Hispagroup: "We see the campaign with some uncertainty."
2024-12-09 00:00
The war in the Middle East and the resulting problems in the Suez Canal are redirecting exports that were destined for Asian and Middle Eastern countries towards other markets. This is the case for the company based in Murcia.
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Molokia, the superfood with extraordinary properties
2024-12-09 00:00
There is a new plant-based superfood that, according to its nutritional values, has the potential to not go unnoticed. It is called Molokia, also written as Mulukhiyah or Molokhia, also known as "jute mallow," "Egyptian spinach," or "pharaoh's spinach": a vegetable.
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No scheduled date for normality.
2024-12-09 00:00
I have seen it, like many others, with my own eyes. Three days after the flood, I wandered through the mud like a zombie and cried inside. I was so hurt that I didn't even feel if it was ethical or not to take pictures of what I saw.
read moreEmpathy for "sad" bananas boosts sales and reduces food waste.
2024-12-09 00:00
A study conducted by the School of Management at the University of Bath in the United Kingdom, as reported in a press release, has shown that the use of emotional signage in retail stores, particularly in the fruit and vegetable department, can encourage consumers to choose products.
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Dominican Republic seizes record 9,500kg cocaine shipment hidden in banana consignment.
2024-12-09 00:00
Authorities in the Dominican Republic have intercepted a significant cocaine shipment hidden within a banana shipment bound for Europe, making it the country's largest seizure to date. The operation took place at a port in Santo Domingo and led to the discovery of 9,500kg of cocaine.
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"Campanula bells ring all year round"
2024-12-09 00:00
With the holiday season approaching, the sound of Christmas bells may already be in the air. However, recently, Campanula bells stole the spotlight. A few weeks ago, the flowers were showcased at eight different Agora Cash & Carry locations across Belgium and France to highlight their year-round...
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Woolworths New Zealand: 100th store
2024-12-09 00:00
Denmark: Dagrofa plans to invest DKK 1.3 billion in a new three-year growth strategy. Danish retailer Dagrofa has unveiled a new strategy called Gro'27 - Growth Our Way, aimed at strengthening its presence in retail, foodservice, and logistics. Dagrofa will be making investments totaling DKK 1.3 billion over the next three years.
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Ukraine's wholesale onion prices are declining due to low demand and concerns about quality.
2024-12-09 00:00
Po podwyżce cen, ceny hurtowe cebuli na Ukrainie ponownie spadły, jak donoszą analitycy EastFruit. Ten trend spadkowy jest głównie spowodowany zmniejszeniem popytu, gdy producenci coraz częściej oferują warzywa średniej i niskiej jakości. Kliknij, aby powiększyć. Obecnie,
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Vietnam's northern provinces are prioritizing the increase of fruit exports and the development of value chains.
2024-12-09 00:00
In a collaborative effort, the Department of Crop Production, Vietnam Gardening Association, and the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of Hoa Binh province, along with related entities and Vietnam Agriculture Newspaper, organized a forum on December 6. The main focus was on enhancing the.
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On January 20, Donald Trump will start his second term as the President of the United States. Leading up to this, the outspoken future president has already made several promises and warnings. One of these warnings is his plan to implement a 25% import tariff on goods from Mexico and Canada.
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WTO rules in favor of Costa Rica in trade dispute over Panama's import restrictions
2024-12-09 00:00
An arbitration panel of the World Trade Organization (WTO) has ruled in favor of Costa Rica in a trade dispute with Panama over Panama's imposition of restrictions on the importation of several Costa Rican agricultural products in 2019 and 2020. The panel has recommended that Panama align its
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The Philippines has ensured a stable supply of red onions until February and has increased its imports of yellow onions.
2024-12-09 00:00
The Philippines currently has an ample supply of red onions, with an inventory of almost 45,000 metric tons (MT) as of the end of November, guaranteeing availability until mid-February next year. The Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) disclosed that as of November 29, the stock of fresh red onions and...
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The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in the Philippines have established a formal partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance the implementation of the KADIWA ng Pangulo (KNP) program and the Integrated Livelihood Program (DILP). The...
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China: Thirty new varieties to be displayed during the Labeau Phalaenopsis open day in Shanghai.
2024-12-09 00:00
On December 4th, Deroose Plants organized a Labeau Phalaenopsis open day in Shanghai. Labeau is a collaborative brand created by three orchid companies: Germany's HARK, the Dutch Phalaenopsis young plant nursery Sion, and Belgium's Microflor. Deroose Plants is the exclusive partner for Labeau in Asia.
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Photo report: Food Africa 2024 in Cairo, Egypt
2024-12-09 00:00
Edycja targów Food Africa w Egipcie w 2024 roku odbyła się w Kairze od 3 do 5 grudnia. Rozwój targów był widoczny w otwarciu dodatkowej hali w tym roku, co zwiększyło liczbę hal do 5. Świeże produkty miały dedykowaną podtargową imprezę, FreshAfrica, zlokalizowaną w hali 4, w specjalnej strefie.
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Focus: table grapes in Italy
2024-12-09 00:00
At a global level, table grape imports amount to around 5 million tons with a value of 9,000 million euros. Among the top exporting countries worldwide, Italy (the main European producer) ranked third in 2023, with sales of around 820.
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Heart-shaped apples are cultivated in Cherkasy, Ukraine.
2024-12-09 00:00
In the Cherkasy region of Ukraine, a farmer is growing heart-shaped apples that are gaining popularity, especially in February during Valentine's Day celebrations. The first trial in 2017 produced only two dozen heart-shaped apples. Encouraged by this success, production has since expanded.
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Support is needed for the preservation of an intensive orchard in Kharkiv, Ukraine.
2024-12-09 00:00
Sergey Lebedev, the director of the Kharkiv Fruit Company, is working towards saving and restoring at least a portion of the destroyed orchard. Once one of the most successful horticultural businesses in Ukraine, the Kharkiv Fruit Company is now one of the most devastated enterprises in the region.
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"Azerbaijan will be transformed from a peanut import country to an exporter of peanuts."
2024-12-09 00:00
"The journey of iCsquared GmbH in Azerbaijan began with a speech by Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev at the 'Strategic Outlook: Eurasia' session during the World Economic Forum 2018, where he encouraged us to consider Azerbaijan as a hub for the CIS and GCC regions. Additionally, the meeting with President Aliyev..."
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India: Actress Rajshri Deshpande emphasizes the significance of sustainable growth.
2024-12-09 00:00
Renowned Indian actress and activist Rajshri Deshpande emphasized the importance of sustainable flower farming in Nagaland and pledged to promote the state's flowers in Maharashtra and other regions. Deshpande made this promise during her visit to the Mini Flower Market organized by the...
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