Factors such as the increase in the cost of inputs, lower production in southern Spain, and the scarcity of this tuber in France, a traditional competitor of Castilla y León, have contributed to this increase in the value of potatoes in the market. read more

The main Torkham highway blockade by Kukikhel protesters has disrupted the peak import season from Afghanistan, causing a daily loss of around Rs540 million to the national exchequer since August 21. This has also led to a halt in exports to Afghanistan, further affecting local traders. read more

Fruits and vegetables are a key sector for the development of Africa. This was strongly reiterated by the President of Macfrut, Renzo Piraccini, during the meeting "Africa, Italy, Europe: a new cooperation for sustainable development", promoted by the AVSI Foundation and hosted at the Meeting. read more

The attached letter is the one sent by the Agricat Fund a few days ago to several thousand Italian farmers, particularly from Emilia-Romagna, but also from Lombardy, Marche, and Tuscany, informing them that their compensation claims for damages incurred due to... read more

China's market regulator has announced that e-commerce giant Alibaba has successfully completed a three-year "rectification" period. The State Administration of Market Regulation in China issued a statement confirming that Alibaba Group has fulfilled the requirements set during the period, which was initiated following a fine imposed in 2021 for monopolistic practices. read more

Greece is experiencing a continuous rise in fruit and vegetable prices, despite government claims of reduced inflation. According to Eurostat, inflation in the country is increasing, while in other European nations, it is declining. Greek citizens are starting to accept high prices as a norm. read more

The country that exports the most grapes globally is Italy. However, in terms of the fastest-growing or fastest-decreasing exports of grapes, EastFruit conducted an investigation to determine these trends. Before delving into the rankings of the world's largest exporters, it is essential to note that these questions may not have straightforward answers. read more

Nigeria's annual mango production has not exceeded one million tonnes, with numbers reaching 968,780 metric tonnes, placing the country between the 10th and 12th spot globally. The mango market has experienced growth, increasing from $63.65 billion to $67.95 billion this year, representing a 6.7% rise. read more

The fields across the state are turning golden and orange as the marigold plants, which were planted with an eye on the Onam season sales, have begun to bloom. An important fact to note is that the area under flower cultivation has increased from around 300 hectares in 2023 to 500. read more

Beijing is preparing for the upcoming Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit, and South Africa is getting ready to send its first shipment of avocados to China. This move is part of a larger story on agricultural cooperation, which is expected to be a key topic of discussion at the summit. read more

The Turkish Hazelnut Exporters Association has launched a four-year campaign to introduce Turkish Hazelnuts in India. The event took place at the Turkish Embassy in collaboration with the Nuts and Dry Fruits Council of India (NDFCI) and was attended by prominent figures including Fırat. read more

Pakistan has exported 13,681 metric tons of mangoes to 42 countries, generating $46.7 million in revenue over the last one and a half months of this summer season. Official documents show that the United Kingdom was the top revenue source, importing mangoes worth $13.2 million. read more

At Youyiguan, also known as Friendship Pass, on the border between China and Vietnam, the aroma of durian signals the presence of this tropical fruit even outside of its peak season. This port, located in Pingxiang in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China, serves as an important gateway. read more

From Wednesday, September 4th to Friday, September 6th, Hong Kong will once again host the annual Asia Fruit Logistica. Belgian companies will be participating once more. Alongside companies like Tosca, DBS Agro, and Stas Belgium, there will also be a VLAM pavilion featuring BelOrta, Belgian Fruit Valley, and Devos. read more

Po latach udanego unikania Pomidorowego Brązowego Wirusa Rugose (ToBRFV), Australia teraz zgłosiła swoje pierwsze znane przypadki, gdzie dwa zakłady uprawowe przetestowały pozytywnie na obecność wirusa. To pierwszy znany przypadek tego wirusa w Australii, która do tej pory zdołała pozostawać... read more

A refund of less than 14 euros, out of 30,000 requested, was granted over a year after the May 2024 flood. This is what was received from AgriCat - the Agriculture Minister's fund to which the government allocated 50 million euros, running parallel to the structure. read more

NIQ (NielsenIQ) in its report "The state of Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) in Italy" analyzes the trends in consumption and purchasing habits of Italian households for the month of July 2024, representing the landscape of the Organized Large-Scale Retail (GDO) in our country. The turnover... read more

Pomegranate grower Masseria Fruttirossi began harvesting its first fruits two days ago, starting with early varieties like Shany, Emek, and Ako, and will continue with the Wonderful variety in the upcoming months. "We have just begun exporting our products to Germany and are now expanding to the Italian market. read more

Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture announced on Monday the launch of four new investment opportunities aimed at establishing integrated agricultural cities in the Makkah region. These projects include vegetable and crop production, fruit tree cultivation, and the creation of a... read more

New Zealand exporter Southern Fruits International will be presenting its premium cherries at Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong this week (September 4-6), the world's top trade show for fresh produce marketing. This move comes after the company experienced substantial growth in global markets over the past year. read more