Traditional leaders in Kavango East are currently looking into how Namibia Berries obtained land without the approval of Hambukushu Chief Erwin Mbambo. The company, which has promised to create 8,000 jobs and invest N$1.5 billion (US$ 86,355,786), is facing a standoff over the land issue. read more

The 2023/24 blueberry campaign marked a historic moment, with a 10% decrease in global exports, the first in 15 years, due to weather events that reduced productions in the main exporting countries, as reported by a recent study by RaboResearch. However, the read more

The 91st National Fruit Show, which took place at the Kent County Showground, was opened by Tom Bradshaw, the President of the National Farmers Union. Bradshaw gave the keynote address and interacted with fruit growers and industry leaders during the event. The exhibition was focused on showcasing. read more

In the greenhouse vegetable market, the impact of the severe weather in Spain, including flooding, has remained limited so far. "There is no panic at the moment. It's terrible for the people there, but in terms of greenhouse vegetables, we can see that in the short term, the impact is mainly." read more

"We are not only competing with imported berries, but also their competitive prices in the domestic market. In response, Norwegian growers have formed a collaborative and legal cartel of berry farmers. This alliance enables us to meet weekly, evaluate the supply and demand, and coordinate our strategies." read more

W zachodniej Ukrainie zauważalny jest wzrost upraw warzyw, z zarówno małymi, jak i dużymi rolnikami zwiększającymi swoje zdolności przechowalnicze o około 20%. Ten rozwój w różnych regionach towarzyszy rosnące zapotrzebowanie na szkolenia z zakresu technologii przechowywania oraz budowę. read more

Geoffrey Aumont, a garlic salesman at the Rungis market in Paris, reflects on the current garlic market amidst "very high prices" in France and internationally. "For several years, we have been witnessing a decrease in garlic production areas in Spain, which is the largest garlic producer in Europe." read more

Dole Italia, a leader in the production and distribution of fresh fruit, will be a protagonist at the Esselunga Maratona di Ravenna Città d'Arte on November 10, 2024, as the Official Supplier. read more

Listopad means the beginning of the grape and stone fruit season. Regarding Peruvian grapes, it is anticipated that there will be a normal crop in terms of total volume this season. The initial forecast projected a yield between 74-76 million boxes for this year. This marks a significant improvement in the outlook compared to the original forecast. read more

Following exceptional growing conditions, New Zealand asparagus growers have had a successful season. However, the surplus of asparagus has resulted in more spears not meeting supermarket standards due to their appearance. To tackle this issue, Wonky Box, a food box company, is stepping in. read more

Namibia Grape Company (NGC) and Capespan have reached a significant milestone by renewing their partnership with a contract extension until 2045. The signing ceremony, held at Standard Bank's headquarters, was attended by leaders from the Namibian government, NGC, Capespan, and Standard Bank Namibia, emphasizing the strong collaboration between the parties. read more

In volume, Spanish fruit and vegetable exports to the US in 2023 stood at 27,103 tons, representing an 18% year-on-year decline and a downward trend over the past five years, as sales in the US market were at read more

More than 250 Italian companies in the agri-food sector are currently exhibiting at Gulfood Manufacturing in Dubai from 5-7 November, with a few dozen specifically operating in the fruit and vegetable sector. Gulfood Manufacturing has become a must-attend event in the Near East for the food industry. read more

The IV Iberian Stone Fruit Forum Xtrema Fruit is getting ready for a new edition on November 20th at the Feval Auditorium in Don Benito, establishing itself as the leading event

read more

Despite the drop in temperatures and the delayed season to prevent pests, producers in Almeria have already identified the first active outbreaks of viruses, both in the Níjar area and in some greenhouses in the Poniente. Zucchini crops in the eastern part of the region are affected. read more

W ciągu sezonu 2023/24 (październik-wrzesień) Polska importowała rekordową ilość mandarynek z Egiptu, według informacji podanych przez EastFruit. W pierwszych 11 miesiącach sezonu Egipt bezpośrednio dostarczył do Polski 6,8 tysiąca ton mandarynek, co stanowiło więcej niż podwójną ilość w porównaniu z poprzednim sezonem, gdy dostarczono 3 tysiące ton. read more

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Davao has announced the discovery of a new micro-endemic species of tropical blueberry, Vaccinium fallax, on Mt. Apo. This discovery was documented in a publication by a team of plant taxonomists, including Filipino researcher Maverick. read more

China's new apple season is in full swing, with apple-producing regions in Shaanxi completing the final stages of storage. Mr. Zhou Liang from Shaanxi Biaotou Agriculture is currently procuring apples in Luochuan, Shaanxi. He explains, "This year, unlike last year's crop losses and quality issues." read more

In Croatia's Dalmatian Hinterland, a region previously considered unsuitable for pomegranate cultivation due to its low temperatures during the colder seasons, there has been a significant increase in pomegranate farming. This change has been noticed in areas stretching from Imotski to Knin and Drniš. read more

Capsaicin, which is known for giving chili peppers their heat, is being studied for its potential to treat the difficult Mesothelioma cancer. This particular type of cancer is highly aggressive, with few treatment options, and is frequently associated with exposure to asbestos. Research on this topic has been published in the journal. read more