In addition to the tourism industry, the agriculture sector is expected to be particularly affected by the innovations. One of the planned measures is to carry out the relevant administrative procedures completely digitally in order to be able to trace every step. In the future, work visas are also supposed to be issued digitally. read more

Two South African fruit growing and marketing companies have expanded their presence in the South African apple and pear industry by acquiring Western Cape fruit farms that were formerly owned by Capespan Agri. read more

Ifco, a company that provides the fresh produce industry with reusable packaging such as returnable plastic crates for retail, has stated that it expects strong growth and higher market demand for its products in Europe and North America. Additionally, the company is anticipating "organic expansion" in Asia. read more

AP Moller-Maersk has announced the launch of its new seasonal ocean service, the Korosho Express, specifically designed to support the cashew trade in Tanzania. read more

SanLucar will invite consumers to "Dive into the fun with sweet fruits" as part of its latest collaboration with Disney. The promotional packs of branded citrus, mangoes, avocados will be available in stores in Germany, Austria, the Netherlands, Belgium, Romania, Poland, and Sweden starting next month. read more

Morocco is planning to resume the export of mandarins to Russia by the end of this year after a temporary suspension, as reported by Rue20. read more

Asia Fruit Logistica is launching its 2025 roadshow of Meet Ups to showcase industry innovation, deepen its connections in key markets, and build even greater momentum for the trade show's return to Hong Kong on 3-5 September 2025. read more

A delegation of 16 Australian growers, along with members of the Queensland Government and Hort Innovation, will travel to California in October for a study tour in the United States. read more

The October 2024 edition of Asiafruit Magazine is now accessible to subscribers on the Asiafruit app – available on Apple, Android, and desktop platforms – providing the most recent news and insights from the rapidly evolving fresh produce markets across Asia. read more

W odległym regionie Karnali w Nepalu, niedawne postępy w zakresie łączności drogowej dały miejscowej ludności, zwłaszcza plantatorom jabłek, iskierkę nadziei, umożliwiając im dostęp do rynków i uzyskanie rozsądnych cen za swoje produkty. Jednakże, niewystarczająca jakość konstrukcji tych dróg. read more

"Peru continues to solidify its position as one of the world's top avocado exporters. With over 70,000 hectares dedicated to avocado cultivation, Peru is currently the second largest exporter of avocados globally, trailing only behind Mexico. In Europe, Peru holds a market share of approximately 45% in the avocado trade." read more

Carrefour has presented the I Study on Consumption Habits and Healthy Eating in Spain. A report that delves into the habits and nutrition that the company has

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According to analysts from the EastFruit project, the cold weather affecting most of Ukraine has caused a notable decrease in the supply of greenhouse cucumbers in the market. This has resulted in a quick rise in prices in this segment. Additionally, prices are further being driven up by the absence of competition from other sources. read more

Od stycznia do sierpnia import świeżych borówek do Chin wzrósł pod względem wartości, ale zmniejszył się pod względem ilości. Według doradcy handlowego Giovanny'ego Deckera, na podstawie wstępnych danych z Generalnej Administracji Celnej Chin, import świeżych borówek osiągnął wartość 101,4 miliona dolarów. read more

Fyffes announced on Tuesday that it is permanently cutting 61 jobs in Choluteca due to a decrease in demand for its products at the international level. This decision will not only impact the employees who have been let go, but also affect at least a thousand indirect jobs connected to the company. read more

Légumes de France and the Tomatoes and Cucumbers of France association are pleased with two rulings issued by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) on October 4th. As a result of these decisions, Western Sahara will no longer be able to benefit from the 2019 EU-Morocco trade agreement. read more

A flower subscription model is gaining popularity in Delhi NCR, according to floral designers. Meeta Gutgutia, the co-founder of FNP, a flower delivery service, says, "People are now looking for convenient and personalized experiences in every aspect of their lives, and this trend is evident in the floral industry." read more

Po oficjalnym uznaniu do eksportu dwa miesiące temu, sprzedaż wietnamskich kokosów do Chin wzrosła, a obecnie zamówienia sięgają tysięcy kontenerów. Wietnamskie Stowarzyszenie Kokosowe (VCA) zauważa, że od zezwolenia na eksport świeżych kokosów do Chin, główne przedsiębiorstwa mają read more

The National Logistics Cell (NLC) is playing a key role in boosting Pakistan's agricultural exports, leading to significant growth across different sectors. The NLC has helped in setting up trade routes that link Pakistan with Central Asia, as well as China and Russia. Reports indicate a noticeable increase in agricultural exports as a result of these initiatives. read more

Organic farming has been experiencing rapid growth in recent years. Just between 2021 and 2022, the global organic acreage expanded by 26.6%, with an additional 20.3 million hectares being added, bringing the total to 96.4 million hectares. This growth is indeed substantial; in fact, the new hectares have greatly contributed to the overall increase. read more