fruit. After a month of early red-skinned varieties, the harvest and packaging have now begun for the native... read more

The second half of August was characterized by severe weather events that resulted in damage to 25,500 hectares of insured crops in Spain, particularly affecting the citrus, wine grape, and fruit industries. The damage, primarily from hailstorms, has had a significant impact on Catalonia, Murcia, the Valencian Community, and other regions. read more

Apple growers in India have approached Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, requesting an increase in the minimum import price (MIP) for apples from Iran. The current MIP is set at Rs 50 per kg, a rate that was established last year. read more

Nawet 100-stopniowe upały utrzymujące się w niektórych częściach kraju nie mogły powstrzymać nadejścia jesieni w sklepach spożywczych w tym tygodniu. Granaty, dynie, cydr jabłkowy, gruszki odmiany apple, twarde dynie, grzyby, kapusta i winogrona ogłaszały zmianę pory roku. Jesienne ulubione, takie jak mandarynki, owoceśnie. read more

Tomorrow, as part of Agrifood Future 2024, a national event on the food system and technologies supporting the supply chain organized by Unioncamere and the Chamber of Commerce of Salerno, Roberto Della Casa (pictured at the beginning) will present two events to delve into the new dynamics of the market. read more

Two researchers from the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) in Bhopal have discovered six new species within the Globba genus, which is part of the ginger family, in the states of Meghalaya, Mizoram, and West Bengal. These species are often referred to as "dancing girls" due to their unique floral characteristics. read more

The harvest of Cévennes sweet onions started in July. Last year, there was a water shortage, but this year the problem is excessive rainfall. However, despite this, the market outlook remains positive. Carl Grandidier, the sales manager at the Origine Cévennes cooperative, provides an update. read more

In August 2024, Cameroon experienced a 15% rise in its banana exports, reaching a total of 16,105 tons, according to the latest data from the Banana Association (Assobacam). This increase occurred even though there was a 19% decrease in exports from the Cameroon Development Corporation (CDC), which only managed to export 2,268 tons. read more

W ciągu pierwszych ośmiu miesięcy 2024 roku Kenia odnotowała wzrost eksportu awokado, osiągając 16 000 ton metrycznych, co oznacza wzrost z 14 000 ton metrycznych zgłoszonych w 2023 roku, zgodnie z danymi zrzeszenia handlowego. Hosea Machuki, dyrektor generalny Stowarzyszenia Eksporterów Świeżych Produktów Rolnych Kenii, przypisał ten wzrost. read more

W pierwszej połowie tego roku ogólny eksport owoców i jagód z Kazachstanu spadł o 21,5% do 22 100 ton w porównaniu z tym samym okresem ubiegłego roku, generując 6,9 miliona dolarów przychodu dla dostawców. Eksport jabłek odnotował gwałtowny spadek o 50% do 3 400 ton. Głównymi nabywcami była Rosja. read more

Good news for table grapes, the analysis of the Agroter Fruit and Vegetable Monitor, regarding the trend of consumption in the Hyper+Super channel, certifies a decidedly positive first part of the campaign: +22% in value and +15% in volume, with an average price increase of 6%, in the period that goes read more

On September 3rd, Restrain Germany organized a webinar on the utilization of ethylene-based sprout inhibitors in potato storage. The webinar specifically highlighted the newly developed 'Precision Ethylene Treatment' (PET) technology, which is an enhanced method for controlling and sustaining the appropriate ethylene levels in potatoes. read more

The government's initiative to remove duties on imported onions and potatoes has not led to lower retail prices for these commodities in Bangladesh. Local onions are being sold for Tk 110-130 per kg, while imported onions, mainly from India, are priced between Tk 105-115 per kg. read more

The well-known fruit and vegetable processing factory "Pri HaGalil" in the Galilee region of northern Israel has ceased operations. This closure poses a challenge for the region, which is already grappling with a lack of employment opportunities. Local farmers, who used to supply the factory with produce, will also be affected. read more

The third edition of the 2024 Be Fruity! project, conceived by SG Marketing, has successfully concluded. This multi-channel promotional campaign aimed at promoting the consumption of fruits and vegetables saw 100,000 entries in the instant-win contest "Summer is Be Fruity!" and over 20,000 tastings. read more

Novem has agreed to terms to purchase BC Tree Fruits' largest controlled atmosphere and cold chain storage facility in Kelowna, B.C. Before finalizing the transaction, Novem will lease the facility on an emergency basis to enable the tree-fruit industry to prevent the potential loss of up to 25 million fruits. read more

The Satsuma mandarin season has already begun in the Valencian Community, Spain, with the first Iwasaki, Okitsu, and Owari mandarins arriving 15 days earlier than last year. The fruit has a good taste, although sizes are generally smaller due to an excessively dry spring. read more

Biotechnologists from Queensland University of Technology are about to taste a genetically modified (GM) banana named QCAV-4, marking a significant milestone in Australia and globally as it is the first GM fruit approved for commercial production worldwide. This development comes after... read more