Recently appointed Chief Executive of the Australian Mango Industry Association, Trevor Dunmall, has identified increasing export volumes as one of the key long-term opportunities for the industry as it aims to recover after a challenging 2023/24 season for many growers. Dunmall emphasizes the need for the industry to enhance its... read more

The EU calculated orange prices were €85.72 per 100 kg in May 2024, showing a 3.68% increase from the previous month and a 4.02% rise compared to the 5-year average. In Spain, the prices were €80.65 per 100 kg, slightly above the 5-year average. In Italy, oranges were priced at €114.99 per 100 kg. read more

At the Lars checkpoint, there are currently no issues affecting the passage of Armenian trucks, as confirmed by Arman Khojoyan, Deputy Minister of Economy of Armenia, during a press conference. He addressed the potential impact of logistical disruptions on supply chains, emphasizing the importance of ensuring smooth transportation flows. read more

Last week, 97 growers, gardeners, and horticulture enthusiasts traveled to Hope, Arkansas to learn about fruit, vegetable, and ornamental research being carried out at the Southwest Research and Extension Center. The 2024 Horticulture Field Day included presentations by extension specialists, educators, and county agents. read more

The president of the Andalusian Institute of Agricultural, Fisheries, Food and Organic Production Research and Training (Ifapa), Marta Bosquet, and the director of the Ifapa center

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With a certain advance compared to last year, the commercial season of premium Metis plums has started, the result of the natural crossbreeding of different plum and apricot varieties, a brand that is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. "The overall forecast is for a good..." read more

The Egyptian garlic season is ending earlier than usual, with volumes sold out. Ehabi Sami, CEO of Noureen Food, reports a "particularly challenging season". The exporter says: "We have had great difficulty in obtaining supplies of garlic. The reason for this is that small-scale farmers have." read more

In a recent discussion with News9Live, Dr. Shweta Jaiswal, a Senior Dietician at Sharda Hospital, highlighted the nutritional benefits of avocados for pregnant women. Emphasizing their high nutrient content, she pointed out that avocados are an excellent source of monounsaturated fats. read more

Sezon nowozelandzkich kiwi Zespri w pełni rozpoczęty. Jochen Wyns, menedżer regionalny regionu Benelux, określa go jako 'fantastyczny'. "W ciągu pierwszych trzech tygodni sprzedaży, rekordowa ilość tac z kiwi została wysłana do Holandii i Belgii," mówi. Ten sukces nastąpił po tym, co Jochen określa jako read more

The harvesting of Impero has begun in Umbria a few weeks ago. Impero is an Italian netted melon variety under the Seminis brand of Bayer Crop Science. It is a mid-cycle variety with a wide transplanting window that can cover medium-early, medium, and late transplants of the season. read more

The value of fruit and vegetable exports from Andalusia to the United States between January and April 2024 has grown by around 34% compared to the same period last year. Specifically, these international sales have exceeded 62.8 million.

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Travellers are being informed about the prohibition of a specific fruit on aircraft due to its potential for spontaneous combustion. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has included a certain food item on its latest list of banned items for flights, highlighting health and safety concerns. read more

Ignacio Ugarte has been appointed as the commercial director for export grapes at Vanguard Group International. Since joining the company in 2021, Ugarte has played a crucial role in the purchasing and sales department for South America. He has effectively overseen the sale of fresh fruit from its production. read more

When Kuifkop Boerdery began cultivating dragon fruit in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, they anticipated its appeal to smoothie enthusiasts looking for Instagram-worthy ingredients. However, ten years later, they have been pleasantly surprised by the diversity of dragon fruit consumers. read more

"Otrzymaliśmy pozytywne sygnały, choć w środowisku dalekim od normalności. Gdybym miał być optymistyczny co do przyszłości, zdecydowanie uważałbym, że ochrona sadów może stanowić nowe tchnienie życia dla sektora owocowego. Jednakże istnieje potrzeba zwiększenia aspektu ekonomicznego."

"We have received positive signals, albeit in an environment that is far from normal. If I had to be optimistic about the future, I would certainly be of the opinion that the protection of orchards can be a new lease of life for the fruit sector. However, there is a need to enhance the economic aspect." read more

A new episode of the institutional campaign by Orsero started at the beginning of July - and will continue until the middle of the month - with two large billboards on Corso Venezia in Milan, at the end of the street, in front of the customs booths, at a point of very high pedestrian and vehicular traffic. read more

W tym roku w maju Rosja importowała z Turcji 5600 ton pomarańczy, mandarynek, grejpfrutów i cytryn, co oznacza spadek o połowę w porównaniu z poprzednimi latami. RIA Novosti informuje, że import pomarańczy drastycznie zmalał do 77 ton rocznie, stanowiąc zaledwie 1% importu z Turcji w porównaniu do 10% zeszłego roku. Import mandarynek read more

During a meeting with a central team at the Lasalgaon Agriculture Produce Market Committee (APMC), onion farmers expressed their concerns regarding the existing export regulations. They requested the removal of the minimum export price (MEP) set at US$550 per ton, as well as the additional 40% duty. read more

Mariano Zapata, president of the Association of Fruit and Vegetable Producers-Exporters of the Region of Murcia (Proexport), appeared before the Regional Assembly at the request of the Committee on General and Institutional Affairs, the European Union, and Human Rights. read more

When Kuifkop Boerdery began cultivating dragon fruit in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, they anticipated it would attract smoothie enthusiasts looking for Instagram-worthy ingredients. However, after a decade, they were pleasantly surprised by the diversity of dragon fruit consumers. read more