Inmaculada Sanfeliu, President of the CGC, stated at the end of week 45: "After consulting with the association members, who represent 80% of national citrus exports and 60% to 70% of national supply, the packing houses in the province of Valencia are operating at full capacity again, so that... read more

On 28-29 October, Spain – and Valencia in particular – experienced the worst flood in recent years, with more casualties than the famous flood of 1957. read more

By increasing the planting of shoot fruits (fruits on budding side shoots), a multi-generational culture can be cultivated. read more

This objective takes into account the fact that a new market has been tapped, such as Ecuador, which is already being supplied by production from northern Peru, and that there are other markets like Asia, especially Japan, which opened in 2023, where a learning process has taken place. read more

With this agreement, which extends the partnership until 2045, the existing lease structure will be converted into a cooperative model that promises increased investments in modernized agriculture, job creation, and infrastructure. read more

The Kiwifruit company Zespri has reintroduced its award-winning Fruit Pillbox pack concept to retailers in Singapore in an effort to promote consumer health and revive the country's tradition of eating fruit after dinner, which has apparently declined. read more

On 8 November, Todd McClay, New Zealand Minister of Trade, Grahame Morton, New Zealand Ambassador to China, and a delegation of representatives from the New Zealand government and enterprises visited Joy Wing Mau Group. They were warmly received by Jason Zhang, Chairman and CEO of Joy Wing Mau. read more

Industry representatives have pointed out the possible disruption to the Maputo corridor, stressing its impact on trade, supply chains, and regional stability. In the wake of post-election protests in Mozambique, the operations of several manufacturing, storage, and logistics companies have been affected. read more

The 2024 potato harvest in Ireland is progressing smoothly, with most growers aiming to complete fieldwork by mid-November. This marks a stark difference from the challenging conditions experienced the previous year, when continuous rain and poor ground conditions hampered efforts. The quality of the potato yields is reported to be good. read more

The Bintje potato is a family tradition for the Thomas family, who are now the 8th generation of farmers in northern France at the Ferme du Pont d'Achelles. "My great-grandfather grew them, then my grandfather and my father before me," explains Olivier Thomas. This is a traditional potato variety with a long history. read more

On Saturday, Minister of Agriculture Martine Hansen participated in a discussion with RTL Radio, where they talked about the future of agriculture in Luxembourg. Hansen mentioned a shift towards larger farming operations in the country, referring to a survey that revealed 44% of current farmers do not have a successor. read more

Thailand is enhancing its policies to ensure the safety and quality of fruits and vegetables for both domestic consumption and international markets, as announced by the Department of Agricultural Extension. The Agricultural Research and Development Office, Region 6, in Chanthaburi, held a meeting. read more

Rekordowa liczba australijskich firm wzięła udział i pozyskała kontrakty na siódmym Chińskim Międzynarodowym Expo Importowym, co podkreśla rosnące zainteresowanie chińskich konsumentów wysokiej jakości produktami i nowymi możliwościami dla australijskich towarów. "Delegacja australijska na tegorocznym CIIE była. read more

According to projections, China's production of apples, pears, and table grapes is expected to moderately increase to 48 million metric tons (MMT), 20.2 MMT, and 14.2 MMT, respectively, in marketing year 2024/25. It is anticipated that with the rise in domestic production, imports of table grapes will continue to decrease. On the other hand, there may be a rebound in apple imports due to increased diversity. read more

Guatemala's fruit sector has the potential to diversify into quality products that can access international markets. One of these products is pitahaya, as highlighted by the National Meeting of Pitahaya Producers, held on 6 November in the capital of Chimaltenango. Pitahaya is rich in vitamin. read more

The relationship between China and various countries has had a significant impact on global markets, as demonstrated by the California pistachio industry and Chile's cherry exports. California farmers have experienced rising profits from pistachio production due to increased demand from China. Similarly, Chilean... read more

Redefining retail: Sensei, an autonomous store firm, reaches a milestone in Italy as its location at DAO Cooperativa turns one. Sensei recently celebrated the one-year anniversary of its autonomous store in Verona in collaboration with DAO Cooperativa. In a LinkedIn post, the company stated: "One year ago, we proudly opened Italy's first autonomous…" read more

Tragic floods in Spain have devastated the landscape. Despite ongoing rescue efforts, the agricultural sector is facing severe consequences. Thousands of hectares of fields and greenhouses have been destroyed. France, which imports large quantities of Spanish fruit and vegetables every year, is also affected by this disaster. read more

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food of the Government of Spain has responded to the initiative of the read more

The marketing of Fioretto cauliflower, produced by Tokita Sementi Italia SRL, a Japanese seed company and cultivated by Sipo, has begun. "We are excited to announce that Fioretto is now available for purchase. It is a truly innovative brassica that consists of a variety of very sweet cauliflowers with elongated shapes." read more