The authority recorded an export volume of 2.3 million tons with a value of 1.1 billion US dollars. Of that, 1.93 million tons were oranges and 147,000 tons were lemons, representing a 21% increase compared to the previous year. While the total value increased, the revenue per ton decreased. read more

Frutas de Chile has initiated a new study to assist fruit farmers in Coquimbo in determining the most profitable crops to cultivate. Coquimbo has been facing a severe drought for several years, making the prioritization of water usage a significant challenge for the region's farmers. read more

The industry organization Bionext estimates the revenue for 2023 at around 1.4 billion euros, referring to surveys by CPS GFK. This represents an increase of about 500 million euros or 52% compared to 2019. This means that the organic market grew more than twice as fast as the market for conventional food. read more

A reduction in value-added tax on fruits and vegetables will motivate customers to change their shopping habits towards healthier options. This is one of the conclusions of the report by the Ministry of Finance, which examined the advantages and disadvantages of reducing the value-added tax on fruits and vegetables. read more

Maersk announced the launch of its new seasonal sea freight service called Korosho Express, specifically designed to support the Tanzanian cashew trade. The service will begin operation at the end of October 2024 and run until February 2025, coinciding with the peak season of the cashew trade. read more

Lidl Denmark has announced its support for reducing or eliminating value-added tax on sales of fresh fruit and vegetables, following a recent trial that reportedly led to a significant increase in sales. read more

South Africa's Table Grape Industry (SATI) has appointed Denene Erasmus as its new Market Development and Communications Manager, a position she assumed on October 14th. read more

The International Fresh Produce Association Australia and New Zealand (IFPA ANZ) has announced that it will begin searching for a new managing director to lead the association into a period of growth, following the resignation of Ben Hoodless. read more

The South African group Zeder Investments has announced that the planned sale of its remaining Capespan Agri assets, which include three apple and pear farms and a packhouse in the Western Cape, is nearing completion. read more

The company has increased its workforce by 50% and has produced 63,000 tons of citrus, 23,000 of which are organic. Sales in France (+24%), Germany (+142%), the Netherlands (+70%), and Spain (+37%) have also increased exponentially. Limonar de Santomera continues to grow and is the leading citrus producer. read more

Retail food inflation in India reached a three-month high of 9.24% in September, rising sharply from 5.66% in August. This increase was mainly due to a significant rise in vegetable prices and edible oils moving into inflationary territory. Sequentially, consumer food prices also increased. read more

With the arrival of autumn and following abundant rains, the long-awaited mushroom season has begun in Ukraine. While mushrooms can be found throughout the country, they are most commonly harvested in the forested regions of northern and western Ukraine. Prices for cultivated mushrooms in markets and stores may vary. read more

The Nairobi International Trade Fair (NITF), which took place at the Jamhuri Showground from 23rd to 29th September 2024, attracted more than 500 exhibitors from around the world. Hosted by the Agricultural Society of Kenya, the event focused on "Promoting Climate Smart Agriculture and Trade Initiatives for" read more

The Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA) is urging for immediate policy measures to enable temperature-controlled logistics providers in Africa to enhance the resilience of food supply chains in anticipation of future energy blackouts and load-shedding. GCCA Africa Director Paul Matthew made the call as part of the initiative. read more

Ireland: Back-to-school boosts grocery sales as shoppers stock up on family favourites. Kantar reported: "As households settled into their autumn and back-to-school routines of preparing school lunches and dinners, Irish households spent an additional €2.6 million on fresh vegetables and €1.9 million on." read more

The Almeria-based company UNICA Group achieves a new milestone in its trajectory with the Food Internationalization Award from Food from Spain. Enrique de los Ríos, CEO of UNICA, was responsible for collecting this award at an event held at the Teatro Real in Madrid. read more

Among the protagonists of C'è+Gusto, the event dedicated to the food world and the excellences of Made in Italy that took place on October 12 and 13 in Bologna, Orogel, the specialist in fresh frozen vegetables, could not be missing. At the center of the two-day event focused on great ingredients... read more

Azerbaijan, known for its pomegranate orchards, is taking advantage of the increasing global interest in this fruit. Pomegranates, a symbol of the country and a key component of its agriculture, are becoming more and more sought after in international markets. In 2023, Azerbaijan produced around 190,000. read more

Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper, together with Governor Brian P. Kemp, the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES), and the Georgia Forestry Commission, recently announced an initial estimate of Hurricane Helene's economic impact on Georgia. read more

Organic fruits and vegetables are back on Italian tables: this is what emerges from the data presented by Cso Italy, the leading entity in the sector that represents about 60% of our country's producers, during the conference "Organic Fruits and Vegetables and Neuromarketing: Understanding." read more