According to the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS), fruit production in Bangladesh has experienced substantial growth in recent years, primarily driven by the cultivation of non-traditional and high-value fruits. In the fiscal year 2024-25, the sector witnessed significant progress, especially in the production of watermelon, banana, and. read more

Finland: Kesko announces sale-and-leaseback deal for some grocery stores

Finnish retailer Kesko has sold ten grocery stores to Swedish firm Prisma Properties for approximately €59 million. This sale-and-leaseback transaction allows Kesko to sign long-term leases on the properties, enabling it to. read more

With 5,500 hectares of orchards, including 1,100 hectares of organic apple orchards, 7 cooperatives, and 1,500 members, Vip (Association of Val Venosta producers) has always been an important partner in Italy for private label brands. They will participate in the sixth edition of Marca Fresh. Let's have a discussion with the commercial director. read more

The hotel, restaurant, and catering industry in Guatemala is experiencing significant growth, fueled by rising tourism and an expanding dining-out culture. This growth creates a promising opportunity to enhance the commercialization of processed vegetables, including frozen, canned, and. read more

The Liberian Senate has unanimously approved legislation to establish the Agriculture Enterprise Development Bank of Liberia, a specialized financial institution designed to expand access to affordable credit for farmers, cooperatives, agribusinesses, and agro-processors who have traditionally been excluded. read more

Maroko ciągle umacnia swoją pozycję na globalnym rynku awokado. Według EastFruit, eksport wzrósł przez pięć kolejnych lat marketingowych, systematycznie ustanawiając nowe rekordy. read more

Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun announced that Thailand has made significant progress in enhancing its Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Peru. The Department of Trade Negotiations reported that both countries have achieved a substantial agreement on key issues, with only minor technical details remaining. read more

Willem Dijk AGF in the Netherlands offers a diverse selection of Spanish produce during the winter season, ranging from juicy oranges to fragrant herbs and colorful bell peppers. The company has been providing customers in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany with high-quality products under well-known brands like Filosofo for many years. read more

Sezon egipski rozpoczął się, a produkcja jest nieznacznie wyższa niż w zeszłym roku, mówi Rayan El Sawy, przewodniczący egipskiego eksportera świeżych produktów Egyptian Emirati Import & Export: "W Egyptian Emirati Import & Export rozpoczęliśmy sezon cytrusowy z Egiptu, w którym występują pomarańcze odmiany Valencia, read more

Port of Dover Cargo has successfully completed its second consecutive citrus season, solidifying its role as a vital entry point for fresh produce into the UK market. Through close collaboration with the Reefer Alliance service, a partnership between Seatrade and Cool Carriers, the Port of Dover efficiently managed the handling of... read more

In Ecuador, an alert has been issued for Fusarium R4T, one of the main threats to banana cultivation worldwide, in the absence of effective chemical controls and resistant commercial varieties. The pathogen was identified after the completion of laboratory analyses. read more

Sukanta Paul of Sukanta Overseas, a fresh produce exporter in the region, states that Tripura's orange orchards are currently yielding good volumes, with the harvest expected to continue until February-March. "Production has remained stable due to favorable weather conditions and improved orchard management by local growers." read more

The approach of the Christmas holidays shifts demand towards some traditional products, such as pineapples, puntarelle, and walnuts. There is also a strong presence of Italian strawberries. Oranges are in full production, with a division between Navelina and Tarocco varieties. Demand for clementines is still stagnant, being penalized. read more

The conclusion of the long-pending free trade agreement (FTA) between India and New Zealand has drawn fresh attention to Kashmir, India's largest apple-producing region, as growers and policymakers assess its implications. Under the agreement, New Zealand apples will gain limited preferential access. read more

The Citrus Research Institute (CRI) in Sargodha has started developing seedless and pigmented kinnow varieties to better meet global market demand, marking a significant change in Punjab's efforts to improve its citrus industry. Punjab has 358,000 acres dedicated to citrus cultivation, with anticipated production this... read more

The first Edamame beans from De Aardappelhoeve appeared on Colruyt's shelves at the start of September. It was a milestone for Belgium as these locally grown soybeans were showcased in Belgian stores for the first time. This was an experiment by De Aardappelhoeve, but their ambition is substantial. Ultimately, they aim to be able to. read more

Egipt has managed to reduce the number of additional inspections on its citrus exports to the European Union, as announced by the Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, Alaa Farouk. The European Commission has approved a reduction in the extra inspection rate from 20% to 10%, as stated in an official report. read more

Ethiopia's horticulture sector has the potential for significant advancement if the Ministry of Agriculture implements a geospatial planning tool like the Manufacturing Industry Resource Atlas recently developed in the country. This perspective is shared by Mekonnen Solomon, Senior Staff and Horticulture Export... read more

The dwuspotted cotton leafhopper, Amrasca biguttula (Ishida) (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae), is a species native to the Indian subcontinent and has become an invasive pest of cotton, okra, eggplant, and hibiscus (Hibiscus syriacus; Malvaceae) in the southeastern United States. read more

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) have announced the successful completion of the design phase of a groundbreaking national strategy aimed at transforming the table grape sector in the Republic of Moldova. read more