Two prominent Polish fresh produce importers will participate in the online training "Navigating the Eastern European fresh produce market: Opportunities for Egypt and Morocco" and will provide insights on the export potential of Egyptian and Moroccan produce in Eastern Europe. read more

Rząd Australii ściśle współpracuje z rządem Południowej Australii w celu wsparcia pracowników przemysłu pomidorowego, którzy zostali zwolnieni z powodu skutków wirusa pomidora o nazwie Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit. Zapewnienie ich dobrobytu finansowego jest priorytetem w tym trudnym dla nich i ich rodzin czasie. read more

In the last few weeks, southeastern Morocco has been hit by a series of unprecedented floods. The impact on human lives and infrastructure has been significant, with numerous casualties and missing persons reported, and homes, oases, and plantations being destroyed by the floodwaters. Anas Mansouri, an expert in dryland areas, has been involved in assessing the situation. read more

The Jiayi Flower Market is situated in the Jiading Area of Shanghai. Refrigerated trucks carrying flowers arrive here every morning at 4 pm to bring flowers from both local and international sources. Many imported flowers like hydrangeas, calla lilies, anthuriums, and tulips from the Netherlands, as well as cut roses, are available here. read more

Wines produced from grapes grown in the south of Moldova, near the Romanian border, are of excellent quality, but unfortunately, they are not well-known in Western Europe. Terra Vitis has a large vineyard in this region. By early September, just before Storm Boris struck, the company had already... read more

W Zimbabwe, wprowadzenie nowej waluty, ZiG, napotkało trudności, stanowiąc poważne wyzwanie dla gubernatora banku centralnego Johna Mushayavanhu. Ta inicjatywa, początkowo mająca na celu stabilizację gospodarki narodowej, boryka się z przeszkodami z powodu deprecjacji ZiG względem dolara amerykańskiego. read more

Moses Samanga, a 65-year-old banana farmer from Zimbabwe, is experiencing the severe impacts of climate change as his previously thriving farm has turned into a barren wasteland. The unpredictable weather patterns, including irregular rainfall and rising temperatures, have resulted in substantial losses for him. read more

Thailand has long been known as a key player in durian exports, especially to the vast Chinese market. However, Malaysia and Vietnam are now becoming strong competitors. On August 24th, a chartered flight from Malaysia to China transported 1,500 crates of durians, highlighting the country's potential in the industry. read more

AP Moller-Maersk has implemented a disruption surcharge of $3,000 per 40-foot equivalent unit (feu) for shipments to or from the US East Coast or Gulf Coast in anticipation of a potential strike by the dockworkers' union beginning on October 1st. This move is considered a sign of potential disruptions in the supply chain. read more

Według ministra rolnictwa Jamajki, Floyda Greena, podaż bananów i plantacji spodziewa się ustabilizować około lutego 2025 roku po poważnych skutkach huraganu Beryl. Burza spowodowała znaczne szkody w sektorze rolnictwa, szacuje się, że 64 procent... read more

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, through Terminal Investment Ltd., is planning to open a new container terminal at the Port of Aarhus, which is Denmark's main commercial harbor. This development is seen as a direct competition to Maersk, particularly in an area where Maersk's APM Terminals has been dominant. read more

Yelloway, an initiative by Chiquita, KeyGene, MusaRadix, and Wageningen University & Research (WUR), is introducing Yelloway One, a new triploid banana hybrid that is resistant to the fungal disease Tropical Race 4 (TR4) and partially resistant to Black Sigatoka. These diseases present a significant threat. read more

With the National Day holiday approaching, the flower market is seeing a rise in sales. On the morning of September 24, the Butterfly Valley in Suqian city, Jiangsu province, was bustling with activity. Workers were busy selecting, sorting, packaging, and delivering phalaenopsis to the flower market. read more

With kiwifruit export returns surpassing $3 billion, more and more Māori landowners are shifting towards kiwifruit cultivation. The export revenue for the Gold kiwifruit variety has hit $2.4 billion, showing a 24 percent rise from the previous year, while the green variety... read more

Concerns have been raised about the extended offloading times of containers carrying essential produce such as potatoes and onions at Suva's port. This situation could potentially result in a shortage of these items in Fiji, as well as affect their quality. The delays have reportedly reached up to three read more

The agriculture sector in Switzerland is facing the challenges brought by climate change, as rising temperatures are affecting traditional farming methods. The federal research center Agroscope has noted changes in weather patterns, resulting in more frequent droughts and heavy rainfall, which have an impact on the agriculture industry. read more

After a period of hot weather, potato consumption has decreased in the past week. However, year-to-date consumption figures are still strong, with Kantar's most recent data showing an increasing trend in both sales value and volume. In Ireland, potato growers are currently experiencing challenges with yields. read more

Podczas oficjalnej wizyty w Nowej Zelandii, Wicepremier i Minister Handlu Manoa Kamikamica oraz Sekretarz Stały Shaheen Ali spotkali się z zarządem Zespri International, aby zbadać model spółdzielczy, który doprowadził Zespri do pozycji lidera na świecie w produkcji kiwi.

During an official visit to New Zealand, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade Manoa Kamikamica, alongside Permanent Secretary Shaheen Ali, engaged with Zespri International's management to explore the cooperative model that has propelled Zespri to become the world's leading kiwifruit. read more

An article on the BBC discusses working conditions in the Kenyan flower industry. The article, titled 'Toiling on a Kenyan flower farm to send fresh roses to Europe,' describes the experiences of some flower workers in Kenya. The article highlights the harsh working conditions that workers have to endure. read more

Talking about stone fruit, persimmon, pomegranate, or carob tree nurseries in Spain means talking about Viveros Hernandorena. This family-owned company has built a strong brand for its customers, many of whom are located in different parts of the world, and fostered a sense of belonging among its employees since Fernando... read more