Emily Hill, who is associated with the CU Anschutz Health and Wellness Center, is using the Veggie Meter to enhance dietary assessment techniques. This device utilizes reflection spectroscopy to measure carotenoid levels in the skin, which serve as indicators of fruit and vegetable intake. read more

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) in Bangladesh has announced the removal of all import duties and regulatory taxes on onions. This decision, highlighted in a recent notification, eliminates the tax rate from 10 percent to zero, aiming to mitigate the escalating onion prices and shortages in the country. read more

The tomato volumes for the 2024/25 season are starting to increase significantly in the Spanish province of Almeria. "At the beginning of the season, in August, it was very hot, so poor fruit setting was a common problem. Flowers were falling off and many tomatoes were aborted. As a result, the read more

The USDA's voluntary annual blueberry report predicts that Mexico's blueberry production in 2024 will reach 81,000 tons, which is an 8% increase from 2023. This growth is due to sufficient water supply and an increase in demand for exports. Despite facing drought conditions, Mexico's blueberry sector is expected to continue to grow. read more

With Donald Trump's election as the next US president, the shipping sector is closely monitoring the anticipated economic strategies of his administration, especially amid ongoing trade frictions with China. Punit Oza, a notable figure in shipping and geopolitics analysis, shared on LinkedIn his... read more

Susana Ferreira, commercial and marketing director of Portuguese grape exporter Vale da Rosa, has announced that the Portuguese grape season has ended earlier than usual. She stated, "Overall, it was a successful season for grapes, with a strong demand for the product. However, it was a very short season in terms of duration." read more

Las exportaciones de calabacín español se han estancado en las últimas tres campañas, después de un periodo de crecimiento casi constante. Un informe de Hortoinfo basado en datos de Estacom destaca este cambio de tendencia. Las exportaciones alcanzaron su punto máximo en 451,92 millones de kilos en la temporada 2020/2021. En la siguiente temporada bajaron a 385,6 millones.

Spanish zucchini exports have stagnated in the last three campaigns, after a period of almost constant growth. A report by Hortoinfo based on Estacom data highlights this change in trend. Exports peaked at 451.92 million kilos in the 2020/2021 season. The next season they fell to 385.6 million. read more

The supply of broccoli is currently limited, leading to a strong market. Salinas, CA is finishing up its season, and the supplies from Santa Maria, CA are lower than usual due to quality issues caused by hot weather and rain. A heatwave that occurred about a month ago stressed the plants and affected the quality of the broccoli. read more

Jordan's agricultural sector has seen a significant increase in the export of fruits and vegetables, reaching 522,000 tons by the end of October, a 17% increase compared to the previous year, and the highest in five years, according to the Ministry of Agriculture. The sector is on a path to recovery. read more

Sunday and Monday saw the highest temperatures recorded for this time of year in years in South Africa's Mpumalanga Province and southern Mozambique. "We recorded 42°C in Kiepersol, which is highly unusual for this season, and we have seen significant sunburn on our young fruit," an official reported. read more

Przez najdłuższy czas w Ameryce Północnej grzyby były sprzedawane w solidnych pojemnikach jednolitego koloru. Ostatnio firma Highline Mushrooms dokonała zmiany na przezroczyste pojemniki. Był to pierwszy z wielu kroków innowacyjnych. „Wszystkie indywidualne kroki, jakie podejmujemy, to mikroinnowacje” - mówi Jose Cambon, dyrektor generalny Highline. read more

Po intensywnych konsultacjach prowadzonych przez Biuro Handlu Zagranicznego Stanów Zjednoczonych (USTR) oraz Departament Rolnictwa Stanów Zjednoczonych (USDA), Rząd Indonezji zgodził się przywrócić przyspieszoną ścieżkę dla eksportu jabłek z USA do Indonezji. To osiągnięcie przyczynia się do już istniejącej możliwości eksportu. read more

In Andalusia, a region known for its abundant citrus and subtropical fruits, GreenLand Organic has emerged as an ethical initiative connecting local farmers with consumers. Founded by Antonio González Ruiz de Mier in Malaga, the project aims to offer a direct, ethical alternative for purchasing... read more

The UAE Consul General Bakhit Atiq Al-Rumaiti highlighted the potential of Pakistan's mango industry for value addition during the Future Summit in Karachi. Al-Rumaiti emphasized the support offered to UAE investors upon arrival, highlighting the contrasts with challenges such as visa issues and... read more

W listopadzie konsumenci doświadczali wysokich cen cebuli z powodu niekorzystnych warunków pogodowych wpływających na plony oraz braku pracowników w okresie świątecznym. Niemniej jednak, spodziewa się, że ceny spadną do 8 listopada, gdyż czerwona cebula z rynku Nashik Mandi zacznie trafiać na główne rynki. Dodatkowo, nowe plony... read more

A few days ago, the Secretary General for Agricultural Resources and Food Safety of Spain, Ana Rodríguez, participated in the 29th plenary meeting of the Joint Committee for Fruit and Vegetables in Paris. Representatives from the private and public sectors of Spain, France, Italy, and Portugal were also present. read more

At N&K in Barendrecht, the first South African lychees have arrived by air freight. "We started with the Early Delight variety, which will be available for about three to four weeks, after which we switch to the Mauritius variety," says Lorenza Ciccaroni. Starting from week 48, lychees will also be arriving. read more

Coco peat, a product made from coconut husks, has emerged as a sustainable and efficient growing medium, particularly for cultivating tomatoes. It provides substantial benefits in water retention, aeration, and environmental friendliness. Therefore, using coir bags is an ideal solution for enhancing crop growth. read more

The fruit and vegetable sector is working towards returning to normalcy after the heavy rainfall, tornadoes, hailstorms, and floods, affecting both the directly impacted areas and many others where the repercussions have been felt. Currently, the supplies of citrus and persimmons are very limited, and... read more

Las autoridades españolas han informado sobre la mayor incautación de cocaína en el país hasta la fecha, que asciende a 13 toneladas. La operación se llevó a cabo en el puerto sur de Algeciras el 14 de octubre, donde la policía y los agentes de aduanas interceptaron la droga oculta dentro de un barco contenedor que había zarpado desde Guayaquil. read more