In Brazil, the Northeast region is the main area for mango cultivation, Rio Grande do Norte is known for its melon production, and São Paulo is a major producer of lemons, yielding around 1.3 million tons annually. Grapes are mostly grown in São Paulo. read more

W Auckland, Nowa Zelandia, pojedyncza samica orientalnej muchy owocowej została odkryta w pułapce do monitorowania znajdującej się w ogrodzie w Papatoetoe, co skłoniło do natychmiastowych działań ze strony Biosecurity New Zealand. Pomimo izolowanego znaleziska, bez dalszych wykryć w otaczających 187 pułapkach. read more

Despite the ongoing inflation and market uncertainty, the management of Westfalen Frischdienst in Hamm, Germany, can reflect on a successful financial year in 2024. The wholesale company, established in 2017, experienced growth in both sales and customer numbers. Now, it is important to read more

South African apple exporters claim they are prepared to capitalize on fresh opportunities in Thailand following their reinstatement in the market. read more

The South African table grape season is currently behind the initial forecasts, however, more grapes have been shipped compared to the same period last year. The national crop estimate is still at 76.4 million cartons, showing a slight increase of about 1% from the inspected volumes in the 2023/24 season. read more

The US has extended the current AGOA Act, which promotes trade between Africa and the US, for another year. AGOA was set to expire this year unless the US government passed a new Act that was expected to last until 2042. However, uncertainty arising from the transition of power in Washington has... read more

The new generation of growers, such as Hanneke and Bas Ubink, who are the fifth generation in the family business Handelskwekerij Ubink bv, known for its cacti and succulents, are adapting to the increasingly internationalizing ornamental plant market. Hanneke works in the Netherlands, while Bas is from a sunny region. read more

Indie skupia się na zwiększeniu eksportu bananów do Rosji, po udanych próbach wysyłek do krajów takich jak Holandia drogą morską, jak oświadczył urzędnik. Kraj ten ma na celu osiągnięcie celu eksportu bananów w wysokości 1 miliarda dolarów w przyszłości. Obecnie eksport owoców... read more

Mjko GmbH (formerly Weiße Köpfe), a company based in Lower Saxony, has expanded its Hoheging site to include a new mushroom farm. With a total of seven sites in Germany, Mjko GmbH supplies organic and button mushrooms to retailers and organic food stores throughout the country. The latest expansion was aimed at increasing production capacity and meeting the growing demand for their products. read more

The Ukrainian Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food stated that every region should have large vegetable storage facilities capable of holding 10,000 to 20,000 tons. He also mentioned that next year's budget includes UAH 1 billion (almost €23 million) to support the development of livestock farming and the processing of… read more

Delhaize completes acquisition in Luxembourg
Belgian supermarket chain Delhaize has acquired Alima, a chain of two convenience stores in Luxembourg City, to claim the title of market leader in the Grand Duchy's capital.
Source: retaildetail.eu

Poland's Biedronka delays Slovakian launch
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The previous endive season was extremely challenging, not only due to a shortage of planting material but also because of a delayed harvest start and inconsistent root quality, according to Lukas Klimesch from the eponymous company. The company, located in Lafnitztal in the Burgenland region of Austria, has been highly regarded. read more

In contrast to the production surplus in MY 2023/24, total citrus production is expected to decrease by 36 percent in MY 2024/25 to around 5 million metric tons (MMT) due to excessive heat during the blooming period and drought conditions during the harvest period. read more

The new generation of growers is adapting to the increasingly internationalized ornamental plant market by exploring new opportunities and expanding their reach beyond their local markets. Roel van Schie, the operations director at Sjaak van Schie B.V., a company specializing in pothos plants, recently relocated to Portugal with his family to take advantage of the growing demand for ornamental plants in different parts of the world. read more

The Georgian Competition and Consumer Agency (GCCA) has completed its assessment of the competitive landscape in the blueberry sector, covering the period from 2020 to the first ten months of 2024. This examination was launched in response to requests from local growers seeking to analyze competition. read more

"The Christmas and New Year's sales period for table grapes in the European and United Kingdom markets went reasonably well," says Leon de Kock, CEO of Grape Alliance Marketing, based in the Hex River Valley of South Africa. "Sales were good, but one concern was Peru, as they kept their supply longer than we." read more

An Asian country has lifted a ban imposed in 2008, opening up new opportunities for exporters to expand their businesses in the region. read more

Extreme weather conditions have disrupted orange crop harvests globally, causing a significant reduction in supply. In Spain, catastrophic flooding in October led to considerable damage to the nation's crop yields, with estimated losses of around $205 million. Valencia, a major orange-producing region, was particularly affected. read more

In 2024, we have been working with more than 16 countries from all continents and more than 26 products within the group of priority files. Within the American continent, we are working with Canada on the opening for cherry production; with Argentina, we read more

Flower sellers across China are noticing increased demand for auspicious varieties as customers begin decorating their homes in preparation for the traditional Spring Festival. Colorful bromeliads and butterfly orchids are considered lucky symbols for the new year, and are particularly popular this year. read more