Açaí, originating from Pará, accounts for 87.3% of Brazil's total production, establishing the state as a significant player in the country. This dominance is a result of advanced cultivation techniques and strategic management, boosting the sector's economic importance. The Amazon Foundation for read more

Boerenbond, Groene Kring, and Ferm address the challenges they face with a playful gesture on Brussels' Martelaarsplein. They use the board game, Game of the Goose, to highlight the difficulties they encounter. Negotiators for the Flemish government have been called upon to find solutions that will support Flemish farmers. read more

Macfrut (with a 40% increase in turnover in 2024) is increasingly looking towards the Middle East and African markets. The presentation of the 42nd edition in Cairo, following previous editions in Doha, Riyadh, and Expo Dubai, confirms this trend. Egypt as an international partner, with the Lazio Region playing a leading role, focusing on potatoes. read more

Asia Fruit Logistica 2024, which took place in Hong Kong from September 4 to 6, attracted 280 Chinese exhibitors, representing a 12% increase from the previous year. Exhibitors from different Chinese regions, such as Sichuan, Hebei, Shaanxi, and Shanxi, displayed a diverse array of products. Many exhibitors offered... read more

Frutadeli, one of the main producers and exporters of bananas in Ecuador, continues to excel in the global banana market. While Ecuador may not be the largest banana producer in the world, it is the leading exporter known for the quality of its fruit. According to CEO Sandra Monroy, Frutadeli has read more

W ciągu pierwszych ośmiu miesięcy 2024 roku Mołdawia zgłosiła wzrost eksportu winogron do Unii Europejskiej o 125% w porównaniu z tym samym okresem w 2023 roku. Dumitru Alaiba, wicepremier i minister rozwoju gospodarczego, ujawnił te statystyki, podkreślając wzrost eksportu winogron do. read more

The Australian Fresh Produce Alliance (AFPA) welcomes the official launch of the Federal Parliamentary Friends of Fresh Produce, a new bipartisan group established to support and advocate for Australia's fresh produce industry. The launch event, to be held at Parliament House on Wednesday. read more

Sonia Umurungi, Managing Director of Green Dreams Ltd, believes that there is a significant need to simplify the process of exporting coffee, avocados, and horticultural products in Rwanda. She stated, "Simplifying export procedures is crucial for farmers, as the current complexities have a negative impact on our competitiveness." read more

"It has been a plum season with its ups and downs so far," reports plum importer Jan Gütinger in response to an inquiry. "On June 18, we were able to offer the first Serbian early plums of the Rana variety (Cacaks Frühe), the earliest ever. We then continued with Cacaks Schöne from Bosnia at the end of June." read more

Passion fruits have been added to the list of Vietnamese fruits officially exported to Australia, becoming the fifth type of fruit to be included after mangoes, longans, lychees, and dragon fruits. The announcement was made during a ceremony on September 9, held by the Plant Protection Department of the Ministry of Agriculture. read more

Dean and Deon Barnard, farmers in South Africa, have achieved a global milestone by growing a plum weighing 464.15 g (16.3 oz), surpassing the previous record by 109.78 g (3.8 oz). This record-breaking fruit, harvested from their Oppie Plaas Boerdery, emerged from a commercial farming operation. read more

This water may still contain chemicals and pathogens. These must not harm humans, plants, and animals. The RIVM, in collaboration with WUR (Wageningen University & Research) and NVWA (Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority), has conducted studies to assess the quality of this water. read more

This price and volume dynamics result from a lower avocado supply during the quarter, which was attributed to a combination of weather impacts on fruit development and production in Peru and harvest interruptions in Mexico, the company explained. read more

"When the harvest of a potato variety fails partially or completely in a difficult year, it hurts me deeply," explains organic potato farmer Heinz Höneisen in Andelfingen, Zurich. And climate change is ensuring that in agriculture, there is almost only" read more

Kiwifruit marketer Zespri and its shipping partner ANL – a part of CMA CGM – have initiated a feasibility study to explore the potential for a low-emissions corridor between New Zealand and Belgium. read more

Rachel Depree, Executive Officer Sustainability at Zespri, says that shipping plays a crucial role in New Zealand's export-oriented economy, as it transports 99% of the country's trade volume and about 80% of its value. "Low-emission shipping is read more

Rachel Depree, Executive Officer Sustainability at Zespri, says that shipping plays a crucial role in New Zealand's export-oriented economy, as it transports 99% of New Zealand's trade volume and around 80% of its value. "Low-emission shipping is" read more

Australia and Vietnam have aimed to boost trade between the two countries through a new bilateral agricultural agreement that allows for the export of Australian plums to Vietnam and Vietnamese passionfruit to Australia. read more

Over 750 major fruit and vegetable companies from over 40 countries and regions participated in the 17th Asia Fruit Logistica (AFL) in Hong Kong on 4-6 September. Among them, Joy Wing Mau, China's top fruit company, was awarded Importer of the Year at the 2024 Asia Fruit Awards. read more

South Korea has recently experienced a significant rise in summer temperatures, with a recent report suggesting a move towards a tropical climate. This change is projected to have a significant effect on the country's agricultural industry, introducing the concept of "heatflation," which refers to... read more