Source.ag, a Netherlands-based provider of AI solutions for vegetable producers, has announced that it has been named an "MT/Sprout Challenger50" for 2024. read more

Fepex has pointed out a negative trend in the export of fresh produce from Europe, especially Spain, to the US. read more

This growth is attributed to the introduction of new varieties, expanded cultivation areas, and the use of modern cultivation methods, according to information from a recent USDA report. Additionally, Egyptian table grape exports are expected to increase by 5.7% to approximately read more

Starting from 2025, farmers in Switzerland will benefit from a 30% government subsidy on frost and drought insurance. Now, these risks for arable crops, wine, fruit, and berries can also be insured separately. Additionally, the portfolio has been expanded to include a read more

The project will be implemented in two pilot cities: Lusaka, Zambia, and Medellin, Colombia. The knowledge gained there will be widely shared, according to the BMEL. read more

The Australia-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) has been signed, with the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries, and Forestry, Julie Collins, signing the accompanying Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Investment Cooperation in Food and Agriculture. read more

Vietnam has been an attractive market for global fresh produce suppliers for a while now. However, the market is evolving. Recent trends show a move towards higher value offerings, along with fast growth in modern retail channels such as e-commerce and social media. Additionally, there is an increasing focus on reaching second-tier cities. read more

HortiRoad2India, a public-private partnership from the Netherlands, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indian berry producers 8 Berries and Mahaberry. The MoU marks the beginning of a focused effort to strengthen mid-tech horticultural operations in India, with a focus on. read more

During the 11th International conference on "Successful Horticulture, Vegetable Growing, and Processing," key strategies were highlighted to enhance potato farming in Ukraine. The conference, organized by "Technologies and Innovations," emphasized the importance of implementing a comprehensive strategy. read more

Australia's avocado trade association, Avocados Australia, and the China Chamber of Commerce of Import & Export of Foodstuffs, Native Produce & Animal By-Products have signed a memorandum of understanding at the China International Import Expo in Shanghai. This agreement represents a significant step towards ... read more

Egyptian table grape production is expected to rise to 1.59 million metric tons (MMT) in marketing year (MY) 2024/25 (October 2024 through September 2025). Egyptian exports of table grapes are projected to increase by 5.7 percent (185,000 MT) thanks to new varieties that have enhanced production. read more

The 2023/24 season was exceptional, as for the first time in 15 years, there was a decrease in blueberry exports due to severe weather events that reduced production in leading countries. Experts estimate a 10% decrease in global blueberry exports, and furthermore, in their opinion, the recovery... read more

The Horticultural company GREENYARD FRESH SPAIN, S.A.U. donates 100,000 euros to SPANISH RED CROSS to help alleviate

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On the afternoon of July 29th, the Lam Dong Provincial People's Committee held the 2024 Da Lat Flower Festival Press Conference. This cultural event, a provincial-level initiative with national and international aspirations, will span the entirety of 2024, culminating in a peak event. read more

W sezonie 2023/24 (październik-wrzesień), Polska importowała rekordową ilość mandarynek z Egiptu, zgodnie z informacjami EastFruit. W pierwszych 11 miesiącach sezonu, Egipt bezpośrednio dostarczył do Polski 6,8 tysiąca ton mandarynek, ponad dwukrotnie więcej niż w poprzednim sezonie, gdy było to 3 tysiące ton. read more

Dla zwiększenia obecności ziemniaków z USA na rynku światowym, Potatoes USA nawiązało współpracę z siecią sklepów Tamimi, wiodącym detalistą w Arabii Saudyjskiej. Partnerstwo to miało na celu wykorzystanie rosnącego rynku ziemniaków z USA w tym kraju. Strategiczna kampania powrotna do szkoły została... read more

In Fiji, the fruit industry, identified as one of the nation's least developed sectors, encounters challenges related to its organization and expansion. During the Fruits Festival in Nadi, Mr. Savenaca Cuquma, Principal Research Officer, Horticulture, at the Ministry of Agriculture and Waterways,... read more

"The food security of Senegal is at stake," warned Boubacar Sall, a prominent figure in the country's onion industry, highlighting the severe impact of recent flooding in the Podor region, which contributes 46% to the national onion production. The flooding, caused by climate change-induced heavy rainfall, has jeopardized the livelihoods of many farmers and threatens the overall food security of the country. read more

The sweet potato campaign is going well in Egypt, with significant volumes already exported this season. According to Kareem Al-Shorbagy, the managing director of Al Kareem, the demand may even result in an extension of the season this year. The exporter stated, "Egypt has seen a significant... read more

The retail giant Auchan, a well-known French brand, has started a major corporate restructuring with significant layoffs of employees in France and the sale of its operations in Russia, as reported by milanofinanza.it. The company has announced the read more