Transport: the sector is at risk of collapse
2025-04-09 00:00
There was a regular section in Settimana Enigmistica, a very popular magazine for those who enjoyed solving puzzles and crosswords; its title was "Maybe not everyone knows"; this title fits perfectly with the logistics and transportation sector of goods in Italy, where...
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The very first Australian mandarins are already on the shelves.
2025-04-09 00:00
The Australian company BGP International has supply partners worldwide, including unique supply arrangements in Australia. The company supplies a variety of fruits, but specializes in citrus and grapes. The Australian grape season started with promising volumes.
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The produce industry continues to voice concerns about tariffs.
2025-04-09 00:00
Stabilność. O to właśnie teraz liczy Dwayne Coffin z Vanco Produce Ltd. na Wyspie Księcia Edwarda w Kanadzie, po ogłoszeniu cła z dnia 2 kwietnia przez administrację USA w zeszłym tygodniu. To wydarzenie objęło cłem liczne kraje o różnej wielkości na całym świecie, ale wydaje się głównie oszczędzić.
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Cardoncelli mushrooms in Italy are experiencing significant growth.
2025-04-09 00:00
"We have recently launched the production of substrate for Cardoncelli mushrooms (Pleurotus eryngii), an agri-industrial process that will be completed by June. The substrates will not only be supplied to our farmers starting from August, but will also be cultivated in our own facilities," says Filippo Lupo.
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Finnish farm specializes in premium quality seed potatoes.
2025-04-09 00:00
Keijo and Konsta Pirkola run a well-established family farm in Tyrnävä, Finland, known for its excellent conditions for cultivating seed potatoes. The farm, established in 1850, shifted from raising cattle to growing seed potatoes in the 1980s under Keijo's father, who saw the sandy soil as perfect for this purpose.
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Ceny nowych ziemniaków w Bułgarii szybują wiosną 2025 roku. Prices for new potatoes in Bulgaria are soaring in spring 2025.
2025-04-09 00:00
In the spring of 2025, prices for new (early-season) potatoes in Bulgaria reached record highs, occasionally climbing to 9 Bulgarian leva (approx. €4.60) per kilogram, a price comparable to that of pork. According to bourgas.ru, the surge in prices is largely due to a dramatic decline in potato...
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Nigeria: The federal government is being urged to support the market by expanding into the European market.
2025-04-09 00:00
Horticulture stakeholders have urged the Federal Government to strengthen local production and supply chain of horticulture and grapes in order to enter the 43 billion euros European Union horticulture and grape market. The stakeholders made this call during a webinar organized by the.
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Paolo Bruni confirmed as president of CSO Italy.
2025-04-09 00:00
Paolo Bruni was unanimously reconfirmed yesterday as the president of CSO ITALY for the next three years. During today's assembly, the board of directors was also renewed and now includes Paolo Bruni, Ilenio Bastoni, Alessandra Campisi, and Silvia Carpio.
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Evfarmer invests $10 million in Picardy carrot farms.
2025-04-09 00:00
Evfarmer Capital Limited, a company specializing in agricultural finance, has announced a strategic investment of over $10 million in carrot farms located in the Picardy region of northern France. This initiative aims to support local producers by enhancing production efficiency and implementing new strategies.
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Cora will close its last remaining seven hypermarkets.
2025-04-09 00:00
Cooperatives in French-speaking Switzerland are coming together to share marketing efforts in the future. The four Migros cooperatives in French-speaking Switzerland are combining their marketing activities and establishing Migros Marketing Romand AG. The goal is to expand their market presence in French-speaking Switzerland.
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The pharmaceutical supply chain: a guarantee of quality for the natural products market
2025-04-09 00:00
In the last few months, there has been a growing demand for herbal raw materials and active ingredients derived from plants. We are talking about a sector, that of botanical derivatives for wellness and health, which in Italy generates a value of over 1 billion euros between production and exports, and
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"The United States is now the primary destination for Peruvian ginger, with Europe losing market share."
2025-04-09 00:00
Peru, Brazil, and China are the top producers of ginger. Prices and quantities vary based on climate, plant health, and logistical issues, affecting export destinations and market competitiveness. "It has been a challenging year due to high prices, limited quantities, and efforts to combat...
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The wpływ taryf USA na branżę kwiatową - część 2
2025-04-09 00:00
And the discussion about tariffs goes on. Yesterday, Rodrigo Leiva from Esmeralda Farms, Christine Boldt from AFIA, and Kate Pen from SAF shared their insights at The New Bloom Show during "The Blooming News Alert series." In the interview with Christine Boldt and Rodrigo Leiva, Boldt begins by...
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Philippine produce has now gained entry into the Russian market.
2025-04-09 00:00
The Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) has announced that the Russian market is now open for the Philippines' Hass avocados, calamansi, and okra. Exporters can now start sending shipments, as long as they meet all phytosanitary requirements. These requirements guarantee that agricultural products are free from any contaminants.
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"Limony, które miały trafić do USA, teraz trafią do Europy."
2025-04-09 00:00
W tej chwili jest dobra dostępność limonek z całego świata, mówi Audrik Victoria, pracownik portugalskiego eksportera produktów rolnych: "Podaż na limonki jest wysoka, wiele krajów eksportuje do Europy, takich jak Brazylia, Peru, Kolumbia i Wietnam. Obecnie Wietnam…
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Ryzyko Agoa dla RPA ma ograniczony wpływ na eksport.
2025-04-09 00:00
The possible exclusion of South Africa from the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) raises concerns about its effect on agricultural exports. Agoa, a U.S. trade preference program created in 2000, enables specific South African exports to enter the U.S. market without duties.
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Ausveg has launched a hub containing over 3,000 research and development resources.
2025-04-09 00:00
Ausveg has recently launched an online platform designed to assist Australian vegetable growers in accessing a wide range of research and development (R&D) information. The newly introduced Knowledge Hub, accessible through the Ausveg website, centralizes over 3,000 resources related to productivity and.
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"After two seasons of drought, we are expecting a good harvest this year with larger loquats."
2025-04-09 00:00
The harvest of loquats has already begun in the Spanish municipality of Callosa d'en Sarriá, and next week, the fruit, which was introduced to Spain by merchant sailors over 2,000 years ago and found an ideal habitat in the Callosa d'en Sarrià area, will be available in large-scale retail.
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"Taryfy USA będą stawiać hiszpański czosnek w dużym niekorzystnym położeniu w porównaniu z innymi pochodzeniami"
2025-04-09 00:00
Po wprowadzeniu 10% podstawowego cła na wszystkie importowane produkty, Donald Trump ogłosił, że cła na produkty europejskie wzrosną do 20% 9 kwietnia. W sektorze owoców i warzyw cła najbardziej dotkną czosnek i cebulę. Hiszpania jest największym producentem i eksporterem czosnku.
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Exporter of macadamia nuts is concerned about potential tariffs on exports from South Africa to the United States.
2025-04-09 00:00
The past few years have been a rollercoaster ride for South Africa's macadamia industry. Prolonged travel bans during Covid-19, particularly in China, had a sharp impact, and in 2022, the macadamia price crashed. Last year was again a difficult year for the world's largest macadamia industry.
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