The pecan processing company Pecanita, located in Cachoeira do Sul, Brazil, is close to becoming the first Brazilian business authorized to export pecans to China. A key visit from representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAPA) recently took place at Pecanita's facility. read more

"Queen Genetics Canada and Queen Genetics USA's Christian Nissen describes the Queen® 3-packs as an integrated concept that adds value at each stage, from grower to retailer to end user. The ready-to-sell retail solution for succulents was introduced about a year ago." read more

Carrefour's franchise operator in the Middle East, Majid Al Futtaim, has announced that it will be rebranding its Carrefour stores in Jordan as Hypermax. Carrefour Jordan posted on Facebook that it will no longer be active in the country. read more

The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) donated 226,735 pounds of produce and 8,575 pounds of floral after this year's Global Produce & Floral Show in Atlanta, Georgia. read more

45 companies, cooperatives, and organizations participated - the largest presence of the country at the fair so far. "This year's national presence of Freskon Greece, organized by Helexpo, included the most important Greek fruit and vegetable companies. read more

Zespri has announced the success of its "best ever" sales campaign in Portugal and has stated that pre-commercial trials of its SunGold kiwifruit variety in Greece are showing promise, despite the above-average temperatures experienced in the past few months. read more

The INAO (National Institute of Origin and Quality) is launching its first communication campaign on official signs identifying the quality and origin of agricultural products, known in France as SIQO. read more

The Freskon Greece project showcased the potential of Greek fruits and vegetables at the Fruit Attraction exhibition in Madrid last month. A total of 45 companies, cooperatives, and organizations participated, marking the country's largest presence at the event to date. read more

As reported by reefertrends, an increase in apple imports by 10% to 600 million tons is expected for 2024/2025, driven by the growing demand for higher quality apples. The Indian demand for fresh apples continues to rise, as consumers appreciate the positive. read more

DFDS has introduced a new weekly ferry service between Egypt and Italy, offering an alternative to container shipping. The company claims that this service will facilitate the transportation of fresh fruits and vegetables from Egyptian exporters to Europe. read more

Las importaciones de frutas y verduras españolas han seguido aumentando, con un crecimiento del 2 por ciento en volumen y del 10 por ciento en valor registrado en el periodo de enero a agosto de 2024.

Spanish fruit and vegetable imports have continued to trend upwards, with 2 per cent growth in volume and 10 per cent in value recorded in the January-August period of 2024. read more

The rutabaga, also known as "swede" or "neep," has a long history in European food and culture. In the Middle Ages, it was a main source of food, but later was displaced by the potato and almost forgotten as a food. Today, many only know the rutabaga as read more

Since 1998, the Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR) has been focused on potato breeding, an important but often overlooked aspect of agriculture in Ethiopia. Despite a large number of Ethiopians experiencing food insecurity, potatoes have received minimal government investment in the country's agricultural sector. read more

On November 21, 2024, Lviv, Ukraine, will host the International practical forum "Intensive vegetable growing: open field". This event aims to address the main issues facing the vegetable sector today, particularly focusing on cultivation in open fields. Industry leaders and agronomists from around the world will come together to discuss best practices, innovations, and challenges in intensive vegetable growing in open fields. read more

Grupo Dia achieves gross sales under its brand of 1.778 billion euros in the third quarter of 2024, a 1.8% increase compared to the same period in 2023 (business perimeter continued), thanks to the growth of

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In the Gaibandha district of Bangladesh, farmers are increasingly turning to banana cultivation due to its low input costs and high returns. The area's soil and climate conditions make it suitable for growing a variety of banana types. read more

Australia's hazelnut industry is working with specialists from Charles Sturt University to introduce robotic dogs in orchards, with the goal of deterring birds and improving nut production. Bird-related losses have had a significant financial impact on the industry. This initiative is one of several strategies being implemented, including. read more

After Typhoon Kong-rey, President Lai Ching-te, Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim, and Premier Cho Jung-tai visited Yilan, Hualien, and Taitung counties to meet with the local agricultural communities. They promised to provide financial assistance to help with the aftermath of the typhoon. read more

Georgia experienced a significant change in its Kiwi fruit market during the first nine months of 2024, with imports totaling 1,980 tons, valued at around USD 1,108,000. Data from the National Statistics Office of Georgia pointed out a considerable price increase in October, with... read more

With over 600 tonnes of top-quality produce cultivated on 300 hectares of land – a figure expected to reach 500 hectares by 2025 – Dulcis™ is not only set to replicate last year's success in Italy, but also to debut in several international markets. The innovative variety... read more