The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has prepared a pest risk assessment (PRA) that identifies potential pests linked to the importation of fresh commercially produced citrus fruits from Botswana to the United States. The PRA assesses the risk posed by these pests. read more

The citrus industry in South Africa, which is a major exporter of oranges, lemons, grapefruit, and other citrus fruits, is experiencing increasing energy needs, particularly for irrigation, refrigeration, packing, and processing activities. Solar panels and battery energy storage systems (BESS) could provide a sustainable energy solution... read more

A day of celebration at Van Ooijen Citrus. The company in Ridderkerk marked its 50th anniversary. However, the Van Ooijen name has been linked to the fruit trade for much longer. As early as 1934, Han van Ooijen began trading fruits and vegetables at the wholesale market on Noordplein. read more

W zeszłym tygodniu mango zajęły pierwsze miejsce na liście eksportu owoców z Egiptu, osiągając liczbę 12 000 ton. Na drugim miejscu znalazły się granaty z liczbą 9 000 ton, a truskawki na trzecim z 4 000 tonami. Raport Krajowej Agencji Bezpieczeństwa Żywności podkreślił, że Egipt wyeksportował łącznie 40 różnych gatunków owoców. read more

Jako produkcja ogórków rozpoczyna się w Sonora, Meksyk, branża uważnie obserwuje skutki huraganu Helene na produkcję na Wschodnim Wybrzeżu. „Jesteśmy nieco przed harmonogramem z powodu bardzo gorącej pogody, z zdrowymi wolumenami produkcji zbliżonymi do poprzednich lat” - mówi Raquel Espinoza z firmy Produce. read more

Ceny na początek sezonu cebuli w Holandii są bardzo różne od ostatnich lat, ale Wim Waterman z firmy Waterman Onions spodziewa się szybkiego zwrotu sytuacji. "Ceny spadły znacząco niedawno, ale wydaje się, że to już minęło. Popyt rośnie ze względu na niższą cenę; zaczynamy być bardziej zajęci, i. read more

Poonpong Naiyanapakorn, director of the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO), has provided an overview of the performance of Thai mangosteen exports. Thailand, continuing to hold its position as the leading global exporter of mangosteen, experienced a significant increase in exports to 248,612.25 tons in 2023, representing a 20.8% rise. read more

Czy trudniejsza gospodarka skłania konsumentów do powrotu do warzyw korzeniowych? Może tak być. "Popyt na warzywa korzeniowe jest na rekordowo wysokim poziomie" - mówi Harris S. Cutler z Race-West Company, Inc. "Ostatnio dużo mówi się o inflacji żywnościowej i porównywaniu informacji o koszyku zakupowym sprzed czterech lub pięciu lat" read more

Dr. Afua Asabea Asare, CEO of the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA), emphasized the Authority's program to provide farmers with high-yielding vegetable seedlings with the goal of boosting Ghana's vegetable exports. In 2023, vegetable exports amounted to $15,050,000 in earnings for the nation. read more

Westpac industry analyst Paul Clark has pointed out the impressive performance of the horticulture sector in generating export revenue in New Zealand. According to the NZ Agri Bites report for September, horticulture exports, specifically kiwifruit and apples, are ranked as the nation's fourth largest export. read more

Nature's Pride, along with its sister company Berries Pride, is taking a major step towards enhancing the sustainability of avocado and blueberry production. Through a public-private partnership, specific initiatives will be carried out in collaboration with growers to decrease CO2 emissions and enhance water access... read more

Farmers in the UK gathered on Thursday, October 3rd to celebrate National Carrot Day, shining a spotlight on a vegetable that holds a significant place in both British agriculture and dietary practices. The event, organized by Roger Hobson, an eighth-generation farmer from Yorkshire, aimed to emphasize the importance of carrots. read more

Ministry of Agriculture in Russia forecasts an apple production of 1.6 million tons by the end of 2024. Oksana Lut, the ministry's head, mentioned at the Bioprom 24 forum that the projection indicates a consistent production level, slightly below the previous year. read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. will be introducing the Rubyglow® pineapple to the European market in early 2025. This unique pineapple variety features a red outer skin, vibrant yellow flesh, and a delicious new sweet flavor reminiscent of the Del Monte Gold® Extra Sweet pineapples. The pineapple made its debut in China in January of last year. read more

Osiem eksporterów z Tanzanii finalizuje umowy na dostarczenie Wielkiej Brytanii 960 ton owoców i warzyw, o wartości około 2,8 miliona dolarów rocznie. Informację tę ogłosił Anthony Chamanga, dyrektor ds. rozwoju Tanzaniańskiego Związku Ogrodnictwa.

Eight exporters from Tanzania have finalized agreements to supply the United Kingdom with 960 metric tonnes of fruits and vegetables, valued at approximately $2.8 million annually. This development was announced by Anthony Chamanga, the chief development manager of the Tanzania Horticultural. read more

In northern Faryab province, farmers have reported an increase in grape production this season. Despite the higher yield, there has been a significant decrease in grape prices, with a reduction of over 50 percent compared to the previous year. This decline in prices has resulted in lower earnings from grape sales... read more

W roku 2005, EXP. Group została założona przez Emila Serafino, a jego działalność skupiała się na importowaniu tropikalnych owoców i warzyw z Ameryki Południowej do Stanów Zjednoczonych (USA). Banany, plantany, awokado, mango, kokosy, marakuja i guawa to tylko kilka produktów, którymi firma zaczęła. Ponad read more

Recent snow and cold weather in the Western Cape will not significantly affect the topfruit crops. In Ceres, pear orchards are currently in full bloom with an abundance of flowers. Even if half of the flowers were damaged by the cold, a technical manager states that there are still enough for a full crop. Additionally, he mentions that the cold weather is actually beneficial for the crops in some ways. read more

Jack and the Green Sprouts, Inc. of River Falls, WI is recalling their 5-ounce packages of Alfalfa and Alfalfa Onion sprouts due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. This organism can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, elderly people, and individuals with weakened immune systems. read more

Organic apples currently account for 5 to 10% of the total market in Italy, a share that has remained fairly stable over time but with an expanding production area. In 2023, Italy reached a total area of approximately 9,000 hectares for the production of organic apples, representing a 5% growth. read more