During the walnut trade day, organized in collaboration with the National Chamber of Agriculture, the Hungarian Vegetable and Fruit Association (FruitVeB), and Szatmári Diókert Kft., it was discussed that despite the expansion of walnut plantations in Hungary from 6,000 to over 9,200 hectares in the last. read more

Rinus Wisse from Wiscomex noted that the onion market has started in a very unconventional manner compared to previous years. "It feels like going back in time. At least now we can send invoices that are not astronomically high," Wisse said. "Currently, everyone seems to be in good spirits. The price is not a hindrance and the." read more

Nature's Bounty Organic and Progressive Farms California Navels are in the final stretch of their summer vacation, and thanks to the abundant sunshine, the orange groves are ready for harvest. "The reduced thrip damage compared to last year is what stood out to me during our recent grove tours," read more

Grupo Monobanda is a conglomerate consisting of eight companies, two of which are directly involved in banana production and exports: Delindecsa, responsible for marketing, and Monobal, responsible for agricultural production. With over 3,000 hectares of banana plantations, the group is one of read more

In the Algarve region of Portugal, a tropical fruit called pitaya, also known as dragon fruit, is becoming increasingly popular among local farmers as a viable agricultural product. With the support of a European Union project, an "experimental field" has been set up in the eastern Algarve, specifically outside Vila. read more

Co chcesz, gdy wracasz do domu po długim dniu w swoim pomidorowym szklarni? Czy czysty dom? Wierny pies czekający na Ciebie? Dźwięk śmiechu dzieci? Być może zimne piwo, grilowanie z przyjaciółmi, czy pocałunek od partnera? Cóż, pomyśl jeszcze raz. To, czego naprawdę chcesz, to aby Twój dom pachniał jak...
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The company Cítricos Andaluces SAT 3719 (Citran), which started 44 years ago as a family business dedicated solely to conventional citrus production, has evolved into a leading producer and marketer of citrus fruits in Spain. They have achieved this with a strong commitment to organic and sustainable practices. read more

Coal-based power, the main contributor to carbon emissions in fruit production, is putting South Africa's export markets at risk as the carbon tax approaches. The need to switch to renewable energy is emphasized by Eskom's lack of plans to embrace these sources, despite the potential consequences. read more

Summerfruit Australia Limited welcomes the news that Vietnam is granting access to Australian plums. Trevor Ranford, CEO of Summerfruit Australia, attended the signing ceremony in Hanoi, Vietnam to represent Australia's stonefruit industry. He was accompanied by officials from the Australian and Vietnamese governments. read more

Kenya's involvement in macadamia nut farming has elevated its position as a leading exporter in the region, despite facing challenges related to regulations and market conditions. This progress is detailed in the 2024 Africa Agriculture Status Report published by the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA). read more

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Kenya has uncovered a new method used by drug traffickers to smuggle narcotics. In a recent case, a trafficker in Siaya was caught trying to transport a package to Mombasa by cleverly hiding the drugs inside a nylon sack filled with... read more

Conpal Peru, led by Daniel Falla Hernández, has positioned itself as a key exporter of Hass avocados, with a focus on strategic markets like Asia, Europe, and the United States. "Hass avocados are our primary product. We export them primarily to China, Japan, and Korea. This year, we have shipped read more

Peruvian Inka Fruit, a Peruvian export company that has been in the market for six years, is expanding its global reach with fresh products such as mango, pomegranate, asparagus, and ginger. In a recent interview at the Asia Fruit Logistica trade fair, Erick Lava Laguna, the company's general manager, discussed the company's growth strategy and plans for the future. read more

The Spanish pomegranate season has started earlier this year due to high demand in early August caused by a production gap in the markets and premature ripening of the fruit. After a month of early red-skinned varieties, the harvest and packaging have now begun for the native... read more

The second half of August was characterized by severe weather events that resulted in damage to 25,500 hectares of insured crops in Spain, particularly affecting the citrus, wine grape, and fruit industries. The damage, primarily from hailstorms, has had a significant impact on Catalonia, Murcia, the Valencian Community, and other regions. read more

Apple growers in India have approached Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, requesting an increase in the minimum import price (MIP) for apples from Iran. The current MIP is set at Rs 50 per kg, a rate that was established last year. read more

Nawet 100-stopniowe upały utrzymujące się w niektórych częściach kraju nie mogły powstrzymać nadejścia jesieni w sklepach spożywczych w tym tygodniu. Granaty, dynie, cydr jabłkowy, gruszki odmiany apple, twarde dynie, grzyby, kapusta i winogrona ogłaszały zmianę pory roku. Jesienne ulubione, takie jak mandarynki, owoceśnie. read more

Two researchers from the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) in Bhopal have discovered six new species within the Globba genus, which is part of the ginger family, in the states of Meghalaya, Mizoram, and West Bengal. These species are often referred to as "dancing girls" due to their unique floral characteristics. read more

The harvest of Cévennes sweet onions started in July. Last year, there was a water shortage, but this year the problem is excessive rainfall. However, despite this, the market outlook remains positive. Carl Grandidier, the sales manager at the Origine Cévennes cooperative, provides an update. read more

In August 2024, Cameroon experienced a 15% rise in its banana exports, reaching a total of 16,105 tons, according to the latest data from the Banana Association (Assobacam). This increase occurred even though there was a 19% decrease in exports from the Cameroon Development Corporation (CDC), which only managed to export 2,268 tons. read more