Fruits from ASEAN countries have experienced increased access to the Chinese market, thanks to various important developments. These include the implementation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), the opening of the China-Laos Railway, and the establishment of the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor. read more

Brazilian animals will soon "roam the markets" in the U.S. through the new brand created by the Brazilian melon producer Agricola Famosa, represented by Crown International USA LLC, their North American commercial subsidiary. Rodrigo Lima, president of Crown International based in the U.S., is leading this initiative. read more

W Turcji sektor rolniczy przechodzi transformację, skupiając się na produkcji owoców tropikalnych. Produkty takie jak marakuja wykazały obiecujące wyniki, co skłoniło do dalszej ekspansji. Oprócz marakui, krajobraz rolniczy Turcji obejmuje teraz również awokado, mango i smocze owoce. read more

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is issuing a final notice that will permit the safe importation of specific table grapes from certain regions of Chile. These updated regulations, which enhance the current standards, will authorize the importation of table grapes from areas of ... read more

Since its acquisition in 2016, Midiflore has made significant progress, transforming from a small farm to a forward-thinking company that leverages cutting-edge technology. "When we took over Midiflore, the company was primarily focused on cultivating aromatic herbs in open fields. However, following the acquisition, we expanded our offerings to include edible flowers. Today, we stand at the forefront of innovation in our industry." read more

FP Coetzee from Potatoes South Africa pointed out the significant price hike in potatoes that occurred as a result of decreased production due to load-shedding in 2023. Following a reduction of 1,600 hectares, prices skyrocketed from R42.87 per 10kg to R72.92 per 10kg. If an additional reduction of 2,100 hectares were to happen as proposed, the prices are likely to rise even further. read more

Josef Stapf Großmarkt Ltd has been one of the top market companies in Frankfurt's fresh produce center for many years, and has become the go-to destination for fruits and vegetables from both local and distant sources. With the acquisition of Früchte Stern Ltd a few years ago, the company now has two sales outlets. read more

It is becoming increasingly challenging for fruit and vegetable wholesalers to stay in business. Issues related to finding employees or successors are looming, resulting in a growing number of acquisitions. Two years ago, Ghent-based wholesaler De Blaeij also faced a similar situation when it was acquired by Thiry Gent. read more

Federal Agriculture Minister Cem Özdemir (Greens) has urged the European Commission to provide crisis aid for German fruit and wine growers. He made this request on Monday during a meeting with his EU counterparts in Brussels, citing "extensive frost damage" this spring as the reason. read more

A popular summer trend of using lemon juice to lighten hair has raised concerns among medical professionals. Dr. Karan Rajan, an NHS surgeon, advises against this practice due to potential health risks. Although the citric acid in lemons can lighten hair by breaking down melanin when exposed to read more

Harvesting apricots that are almost ready for consumption requires meticulous hand processing, a task that Domenico Laghi from Forlì undertakes daily to supply "ready-to-eat" products to the Italian and European markets. "The harvesting season continues to be 7-10 days ahead of schedule, and the harvesting of... read more

In search of increased profitability, Ukrainian farmers are diversifying their agricultural practices, particularly by growing melons. This trend can be seen in the Kropyvnytskyi district, Kirovohrad region, where Hennadiy Taktarov, along with 13 other farms, have started cultivating watermelons. read more

Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense (Foc) represents a major danger to banana plantations as a deadly fungal pathogen. The widespread distribution of Foc highlights the serious difficulties linked with conventional control techniques in fighting this pathogen. This research, carried out by the Guangxi Academy of... read more

Coco Produce harvests coconuts from Ben Tre and Tien Giang, located in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam. The company has QC and QA teams that work closely with the farmers to ensure quality control from the coconut tree to the factory. They supply two types of coconuts: young coconuts and mature coconuts. read more

Podaż mango w Kanadzie nadal jest niska. „To około 40-50 procent zwykłego zbioru” - mówi Giorgio Ceciarelli z GC Imports. Obecnie mango pochodzi z Meksyku, który kończy to, co nazywa „drugim etapem” sezonu. Jest to produkcja na południu Sinaloi i Nayarit. read more

BerryWorld, a berry producer-marketer, was delighted to see its growers sweep numerous awards at the prestigious National Cherry and Soft Fruit Show last week. The award-winning berries were supplied by BerryWorld's growers: Edward Vinson, Withers Farm, and Tasker Partnership. read more

In Scotland, Albert Bartlett, a prominent supplier in the potato industry, has partnered with Fera Science Ltd to tackle aphid infestations and decrease viral infections in seed potato crops. Aphids, which are known for inhibiting potato growth and affecting tuber quality, serve as vectors for viruses like. read more

The concentration of the fruit and vegetable supply is one of the strategic actions that the sector must undertake to enhance its bargaining power within the supply chain. As a result, the producers' organizations OP Abiomed and OP Opisicula have united to form an AOP. read more

Sezon dyni i arbuzów trwa w Hiszpanii od kwietnia i jakość tegorocznych owoców jest wyjątkowa - mówi Paula Pigem z Greenfood Ibérica. "Dotyczy to zarówno wczesnych upraw w szklarniach, jak i produkcji na otwartym gruncie, z którymi obecnie pracujemy". read more

Idaho is expecting a decrease in the acreage devoted to Russet potatoes for the upcoming crop. "The planted acres are considerably lower. I've heard it will be between 305,000 acres and 315,000 acres. Last season, the industry as a whole had 328,000 acres," says Ryan Wahlen of Pleasant Valley Potato. read more