Joya has received a new brand identity, which includes an updated logo and brand strategy. The unveiling of this new identity is scheduled to take place at this year's Asia Fruit Logistica. read more

On October 1st, Marcel van der Pluijm will have been running Feeling Fresh for five years. Despite facing challenges at the start due to the Covid pandemic six months in, the exporter to North America and Japan reflects on the first years with satisfaction. "I worked at two read more

Japan is considered to be the birthplace of the vertical farming industry, as claimed by many. It appears that consumers in Japan are more familiar with the concept of indoor-grown produce compared to others. This could be due to the limited available agricultural land or the increasing number of aging farmers. read more

W ostatnim oświadczeniu Ministra Rolnictwa Botswany, Fidelisa Molao, rząd wyraźnie określił swoje stanowisko w sprawie importu owoców cytrusowych. Minister Molao oświadczył, że rząd nie wprowadza całkowitego zakazu, lecz raczej...

In a recent announcement by Botswana's Minister of Agriculture, Fidelis Molao, the government has clearly stated its position on the importation of citrus fruits. Minister Molao stated that the government is not imposing an outright ban, but is instead... read more

Kazakhstan's ban on apple imports is a setback for Poland and Russia, as these countries heavily depend on the transit of this popular fruit through Kazakhstan. In recent years, Kazakhstan has imported an average of about 100 thousand tons of apples annually, making it one of the top 20-25 apple importers. read more

The potato, a staple food in many cultures, was introduced to Japan in 1601 through Dutch ships from Java. Referred to locally as "jaga-imo," it has since become an important component of Japanese agriculture and cuisine, flourishing especially in the favorable climate of Hokkaido. read more

Egpytian pomegranates have entered the market this month. Mohamed Gomaa, CEO of Green Point, is optimistic about the season ahead, despite facing some unavoidable challenges. According to Gomaa, "Egyptian pomegranates will be available until November, with peak harvest anticipated in October." read more

Farmers in Herat are currently experiencing a decrease in the value of grapes, which they attribute to limited export opportunities. The inability to access international markets has forced them to sell their produce at lower prices. At the "Grape, Fig, and Honey" exhibition in Herat, farmers expressed their financial worries and challenges. read more

California table grapes had an interesting beginning to the season. Mexico's harvest was smaller and ended earlier than usual, leading to a very active market when California's season began. There has been strong demand from the start, both domestically and internationally. read more

GLASE's 2024 in-person summit with a theme of Dynamic Lighting will be held on November 6, 2024 at the Hotel St. Paul in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Researchers, academics, and industry professionals will share presentations and explore the latest challenges and emerging trends in the CEA industry. read more

The grape harvest in the Republic of Moldova is expected to decrease by up to 35% this year compared to 2023, with an estimated yield ranging between 3 and 12 tons per hectare. These figures were presented during a recent meeting of the Council on "Grapes, Wine, Wine-based Products, and. read more

Fruit Growers Tasmania, together with a group of Tasmanian cherry growers, are heading to Asia Fruit Logistica 2024 in Hong Kong next week from 4 - 6 September. Fruit Growers Tasmania has been participating in the show since it began in 2007. Peter Cornish, CEO of Fruit Growers Tasmania, stated, "It's." read more

Theddan Farms, a South African apple producer, has emerged as a leading adopter of Harvista™ 1.3 SC, a pre-harvest treatment. The experienced apple producer began utilizing this product in 2018 to prolong the growth period of trees, resulting in significantly enhanced color and size. This application not only benefited the company's Gala orchard, but also improved overall yields. read more

W Kenii, rządowa Agenda Transformacji Gospodarczej od Podstaw (BETA) wskazała ziemniaka jako kluczowy produkt rolny dla wzrostu gospodarczego i bezpieczeństwa żywności. Jest to część Strategii Transformacji i Wzrostu Sektoru Rolnictwa (ASTGS), której celem jest zwiększenie dochodów dla drobnych producentów rolnych. read more

This year's unusually high temperatures have significantly decreased raspberry production in Ukraine, as reported by Taras Bashtannyk, President of the Ukrainian Fruit and Vegetable Association. Despite the lower yield compared to last year, prices have risen sharply. Currently, first-grade raspberries are being sold at EUR. read more

Czy to jako składnik w świeżej sałatce, usmażone na patelni z jajkami czy grillowane na grillu: Chińscy konsumenci dzielą się swoimi sposobami przygotowywania słodkiej papryki Sweet Palermo® od Rijk Zwaan. „Dla mnie ich entuzjazm jest najbardziej inspirującą częścią naszej kampanii” - mówi Vivan Wang, Dyrektor Marketingu w Dole China. read more

Peru has exported an estimated 471,934 tons of avocados up to week 33 of the current campaign, which is 10% less than in the same period of the previous campaign. According to Elizabeth Miranda, commercial manager of Agrobusiness International Peru, this decrease was mainly observed in May and June. read more

W zeszłym roku Egipt - i wiele innych części świata - doświadczył niedoboru cebuli. Ceny osiągnęły niespotykane poziomy na lokalnym rynku (aż do 300% średniej ceny w porównaniu z poprzednim sezonem). Ceny eksportowe wzrosły z 400 USD EXW za tonę na początku sezonu do USD read more

read more

European countries, traditionally the largest buyers of Azerbaijani hazelnuts after Russia, have significantly decreased their import volumes this year. According to ABC.AZ, citing the State Statistics Committee, European countries imported only 1,887 tons of shelled hazelnuts in the first half of the year. read more