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The UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce (UKGCC) has organized the Grand Challenge Pitch Day to showcase startups that are developing innovations for Ghana's agricultural sector. This event is a continuation of the Grand Challenge Program Launch and Innovation Workshops that took place in March 2025. Adjoba Kyiamah serves as the Executive Director. read more

One of Ukraine's vegetable farms, SFH Eldorado, is increasing its emphasis on potato production, especially seed material. Farm manager Yuriy Antropov stated that the company used to supply significant amounts for its own use and for chip manufacturers. However, due to market instability, read more

Raquel Rotberg, Global Marketing Manager at Fyffes, explains about the campaign: "Fyffes is not only well-known and loved throughout Ireland, but also a true pioneer. For over 130 years, we have shaped consumer trust in fruit. With this new campaign, we demonstrate that..." read more

In February of this year, the Citrus Growers Association (CGA) estimated in a report that the impact of logistical inefficiencies on the industry, including both direct and indirect costs, amounts to approximately 5.3 billion ZAR (around 257 million euros) per year - money that could have otherwise been injected into the economy. read more

Fyffes has recently launched a new campaign in Ireland to showcase its branded bananas. read more

Mango growers in La Axarquía, Málaga are preparing for a record crop this year. Production is expected to reach 35,000 tonnes, which is twice as much as last year's output. This has raised concerns that there may not be enough workers available to harvest the fruit. read more

Australian growers will soon have the opportunity to export apples to Canada as the Australian government has successfully negotiated new market access conditions with the Canadian government. read more

VentureFruit has announced a significant move in the worldwide expansion of Tutti apples, the first apple variety bred to thrive in hot climates, by appointing a new exclusive growing and sales partner in China. read more

Del Monte Kenya is celebrating its 60th year of operations, emphasizing its contribution to employment, exports, community services, and environmental initiatives in Murang'a, Kiambu, and other areas. The company directly employs around 7,700 individuals and indirectly supports an estimated 28,000 more jobs through its activities. read more

Riverbend, originating from the Region of Murcia, embodies a piece of American heritage in Spain. Established in 1988 as a subsidiary of a California corporation, Riverbend Spain was the first industry in Santomera, Murcia, dedicated to processing lemon essential oil. "With over 30 years of expertise in the field, Riverbend continues to be a leading producer of high-quality lemon essential oil." read more

Marks & Spencer has teamed up with Ballymakenny Farm, a local grower near Drogheda, Co. Louth, to provide a selection of heritage potato varieties grown in Ireland. Ballymakenny Farm is run by David and Maria Flynn, along with their son Daniel. David is a third-generation farmer. read more

There's more news on the horizon for Fri-el Green House, a member of Op Cio, the Interregional Fruit and Vegetable Consortium, known for its H2Orto brand. Based in Ostellato, in the Emilia-Romagna region, Italy, the company operates 30 hectares of hydroponic greenhouses. According to Davide read more

Direct Carbon AB, a Sweden-based company that specializes in developing modular carbon capture systems for indoor agriculture, emerged as the winner of the Startup Pitch Competition at this year's AVF Summit in Munich, which took place from September 3-4. CEO Mattias Karls presented the company's Wunderpumpe-2 (WP-2) during the competition. read more

Rząd meksykański ogłosił zakaz stosowania, produkcji, komercjalizacji i importu 35 pestycydów w ramach działań mających na celu zapewnienie bezpieczniejszych i bardziej zrównoważonych praktyk rolniczych. Prezydent Claudia Sheinbaum powiedziała, że ta decyzja wynika z zobowiązania podjętego w marcu w sprawie zakazu. read more

Farmers in the Adraskan district of Herat province are reporting lower melon and watermelon harvests this year compared to 2024. They attribute this decline to water shortages, a lack of fertilizer, and the encroachment of brick kilns near farmland. Herat, located in western Afghanistan, is a significant production area for melons and watermelons. read more

What was once a greenhouse used for horticulture in Oosterblokker, The Netherlands, has now been repurposed into a caravan storage facility. The site features a new roof equipped with solar panels. Two additional storage halls have been constructed, both with the same new roofing system in place. read more

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Hospitals in South Holland, Netherlands, aim to provide their staff, outpatients, and visitors with meals that are higher in vegetables and more plant-based. However, obtaining fresh produce directly from growers for the hospital kitchen remains a challenging task. To address this issue, the Province of South Holland is working on a solution. read more

Germany: Założyciel Thomas Griesel odchodzi z HelloFresh

Thomas Griesel, który wraz z Dominikiem Richterem założył HelloFresh czternaście lat temu, opuszcza firmę dostarczającą pudełka z posiłkami najpóźniej 30 kwietnia 2026 roku. To data wygaśnięcia jego obecnego mandatu, którego Griesel nie prolonguje. read more

In Villeneuve-sur-Lot (Lot-et-Garonne department), a producer has decided to start growing asimina, also known as 'pawpaw', a lesser-known fruit from North America. The first harvest this year is showing great promise. The farm's 2,500 trees, planted in 2019, are thriving in favorable conditions and have not yet read more