The National Research and Development Center for Sustainable Agriculture (Estidamah) in Riyadh has successfully localized the cultivation and production of asparagus within greenhouses, marking a new era for Saudi Arabia's agricultural sector. This development is aimed at bolstering the. read more

Sharpak has partnered with WB Chambers, a UK-based berry grower, to introduce padless technology for berries, reducing packaging weight by 17% and enabling full recyclability through kerbside collection. This collaboration aims to improve sustainability within the fresh produce supply chain. read more

W minionym tygodniu ceny hurtowe bananów wykazywały zróżnicowane trendy na różnych rynkach. Na przykład, kolumbijskie banany utrzymały stabilność z średnią ceną £0.84 za kilogram, nie odzwierciedlającą żadnej zmiany w porównaniu z poprzednim tygodniem. Kliknij, aby powiększyć. W międzyczasie inne regiony produkcji bananów... read more

Tel Aviv, Israel, and Monheim, Germany, November 19, 2024 – Orbia's Precision Agriculture business Netafim and Bayer announced today an expansion of their strategic collaboration, beginning with the introduction of new digital farming solutions for fruit and vegetable growers. This collaboration aims to simplify the collection of primary data. read more

The Ministry of Agriculture has announced that Spain has produced a total of 1,948,369 tons of potatoes on 60,799 hectares. This figure is 13,600 tons lower than the previous estimates of the World Potato Market, marking the third consecutive year in which production has stayed below 2 million tons. read more

Producing tomatoes is one of the most important agricultural activities in Italy. However, in recent years, the sector has been facing various challenges that threaten its sustainability. These challenges include increasing summer temperatures, improper planning, and market fluctuations. read more

The Hass avocado sector in Colombia has experienced significant growth in recent years and has successfully entered the global market. Corpohass, the organization that represents Colombian Hass avocado producers and exporters, has been instrumental in this achievement. Katheryn Mejía, the Director of read more

"California-sourced almonds, which are currently priced higher than those from Italy or Spain, are facing challenges due to rising raw material costs from overseas suppliers. Despite the growing interest in dried fruit for its nutritional benefits, the sector is encountering obstacles in terms of cost." read more

Obecnie podaż zarówno melonów kantalupowych, jak i melonów miodowych z Meksyku jest niższa niż oczekiwano. "Okazuje się, że jest trochę mniejsza niż się spodziewano" - mówi Scott Vandervoet z firmy Vandervoet & Associates, dodając, że żniwa z Kalifornii i Arizony również są mniejsze. Dlaczego tak się dzieje? read more

The SugarBee apple harvest in Washington state is wrapping up just in time for the holiday season. The results of the hard work will soon be visible on store shelves across the country as the sweetest, juiciest apple available makes its yearly appearance. With a bountiful harvest this year, consumers can expect to find plenty of these delicious apples to enjoy. read more

Agrobank has entered into a partnership with Ning Planters Sdn Bhd and Sarawak Incorporated Sdn Bhd (SISB) through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost the agricultural sector, specifically focusing on pineapple cultivation in Sarawak. The MoU was signed by Datuk Tengku Ahmad Badli. read more

Analysts at EastFruit have noticed that fruits and vegetables are driving inflation in Russia, despite the government's attempts to address it with fiscal policies and raising the key interest rate to 21%. EastFruit's weekly price monitoring shows that prices for basic read more

Washington State University has appointed International New-Varieties Network LLC (INN) of Ephrata, Washington as the sole global licensing partner for its new WA 64 apple. With expertise in introducing new fruit varieties internationally, the company will oversee the sales of licensed WA 64 trees and... read more

The first Peruvian mangoes are now being sold in France alongside those from Brazil. However, the French market is still mainly supplied with mangoes from Spain. This marks a significant change from last year, when the Spanish mango season lasted for two months and abruptly ended by the end of August. read more

Wzrost cen i popytu na imbir na światowych rynkach spowodował zwiększenie spożycia tego popularnego składnika żywności przez lokalną ludność peruwiańską. Według Leandro Manuela Llacctarimay Figueroa, menedżera ds. Sprzedaży i Operacji peruwiańskiego producenta i eksportera imbiru. read more

The California pomegranate harvest is starting to wrap up. "The supply is good. Most of us are finishing up our pomegranate harvest, so we'll likely be packing fresh bins through Thanksgiving," says Justin Bedwell of Bari Produce, mentioning that they are harvesting the Wonderful variety. read more

The European Union is working towards making packaging more sustainable and reducing waste in its member states. This objective is also supported by the FIA. However, the association emphasizes that protecting highly perishable products, like fresh mushrooms that are 90% water, should remain a top priority. read more

In order to tackle food waste problems, agricultural experts in South Korea have developed a method that uses magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to assess the quality of stored onions. The Rural Development Administration (RDA) announced this breakthrough on November 18, emphasizing its potential to. read more

The abundant rainfall over the last few weeks along the Mediterranean coast, caused by heavy storms, has had a significant impact on the Spanish province of Valencia. Kakis have been severely affected, while citrus fruits have also suffered, albeit to a lesser extent. This has affected production and commercial activities in the region. read more

variation in prices, increasing by 2% to an average of £0.942 per kilogram. In contrast, Ecuadorian bananas experienced a decrease of 3% in prices, dropping to an average of £0.798 per kilogram. These fluctuations can be attributed to factors such as weather conditions, production levels, and market demand. It will be interesting to see how these trends evolve in the coming weeks. read more