It is believed that honey bees, which are undoubtedly the leading pollinators of insect-pollinated plants in the world and also in Poland, take flights for nectar and pollen at temperatures above 14°C. Mason bees also require relatively warm and preferably quiet environments. read more

We wtorek Parlament poparł przedłużenie tymczasowych środków liberalizacji handlu dla Ukrainy, jednocześnie chroniąc rolników UE. Z 428 głosami za, 131 przeciw i 44 wstrzymujących się, posłowie poparli przedłużenie zawieszenia ceł i kwot importowych na ukraińskie produkty rolne na. read more

Zespri executives are dealing with a mouse infestation discovered in the first shipment of SunGold kiwifruit of the season to Europe. The infestation was found in Zeebrugge, Belgium and the shipment, which is valued at around $12 million, includes 1.2 million trays. The issue was identified on the vessel Crown. read more

In Kenya, locals rarely consume cauliflower, broccoli, or bok choy themselves, yet the country produces these crops abundantly. This African nation serves as the 'food garden of Europe'. A significant portion of its cultivation includes herbs, green beans, mangoes, and avocados. read more

Since the launch of HortEx Vietnam in 2018, the Netherlands Embassy in Vietnam has been strongly supporting the exhibition and providing Dutch companies with a platform to initiate or expand their business in Vietnam. During the last edition of HortEx Vietnam, held from March 13-15 at the Saigon... read more

A fair within the fair. The main international experts in medicinal plants will meet at Macfrut on Thursday, May 9, for the Fippo Forum (Italian Federation of Medicinal Plant Producers), as part of the Spices & Herbs Global Expo, the trade show dedicated to spices, medicinal herbs, and. read more

Favorable prices and low yields characterize this recent phase of the strawberry season in Southern Italy. "Here in the Basilicata region, in approximately 40 days, the season will conclude for many, especially for traditional cultivars like the Sabrosa-Candonga," says Maria Ferrara from the wholesale fruit business. read more

Since the launch of HortEx Vietnam in 2018, the Netherlands Embassy in Vietnam has been providing strong support for the exhibition and offering Dutch companies a platform to initiate or expand their business in Vietnam. During the most recent edition of HortEx Vietnam, which took place from March 13-15 at the Saigon... read more

Badanie przeprowadzone przez grupę badawczą Disruptive & Sustainable Technologies for Agricultural Precision (DiSTAP) zaliczaną do grupy Interdyscyplinarnego Zespołu Badawczego (IRG) Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART), przedsięwzięcie badawcze MIT w Singapurze, we współpracy z Laboratorium Naukowym Temasek. read more

"Origin Fruit Group" is the new name for Origin Fruit Direct, Origin Fruit Services, Origin Direct Asia, and Origin Direct Spain. According to managing director Corné van de Klundert, the name change is aimed at highlighting the family connection. "We want to demonstrate more clearly externally that we are one entity." read more

In Nakuru County, Kenya, there is an avocado orchard near Lake Naivasha with over 2,500 trees. The farm, owned by Richard Wafula, is currently preparing to ship around 10 containers of fresh avocados to China. While Kenya has been exporting frozen avocados to China since 2019, the CIIE 2022 event will be a significant opportunity for expanded trade. read more

Współpracując z doświadczonymi ekspertami PUM, firma Adri Ardak z Libanu poszukuje bliskiej współpracy z importerem lub przetwórcą owoców i warzyw z północnej Europy. Adri Ardak posiada kilka lokalizacji uprawowych i może zaoferować możliwości w centralnej i północnej części Libanu. read more

On April 23, 2024, during the online training session "How to Export Fruits and Vegetables to Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan from Morocco and Egypt," Yevhen Kuzin, an FAO Consultant and International Produce Analyst, discussed the promising prospects for oranges and mandarins from Egypt. read more

Garden A.S., a group established by numerous growers, is one of the most significant examples of the cluster model in Turkey and makes a substantial contribution to both provincial and national economies. Founded by 42 companies and currently actively operated by 36 companies, Garden A.S. has started to expand its operations. read more

The plants gradually suffocate, wilt, and dehydrate, ultimately dying. They perish in large numbers, shedding leaves and developing grey bark, turning the landscape into a monochromatic sea. Since scientists first identified Xylella fastidiosa in 2013 in Puglia, Italy, it has caused the death of a third of the region's 60 million olive trees - which read more

Logistics is a crucial business factor for organizations that supply goods, affecting both cost and time. Recent trends include quick commerce and on-demand delivery. Brands like Domino's and Blinkit have made on-time delivery guarantees a part of their business models. Sustainability is also an important aspect to consider. read more

Kiwifruit marketer Zespri has announced a one-week delay in the start of its New Zealand export sales in Europe after pests were discovered in the fruit holds of its first new-season charter vessel bound for Zeebrugge. read more

Ecuador's banana exports up to March 2024 have decreased by 0.24%, with 102.01 million boxes sent in March 2024 compared to 102.26 million in March 2023. The decrease is attributed to factors such as delays in the Panama Canal, adverse weather conditions, and an increase in the Minimum Support Price for a box of bananas. read more

Despite shipping disruptions and trade conflicts, global trade and industry are stabilizing. Disruptions in the Red Sea and the Panama Canal have affected global shipping routes, and tensions in the Middle East serve as a reminder of the constant risk of new supply shocks. Nevertheless, the read more

On April 23, 2024, during the online training session "How to Export Fruits and Vegetables to Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan from Morocco and Egypt," Yevhen Kuzin, an FAO Consultant and International Produce Analyst, discussed the promising prospects for oranges and mandarins. read more