Maasoever, in the Netherlands, could not have wished for better weather, and the enthusiasm for this vegetable processor's open day was overwhelming. "We welcomed between 1,100 and 1,200 visitors, giving them an interactive tour. They got a clear picture of how our (organic) vegetables are grown,… read more

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Mexico/Texas Rio Grande Valley: David DeBerry from Southwest Onion Growers in McAllen, TX, reported on April 10th that business is thriving in both growing regions. "We are experiencing strong sales for both Mexican and the new Texas onions," David stated. "Total crossings from Mexico have increased slightly recently, leading to an uptick in demand." read more

Although the majority of vegetables are one of the most affordable sources of food on Earth, some can be extremely expensive. Additionally, experts at EastFruit have noted that the consumption of exclusive and costly vegetables, which provide superfood qualities and excellent taste, is growing rapidly. read more

Rozpoczynając od 1 sierpnia 2024 r., Rosja nałoży cło eksportowe na orzechy piniowe w skorupkach. Ta decyzja ma na celu zwiększenie eksportu wysoko przetworzonych produktów o wysokiej wartości dodanej w kraju. Według Federalnej Państwowej Instytucji Budżetowej "Agroeksport", orzechy piniowe w skorupkach stanowiły 79,9% read more

McCain Foods is pleased to announce that it has enhanced its partnership with Strong Roots, the Dublin-based frozen food producer. The two brands had previously announced a strategic partnership in 2021, with McCain investing to expand its product offering by introducing more vegetable-forward and environmentally-friendly options. read more

WinField United South Africa has announced the appointment of AJ Griesel as the Managing Director for InteliGro Crop Solutions. He will begin his role on June 1, 2024. Previously, Griesel served as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the South African Table Grape Industry and is experienced in operational management. read more

Gisborne-based produce company, First Fresh, announced that Kiwi Rugby star Renee Holmes will be the company's first-ever brand ambassador. The new two-year deal will commence from early April, just as the 2024 fruit supply season gets underway. It's the first ambassadorship agreement for the company. read more

W lutym 2023 roku polarny wir przeszedł przez Nową Szkocję, powodując znaczne szkody w uprawie brzoskwiń przed ich fazą wzrostu. Emily Lutz, dyrektor wykonawczy Związku Plantatorów Owoców Nowej Szkocji, wyraziła optymizm co do powrotu do sił drzew brzoskwiniowych, pomimo uznania. read more

Studenci z Instytutu Badań i Kształcenia Kadr Kierowniczych VN-UK w Đà Nẵng opracowali „Botanical Inks”, innowacyjny projekt polegający na tworzeniu ekologicznych atramentów do pisania i farb do sztuki z resztek owoców i warzyw. Ta inicjatywa zdobyła trzecie miejsce w konkursie „Wyzwanie Innowacji”. read more

Argedava Novaci Agricultural Cooperative, located near Bucharest, Romania, with 800 hectares of farmland, is planning to invest EUR 8 million in an onion storage and conditioning facility. This project is intended to take advantage of the price variations between periods of overproduction and spring, when... read more

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Mexico/Texas Rio Grande Valley: David DeBerry from Southwest Onion Growers in McAllen, TX, reported on April 10 that business is thriving in both growing regions. According to David, "Movement is very good on both Mexican and the new Texas onions." He also mentioned that "Total Mexico crossings spiked up a bit for about a." read more

The Port of Beirut was the site of a significant drug seizure, where over 25 kg of cocaine were discovered hidden within a banana shipment originating from Ecuador, according to the Internal Security Forces (ISF). The exact date of the seizure was not disclosed by the ISF. The operation was part read more

The Port of Beirut was the site of a major drug seizure where more than 25 kg of cocaine were found concealed in a banana shipment from Ecuador, as reported by the Internal Security Forces (ISF). The ISF did not disclose the exact date of the seizure. This operation was part read more

This year commemorates the 20th anniversary of Pro Citrus Network (PCN), a year-round supplier of citrus fruits. The company was founded with the aim of promoting premium-quality citrus fruits throughout the year. "My aim was to become an entrepreneur and establish my own business," Allan Dodge, the founder of Pro Citrus Network, says. read more

In 2023, Morocco showed a strong growth in its export revenue in the fresh vegetable sector, despite a decrease in the physical volume of exports. According to EastFruit's analysis, vegetable exports generated nearly $1.6 billion for the country, marking a 12% increase from the previous year. read more

The orange crop forecast for the São Paulo and West-Southwest Minas Gerais citrus belt for the 2023-2024 season, released on April 10, 2024, by Fundecitrus in collaboration with Markestrat and full professors from FEARP/USP and FCAV/Unesp, estimated a total of 307.22 million boxes weighing 40.8 kg each (90 lbs). read more

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More and more people are eating nuts. Their health benefits have made them super popular during the pandemic, and that popularity has not waned since then. Fréderic Bostyn, however, noticed that there was still a significant preference for peanuts or cocktail nuts. He thought that this could, and had to, change. read more

The Argedava Novaci Agricultural Cooperative, located near Bucharest, Romania, with 800 hectares of cultivation land, is planning to invest EUR 8 million in an onion storage and conditioning facility. This project aims to take advantage of the price differences between periods of overproduction and spring, when. read more

Średnio Hiszpania produkuje 414 000 ton marchwi rocznie. Andaluzja jest wspólnotą autonomiczną z największą produkcją. Kadyks jest największą prowincją produkcyjną, gdzie uprawia się 185 200 ton na ponad 3 000 hektarach. Inne ważne regiony produkcji to Kastylia i León, w których to prowincjach również uprawia się... read more

Close to Qonce (King William's Town), the potatoes on Thulani Magida's farm Juta Agritech will be harvested in May. Throughout the year they grow cabbage, pumpkin, and butternuts, which will rotate with green mealies (corn) in summer, onion and carrots in winter. Right: Thulani Magida of Juta... read more