Israel's wonderful pomegranate season has begun, and the kumquat harvest season is set to start this week. Yinon Osem, CEO of Edom Fruits in Israel, stated, "There is a strong demand for our pomegranates in the U.S. and Europe. We are currently at the beginning of the Wonderful pomegranate season." read more

Rijk Zwaan, an international fruit and vegetable breeding company based in the Netherlands, presented a keynote speech on "Global Vegetable Production and Food Security" at the 21st National Horticultural Congress 2024 in Bangkok. The company was invited by the Organizing Committee of the 21st National Horticultural Congress 2024. read more

Flower vendors are making a good profit this election season. Prior to the results on November 23, many people in the city are busy getting ready for a large supply of garlands and bouquets in anticipation of an increase in demand, regardless of who wins and forms the government. According to traders, flowers such as... read more

The Big Pineapple, located in Bathurst, South Africa, is the world's tallest pineapple-shaped building standing at 16.7 meters. Constructed in 1990, it was created to commemorate the importance of pineapples in the local agricultural economy. The building is situated on Summerhill Farm, which includes an experimental. read more

An emerging sector that finds its stage at Macfrut, the international trade fair for the horticultural sector that will take place at the Rimini Expo Center (Italy) from Tuesday 6 to Thursday 8

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Recognized for their sweetness, freshness, and quality, Costa Rican pineapples have established themselves as one of the most highly regarded agricultural products in the global market. With exports primarily going to Europe and the Middle East, this tropical fruit has secured its spot on tables worldwide. read more

On the occasion of the new harvest, Pink Lady®, the famous Italian apple with the heart-shaped sticker, presents its original limited edition shopper bag, designed by the renowned Italian designer Francesco Poroli. read more

The Department of Agriculture (DA) in the Philippines is contemplating imposing restrictions on the importation of white onions and certain vegetables, as announced by Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. This decision is a response to the damage caused by several powerful typhoons. read more

Within the framework of activities aimed at encouraging and promoting the consumption of fruits and vegetables and increasing awareness of the organized fruit and vegetable sector, Italy Ortofrutta - Unione Nazionale is implementing the project "Ortofrutta Experience" - Open Day of Producer Organizations (P.O.). read more

ISI Sementi SpA, one of the leading seed companies based in Italy, and Top Seeds International Ltd., an innovative seed company based in Israel, both belonging to the Mitsui & Co., Ltd. group and focused on research and development, have announced their plan to... read more

Agricultural fertilizers have been affected by import tariffs, with a 25% duty on those from China during the previous administration, and a 20% tariff on phosphate imports from Russia and Morocco under the current administration. Josh Linville of StoneX comments on the potential implications if a 10% read more

Billa invests over €56 million in 2024 to expand presence in Bulgaria

The supermarket chain Billa has invested BGN 110 million (€56 million) since the beginning of 2024 in Bulgaria to strengthen its market presence in the Balkan country. The company, which is part of the REWE Group, has allocated nearly BGN 60 million (€31 million) to store expansions. read more

Western Australia's South West experienced heavy rainfall as storms brought over 100 millimeters of rain, resulting in minor flooding in inland areas. The region's famous landmark, Gnomesville, situated in the Ferguson Valley, was affected by the storms, causing damage to its collection of garden gnomes. Local residents and farmers were also impacted by the flooding. read more

Roughly translated:

Rozpoczęcie sezonu pomarańczy i mandarynek w Egipcie jest tuż za rogiem - twierdzi Khaled AlHabouny, Dyrektor Operacyjny w firmie AlHabouny Group: "Rada Eksportu Produktów Rolnych ogłosiła, że sezon rozpocznie się 1 grudnia, oznaczając wypuszczenie pierwszych przesyłek. Egipt jest...".

Suggested translation:

The start of the orange and mandarin season in Egypt is just around the corner, says Khaled AlHabouny, Operations Director at AlHabouny Group: "The Export Council for Agricultural Crops announced that the season will start on December 1, marking the departure of the first shipments. Egypt is...". read more

In a constantly growing market, Ecuador's exotic products are gaining a strong foothold in the United States and Europe. As the demand for tropical fruits and tubers like pitaya, cassava, and ginger continues to rise, Ecuadorian exporters are encountering significant challenges that are putting their capabilities to the test. read more

Propozycje prezydenta-elekta Donalda Trumpa dotyczące cła na importowane towary mogą znacząco wpłynąć na dostępność i koszty świeżych produktów spożywczych w Stanach Zjednoczonych, gdzie uzależnienie od importu stale rośnie. W 2021 roku około 60% świeżych owoców i prawie 40% warzyw spożywanych w USA było importowanych. read more

During a meeting on Monday, the European Commission informed the Agriculture Committee of the European Parliament that it is still analyzing two rulings from the Court of Justice of the EU regarding the Sahara issued on 4th October. These rulings annulled a portion of the EU agricultural agreement with Morocco. read more

The 2024 industrial tomato harvesting campaign in the northern Italy region concluded in the first week of November. The harvesting and processing campaign extended into the autumn months, totaling 113 days of work, starting on July 18th. read more

Ostatniego tygodnia kanadyjski minister pracy interweniował, aby zakończyć spory związane z pracą w kluczowych portach kontenerowych kraju, w tym w Vancouver, Prince Rupert i Montrealu. Rada Stosunków Pracowniczych nakazała powrót do normalnych operacji i rozpoczęła obowiązkową arbitraż między operatorami a pracownikami portowymi. read more

Container shipping company Maersk has announced its intention to stop using its larger ships at the Port of Felixstowe and will instead use the London Gateway starting in February next year. This decision follows a thorough review of its shipping routes between Asia and Europe, with London being chosen as the new port of call. read more