The United Kingdom has agreed to reduce the inspection tariff on Kenyan horticultural products from 10% to 5%. Salim Mvurya, the Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade, and Industry, announced that this change is intended to improve the competitiveness of Kenyan products in the UK market.
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"Lessons from the oil industry can help solve the talent dilemma in the African fresh produce sector."
2024-09-04 16:00
Sektory rolnicze i produktów świeżych w Afryce od dawna są postrzegane jako płodne tereny do wzrostu, innowacji i inwestycji. Z ogromnymi obszarami uprawnymi, korzystnymi klimatami i rosnącym globalnym popytem potencjał jest niezaprzeczalny.
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The team behind Sassy Apples is celebrating ahead of Asia Fruit Logistica after being announced as one of the four finalists in the Primary Sector Award category at the New Zealand Food Awards.
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In Apulia, approximately 60% of the national production of seedless grapes from organic farming is accounted for. The annual demand for seedless grapes from organic farming is growing at a rate of about 5% to 7% at the European level, with the market share of grapes from organic farming in the...
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Seafrigo has opened a new global headquarters.
2024-09-04 10:00
Seafrigo Group has inaugurated its new headquarters at 22 Rue de New-York, 76000 Le Havre in France.
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The Federal Minister for Agriculture, Regions and Water Management Norbert Totschnig, the Governor of Lower Austria Johanna Mikl-Leitner, and the Governor of Burgenland Hans Peter Doskozil have made a key decision for the future of.
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Prevar celebrates its 20th anniversary.
2024-09-04 02:00
New Zealand-based variety development organization, Prevar, will celebrate its 20th anniversary in business this year. Established in 2004, Prevar is a joint venture between New Zealand Apples & Pears, Plant & Food Research (Plant & Food), and Apple and Pear Australia (Apal), aimed at developing and commercializing new apple and pear varieties.
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Netherlands: A new fund created by agricultural entrepreneurs.
2024-09-04 00:00
Imagine: you are interested in purchasing a piece of land, and suddenly the opportunity arises to acquire that coveted plot. You sign up, attempt to secure the required financing, and are informed that the sale will proceed. However, the funds are not available yet. The bank requires more time, but you are still obligated to make payments. Panic sets in!
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The Bangladesh Trade and Tariff Commission (BTTC) has proposed to the government a reduction in tariffs on onions, potatoes, and eggs to enhance the availability of these critical food items through imports. The BTTC has recommended the National Board of Revenue (NBR) to eliminate the import restrictions.
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Slovenian apples featured in AI-generated Spar advertisement
2024-09-04 00:00
Świeże jabłka grają główną rolę w nowej reklamie Spar Slovenia, która została w całości wygenerowana przez sztuczną inteligencję.
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Fruitbox has been appointed as the exclusive agent for the Zespri brand kiwifruit in East Africa.
2024-09-04 00:00
W ramach ciągłych działań mających na celu współpracę z silnymi i szanowanymi globalnymi markami świeżych produktów rolnych, Fruitbox Ltd. niedawno nawiązało partnerstwo z nowozelandzkim operatorem pomechów pozbiorczych EastPack Ltd. w celu dostarczania kiwi marki Zespri do Kenii. "Jesteśmy podekscytowani partnerstwem z EastPack poprzez ich wspólny program marketingowy.
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Uganda's plan to boost agricultural exports by 2028
2024-09-04 00:00
Uganda aims to enhance its non-oil export portfolio to reach a target of $6 billion by the year 2028. The array of products earmarked for increased international trade includes a diverse range from the agricultural and industrial sectors such as bananas, alongside other fruits and vegetables, and the.
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Smaller pineapples in Côte d'Ivoire due to reduced rainfall.
2024-09-04 00:00
Adverse weather conditions this year have impacted the Ivorian pineapple season, leading to a decrease in the availability of large sizes, as stated by Djegnan Marius, export sales manager at Carte D'OR CI. Marius mentioned, "In the past two years, weather conditions have been unfavorable, primarily due to insufficient rainfall."
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The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, in collaboration with stakeholder institutions, has successfully obtained a geographical indication registration from the European Union (EU) for the Hüyük strawberry. This accomplishment increases the total number of Turkish products recognized by the EU.
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Belgium: PTS Mechelen invests in a rainwater storage facility
2024-09-04 00:00
Six water tanks were installed on the campus of PTS Mechelen this summer, according to the Province of Antwerp. The installation of the tanks is part of a new construction project that emphasizes sustainability. Each of the six tanks has a diameter of three meters and a length of 15 meters, and they are designed to collect water.
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Iran's potato exports reached $52 million in the first five months.
2024-09-04 00:00
The Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) has revealed that Iran's potato exports reached a value of $52 million in the first five months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-August 21). Potatoes were the fifth most exported product during this period.
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The company appoints Bertrand Mothe as the new CEO in Spain.
2024-09-04 00:00
The company explains in a statement that "during his time leading Makro Spain, Martínez Fontano has successfully driven the"
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Georgia imports 7.5 times more vegetables than it exports.
2024-09-04 00:00
In the first seven months of 2024, Georgia imported 7.5 times more vegetables than it exported, with $43.817 million in imports compared to $5.766 million in exports, according to the National Statistics Office of Georgia. Among the vegetables Georgia exported, the top earners were tomatoes.
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South Korea is considering measures to export Chilean blueberries.
2024-09-04 00:00
A delegation from the Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency (APQA) of South Korea has visited Chile to assess the implementation of the agreed-upon measures for the export of blueberries to South Korea. Inspector Nam Jessie Hwa Yeun, along with officials from the Agriculture and Livestock Service, participated in the evaluation.
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Exports of apples are increasingly moving towards the Middle East.
2024-09-04 00:00
Ostatnie dane ujawniają wyraźny spadek eksportu jabłek z Ukrainy do krajów afrykańskich oraz stałe braki przesyłek do Białorusi. Od stycznia do czerwca 2024 roku głównymi nabywcami ukraińskich jabłek były Zjednoczone Emiraty Arabskie (5 900 ton), Arabia Saudyjska (4 100 ton), Irak (3 200 ton), Gruzja (2 600 ton),
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