The first two days of Asia Fruit Logistica 2024, held in Hong Kong last week (4-6 September 2024), were deemed a success by both exhibitors and attendees. However, despite the positive start, concerns arose due to uncertainty surrounding a Typhoon, leading to a missed morning session on the T8 day. read more

The Import Promotion Desk (IPD) from Germany will showcase a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables at Fruit Attraction in Madrid next month. Approximately 30 companies from Egypt, Brazil, Ecuador, Ghana, Kenya, Morocco, Peru, Senegal, and Ukraine will be featured at the IPD booth. read more

Tharfield Nursery, one of the largest specialist edible plant nurseries in New Zealand, has enhanced its operations and efficiency by switching to NZPPI plant trolleys for transporting its 400,000 plants across the country. Background on Tharfield Nursery: Tharfield Nursery is situated in Katikati. read more

Rząd japoński wydał zgodę na eksport awokado odmiany Hass z Brazylii, otwierając nowy rozdział dla brazylijskiego agrobiznesu i oferując szerszy wybór owoców japońskim konsumentom. To wydarzenie nie tylko zwiększa różnorodność dostępnych owoców w Japonii. read more

Kenyan exporters are facing various non-tariff barriers that are hindering their complete access to the European Union market, despite the presence of trade agreements, such as the EU-Kenya Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) that became operational on July 1, 2024. This agreement permits Kenyan exports... read more

This report offers trend analysis of the volume and prices of Seasonal Perishable commodities. The volume represents the current week, while the prices reflect open (spot) market sales conducted by first handlers of products that are generally in good quality and condition, unless otherwise specified. This may include promotional offers... read more

Lokalna branża fingerlime rozwijała się dynamicznie w ostatnich latach i została wzmocniona przez powstanie Australian Native Fingerlime Alliance w 2024 roku. Przewodniczący ANFA i właściciel Green Valley Fingerlimes twierdzi, że producenci z tego kraju mogą być liderami na świecie, zwłaszcza w kontekście. read more

Pnina Oren-Shnidor, the Director of Israel's National Food Service, announced the lifting of restrictions on importing fruits and vegetables from Jordan. This decision was made after implementing new pre-import inspections to guarantee the safety of produce entering Israel. read more

The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has raised concerns about the low profits generated from Nigeria's onion trade, despite being one of Africa's top producers. Nigeria produces almost two million tons of onions every year, but most of them are sold in their raw state. read more

The intense heat still grips Southern Italy, with temperatures reaching nearly 35°C, but - despite the mugginess - it's time to make the first predictions about the citrus orchards. Starting with the Calabrian clementines with Natalino Gallo, president of Op Agricor in Corigliano Calabro (Cosenza). read more

Asia Fruit Logistica, the fair dedicated to fruit and vegetable companies looking to strengthen and expand their business in the Asian region, concluded on Friday, September 6 in Hong Kong. Bianca Bonifacio, trade fair and internationalization manager at CSO Italy, highlights: read more

Na skutek zniszczeń spowodowanych przez tajfun Yagi w północnym Wietnamie ceny warzyw w Hanoi, Hai Phong i Quang Ninh wzrosły. Burza, która była najpotężniejszą uderzającą w Azję w tym roku, spowodowała uszkodzenia upraw i zakłócenia w transporcie, co doprowadziło do wzrostu cen. read more

The Japanese burger chain Dom Dom has launched a special Nashi Double Teriyaki Burger that includes two teriyaki-glazed patties and fresh slices of nashi, an Asian pear. The sweet and crunchy pear contrasts nicely with the savory and juicy meat, resulting in a unique and delicious combination. read more

Wesfalia Fruit, a fresh produce supplier, has entered the Japanese market as part of its strategy to diversify its international market access. This move represents a significant expansion of its presence in the Asian market. It follows Westfalia's successful positioning of South African avocados. read more

In response to the uncertainties surrounding the importation of foreign vegetables, Japanese food companies are increasingly sourcing their vegetables domestically. read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce has announced the appointment of Danny Dumas as senior vice president of sales, marketing, and product management for North America. read more

Especially large calibers are in short supply. On the demand side, the change of the month and the end of holidays in Eastern Austria provided some slight impulses. There have been no price changes compared to the previous week. At the beginning of the week, prices for medium-sized onions, cleaned and sorted in crates, varied depending on the market. read more

Thus, the supply of iceberg lettuce steadily increased throughout the month. The intense sunny days and cool nights resulted in good quality and large heads. However, sales potential was somewhat limited due to the nationwide summer holidays. Sales at wholesale markets also fell. read more

The unusually early start of the blueberry blossoming, followed by frosts, led to yield reductions and quality losses in some regions. Overall, however, the harvest quantity was higher than in 2023. Despite numerous challenges during the harvest, the supply of berries increased. Before that, read more

The University of Hohenheim is ranked 15th in Europe and 53rd worldwide. The NTU Subject Ranking for 2024 was released on August 20, 2024. It evaluates the research performance of universities. Germany's No. 1 in agricultural research and food sciences: that is the position where the. read more