La pitahaya peruana tuvo un comienzo excepcional este año, con exportaciones en el primer trimestre que superaron todos los envíos en 2024. Los envíos totalizaron 626 toneladas, valoradas en $1.54 millones, un aumento de cinco veces en volumen y cuatro veces en valor en comparación con el mismo período del año pasado. Sin embargo, el promedio.
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Macfrut: the appointments of the first day
2025-05-06 00:00
Everything is ready for Macfrut, the international trade fair for the fruit and vegetable sector, starting today, Tuesday, May 6 and scheduled until Thursday, May 8. The ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for 11 am with the Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty, and Forests, Francesco Lollobrigida.
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Egypt exports 26,000 tons of onions from a 5 million-ton crop.
2025-05-06 00:00
Sektor rolny Egiptu rozwija się, zwłaszcza w produkcji cebuli, zgodnie z informacjami Ministerstwa Rolnictwa, roczna krajowa produkcja wynosi 5 milionów ton. Poziom produkcji ten zaspokaja potrzeby krajowe i umożliwia eksport, z czego 26 000 ton zostało wysłane za granicę na początku 2025 roku. Dr. Alaa.
Egypt's agricultural sector is experiencing growth, particularly in onion production, with the Ministry of Agriculture reporting a local output of 5 million tons annually. This production level meets domestic needs and allows for export, with 26,000 tons shipped abroad in early 2025. Dr. Alaa. read more
Egypt's agricultural sector is experiencing growth, particularly in onion production, with the Ministry of Agriculture reporting a local output of 5 million tons annually. This production level meets domestic needs and allows for export, with 26,000 tons shipped abroad in early 2025. Dr. Alaa. read more
The exports of blueberries from Poland are decreasing as domestic demand is increasing.
2025-05-06 00:00
Poland, a significant European exporter of blueberries, starts its harvest in July after Spain leaves the market. The country's blueberry production has grown, with cultivated areas expanding from 5,800 hectares in 2018 to 11,900 hectares by 2022. Current annual production estimates vary between
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Italian tomato flour has won an award.
2025-05-06 00:00
"At SIAL Innovation Canada 2025 - one of the most prestigious international trade fairs dedicated to food innovation - we were awarded for a special tomato flour that we made by recovering and processing the skins of the tomatoes used to make our 'A Sarsa da Nunna' sauce - a homage to the
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The vibrant colors and deep-rooted traditions of Philippine flora were showcased as the University of the Philippines (UP) Manila launched the 2025 International Flores de Mayo Festival and Conference, focusing on the theme "Floral Advances," on May 5, 2025 at the UP Manila Museum.
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The flooding of the Orange River endangers crops.
2025-05-06 00:00
Wzrost poziomu wody w regionie Dolnej Oranje w Prowincji Północno-Kapskiej w RPA wpływa na działalność rolniczą. Rzeka Orange, zasilana przez wylewy z tam Vaal i Gariep, osiągnęła poziomy ostatnio obserwowane podczas powodzi w 2011 roku. Johannes Louw, rolnik z Upington, donosi.
The rising water levels in the Lower Orange River region of South Africa's Northern Cape are impacting agricultural operations. The Orange River, influenced by overflow from the Vaal and Gariep dams, has reached levels last observed during the 2011 flood. Johannes Louw, a farmer in Upington, reports. read more
The rising water levels in the Lower Orange River region of South Africa's Northern Cape are impacting agricultural operations. The Orange River, influenced by overflow from the Vaal and Gariep dams, has reached levels last observed during the 2011 flood. Johannes Louw, a farmer in Upington, reports. read more
Hualien County in Taiwan is the top region for watermelon production, with around 1,600 hectares dedicated to cultivating the fruit. The first harvest is projected to produce 20,000 tonnes by mid-May. However, a 10% decrease in output is expected due to the low temperatures experienced this spring.
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Chcielibyśmy, aby europejscy konsumenci również mogli delektować się żółtymi mango, takimi jak odmiana Ataúlfo.
2025-05-06 00:00
Mexico has the agricultural infrastructure and technical expertise to support year-round mango production. However, there are still constraints on continuous exports. Factors such as climate variability, phenological changes, and the concentration of production from April to August restrict the country's ability to export mangoes consistently throughout the year.
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Austrian Hail Insurance: Massive hail damage within 24 hours
2025-05-05 16:00
Affected were in particular the Marchfeld in Lower Austria as well as parts of Styria and Burgenland. In the Lower Austrian Marchfeld, a hailstorm caused damage yesterday in the late afternoon. Especially crops of horticulture (besides field crops) were affected.
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South Africa: Citrus industry expects export growth
2025-05-05 11:00
In the past year, there were 164.5 million cartons. The 2025 season seems to have been favorable so far. "The early season is mainly dominated by exports of lemons and grapefruits. Lemons are in good demand in the international markets and the price of lemons is also"
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Netherlands: RedStar Holding sells UK investments.
2025-05-05 11:00
This was reported by the Dutch trade journal 'Groenten & Fruit'. According to the report, this includes Kaaij Greenhouses, Kaaij UK Investments, and stakes in Thanet Energy, Thanet Earth Holdings, and TG1 Holding. RedStar specializes in the cultivation and processing of tomatoes.
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Soluna apples are aiming to enter the Chinese market, and exports of Australian mainland apples have been approved.
2025-05-05 09:00
The Burgundy-colored apple brand Soluna has expressed its excitement about the opportunities in China following the approval of access for Australian mainland apples at the end of April.
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Switzerland: Carrots top the vegetable hit parade.
2025-05-05 09:00
Swiss men and women consumed over seven kilos per capita of carrots last year, according to the Agricultural Information Service (LID). Tomatoes come in second place. If cherry tomatoes were included, however, they would displace carrots from the top spot.
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BayWa is selling all its RWA shares.
2025-05-05 09:00
According to the Austrian corporation, the repurchase of the RWA shares previously held by BayWa AG was completed last Friday after intense negotiations. This step increases flexibility and allows for a consistent focus on core areas.
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IFPA ANZ has honored Michael Simonetta with the inaugural Lifetime Membership Award.
2025-05-05 08:00
The International Fresh Produce Association ANZ (IFPA ANZ) has awarded its first-ever Lifetime Membership to Michael Simonetta, chief executive officer (CEO) of Perfection Fresh Australia, in recognition of his decades of leadership and service to the fresh produce and floral industry.
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China has certified seven new BY2 laboratories in Thailand.
2025-05-05 07:00
Chiny certyfikowały dodatkowe siedem laboratoriów w Tajlandii do sprawdzania barwnika Basic Yellow 2 (BY2), zgodnie z doniesieniami Bangkok Post.
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Rząd Tajlandii podejmuje wysiłki w celu zwiększenia środków bezpieczeństwa żywnościowego dla owoców przeznaczonych na rynki eksportowe, zgodnie z raportem opublikowanym przez Bangkok Post.
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The stone fruit production in Moldova has been significantly affected by two frost periods, leading to reduced yield potential this season, according to Stefan Pislaru, the commercial director of Moldovan cherry exporter StarAgro Group. "In April 2025, Moldova faced two severe frost events that resulted in."
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It's time for... Macfrut!
2025-05-05 00:00
Tomorrow, the Rimini Expo Centre will officially open its doors to the 42nd edition of Macfrut, a central event for the fruit and vegetable sector. The president of the event Renzo Piraccini will cut the ribbon, accompanied by the Minister of Agriculture Francesco Lollobrigida and by...
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