The Greek potato harvest season is approaching an unusually early end. According to Mr. Iosif Kokkinidis, a representative of the Producers' Organization Agroteam Perithori from Nevrokopi, the main potato-growing region in Greece, the season will conclude two months earlier than usual. "Typically, potatoes are harvested until late in the year, but this year's season will be shorter," he said. read more

Polska żniwa jabłek, największe w Europie, zostały w dużej mierze zakończone do połowy października, wcześniej niż w typowym roku. W sierpniu Światowe Stowarzyszenie Jabłek i Gruszek (WAPA) prognozowało produkcję jabłek w Polsce na poziomie 3,2 miliona ton na 2024 rok, co oznaczałoby drugi najniższy poziom produkcji z ostatnich. read more

Israel's wonderful pomegranate season has begun, and the kumquat harvest season is set to start this week. Yinon Osem, CEO of Edom Fruits in Israel, stated, "There is a strong demand for our pomegranates in the U.S. and Europe. We are currently at the beginning of the Wonderful pomegranate season." read more

As the northern hemisphere enters winter, the southern regions of the Hainan Free Trade Port, including Sanya City and Ledong Li Autonomous County, maintain a warm climate suitable for agriculture. These areas are renowned for their cultivation of mangoes and honeydew melons under the "Hainan Fresh Produce" brand. read more

The Big Pineapple, located in Bathurst, South Africa, is the world's tallest pineapple-shaped building standing at 16.7 meters. Constructed in 1990, it was created to commemorate the importance of pineapples in the local agricultural economy. The building is situated on Summerhill Farm, which includes an experimental. read more

Recognized for their sweetness, freshness, and quality, Costa Rican pineapples have established themselves as one of the most highly regarded agricultural products in the global market. With exports primarily going to Europe and the Middle East, this tropical fruit has secured its spot on tables worldwide. read more

The parties negotiating the Collective Agreement for Citrus Fruit Handling and Packing of the Valencian Community are the social partners (UGT and CCOO) and the employers (Citrus Management Committee, CGC - which has the largest representation - and the Federation of Agri-food Cooperatives of the... read more

Four Star Fruit, a producer and seller of conventional and organic table grapes, has announced a new marketing agreement with Agrolatina, a Peruvian table grape grower. This strategic partnership is intended to bolster Four Star's imported table grape offerings by providing access to high-quality growers and exclusive varieties. read more

The Department of Agriculture (DA) in the Philippines is contemplating imposing restrictions on the importation of white onions and certain vegetables, as announced by Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. This decision is a response to the damage caused by several powerful typhoons. read more

Znana z wprowadzenia organicznych bananów na rynek, firma Organics Unlimited dodała papaje do swojej oferty produktowej. „Od dłuższego czasu planowaliśmy rozwijać naszą linię tropikalną” - mówi Mayra Velazquez de León, Prezes i Dyrektor Generalny firmy. „Wiele myśli i budowania relacji było zaangażowane.” read more

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Rozpoczęcie sezonu pomarańczy i mandarynek w Egipcie jest tuż za rogiem - twierdzi Khaled AlHabouny, Dyrektor Operacyjny w firmie AlHabouny Group: "Rada Eksportu Produktów Rolnych ogłosiła, że sezon rozpocznie się 1 grudnia, oznaczając wypuszczenie pierwszych przesyłek. Egipt jest...".

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The start of the orange and mandarin season in Egypt is just around the corner, says Khaled AlHabouny, Operations Director at AlHabouny Group: "The Export Council for Agricultural Crops announced that the season will start on December 1, marking the departure of the first shipments. Egypt is...". read more

In a constantly growing market, Ecuador's exotic products are gaining a strong foothold in the United States and Europe. As the demand for tropical fruits and tubers like pitaya, cassava, and ginger continues to rise, Ecuadorian exporters are encountering significant challenges that are putting their capabilities to the test. read more

"The Belgian topfruit season is progressing well so far," says Tony Derwael of Bel'Export. The trader from Borgloon, Flanders, notes that the atmosphere is positive, and people remain calm—different from previous years. "There is sensible clearing," he observes. "We have a smaller yield than read more

Zatoka Fülöp doświadczyła wczesnego rozpoczęcia sezonu pożarowego, z dużym pożarem sadu na północ od Tauranga. Pożar, który zniszczył 3,5 km pasów zadrzewień i dotknął niektóre winorośli kiwi, prawdopodobnie wybuchł od spalania śmieci. Szybko rozprzestrzenił się przez zadrzewienia. read more

Raymond van der Burgh of Europe Retail Packing (ERP) reports that the European herb market is experiencing significant price hikes and challenges in logistics. However, the demand for fresh herbs continues to rise, partly due to the innovative solutions and strategic decisions made by this Dutch company. read more

ISI Sementi SpA, a vegetable seed-breeding company based in Italy, and Top Seeds International Ltd., a seed-breeding company headquartered in Israel, both subsidiaries of Mitsui & Co., Ltd., today announced their plan to integrate into one consolidated company. The integrated company will be read more

To jest ważna wiadomość dla firmy Champ'Pom, specjalizującej się w pakowaniu i handlu ziemniakami. "W tym roku planujemy spakować 8000 ton ziemniaków, dlatego instalujemy drugą linię pakowania" - tłumaczy Guillaume Liesch, dyrektor ds. sprzedaży w Champ'Pom. W rezultacie, Champ'Pom wzrośnie z read more

EnerG by Forigo, a fully electric self-driving machine, was one of the most well-received innovations at the recent Eima exhibition. The company, based in Mantua, made its first appearance at Eima with a piece of equipment that can perform three operations at once. "It is equipped with a support." read more

Sezon eksportu świeżych egipskich truskawek rozpoczął się. Jak można było się spodziewać, ceny wzrosły, a nawet podwoiły się w porównaniu z początkiem poprzedniego sezonu. Elsayed Elgohary, właściciel Marvel Farm, wyjaśnia powody. "Zaczęliśmy eksportować do krajów europejskich w zeszłym tygodniu, 15 listopada. Eksportuje read more

Supplying fifty lines of baby vegetables, leafy greens, and herbs to many of South Africa's retailers has been a good training ground for what the Glamourveg packhouse plans to do next. "We are very experienced in retail supply and familiar with the various requirements that come with it," says director Nico le Roux. read more