Chinese President Xi Jinping has compared China's relationship with Latin America and the Caribbean to a line from an ancient Chinese poem: "True friends always feel close to each other no matter the distance between them." Since taking office, Xi has visited the region five times, meeting with read more

In partnership with Campos Borquez, Perfection Fresh is introducing the Calypso mango, locally grown in Mexico, to provide a mango experience that caters to the needs of consumers, retailers, and growers. Perfection Fresh, Australia's leading fresh produce company, is expanding its global presence by bringing this unique mango variety to the market. read more

The senior official from the Consumer Affairs Ministry in India anticipates that onion prices will continue to decrease as the fresh kharif crop starts to arrive. The current retail price of onions in the country is around ₹54 ($0.64) per kilogram, indicating a decline. read more

W październiku Brazylia była świadkiem wzrostu eksportu owoców, w tym skórki cytrusowej i melonów, co doprowadziło do pozytywnej zmiany salda handlowego. Według Comex Stat, przychody z eksportu dla Brazylii w październiku wyniosły 164,56 miliona dolarów (FOB), co oznacza wzrost o 45% w porównaniu z wrześniem, podczas gdy wydatki na import były wyższe. read more

W zimowym sezonie warzywnym w Bengalu na targu można znaleźć różnorodne produkty, takie jak marchew, fasolę, kalafior i brokuły, z których każdy dostarcza istotnych składników odżywczych do lokalnej diety. Zauważono jednak, że bengalscy rolnicy coraz bardziej preferują brokuły od kalafiora. read more

LGS Specialty Sales is excited to announce an extended Chilean Murcotts season, featuring high-quality fruit available through Thanksgiving. Darling clementines. This extended timeframe not only allows for a smooth transition into the Moroccan clementine season but also provides retailers and consumers with an extended availability of these fruits. read more

Orange Prices in Europe Experience Fluctuations Amid Market Challenges

The European citrus market is experiencing significant volatility, with orange prices fluctuating due to various factors. The latest data shows that the average price of oranges in the EU was €73.18 per 100. read more

Vine tomatoes primarily originated from the Netherlands and Belgium, with additional supplies coming from domestic sources and Turkey. Round tomatoes were mostly sourced from Morocco and Belgium, with fewer imports from Turkey. Cherry tomatoes were predominantly imported from the Netherlands and Italy. read more

The Bafra Plain in Turkey is known for its agricultural productivity, with cauliflower being cultivated on 6,880 hectares and broccoli on 2,428 hectares this season. However, the region experienced a decrease in yield due to excessive rainfall causing winter flooding. read more

Australian vegetable and herb grower Thorndon Park Produce has recently expanded the area dedicated to growing rosemary on their site at Grawler River. "This is a previously unused patch of land along the river border, covering approximately 1/4 of a hectare. We haven't utilized this land before due to its challenging location." read more

"Pure Product" company, based in the Dnipropetrovsk region, has manually harvested 70 tons of high-quality solo garlic cloves from the aerial bulb crops this year and shipped them for export. This information was shared by the company's founder, Serhiy Parashchenko, in his article for the "Gardening... read more

The SiftAI Robotic Sorter from Smart Vision Works, a KPM Analytics brand, is the first automated system in the industry designed for the final inspection and sorting of potatoes. Fresh-pack potato processors frequently encounter difficulties in staffing their final inspection procedures. Even with sufficient staffing, defects can still occur. read more

Po przeżyciu huraganów Helene i Milton z rzędu, producenci truskawek z Florydy pokazują odporność, przygotowując się do sezonu od grudnia do kwietnia. Kenneth Parker, dyrektor wykonawczy Stowarzyszenia Producentów Truskawek z Florydy, regularnie współpracuje z Uniwersytetem Florydzkim. read more

The first auction of shares in the MyFarm KiwiFruit Fund in New Zealand concluded with a clearing price of 82 cents per share, as reported by Louise Bignall, the head of client relations at MyFarm. Initially, fund investors were involved in syndicates that owned 17 gold kiwifruit orchards in the Bay of Plenty region. read more

Regular rains and mild weather were recorded at the end of October in the citrus belt of São Paulo state and Triângulo Mineiro, the largest orange producer for the juice industry. This situation has helped provide relief for trees that were suffering from a lack of rain and high temperatures. read more

Volodymyr Gurzhiy of the Ukrainian apple exporter USPA Fruit says that this year has brought challenging weather conditions for apple cultivation. "This season, the weather in Ukraine has not been favorable for farmers. They have had to work hard to protect the future harvest. Late spring frosts, hail, heat, and then..." read more

Fawn Gottschalk, aged 46, has a strong connection to the cranberry industry, as she was raised on her family's farm, Gottschalk Cranberry, situated in Wood County, Wisconsin. After obtaining a degree in accounting from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, she returned to the farm in 2002 to join her family business. read more

The Border Security Force (BSF) has successfully intercepted a smuggling attempt and seized over 5 tonnes of garlic that was destined for Bangladesh. The operation took place near the international border in East Khasi Hills, where 5.32 tonnes of garlic were discovered hidden in a jungle area. read more

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of London's New Covent Garden Market, the market's vendors donated fresh vegetables to the animals at London Zoo. Gorillas Alika, Effie, and baby Venus, along with pygmy hippo Amara, enjoyed a special vegetable breakfast. The market, originally located in Covent Garden. read more

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Blue, and Green Economy in Dominica has outlined specific plans for importing seed planting materials for white potatoes. A total of 1,160 bags of Spunta and Desiree varieties are scheduled to be imported for the 2024/25 agricultural season. This initiative aims to... read more