With the peak export season approaching, especially for fruits destined for the holidays, shipping costs are expected to rise due to limited cargo availability starting in November. In order to meet the cold chain requirements for perishable goods, Beijing Sino-Agricultural Biosciences Co., Ltd., a provider of temperature data... read more

Global food technology company Tomra Food has announced the extension of its partnership with Citrus Australia. read more

In recent years, there have been several trends observed in the European citrus market. One such trend is the increasing demand for organic citrus fruits, driven by a growing consumer preference for organic and sustainable products. Another trend is the rising popularity of specialty citrus varieties, such as blood oranges and Meyer lemons, which are valued for their unique flavors and characteristics. Additionally, there is a growing focus on transparency and traceability in the citrus supply chain, with consumers seeking information about the origins and production practices of the fruits they purchase. Overall, these trends indicate a shift towards more diverse, sustainable, and high-quality citrus products in the European market. read more

California's table grape season is still in full swing, with weekly shipments exceeding four million boxes currently. The harvest is projected to continue for another two to three weeks, and the cold storage inventory levels for both red and green seedless grapes are satisfactory. read more

Zgodnie z najnowszym raportem "Facts at a Glance 2023/24" Avocados Australia, łączny wolumen produkcji awokado w Australii wzrósł o 30% do 150 913 ton w porównaniu z 115 385 ton w roku 2022/23. Raport, sfinansowany przez opłaty producenckie awokado poprzez Hort Innovation, ujawnił, że łączny... read more

Lazio's agriculture is taking a keen interest in aromatic and medicinal plants, which can provide a valuable production diversification for many new agricultural entrepreneurs. This emerged during the meeting "Cultivating Medicinal Plants: widespread knowledge and technical innovation". read more

Bananas remain a key product in the UK's fruit market, with wholesale prices offering valuable information on trends and changes within various supply chains. The most recent data, as of October 28, 2024, indicates minor fluctuations in banana prices at prominent wholesale markets in Birmingham and London. read more

From November 6-8, 2024, the Potato Variety Days will take place in the Netherlands. This event will feature international trading and breeding companies showcasing their new and existing potato varieties to clients. PotatoWorld is a closely involved partner of the Potato Variety Days. read more

W Homestead, Florida, a farmer named Jeremy Ford has recently switched to an automated, solar-powered irrigation system on his two-hectare farm. This new system, which is designed to water the crops' roots at regular intervals, has resulted in significant water savings. Ford emphasizes the efficiency of this system. read more

W świecie, gdzie zrównoważoność i zdrowie gleby stają się coraz ważniejsze, producenci egzotycznych owoców w Ekwadorze przyjmują innowacyjne podejścia, aby zmienić sposób uprawy i eksportu pitai. Praktyki regeneracyjne w rolnictwie mają na celu nie tylko poprawę jakości owoców, ale także przywrócenie. read more

Spanish producers are preparing for another strawberry season. The Fresón de Palos cooperative from Huelva will be the first in the world to start using the ResiYou platform by Bayer, which helps manage pesticide residues.

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In a collaborative effort, the Rwanda Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources and the African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) have unveiled a public-private partnership aimed at enhancing the agricultural output of over 500,000 farm households in Rwanda. This initiative, called the read more

In 1999, Richard Arundel and Bruce Kerr founded a company that provides a variety of services for potato farmers, including seeds, storage, and marketing. The founders remember the early 2000s when their business model caught the attention of other farmers looking to improve their practices. Their marketing... read more

In this way, they reaffirm DECCO's commitment to technological transfer, innovation, and sustainability. This commitment is reflected in the collaborative project FULLY, which aims to reduce waste

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Disruptions in the Red Sea, Suez Canal, and Panama Canal have caused an increase in shipping costs, creating ripples in the global economy. Global shipping costs have skyrocketed in the first half of 2024 due to unprecedented disruptions in key maritime routes and escalating operational expenses. The pressure on... read more

For approximately 10 years, Holex Flower has been using Pagter's Porto 10 for shipping their hydrangeas worldwide. Every week, the export company based in Aalsmeer ships around 3.9 million stems of various flowers. During holidays such as Mother's Day, this number can increase to as many as 3.5 million stems. read more

Uzbekistan has partnered with South Korea's TMS Global Group to introduce new grape varieties with the aim of increasing local production using advanced agricultural technologies. The Agency for Plant Protection and Quarantine has announced that this collaboration will focus on the. read more

Mutti, a company from Parma that is a leader in Europe in the tomato derivatives market, is finishing the tomato processing campaign these days, transforming 565,000 tons of raw material, 100% Italian, despite the particularly challenging weather conditions. read more

Although Hurricane Milton raised concerns for Florida's citrus industry, the extent of damage to citrus nurseries in the state varied depending on their location. "Several nurseries experienced damage during Hurricane Milton, particularly to the materials used in the greenhouses. read more

W samą porę na sezon 2024-25 krajowych jabłek, Giumarra Companies ogłasza wspólną inicjatywę z firmą Capital City Fruit w celu oferowania ogólnokrajowej dostawy online ich ekskluzywnych jabłek Lemonade™. Począwszy od 1 listopada, konsumenci w 48 kontynentalnych stanach będą mogli zakupić te jabłka.

Just in time for the 2024-25 domestic apple season, Giumarra Companies announces a joint initiative with Capital City Fruit to offer nationwide online delivery of its exclusive Lemonade™ apples. Starting Nov. 1, consumers across the 48 contiguous states will be able to purchase the apples. read more