A study from Tianjin Medical University General Hospital in China suggests that drinking red grape juice can significantly lower the risk of erectile dysfunction (ED). Researchers found that men who consumed it at least five times a week had up to an 80% reduced risk. The effect is linked to the. read more

MSC will be exhibiting at the inaugural Transport Logistic Africa event, scheduled to take place from February 19-21 in Nairobi, Kenya. This event will gather important stakeholders from various segments of the logistics industry, such as maritime shipping, rail networks, road transportation, and air freight. Being a prominent industry player read more

Sezon marokańskich miękkich cytrusów przebiega pomyślnie, z kalendarzami clementine i nadorcott trwającymi do połowy kwietnia przed pojawieniem się późnych odmian. Według Mourada Seghieriego, dyrektora generalnego Romana Fruits, sezon charakteryzuje się znacznym wzrostem wolumenów, szczególnie w read more

The Fino lemon season is now in its second part, and despite some losses caused by the weather, Ailimpo reports that the campaign is progressing well, with supply and demand in balance. "The initial estimate indicated that this season's production in Spain would reach 1,260,000 tons, which represents read more

According to EastFruit, Morocco has been consistently increasing its imports of shelled almonds from the USA. In the first 11 months of 2024, the country imported over 35,000 tons of almonds, with a total value of $174.5 million. This marks an 18% increase compared to 2023 and sets a new record. read more

Despite a decrease in purchases, Russia continues to be the second-largest importer of Ecuadorian bananas, as reported by the Ecuadorian Banana Exporters Association. Out of the 364.16 million boxes of bananas exported in 2024, the European Union accounted for 29.03% of the shipments, with Russia following behind. read more

Holenderska spółdzielnia królewska Unia Plantatorów z Południowo-Wschodnich Niderlandów, bardziej znana jako Zon, przyjęła kilku nowych członków - wszyscy oni główni dostawcy świeżych produktów z własnymi kontraktami detalicznymi na dużą skalę - co świadczy o dalszej konsolidacji w Holandii.

The Dutch cooperative, the Royal Cooperative Grower Union of South-East Netherlands, known more commonly as Zon, has added several new members - all of them major suppliers of fresh produce with their own large-scale retail contracts - in a sign of further consolidation in the Netherlands. read more

Clementines and mandarins make up a significant part of the European citrus production, which in Italy amounts to more than 3 million tons of citrus fruits annually, including oranges, lemons, mandarins, and other citrus varieties. Thanks to the fertile soils and ideal climate, approximately 65 read more

Aldi Nord offers around 1,860 products from 18 product categories and supplies consumers on a daily basis. To ensure the availability of the entire range in Aldi Nord stores in Germany, the discounter has been using RELEX since August 2023. This software tool helps manage the logistics and inventory effectively. read more

The 2024/25 Egyptian citrus season is expected to be exceptional, with production levels projected to reach a record 3.7 million tonnes, as stated by Ahmed Ghazy, the export manager at Wadi El Nour, a prominent agricultural company in Egypt with over 30 years of experience in cultivating high-quality citrus fruits. read more

This has led to a significant expansion of the cultivation area and the range of products, both in terms of breadth and volume. But cost-saving measures have also had a positive impact. "The measures we have implemented to reduce costs and increase results... read more

Nufri's Envy apple has been awarded the Sabor del Año (Taste of the Year) seal for Spain and Portugal for the second consecutive year. Its Opal club apple has scooped the award for the first time. read more

For consumers, it is user-friendly and easy to cut, process, and package. Samantha offers a new cabbage experience: a slightly sweet taste, rich in fiber and vitamins, ideal for the vegetarian trend. A healthy and tasty choice. read more

The Australian Fresh Produce Alliance (AFPA) has announced the unanimous election of Richard Clayton, managing director of Australian Produce Partners, as AFPA Chair for the 2025 term. With decades of experience working in the fresh produce industry, Mr. Clayton will take over the role. read more

The Indian agritech company, Superplum, has established its own fruit distribution centers in Delhi and Bangalore. These facilities have enhanced the company's distribution and ripening capabilities, which Superplum claims will improve the quality of fruit for consumers. read more

New Zealand grower-marketer T&G has partnered with the New Zealand Superannuation Fund, through its rural investment manager FarmRight, to cultivate 125 hectares of its high-quality Joli branded apples in Canterbury. read more

For yet another year, Spain will be the third most represented delegation at Fruit Logistica, with a high number of exhibiting companies, following only Italy and the Netherlands. While the exact number of participating exhibitors is still pending confirmation, Silvia de Juanes, Fruit Logistica's Communication Director for Spain, anticipates read more

SIA Hawita Baltic, the Latvian subsidiary of the Hawita Group, has officially received RHP Horticulture certification for its substrate raw material peat. The RHP certificate was officially handed over during the IPM fair in Essen, Germany. RHP-certified peat complies with strict requirements. read more

Polska przygotowuje się do eksportu jabłek do Indonezji do końca tego roku, mając na celu wzmocnienie relacji handlowych z tym państwem południowo-wschodnioazjatyckim. Inicjatywa ta wynika z faktu, że Indonezja zaakceptowała import polskich jabłek, potwierdził to Maciej Tumulec, chargé d'affaires ad interim w Indonezji. read more

Everything is ready for the celebration of the upcoming edition of the 7th MujerAGRO Awards, which will take place in Madrid on February 21st, specifically at the headquarters of the National Association of Agricultural Engineers.

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