Last week, a European delegation visited an organic banana farm in Ecuador to learn about the country's efforts to comply with strict European regulations on sustainability, quality, environment, and due diligence. read more

The grocery retail sector continues to withdraw from the grape business. In the 45th week, there are only eight promotions running. In the promotional offers, grapes are priced between 4.99 euros/kg and 5.99 euros/kg. In previous years, there was much more advertising with grapes and also the read more

Source.ag, a Netherlands-based provider of AI solutions for vegetable producers, has announced that it has been named an "MT/Sprout Challenger50" for 2024. read more

This growth is attributed to the introduction of new varieties, expanded cultivation areas, and the use of modern cultivation methods, according to information from a recent USDA report. Additionally, Egyptian table grape exports are expected to increase by 5.7% to approximately read more

An area of California's Orange County has been put under quarantine by the state's Department of Food and Agriculture in an effort to prevent the spread of the oriental fruit fly. read more

Vietnam has been an attractive market for global fresh produce suppliers for a while now. However, the market is evolving. Recent trends show a move towards higher value offerings, along with fast growth in modern retail channels such as e-commerce and social media. Additionally, there is an increasing focus on reaching second-tier cities. read more

HortiRoad2India, a public-private partnership from the Netherlands, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indian berry producers 8 Berries and Mahaberry. The MoU marks the beginning of a focused effort to strengthen mid-tech horticultural operations in India, with a focus on. read more

According to initial reports from technicians at the Agricultural Chamber of La Mojonera, 4,264 hectares of greenhouses were damaged, mainly affecting cucumber and bell pepper crops. Fernández-Pacheco pointed out that the extent of the damage varied, emphasizing that around 400 hectares were severely affected. read more

According to official estimates, over 16,000 hectares of farmland in Senegal have been flooded, severely impacting the production of onions, okra, eggplants, bananas, tomatoes, as well as staple crops like corn and rice. read more

Hong Kong has become the latest market to receive blueberries grown in Ecuador. La Hora reported that the company involved, Nobis Fruit Company, will initially send three weekly pallets of the AtlasBlue variety by air, with this volume expected to double as the season progresses. read more

Brazil’s Minister of Agriculture, Carlos Fávaro, and the Peruvian Ambassador, Rómulo Acurio, signed an agreement this week to open up the Peruvian market for Brazilian apples and provide access for Peruvian citrus to Brazil. read more

As communicated by Lucentlands Media, this agreement transforms the previous leasing structure into a collaborative model. The goal behind this is to advance agricultural development, create jobs, and position Namibia as a key player in the global value chain. read more

Tom Bradshaw, the president of the National Farmers Union (NFU), officially opened the 91st annual National Fruit Show (NFS) in Kent this morning, November 6th. read more

The South African company Capespan has reaffirmed its dedication to the Namibian table grape industry by extending its joint venture agreement with production partner Namibia Grape Company (NGC) until 2045. read more

Zespri is upgrading its kiwifruit import facilities. The upgraded cold storage facility in Taizhou will provide more direct access to over 100 million consumers in the southeast of the country. This move is aimed at increasing sales in the southeast region and reducing dependence on the Shanghai Lingang Port. read more

The South African Table Grape Industry (SATI) producer association has appointed Alwyn Dippenaar as its new chair, with Michael Vorster slated to take over his previous position as vice-chair. read more

Authorities in Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia have confirmed the safety of Shine Muscat grape imports after conducting additional tests on residue levels, following a recent alert in Thailand. read more

The avocado industry leader Mission Produce has released an update on its business and financial performance for the fiscal fourth quarter (Q4) ending on October 31, in preparation for its participation in upcoming investor events. read more

According to the Nutrition Report 2024 by the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL), 77% of citizens pay attention to the origin of their food, making sure it comes from their region. read more

45 companies, cooperatives, and organizations participated - the largest presence of the country at the fair so far. "This year's national presence of Freskon Greece, organized by Helexpo, included the most important Greek fruit and vegetable companies. read more