At Fruit Attraction, we met with the management of Pink Lady Europe, one of the most successful brands in the world of apples. They welcomed us to their minimalist stand, which was the work of an artist like the Italian designer Francesco Poroli, who designed both the stand and the shopper bags. read more

The Riverina Valley, situated in New South Wales, is renowned as Australia's main citrus-producing region, making a significant contribution to the country's agricultural production. This area is known for growing a variety of fruits, such as oranges, cherries, and strawberries. read more

Even in Italy, the eve of All Saints' Day is now celebrated in the most eccentric ways. The fruit and vegetable department of the stores is no exception, offering original display solutions that usually feature pumpkins as the main protagonist. Let's see some typical setups. read more

On October 26th, the finals of the Shanghai Floral Design Competition were held at The Oriental Pearl Tower. This event has been held for the ninth time since 2015. This year, the preliminary competition began in May and lasted for 5 months. Throughout these 5 months, 40 training courses and 29 competitions were organized. read more

The green, smooth-skinned Bacon organic avocado variety is currently in season in southern Spain. "We began selling the first organic Bacon avocados on October 5th and have been operating at maximum volume for a week now," said Fernando Martin, the general manager of Bio Procam. read more

Indian festivals and flowers are a perfect combination, especially during Diwali - the highlight of Gujarat's festive season. From fragrant desi roses and tuberoses to colorful yellow-orange marigolds, from delicate pink lotuses to cheerful chrysanthemums, fresh blooms are a must-have. read more

The National Police and customs officials in Spain intercepted a 13-ton cocaine shipment in Algeciras, disguised within a banana delivery from Ecuador destined for a fruit company in Alicante. This operation represents the largest cocaine seizure on Spanish soil, surpassing the. read more

A New Zealand agritech company, Robotics Plus, showcased its autonomous, multi-purpose hybrid vehicle, Prospr, at FIRA USA in Woodland, Sacramento, California. This event is dedicated to autonomous farming and agricultural robotics solutions. Prospr is designed for tasks in orchards and vineyards, with the goal of. read more

The first farmers' market in the central Piazza Saad Zaghloul in Alexandria, Egypt was inaugurated last Saturday. This was a significant moment for the "Mediterranean and African Markets Initiative" (MAMI-Farmers Markets) project, which is funded by. read more

The 2024 ginger harvest in China started around October 10, and the newly harvested ginger is now entering the "rounding stage," a critical month-long period for curing. Freshly preserved ginger is anticipated to be available in the market by late November, with air-dried ginger to follow in late December. Sales are currently ongoing. read more

The first Greek avocados made their debut in the new season just a few days ago. The harvest on the island of Crete started with the Zutano variety, with growers receiving 2.60 euros/kg. Mr. Yorgos Kornarakis, fruit sales director of the Agricultural Cooperative of Chania, an area which has experienced read more

Italy, from North to South, is literally underwater; the floods of the last weeks have caused extensive damage, crippling agriculture. Seasonal crops are suffering particularly, such as Veneto radicchio, which was close to harvest. read more

The European Commission's Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) detected a batch of Hass avocados from South Africa that exceeds the maximum residue limit for Prochloraz by a factor of 20, a plant protection product whose use is

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Durian production in Laos has reached a point where the industry is now looking into exporting opportunities to China, the largest global market for the fruit. In southern Laos, specifically on the Bolaven Plateau famous for its coffee, a Chinese entrepreneur named Tao Jian has set up a durian farm with 50,000 trees... read more

Sezon eksportu winogron z Ameryki Południowej ma się rozpocząć, a Peruwiańskie Stowarzyszenie Producentów i Eksporterów Winogron Stołowych przewiduje mocny rok. W swoim najnowszym raporcie Stowarzyszenie przewiduje, że Peru wyeksportuje 78,7 miliona skrzynek (8,2 kg/skrzynka) winogron stołowych w sezonie 2024/25. read more

The export campaign of Italian apples to Taiwan for 2024/2025 has started. The Taipei External Trade Development Council, following their visit to Italy a few weeks ago, has approved the new lists of packaging centers, thus initiating the exports. read more

Mushroom producers from New Zealand and Australia gathered in Auckland to discuss the challenges facing the declining industry. The conference, attended by around 175 delegates from Australasia and international experts, lasted four days and covered a variety of topics including composting. read more

Ground-based generators using silver iodide for hail protection will be tested in a pilot mode in two areas where the use of rockets is prohibited, announced Ivan Kapitanov, Deputy Minister of Agriculture in Bulgaria. This decision was made during a meeting with Claude Berthet, director of the National Association for. read more

Officine Mingozzi is participating in the Ciame (China International Agricultural Machinery Exhibition) in the Changsha area from October 26th to 28th, 2024. This event is one of the most significant in Asia for the agricultural industry. The fair will be held in Huangxing Town, a city in Changsha. read more

Po zainicjowaniu pierwszego narzędzia opartego na sztucznej inteligencji do optymalizacji zarządzania dostawami świeżych produktów spożywczych - zmniejszając marnotrawstwo żywności i zwiększając wyniki handlowe dystrybutorów - IDA wprowadziła swoje inauguracyjne rozwiązanie dostosowane do agencji centralnych zakupów, niezależnych hurtowników i producentów żywności. IDA to... read more