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...
read more

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

W ciągu pierwszych ośmiu miesięcy 2024 roku Kenia odnotowała wzrost eksportu awokado, osiągając 16 000 ton metrycznych, co oznacza wzrost z 14 000 ton metrycznych zgłoszonych w 2023 roku, zgodnie z danymi zrzeszenia handlowego. Hosea Machuki, dyrektor generalny Stowarzyszenia Eksporterów Świeżych Produktów Rolnych Kenii, przypisał ten wzrost. read more

W pierwszej połowie tego roku ogólny eksport owoców i jagód z Kazachstanu spadł o 21,5% do 22 100 ton w porównaniu z tym samym okresem ubiegłego roku, generując 6,9 miliona dolarów przychodu dla dostawców. Eksport jabłek odnotował gwałtowny spadek o 50% do 3 400 ton. Głównymi nabywcami była Rosja. read more

On September 3rd, Restrain Germany organized a webinar on the utilization of ethylene-based sprout inhibitors in potato storage. The webinar specifically highlighted the newly developed 'Precision Ethylene Treatment' (PET) technology, which is an enhanced method for controlling and sustaining the appropriate ethylene levels in potatoes. read more

The government's initiative to remove duties on imported onions and potatoes has not led to lower retail prices for these commodities in Bangladesh. Local onions are being sold for Tk 110-130 per kg, while imported onions, mainly from India, are priced between Tk 105-115 per kg. read more