The Pilipino Banana Growers & Exporters Association, Inc. (PBGEA, Inc.) has urged the Philippine Senate to approve a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with South Korea. This initiative is intended to remove tariffs on bananas, increasing export prospects and balancing out the effects of the Panama. read more

The detection of Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) in a third property in South Australia has raised concerns about the virus spreading within the region. The Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) has connected this new finding to the. read more

Clavet Peru, a family business founded in 2003, is strengthening its position in Asian markets by exporting fresh fruits like mangoes, grapes, and blueberries. Vladimir Kocerha, the company's CEO, discussed Clavet's Asian expansion in an interview at the Asia Fruit Logistics fair. read more

Naukowcy z Uniwersytetu Florydy zidentyfikowali główne przyczyny zagrażające zdrowiu i produktywności niektórych najbardziej uwielbianych tropikalnych owoców Florydy: owocu smoczego, guawy i marakui. Odkryli nowe gatunki mikroskopijnych nicieni zwanymi nicieniami, które żyją w glebie. read more

"Last year, during the Madrid Fruit Attraction trade fair, I wondered whether the table grape sector should consider this year an exception, given the resurgence in consumption of traditional grapes in the face of a more limited overall production. Today I can say that it was not an." read more

The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Bureau of Customs (BOC) recently intercepted a shipment from Thailand at the Manila International Container Port. The shipment contained 3,200 cartons of fresh oranges valued at PHP8.422 million. It was flagged by the DA's Bureau of Plant Industry. read more

Spring, a season known for its unpredictable weather, including hail, presents challenges to peach cultivation. Hail can cause extensive damage, affecting not only the current year's harvest but also future yields. In areas prone to frequent hail, protective measures such as hail screens and netting are often used to mitigate the impact. read more

Ailimpo has forecasted that Spain will produce 1,260,000 tons of lemons in the 2024/2025 season, which is 21% less than the 1,595,181 tons produced in the 2023/2024 season (the largest lemon harvest recorded to date). This information is based on a provisional balance that accounts for the exported and processed fruit. read more

Yam is a tropical tuber similar to sweet potatoes, grown and exported on a massive scale from West African countries. Nigeria dominates worldwide production with 70%, while Ghana contributes 10%. However, Ghana is the world's largest exporter of this commodity crop. Felix Kamassah, CEO of read more

Polskie rolnicy rozważają wznowienie protestów po zakończeniu prac polowych, powołując się na obawy dotyczące wpływu importu produktów rolnych z Ukrainy. Importy te zakłócają krajowy rynek owoców miękkich, zwłaszcza malin, których ceny mocno spadły. Obecnie, read more

Reports from Greece have revealed the presence of deformed peaches, nectarines, apricots, and plums across 26,730.2 hectares. These reports were collected by 1,778 growers using an electronic platform overseen by the National Interprofessional Organization of Stone Fruits (EDOP). read more

A group of Indonesian workers have reported facing financial difficulties after their employment at a UK farm was cut short due to unmet targets. The workers had traveled to the United Kingdom under the seasonal worker scheme, which allows foreign workers to obtain six-month visas for agricultural work. read more

The Morocco Berry Conference (MBC) 2024 will take place on November 14th at Les Dunes d'Or Congress Hall in Agadir. This event brings together industry leaders, experts, and growers from around the world to discuss the latest trends, technologies, and market opportunities in the berry sector. read more

Last week, officials from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) gathered to announce the end of all seven fruit fly quarantines in California. CCM was asked to participate in the press event in LA to share how the fruit fly outbreak... read more

Coliman Bananas is participating in Asia Fruit Logistica, which is being held in Hong Kong. The event brings together industry leaders, innovators, and buyers from around the world, offering the company a platform to enhance its presence in the Asian market. Coliman's participation in the show... read more

W Filipinach Komisja Konkurencji (PCC) ujawniła tożsamości dwunastu handlowców i importerów zamieszanych w rzekomy kartel cebulowy, który rzekomo wpłynął na rynek w 2022 roku. Podczas konferencji prasowej w siedzibie PCC w Quezon City, Dyrektor Biura ds. Egzekwowania read more

The pear sector in Italy is currently facing challenges. Production of the Abate variety is significantly low, and Dutch and Belgian companies have already secured a trademark for this variety (Abate NL) with plans to expand to a thousand hectares in the coming years. Italian summer varieties like Carmen are also impacted by these developments. read more

The USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released the official 2024 California Walnut Industry Objective Measurement Report on Wednesday. The 2024 California walnut production is forecasted at 670,000 tons (607,814 MT), down 19 percent from the 2023 production of 824,000 tons. read more

Wszystko jest gotowe do rozpoczęcia kampanii zbiorów kiwi, która rozpocznie się wkrótce od wczesnych odmian żółtych, wcześniej niż w poprzednich latach. Pierwsze zbiory kiwi żółtych i czerwonych są towarzyszone przez analizy laboratoryjne w celu określenia zawartości suchej masy, koloru i jakości. To na podstawie tych danych read more

Located just outside of St. Gallen, Rico Lehmann grows berries, primarily strawberries and raspberries, on a total of 18 hectares. "Originally, the farm was a traditional one with cows, pigs, and field fruit cultivation. However, since 2001, we have become a solely berry farm - this is where I saw the greatest opportunity." read more