Dr. Viviana Curzel, a researcher and technician specializing in stone fruit with low chill hour requirements (CIF Jujuy-FCA UNJu), and Oscar Machuca, a producer of extra-early stone fruit in the region, harvested the first fruits on September 24. These fruits were obtained as part of a... read more

The Federal Government of Nigeria has allocated N1.6bn for an intervention fund aimed at combating ginger blight, a disease affecting one of the country's major agricultural exports. Fredrick Nwabufo, Special Assistant on Public Engagement to President Bola Tinubu, disclosed the initiative. read more

Morocco remains the top supplier of fruits and vegetables, and from January to July 2024, imports totaled 698 million euros, 24% of the total, maintaining the growth of recent years. Specifically, during the period analyzed, imports were 10% higher than

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During one of the conference panels focused on "Sales," attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the current requirements set by retail networks. This information will be presented by Andrzej Łukijańczuk from Agronom Berries, which is currently. read more

The Costa Rican delegation, led by the Costa Rican Foreign Trade Promotion Agency (Procomer), consisting of 30 companies from the agricultural sector, presented a diverse selection of high-quality fruits, vegetables, and tubers. These included products such as pineapple, banana, melon, watermelon, cassava, tiquisque, and Hass avocado. read more

W tym roku Węgry zmagały się z suszą, która miała negatywne skutki dla rolnictwa, powodując znaczne straty w różnych uprawach. Według Lajosa Braunmüllera, redaktora naczelnego Agrárszektora, wypowiadającego się dla Pénzcentrum, można zauważyć oczekiwanie wzrostu cen żywności w nadchodzących miesiącach. read more

With the stabilization of China-Australia relations, the Australian avocado industry, led by Avocados Australia, is eager to explore the Chinese market, acknowledging its substantial potential for their products. In late August and early September, a delegation including John Tyas, CEO of Avocados Australia, visited China to conduct market research and establish connections. read more

Aotearoa New Zealand is scheduled to be the first country to celebrate World Fruit & Vegetable Day on October 18, in line with the worldwide focus on promoting a sustainable and healthy future. The 5+ A Day Charitable Trust is leading the way by organizing international celebrations, with 30 countries ready to participate. read more

The fig harvest in Greece is progressing at a significantly slow pace during the second week of October. The extreme heat of the last summer caused significant damage to the orchards' yield all over the country. Mr. Antreas Litras, owner of the fig production and packing company Litras Fresh, is concerned about the impact on the harvest this year. read more

Aby poinformować konsumentów, że nowy zbiór dotarł do Niemiec, Migo® przeprowadził próbki uliczne i kampanię zewnętrzną w kilku dużych miastach. Roadshow rozpoczął się w Düsseldorfie 4 października. Wzdłuż Renu i w starej części miasta, zespół Migo rozdawał około read more

The EU calculated orange prices were €73.18 per 100 kg in September 2024, showing a decrease of 9.24% from the previous month. In Greece, the prices were €71.04 per 100 kg, which is 2.67% lower than the 5-year average. In Portugal, oranges were priced at €82.24 per 100 kg, reflecting an increase of 21.75% compared to the previous month. read more

When one thinks of food vending machines, inevitably, the association with snacks or all that category of food defined as "junk food" is almost spontaneous. However, vending machines could undergo a healthy change. read more

The lowland apple farming can look to the future with optimism, thanks to a quality that is second to none compared to mountain productions. Of course, challenges exist - as in the entire horticultural sector - but witnessing a Fuji MelaPiù® orchard in person with a production... read more

Chiquita, together with project partners Yelloway KeyGene, MusaRadix, and Wageningen University and Research (WUR), is proud to announce the arrival of Yelloway One (YW01), a revolutionary banana hybrid resistant to Tropical Race 4 (TR4) and partially resistant to Black Sigatoka. read more

This is the second year that Florette launches the Ambassador Program to provide support to fruit vendors throughout Spain. This program offers assistance through provided merchandising and educational materials.

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The Ukrainian company Mnagor from Vinnytsia has amazed the world with its new variety of sweet corn called Vyshyvanka. Following the success of the Ukrainian Bicolor, this new corn variety combines several colors on a single ear – yellow, blue, red, purple, and green – and has quickly gained popularity. read more

Wildlife officials at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area in Texas are urging visitors to stop carving shapes into the park's prickly pear cacti. Recently, visitors have been engraving smiley faces and hearts into the cacti, which can cause severe harm, including the death of the cactus pads or. read more

DiMuto has announced a strategic expansion of its operations in Mexico, focusing on the fresh strawberries and dry vegetables sector. By partnering with a global produce distributor in the United States, DiMuto is set to revolutionize the digital transformation of the fresh produce supply chain. Leveraging its expertise and technology, DiMuto aims to enhance traceability and transparency in the industry. read more

Zespół EastFruit rozpoczyna proces selekcji importerów owoców i warzyw oraz kupców sieci supermarketów z Polski, Rumunii, Ukrainy, Kazachstanu i Uzbekistanu na bezpłatną wycieczkę na targi Food Africa w Kairze, w Egipcie, od 3 do 5 grudnia 2024 r., w ramach których odbędą się negocjacje. read more

Na przeddzień nowego sezonu hiszpańskich pomarańczy, który rozpocznie się w Andaluzji za kilka dni, Ministerstwo Rolnictwa, Rybołówstwa i Żywności opublikowało nowy wzmocniony raport monitorujący import cytrusów do UE, z zaawansowanymi danymi za wrzesień. UE rozpoczęła sezon 2024/25 od importu. read more