Lychees in Australia heavily rely on pollination services provided by a variety of insects, with the European honey bee (Apis mellifera) playing a crucial role. A report from 2024 highlights that 80% of the lychee crop yield depends on the pollination services of both managed and wild bees. read more

Tosca, a company specializing in reusable packaging solutions, is excited to announce the launch of its 2024 Sustainability Report. This document showcases the company's achievements in 2023, detailing its initiatives to make a significant sustainability impact in its operations and with its customers. read more

Beijing Supreme Court ruled in favor of Deroose Plants, a member of Plantum, in a case against a Guangdong infringer of Bromeliad varieties. Deroose Plants stated: "This sets a crucial legal precedent, emphasizing the importance of intellectual property in fostering innovation. read more

Avocado will be the main focus of the 16th edition of Fruit Attraction, with various initiatives centered around this superfood. For the Madrid Fair (8-10 October), participation of over 2,100 companies from 56 countries is expected, presenting 70 thousand square meters of products. read more

The National Farmers' Federation (NFF) welcomes the Government's announcement of $30 million over three years to increase funding for investigations and enforcement by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) in the supermarket and retail sector. The NFF has been advocating for this for a long time. read more

The European Food Safety System recently identified a high level of prohibited pesticides in fresh peppers from Albania during an import attempt into Slovenia. The pesticides found were pirimiphos-methyl and formate, both of which are banned within the European Union and several other countries. read more

The northern region of Vietnam has suffered trillions of dong in damages caused by a recent typhoon, with the numbers still increasing as more areas report losses. Farmers affected by the typhoon, like Huu from Xe Cu hamlet in Thanh Hai commune, Luc Ngan district, are urgently working to... read more

Ball SB has issued an update following a week of activities at Ball Kenya, which included their Open Days event held from September 17-19 at their new R&D station. This was followed by a participation in the Naivasha Horticultural Fair on Friday, September 20, and Saturday, September 21. The Open Days event at the read more

After two years marked by a severe drought, the Spanish farmers' union Unió de Pagesos predicts that the 2024 commercial campaign for some fruits will only be able to cover production costs, due to the climatic difficulties that some areas have faced. read more

Craigmore Sustainables has acquired two apple orchards from Scales Corporation's Mr Apple New Zealand, marking a significant expansion in its horticultural investments. The purchased orchards, Te Papa in Central Hawke's Bay and Blyth in the Heretaunga Plains, cover a total of 234 hectares. This... read more

SPC, a manufacturer of fruit, vegetables, and other packaged goods, has entered into a merger agreement with the Original Juice Company (OJC), incorporating Nature One Dairy into the deal. This development was disclosed through a statement to the Australian Stock Exchange, highlighting the. read more

W Hiszpanii zmiana w kierunku uprawy pistacji odzwierciedla adaptację do coraz częstszych i intensywniejszych warunków suszy. Rolnicy, tacy jak Garcia, który prowadzi 26-hektarowe gospodarstwo w Manzanares, Castilla-La Mancha, przeszli na uprawę pistacji z mniej odpornych upraw, takich jak winorośle i zboża. read more

W celu zwiększenia handlu dwustronnego, Pakistan i Rosja podpisały swoje pierwsze memorandum o porozumieniu (MoU) w sprawie handlu wymiennego. Umowa ta obejmuje wymianę towarów takich jak ciecierzyca, ryż, mandarynki, ziemniaki i czerwona soczewica pomiędzy rosyjską firmą LLC "Astarta". read more

Renée Prasad has a few things she loves more than reconnecting with UFV's agriculture alumni. Many students have graduated from the university and gone on to do wonderful things in the agricultural sector. She will have the opportunity to see some of them on Saturday, October 5, when UFV Chilliwack hosts the Agriculture Alumni event. read more

W Kobuletach, nadmorskim kurorcie Adżarii, została otwarta nowa fabryka przetwórstwa cytrusów w obecności gruzińskiego ministra ochrony środowiska i rolnictwa, Otara Shamugii, pierwszego wicepremiera Levana Davitashviliego oraz przewodniczącego rządu Adżarii, Tornike Rizhvadze. Shamugia podkreślił read more

SPI and NNZ have announced a strategic global collaboration for packaging solutions for fruit and vegetables in Europe, South Africa, and North America. The partnership leverages SPI's global patent in packaging with NNZ's distribution network and market expertise to serve the global produce industry. read more

W Południowej Afryce Transnet planuje wprowadzić nowe "opłaty za dostęp" od 1 listopada w celu zintegrowania sektora prywatnego z siecią kolejową. Ten krok wywołał dyskusje na temat dostępności taryf za uczestnictwo sektora prywatnego (PSP), kluczowych dla komercyjnej opłacalności prywatnych przewozów kolejowych. read more

W mieście Dalian na północnym wschodzie Chin zostały ustanowione nowe trasy żeglugowe do Ameryki Południowej, zwiększając łączność handlową. Port w Dalian, gdzie znajduje się największe w Chinach składowanie bananów, importuje owoce z kilku krajów, w tym z Ekwadoru w Ameryce Południowej. Port przetwarza... read more

On 3 September, the day before Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong, vegetable seed breeder Rijk Zwaan organized a seminar focused on sweet peppers, as market potential continues to develop in the Asia region. read more

The Dutch ripening specialist Interko reports a significant increase in global demand for its turnkey Optimo ripening room, which offers a more cost-effective option for ripeners. The company is currently working on over 30 installations, with 10 of them in the Netherlands for the French premium retailer Grand Frais. read more