In Fiji, the fruit industry, identified as one of the nation's least developed sectors, encounters challenges related to its organization and expansion. During the Fruits Festival in Nadi, Mr. Savenaca Cuquma, Principal Research Officer, Horticulture, at the Ministry of Agriculture and Waterways,... read more

"The food security of Senegal is at stake," warned Boubacar Sall, a prominent figure in the country's onion industry, highlighting the severe impact of recent flooding in the Podor region, which contributes 46% to the national onion production. The flooding, caused by climate change-induced heavy rainfall, has jeopardized the livelihoods of many farmers and threatens the overall food security of the country. read more

The top fruit market is currently experiencing steady growth, as stated by Frans Buijsrogge from the refrigeration company based in Goes. "There is some tension between supply and demand. On the marketing side, people are particularly unhappy with prices, feeling that there is little profit." read more

Marc Bybee from Eagle Eye Produce in Nyssa, OR, shared information about the current market conditions as of November 5th. Bybee mentioned that demand is steady, and there are attempts to improve pricing, resulting in some increases for specific items. However, prices have not yet reached the anticipated levels. read more

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