Eric Lasportes, founder and CEO of Sodirex Vietnam Co, LTD based in Ho Chi Minh City since 2010, has specialized in fresh coconuts and established the Mekong Gourmet export brand targeting the 4th range market. "We import exotic fruits grown in Vietnam, such as coconuts from the Mekong region. read more

In 2024, Uzbekistan exported 219,200 tons of grapes, more than double the volume of the previous year, according to the country's Statistics Agency. The total export value amounted to $186.2 million. Russia was the biggest purchaser, importing 174,900 tons, followed by Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan with 21,000 tons each. read more

Apple orchards in the Almaty region have been put up for auction. Agrofirm NurAgro LLP announced the sale with a starting price of 10.07 billion tenge (approximately $19.39 million), listing the lot on the e-Qazyna website. The company is owned by the National Food Contract Corporation. read more

Brazil's banana export volume reached 49 thousand tons in 2024, marking a 13% decrease from the previous year, as reported by Comex Stat. Contributors from Hortifrúti/Cepea attribute this reduction to a controlled national supply of dwarf bananas and competition from Bolivia and Paraguay. read more

The Sustainability Initiative of South Africa (SIZA) has partnered with Appellando to enhance human rights and environmental protection in global supply chains. This collaboration is focused on improving grievance reporting mechanisms in line with EU Due Diligence legislation. read more

The coconut crop in Ivory Coast is experiencing increased demand, while competition in Asia is being affected by the Red Sea crisis. However, Mariella Tossou, the general manager of Somat Trading, points out that this is not necessarily leading to higher prices. The exporter states, "The coconut crop is benefitting from a rise in demand, but this is not necessarily leading to better prices." read more

The Spanish Citrus Interprofessional Inter Citrus held a meeting yesterday with a prominent delegation from the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Business, led by the Director General of Commercial Policy,

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"The government is not abolishing Agence Bio," announced French Minister of Agriculture and Food Sovereignty Annie Genevard earlier this week. On January 17th, the French Senate approved an amendment put forth by Senator Laurent Duplomb to abolish Agence Bio and transfer its responsibilities to FranceAgriMer. read more

India: Aeravti Ventures leads $1 million round in Origin Fresh

Fresh produce brand Origin Fresh has secured $1 million in a pre-seed funding round led by Aeravti Ventures, with participation from a group of Ultra High Net Worth Individuals (HNIs). The fresh funds will be utilized to enhance the delivery network and support the. read more

The Open Day organized by Cora Seedspresso was held on Thursday, January 23rd at the Demonstration Center in Acate, in the province of Ragusa. The event represented an important opportunity to showcase the company's tomato varieties to over 400 visitors, including agricultural companies. read more

Kyrgyzstan recorded a significant increase in flower imports during the first 11 months of 2024. The National Statistics Committee reported that 29.2 million tons of cut flowers and buds were imported, with a total value of $11.22 million. This figure is almost double the amount of flower imports in 2023, which stood at 16.25 million tons. read more

The European Union has decided to extend the economic sanctions imposed on Russia, with the aim of restricting Moscow's financial resources used in the conflict with Ukraine. This extension, which required unanimous approval from member states, faced challenges due to Hungarian demands, but ultimately an agreement was reached. read more

Poland has become one of the top 10 largest potato producers in the world, surpassing the Netherlands, according to the latest data released on January 28, 2025. China remains the leading global producer, contributing a massive 93 million tons of supply. read more

Badanie prowadzone przez naukowców w Hiszpanii ma na celu poprawę metody wykrywania ludzkiego norowirusa i wirusa zapalenia wątroby typu A na liściach sałaty i owocach jagodowych. Pod kierownictwem doktor Susany Guix z Uniwersytetu w Barcelonie, badanie ma na celu udoskonalenie procesów ekstrakcji, koncentracji i wykrywania wirusów, aby pokonać. read more

Sezon egipskich ziemniaków rozpoczyna się w styczniu i trwa do początku lipca. Według przeprowadzonych badań, wolumeny w tym sezonie są wysokie, przewyższając te z ubiegłego roku. Potwierdza to także Hazem Adel Mohamed, CEO Lehaa Trading & Agricultural Investment. Producent twierdzi, read more

At the start of the Polish presidency, Spain has emphasized its commitment to progress in the regulation of New Genomic Techniques (NGTs). read more

The president of Germany's top fresh produce association has urged the country's new federal government to implement business-friendly policies aimed at lowering energy costs, promoting investment in new technology, and fostering agricultural growth. read more

The Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA)’s 28th European Cold Chain Conference, scheduled for 26-28 March 2025 in Denmark, will delve into the implications for Europe’s temperature-controlled logistics businesses stemming from shifts in trade policy landscapes and macro trends. read more

In a comprehensive study of the genetic material of P. infestans and other representatives of the Phytophthora species, researchers from NC State University have provided further evidence that P. infestans spread from South America to North America before arriving in the 1840s. read more

In northern Uganda, the East-West Seed Knowledge Transfer Foundation (EWS-KT) is working to introduce a groundbreaking farmer finance model that involves training vegetable farmers and creating credit scores for them. This initiative is being supported by the Austrian Development Cooperation. read more