Rosyjskim producentom owoców apelują do sprzedawców o przyjęcie bardziej łagodnych standardów dotyczących wyglądu jabłek w tym roku. A. Shirinov, przewodniczący Stowarzyszenia Ogrodników ze Stawropola, zauważył, że nietypowe upały na Północnym Kaukazie spowodowały mniejsze jabłka, podczas gdy te z regionu Krasnodar są... read more

As South Africa's apples and pears are increasingly in demand in the important Eastern markets of India and China, the potential opening of Thailand as a new market for apples is expected to happen soon. Jacques du Preez, General Manager for trade and markets at industry organization Hortgro, stated, "The East has been" read more

A viral video has surfaced showing vendors in Akola, Maharashtra, selling fake garlic made of cement mixed with real garlic to trick customers. The fraud was exposed by the wife of retired police officer Subhash Patil, who realized that the garlic cloves were not separating after being purchased. read more

France: Auchan Retail appoints Guillaume Darrasse as new managing director

Auchan Retail has appointed Guillaume Darrasse as its new managing director, succeeding Yves Claude, who will continue as chairperson of the company. The appointment was approved by Auchan's new board, which includes Thibaut. read more

The Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) revealed that Iran's tomato exports reached a value of $177 million in the first five months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-August 21), making tomatoes the second most exported agricultural commodity. read more

Kampania mango w Wybrzeżu Kości Słoniowej była sukcesem w tym roku, dzięki korzystnym warunkom pogodowym i silnemu popytowi ze strony Europy - powiedział Stéphane Djédji, dyrektor generalny Bethlehem Commodities. Producent stwierdza: "Dla odmiany KENT, najbardziej popularnej wśród naszych klientów w Europie, kampania przebiegła pomyślnie. read more

Thirty years ago, while still a student, Giel Hermans started growing sweetcorn in the Netherlands. A teacher informed him about the potential of this product, considering its high consumption in the United States. "I thought it couldn't hurt to try. So, I started growing on half a read more

We know the details of assistance for farmers affected by weather anomalies. The draft government regulation has been published. Following last week's announcements by Minister of Agriculture Czesław Siekierski, the draft government

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The Italian table grape campaign is in full swing: the most requested variety is the white Vittoria. Meanwhile, the Italian melon campaign is coming to an end. It's also the end of the campaign for peaches and nectarines, with the sale of Sicilian products closing the season. read more

Mission Produce, Inc. has announced that it will be highlighting the benefits of The Mission Advantage in the avocado and mango categories at Asia Fruit Logistica (AFL) in Hong Kong, China, from September 4-6, 2024. "Mission Produce's extensive global network for growing, ripening, and distributing brings numerous competitive advantages…" read more

Viveros California has started delivering potted strawberry plants to a large number of customers, mainly from Europe and North Africa. For this

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There is a new TikTok trend in Spain where people meet up for romantic encounters in supermarkets of the Mercadona chain. The rules are simple: between 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM, place a pineapple upside down in your shopping cart and walk around the wine section, where you must bump your cart against... read more

The Belizean government has approved a one-time subsidy of one million dollars for the citrus industry to purchase fertilizers for citrus orchards. This initiative aims to increase production and support the industry as it recovers from a particularly challenging period. read more

The General Administration of Customs (GAC) has announced the resumption of Wendan pomelo imports from Taiwan starting Monday. This decision follows the suspension that began on August 3, 2022, due to the detection of quarantine pests in these citrus fruits. The GAC has conducted a comprehensive. read more

Macadamia farmers from the Mt. Kenya region are calling for a review of the Agriculture and Food Authority Act, particularly section 43, which currently bans the export of raw nuts. This law has sparked debate as it restricts farmers to selling only processed nuts. read more

The Sydney Flower Market is the place to visit this spring, with colorful flowers adorning the aisles. These giant markets provide approximately 75 percent of wholesale flowers sold in Sydney. As the warmer weather arrives, the flowers are in full bloom and the markets are bustling with seasonal activity. read more

At the HortNZ annual conference in Tauranga, a grower from Hawke's Bay raised concerns about the government's rapid timeline for revising regulations on genetic technology, stating that it was moving "too far, too fast". The grower pointed out potential risks to market access and returns for growers. The discussion... read more

The sustainable biopesticide developer Eden Research has received temporary approval for one of its products to be used on potatoes in Greece for the 2024 season. read more

In addition to picking fruits, consumers can also participate in tours and workshops at almost every producer, where they can discover the secrets of modern and sustainable fruit cultivation and learn directly from the producers how they ensure that their fruits have the best flavor. read more

Three quarters of the apples consumed in the Netherlands are of domestic origin. This share has slightly increased in recent years. In the past years, the annual apple consumption in the Netherlands has been declining, but there was a slight recovery in 2023. read more