In week 36, the sales of Lcc fruit and vegetables in large-scale retail trade resume, with growth in both values and volumes across all channels, except for hypermarkets. Among the categories, pears are gaining more space and presence on supermarket shelves, but the trends remain somewhat discouraging. read more

"The G20 Ministerial meetings have reaffirmed the common strategic vision of participating nations on agriculture priorities: market inclusion and food security, involvement of youth and women, innovation, technology transfer, and agricultural sustainability." read more

Spreafico, among the main players in the Italian fruit and vegetable sector, is consolidating its presence in the Central-South by inaugurating a new logistics platform in Fiano Romano, on the outskirts of Rome, in one of the country's most strategic distribution hubs. This initiative is part of a larger plan to read more

The World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit will be held in Mexico City on October 28-29, gathering fintech companies, development banks, and agribusiness leaders to discuss the evolution of smallholder finance in Latin America. Access to credit continues to be one of the most challenging barriers for them. read more

An indonesian university is growing the giant corpse flower (Amorphophallus paeoniifolius) in its Biology Education Laboratory greenhouse to support education and research. "The corpse flower we planted in December 2024 is now thriving and has produced a stunning, exotic bloom," said read more

India remains a major importer of almonds, walnuts, and pistachios due to strong domestic demand and limited local production. While almonds and walnuts are produced domestically, pistachios are not grown on a commercial scale. Imports of all three nuts are projected to rise in the marketing year. read more

The Royal Honey Murcott is a mid-season mandarin developed in Mundubbera, Australia. It is likely a hybrid of Murcott and Ellendale, which was a chance mutation created by Allen and Susan Jenkin from Ironbark Citrus. The season for this variety typically runs from mid-May to June in Queensland and from mid-June to. read more

W ostatnich latach krajobraz fitosanitarny upraw jagodowych na obszarze basenu Morza Śródziemnego zmienia się szybko. Marco R. Butera z BetterBerries - konsultant agronomiczny specjalizujący się w uprawie borówek i zarządzaniu technicznym, a także w truskawkach, malinach i jeżynach w...

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OptiGroup today announces the acquisition of key parts of the FRIS (Food, Retail, Industry, and Services) division of Paardekooper. The parent company, Koninklijke Paardekooper Group, was recently declared bankrupt in the Netherlands. The acquisition does not include the Paardekooper Horti division. read more

North Africa and the Middle East are witnessing significant growth in their cold chain infrastructure. According to BCC Research, the market is expected to reach $41.1 billion by 2030, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.8%. DP World has revealed its intentions to establish a cold storage facility in Al Oula, Egypt. read more

In Murdongri's marigold fields, located just 12 kilometers from Kanker town, rows of golden-yellow blooms shine brightly, kissed by the sun's rays. Among them, women bend with baskets in hand, harvesting not only the orange and yellow flowers of their hard work. For years, these women have been quietly happy. read more

The Chilean cherry industry is preparing for a new season with improved sizes and quality, following a previous campaign characterized by high volumes and challenges in fruit sales. Sergio Rojas Espinoza, general manager of La Consentida, mentions that this year they anticipate reaching around 150 million. read more

Przez ostatnie pięć lat wolumeny importu awokado do Indii wzrosły, ponieważ popyt konsumencki rośnie wraz z stabilnymi dostawami awokado Hass z Tanzanii - mówi Jai Kabra, współzałożyciel kenijskiej firmy handlowej Truport Transcontinental Limited, która rozwinęła się z dostawcy usług logistycznych. "Nasze korzenie" read more

The Kenya Flower Council (KFC) hosted the second annual Pinnacle Sustainability Awards at the Ole Sereni, Emara, in Nairobi. The event honored achievements in sustainability, innovation, and leadership within the floriculture industry. The Pinnacle Sustainability Awards are the first of their read more

SPAR China partners are further expanding their store network. In China, the two main partners, SPAR Guangdong and SPAR Shandong, are continuing to grow their store portfolios, offering customers an improved shopping experience. In the southern part of the country, SPAR Guangdong recently reopened its SPAR Guangdong store. read more

Millions of fresh asparagus spears are currently being harvested by New Zealand growers, with supply expected to reach its peak around Labour Weekend before decreasing after Christmas. Dr. Carolyn Lister, Principal Scientist and Science Team Leader (Food & Health Information) at Plant & Food, provided this information. read more

In recent years, Spain has positioned itself as a preferred supplier of fruit and vegetable products in the continental market. There are many challenges linked to sustainability, such as the shortage of drivers or the concentration of activity in large groups. In 2024, after the acquisition of read more

There are high expectations for Fruit Attraction 2025 from companies that, more numerous than ever, have joined the ITALY collective organized once again by CSO Italy for an event that promises to be once again growing, as demonstrated by the expansion of. read more

The Spanish National Association of Garlic Producers and Marketers (ANPCA) has expressed serious concern about the challenging situation in the sector, characterized by a series of unprecedented events that pose a threat to the future of garlic farms in Spain and the European Union. read more

The Agriculture Ministry announced that the cabinet has approved a support package of up to €1.515 million (US$1.63 million) for farmers who experienced crop damage during the 2024/2025 growing season as a result of unfavorable weather conditions. This decision was made during the cabinet meeting on September 17th. read more