Farmers in Ghazni, Afghanistan, are content with this year's apple harvest but are struggling to sell their produce because of the lack of a proper market. They are seeking help from government officials, emphasizing the necessity for cold storage facilities. read more

Rynek detaliczny w Norwegii jest silnie skoncentrowany i zdominowany przez kilka dużych sieci supermarketów, z NorgesGruppen, Coop i Reitangruppen będącymi największymi graczami. Razem te trzy grupy kontrolują prawie 95% rynku. NorgesGruppen ma największą pozycję na rynku, z około 44% udziału. read more

W Ukrainie ceny wysokiej jakości marchwi rosną, ponieważ zwiększona aktywność handlowa pobudza rynek, według analityków z projektu EastFruit. Producenci informują, że zarówno hurtownie, które magazynują marchewkę do przechowywania, jak i ogół społeczeństwa, które przygotowuje się na zimę... read more

IG International, a leading fresh fruit importer in India, is pleased to announce the arrival of the first shipment of Chilean cherries of the season in India. This import represents the earliest introduction of Chilean cherries to the Indian market, arriving in the first week of November and signaling the start of the 2024-2025 season. read more

Koppert operates in over 100 countries worldwide, with subsidiaries in 34 countries and distribution networks reaching others. The company offers nearly 120 natural solutions, as well as a variety of complementary crop protection products. read more

The vegetable industry in New Zealand is urging the government to prioritize commercial vegetable production in the forthcoming freshwater regulations. This call to action coincides with the government's discussions on its national freshwater strategy as part of the reforms to the Resource Management Act. read more

Taipei's health authorities have ordered the removal of 18 types of fruits and vegetables from the market after finding high levels of pesticide residues during the September testing phase. Among the items on the list is coriander, a common herb used in Chinese and Southeast Asian cuisine. read more

The Forum Retail event, organized by iKN Italy, in its 24th edition, confirms itself as the largest technological networking hub for the retail world with nearly 4,000 participants, over 280 speakers, and 40 hours of conferences. Several presentations were made on the main stage of the plenary session. read more

New Zealand and the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have finalized negotiations on a trade agreement that will create substantial opportunities for New Zealand exporters in the Gulf region, announced Minister for Trade and Agriculture Todd McClay from Doha today. read more

Tylko 10% owoców i warzyw zebranych w Mołdawii jest przeznaczonych do lokalnej konsumpcji. To o czymś świadczy o kraju: jak rozwinięty jest sektor świeżych produktów rolnych i jak niewielka jest populacja (około 2,5 miliona mieszkańców). W serii artykułów o Mołdawii opublikowanej w poprzednich tygodniach, my... read more

During a trip to the Netherlands from October 22-25, the delegation visited and collaborated with the high-tech flower and plant production company Onings Holland Flowerbulb. During the meeting, the chairman of Hung Yen province presented the province's strengths, policies, and mechanisms for attracting investment. read more

At Horticola Guadalfeo in Motril, Spain, the greenhouse vegetable season has started again. "In our area in the province of Granada, there is not much damage to the greenhouses, the damage is more in Almeria and especially in El Ejido," explains Ellen van Kester. "At the moment, the. read more

The European Commission, through the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF), has reported a batch of Hass avocados from South Africa containing levels of Prochloraz twenty times higher than the maximum allowed limit. This fungicide, banned in the European Union since 2022, is prohibited in the EU due to its potential health risks. read more

"We cannot imagine the drama that has taken place in Spain, especially Valencia. There are cooperatives where roads were swept away, roofs collapsed, and machinery flooded. Companies were left without power and telephone service, not to mention the suffering in people's homes," says Pieter de read more

In western Kenya, at the foot of Mount Elgon, lies Mount Elgon Orchards, one of the oldest horticultural farms in the country. It was founded by the grandfather of the current owner, Bob Andersen, who relocated to Kenya from Sweden in 1920. As a botanist, he experimented with different fruit varieties; however, for several years now, read more

The National Fair-Trade Organization (NFTO) has successfully sent the first shipment of premium bananas from Saint Lucia to Canada. This initiative is in line with Caricom's 25 by 25 agenda, which aims to reduce import dependence and strengthen export activities within the Caribbean, thereby. read more

India's domestic apple production in marketing year (MY) 2024/2025 is forecasted to be 6 percent higher at 2.55 million metric tons (MMT) due to favorable weather conditions in the apple-growing regions. Post forecasts a 10 percent increase in apple imports to 600 thousand metric tons due to the growing demand. read more

Close to ideal growing conditions have led Chile to anticipate a record cherry crop of 140 million boxes in the upcoming season. Cherries are highly influenced by weather conditions, but everything is currently proceeding smoothly for a successful season. Usually, 95 percent of Chile's cherries are exported to China. read more

Plant growers in Vietnam, especially in the Vinh Long and Tra Vinh regions, are currently facing a significant drop in orange prices, leading to substantial losses for the farmers. The cost of cultivating oranges on a hectare of land is reported to be around 120 million VND. read more

W Południowej Afryce producenci winogron napotykają na zmniejszone plony na eksport z powodu skrajnych warunków pogodowych. Dolina Loskop w prowincji Limpopo, która niedawno rozpoczęła sezon winogronowy, doświadczyła zniszczeń plonów przez grad. Pomimo tych wyzwań, region ogólnie utrzymuje się na dotychczasowym poziomie. read more