Colombia had the highest price increase, rising by £0.07 (9%) from the previous week. Costa Rica also experienced a slight increase of £0.02 (2%). On the other hand, Belize had the largest price decrease, dropping by £0.04 (5%), followed closely by Guatemala with a reduction of £0.03. read more

Mongolia has committed to increasing its cultivation area for fruits and berries to 20,000 hectares and aims to achieve a production target of 30,000 tons by 2030. To realize this goal, the Government has pledged to bolster private-sector initiatives and enhance investments through public-private partnerships. read more

South Africa's agricultural sector involves growing various stone fruits such as peaches, plums, apricots, nectarines, and cherries, with an annual production of around 350,000 tons. The Western Cape, renowned for its temperate climate, is the primary region for cultivating stone fruit. read more

The Philippines has received over 10,000 metric tons (MT) of fresh yellow onions in an effort to boost the decreasing domestic stocks and stabilize prices in the market. The Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) has reported that the country has imported a total of 10,370 MT of fresh yellow onions. read more

DFDS has launched a direct ferry service connecting Egypt and Italy, with the goal of improving trade relations in the Mediterranean region. The route connects Damietta in Egypt with Trieste in Italy, making it easier to transport goods between North Africa and Europe. This initiative represents DFDS's first foray into this market. read more

"When it comes to South African citrus fruits, we have made it very clear to our South African partners that for us, sanitary and phytosanitary products are non-negotiable," Sefcovic stated.

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Avocados from Western Australia are gaining popularity in the global market, with exports of the green and gold fruit increasing significantly over the past year. The surge in demand is being driven by Asia and the Middle East, where WA avocados are preferred for their attractive appearance, delicious flavor, creamy texture, and high quality upon arrival. read more

Obszar zasadzony jabłoniami w Nowej Zelandii w roku rynkowym 2024/2025 przewiduje się, że znacząco wzrośnie do 11 100 hektarów (ha) w wyniku szkód spowodowanych przez cyklon Gabrielle w lutym 2023 roku. Sektor jabłkowy doznał uszkodzeń z powodu powodzi o dużym zasięgu, mułu, zanieczyszczeń i wiatru. read more

The summer season from Spain and Italy is gradually coming to an end at Exotic Roots. Due to the increasingly colder weather, there's less supply from local cultivation in these European countries, affecting products like bitter melon (sopropo/karela), long beans, and various types of vegetables. read more

Co robotyzację upraw w szklarniach czeka kolejny krok? Obniżanie roślin! Arugga AI Farming, izraelska firma startupowa znana z wprowadzenia robotów do zapylania w uprawie pomidorów w szklarniach, zamierza wprowadzić swoje nowe rozwiązanie: robotyzowane obniżanie roślin. „Po trzech latach ciężkiej pracy jesteśmy dumni, że możemy ogłosić wprowadzenie tej innowacyjnej technologii na rynek".

What's next for robotizing greenhouse growing? Plant lowering! Arugga AI Farming, the Israel-based start-up company known for bringing pollination robots to tomato greenhouse farming is about to launch its new solution: robotic plant-lowering. "Following three years of hard work, we are proud to read more

The Neretva River delta in Croatia, a region known for its citrus orchards, is currently undergoing its mandarin harvest during unusually high temperatures. This has brought about various challenges for local producers, affecting the health of the crop and the timing of the harvest. Approximately 80 percent read more

"We want to take the field, not just metaphorically. With our Open days, in all the CREA locations throughout Italy, we want to open up to the local community, telling the many aspects of our work, from agriculture to food to the environment, central themes for everyone's future." read more

HH Fresh Trading Corp of California is recalling its 200g packages of Taiwan Enoki mushrooms due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can lead to severe and sometimes fatal infections in vulnerable populations such as young children, elderly individuals, and those with weakened immune systems. read more

With the beginning of Egypt's new carrot season, there is a sense of excitement in the agriculture sector. This year's crop is anticipated to be exceptional because of favorable weather conditions and enhanced farming techniques. read more

The return to more stable temperatures this year following the El Niño weather catastrophe last year heralds an improved production landscape. According to Fresh Fruit Peru, crop growth rates have normalized in all regions of the country, and the read more

Enrico Farneti will assume the position of the new managing director of the Italian subsidiary of Hellmann Worldwide Logistics (Hellmann Italy) in November. read more

The recognition acknowledges the efforts of the company to make processes more sustainable. Just this spring, the logistics division of the company group was awarded the "Lean and Green Award" in the first stage by GS1 Germany for its measures to reduce CO2 emissions. read more

Canada's Mastronardi Produce has announced the expansion of nearly 40 hectares of greenhouse capacity in Canada to support the growth of its production of Sunset-branded produce. read more

Dulcis, the new Italian kiwifruit variety, will make its international debut this year after a successful launch in Italy last year. The variety will be available in selected European supermarkets, including those in Germany, Belgium, and Spain, as well as in Italy. read more

Despite global challenges such as the ongoing economic weakness in Germany, the military conflict in the Middle East with its impact on sea routes, and the war in Ukraine, HHLA recorded a positive business development in the first nine months. read more