Chiny wyraziły obawy dotyczące poziomu kadmu w niektórych przesyłkach duriana z Tajlandii, co doprowadziło do wstrzymania eksportu z wybranych zakładów pakowania i sadów. Obawa wynika z możliwego przekroczenia przez poziom kadmu chińskiego progu 0,05 miligrama na kilogram. Chiński region Południowej Chin read more

The year 2024 will mark a new stage in the history of France Food. Specializing in the production, shipping, and marketing of strawberries and red fruits since 1978, the company recently acquired Fruits Rouges du Périgord. This was undoubtedly an opportunity to strengthen and expand its core business. read more

"With the increasing threat of diseases and the higher usage of disinfectants and cleaning agents in expanding horticultural operations, Tata Steel encountered the challenge of supplying an even superior base material for the horticultural sector." Tata Steel introduced Advantica Horti Control, a new... read more

Turyści zebrały się na Dounan Flower Market w południowo-zachodnich Chinach, w prowincji Junnan, podczas Święta Narodowego, które rozpoczęło się we wtorek. Dounan Flower Market to największy na świecie market świeżo ściętych kwiatów w Azji i drugi co do wielkości na świecie. Sprzedaje ponad 1600 różnych odmian świeżo ściętych kwiatów. read more

Kenya's horticultural sector, which includes fruits, flowers, and vegetables, was reported to contribute approximately Sh157 billion to the economy in 2023, according to the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) Horticultural Crops Directorate (HCD). The sector saw a 7% increase in the read more

Rosselkhoznadzor has requested that the Kazakh Committee for State Inspection in Agriculture suspend the issuance of phytosanitary certificates for fresh melons originating from Kazakhstan starting on October 7, 2024. This decision was made due to the repeated detection of the quarantine pest. read more

Countdown to Cso Italy's participation in Fruit Attraction, scheduled from Tuesday 8th to Thursday 10th of October: there is great anticipation for what is shaping up to be a record-breaking edition. read more

The war that threatened Lebanon has now become a reality. The southern part of the country, including its capital Beirut, is experiencing heavy bombing and fighting. Hania Chahal, a Lebanese economist specializing in agro-industry, has gathered testimonies from growers and exporters and is explaining how the war is impacting them. read more

In a recent development aimed at bolstering the citrus sector in Pakistan, the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (UAF), and Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan (HZAU) have formalized a Material Transfer Agreement (MTA). This agreement, finalized during a ceremony at UAF on September 30th, ... read more

During the past weekend, in thousands of squares across Italy, "The Apple of AISM" initiative returned, organized by AISM - the Italian Multiple Sclerosis Association, to support scientific research and enhance services for people with Multiple Sclerosis and related conditions. read more

Public Sector Pension Investment (PSP), a pension fund manager for Canada's security forces, is in the final stages of negotiations to acquire Citri&Co, Spain's top citrus producer. Sources familiar with the discussions have revealed that PSP Investments, which manages assets totaling approximately read more

Incotec is launching its newest microplastic-free film coating, Disco Blue L-1523, for sunflower seeds at the Euroseeds Congress 2024, happening from October 13 to 16 in Copenhagen, Denmark. This product features a vibrant blue color and is completely free of microplastics. It has been formulated to meet... read more

In the greenhouse vegetable market, there is a transition happening this week from the Belgian and Dutch supply to the Spanish season. "Starting this weekend, larger volumes of aubergine, zucchini, and bell peppers will come from Spain, followed by tomatoes in the following week. At that point, read more

W odpowiedzi na znaczący spadek tegorocznej produkcji jabłek, przypisany przymrozkom w maju w regionach centralnych i północno-zachodnich, Rosja planuje importować jabłka z Korei Północnej. Deficyt oszacowany na 30-40 procent typowej wydajności doprowadził do podwojenia cen jabłek. read more

In these weeks, the vegetable market is very hectic with high prices and limited volumes. It makes no difference for zucchini, which is experiencing high prices due to limited volumes. Claudio Filosa, president of the (organization name), describes the situation to aIFN. read more

South Africa is quickly becoming the top choice for Pink Lady apples from the Southern Hemisphere. Kantar data shows that Pink Lady sales in the United Kingdom (UK) have increased by 13% in the past year, making it the fastest-growing apple variety in the UK. read more

Japanese fresh produce buyers have recently met with top Australian growers during an inbound trade mission aimed at enhancing business connections and relationships between the two countries. read more

Paul van Groningen started working as an independent commercial agent in Spain last year, along with his wife, Maria Elena. He visited growers and packing stations in the Almeria and Granada regions last week to get an overview of the new greenhouse vegetable season. read more

"Our berry harvest in Mexico typically begins around September 15 and continues until July 15, spanning almost the entire year. We only take a brief break of about two months during the summer, as the quality conditions are not ideal during that time." read more

Japanese fresh produce buyers have met with leading Australian growers during an inbound trade mission to enhance business connections and relationships between the two countries. read more