The Moroccan Hass avocado season started on October 28 with record volumes, resulting in a decrease in prices compared to the previous season. According to Yassin Chaib, an avocado farmer in Larache (northwest), "this season represents a significant advancement in the stability of the avocado industry." read more

The Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) revealed that Iran's apple exports reached $124 million in the first seven months of the current Iranian year (March 20-October 21). Additionally, there was a 28 percent rise in the value of Iran's agricultural product exports during this period. read more

Zespri has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to expand kiwifruit import facilities at Damaiyu Port in Taizhou, China, about 450km south of Shanghai. The agreement involves a group of high-level Taizhou Government and business delegates, as well as representatives from Sinotrans PFS. read more

The tragic events that occurred in the Valencia region of Spain on October 30 have led to an interview with Vladimir Cob Sevilla, the CEO of Alifresca, a subsidiary of the Swiss Coop Group. Mr. Cob Sevilla expressed his shock at the events, as well as his condolences to the victims and the local community. read more

The bell pepper season in Israel is looking promising, but has gotten off to a slow start. Demand for Israeli bell peppers in European markets is also rising due to heavy rain and recent damage in Spain. Avi Bar, CEO of the Israel-based exporter Mor International, commented, "The Israeli pepper season is off to a slow start." read more

The VIII International Scientific and Practical Conference on Berry Cultivation and Processing, titled "Berry Cultivation and Processing: Technologies and Innovations," is scheduled to take place on December 12-13, 2024, in Lviv, Ukraine. The main objective of this conference is to provide support to berry growers. read more

"Rynek awokado boryka się z trudnymi warunkami ze względu na surowe regulacje w Europie i preferencję dla dużych rozmiarów, które są trudne do uzyskania w Meksyku. Konkurencja z Peru oraz wysokie koszty logistyczne sprawiają, że eksport staje się bardziej wymagający, podczas gdy ceny są wpływane przez wysokie zapotrzebowanie w Stanach Zjednoczonych." read more

Sezon cebuli dymki w Egipcie na sezon 2024/2025 rozpoczął się późno z powodu gorącego lata. Według Ralpha Nakhal z firmy Tomna, producenci byli w stanie odzyskać satysfakcjonujące poziomy produkcji, chociaż ceny musiały zostać skorygowane w górę. Producent mówi: "To był skomplikowany lato". read more

In an exclusive interview with EastFruit, ShotaTsukoshvili, CEO of the Georgia Blueberry Growers Association (GBGA), discusses Georgia’s strategic moves to become a top player in the blueberry industry. Tsukoshvili highlights how Georgia’s unique harvest window, expanding variety selection, and entry into European markets are reshaping the industry. With a vision for expanding cultivation into mountainous regions and tapping into processing potential, Georgia aims to secure its spot on the world’s blueberry map.

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For the first time, Dubai, UAE, received a shipment of pineapples and papayas from Bangladesh through Chattogram Port. The export was carried out by South Breeze Agro, an exporter based in Dhaka, using a reefer container on an experimental basis. The shipment was destined for Mohammed Kamal. read more

Po zakończeniu wyborów prezydenckich w USA, które przywróciły byłemu prezydentowi Donaldowi Trumpowi miejsce w Białym Domu, dyrektor generalny Międzynarodowego Stowarzyszenia Producentów Świeżych Produktów (IFPA) Cathy Burns wydała oświadczenie wzywające do współpracy i wyjaśniające priorytety organizacji. read more

Jordan’s Minister of Water and Irrigation, Raed Abu Saud, signed an agreement last month with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to launch the Water Scarcity Initiative in the Near East and North Africa (NENA) region. read more

According to official estimates, over 16,000 hectares of farmland in Senegal have been flooded, severely impacting the production of onions, okra, eggplants, bananas, tomatoes, as well as staple crops like corn and rice. read more

As communicated by Lucentlands Media, this agreement transforms the previous leasing structure into a collaborative model. The goal behind this is to advance agricultural development, create jobs, and position Namibia as a key player in the global value chain. read more

The South African company Capespan has reaffirmed its dedication to the Namibian table grape industry by extending its joint venture agreement with production partner Namibia Grape Company (NGC) until 2045. read more

"He carries a high level of responsibility for the foreign and economic policy situation of the world with his second term in office. An American president can and should never only and exclusively be 'America first'. The USA is Germany's most important trading partner. The USA is" read more

The Cook government, as reported by reefertrends, is also investing in research and development to optimize avocado production and improve the resilience of the fruits during transportation, as well as in strengthening the state's biosecurity status to enhance market access. read more

Rockit Global has announced important changes within its global senior leadership team by introducing two new positions - General Manager China and General Manager Global Markets. read more

Global warming is bringing us closer to the limits of civilized coexistence on a global, continental, and national level, exacerbated by a homegrown issue: soil consumption. This was discussed at the 14th Sustainability Breakfast of the Austrian Hail Insurance, the leading. read more

Zespri is upgrading its kiwifruit import facilities. The upgraded cold storage facility in Taizhou will provide more direct access to over 100 million consumers in the southeast of the country. This move is aimed at increasing sales in the southeast region and reducing dependence on the Shanghai Lingang Port. read more