AlgarOrange's president, José Oliveira, informed the Lusa agency that this year's citrus harvest in the Algarve region of Portugal was about 10 percent higher than in an average year. Despite facing challenges like water scarcity and pest infestations, the previous season was described as successful. read more

Values for newbuildings in the container industry are currently at their highest level ever. For instance, the prices for New Panamax vessels with a capacity of 15,000 TEU have been steadily increasing since the beginning of the year and are now at USD 210.50 million, compared to USD 158.52 million at this time last year. This represents a significant increase. read more

The National Onion Producers, Processors, and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NOPPMAN) has declared a state of emergency in the country's onion sector. NOPPMAN is calling for cooperation from different stakeholders, including government bodies and financial institutions, to tackle the situation. read more

Jego naturalna izolacja utrzymuje niskie koszty energii, ponieważ do wzrostu roślin potrzebne są tylko lampy LED oraz uzyskanie odpowiedniej temperatury. Dzięki temu korzystamy ze stabilnych temperatur przez cały rok, co przekłada się na energooszczędną operację. Ten układ korzysta ze stabilnych temperatur jaskini. read more

During a board meeting on October 28, 2024, Alwyn Dippenaar from the Orange River Region was elected as the new chair of the South African Table Grape Industry (SATI). Dippenaar has been a board member since 2014, most recently serving as vice chair. He is replacing Anton Viljoen Jnr. who is. read more

AM Fresh has positioned itself as the largest agricultural group in Spain. As part of its expansion strategy, the group plans to invest 2 billion euros in acquiring other companies in the sector over the next six years. The group has emphasized that organic growth is a central pillar of its growth strategy. read more

With summer approaching, Australian tropical fruits are once again in abundant supply. JE Tipper CEO Steve Barnes has urged grocery shoppers to support Queensland growers by adding tropical fruits to their baskets. Customers are eagerly anticipating the increase in available volume. read more

The salad experts at LeaderBrand have refreshed their well-loved Caesar Kit by introducing a delicious new creamy Caesar dressing made with New Zealand parmesan cheese that is sure to please salad enthusiasts nationwide. Ready-made salads are increasingly popular as customers appreciate the convenience they offer. read more

Vice Chairman of the provincial People's Committee Pham S. announced at a press conference that numerous cultural and artistic events have been scheduled for the 10th Da Lat Flower Festival, which will be held in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong from December 5-31. read more

W Polsce zatrzymano 18-tonową przesyłkę rosyjskich ogórków z powodu nieprawidłowego oznakowania, co wywołało niezadowolenie wśród polskich producentów. Przed wojną na Ukrainie Rosja zmodernizowała swój sektor rolniczy, budując ogromne kompleksy szklarniowe i przyjmując zaawansowane metody uprawy holenderskiej. read more

Projections indicate that the production of apples, pears, and table grapes is expected to increase in marketing year (MY) 2024/25 compared to MY 2023/24. This improvement is attributed to the cold and wet winter of 2024, as well as the introduction of new trees into production. Despite ongoing equipment shortages, it is anticipated that deciduous fruit exports will rise due to the enhanced quality of the fruit. read more

Po zwycięstwie Donalda Trumpa w wyborach prezydenckich w USA, pojawiły się obawy wśród producentów jabłek z Nowej Szkocji dotyczące propozycji jego kampanii dotyczącej wprowadzenia 10-procentowego cła na wszystkie importowane towary. Emily Lutz, dyrektor wykonawczy Stowarzyszenia Producentów Owoców z Nowej Szkocji, wyraziła obawy co do wpływu takiej decyzji na branżę. read more

At R.L. De Vries and Son, Dutch outdoor lettuce is being replaced by the first French lettuce. The grower, based in Heemskerk, started collaborating with a grower in southern France 15 years ago and has maintained the partnership since. "This change fits perfectly with our summer season, enabling us to offer fresh French lettuce to our customers." read more

Civil unrest and brutal police oppression in Mozambique are preventing the loading of South African coal, chrome, and magnetite onto vessels at the Matola Cargo terminal in the port of Maputo. Fortunately for the South African fresh produce industry, there is currently no fruit available during this time of year. read more

Ashish Banerjee, Chief Business Officer of Indian organic apple trader KGF Organic Farms, states that the organic apple sector in India is growing steadily, although there is room for improvement in the pace of growth. "The organic apple market in India is developing gradually, with growth being relatively moderate. read more

Italy is divided into two climatic regions: in the North, temperatures are starting to align with the seasonal average, while in the South, the climate is still quite mild. This situation naturally reflects on the marketing of fruit and vegetable products, as explained to us by the MAAS. read more

Lamb Weston recently inaugurated its new production facility in Kruiningen, The Netherlands, with the presence of employees directly engaged in the project, suppliers, and regional/local authorities. This investment boosts Lamb Weston's annual production capacity by 195 million kilograms and aims to support the... read more

The Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation in Egypt announced a 32% rise in agricultural exports, reaching $4.1 billion in the first ten months of 2024. The exports, which totaled over 7.1 million tons, were mainly driven by citrus fruits at 2.2 million tons, followed by potatoes at 0.9 million tons. read more

The national statistics agency INEGI has reported an increase in Mexico's headline inflation rate for October, driven by a surge in fruit and vegetable prices. This marks a reversal from the previous two months, which saw declining annual rates. According to INEGI, the inflation rate rose to 4.76% in October, up from... read more

For the past nineteen years, Namibia has been conducting monthly assessments to determine the availability of specific fruits and vegetables, in order to assess whether the country has a sufficient supply or if imports are required. Additionally, in 2005, Namibia introduced a market share promotion scheme. read more