Greek kiwi cultivation is gradually transitioning from solely green kiwi varieties to include yellow and red kiwi varieties. According to Aris Konstantinidis, sales manager for the fruit nursery Vitro Hellas S.A., these varieties now constitute 20 percent of the production in Greece. "In the last decade, there has been a shift in the Greek kiwi industry towards diversifying kiwi varieties," said Konstantinidis. read more

The Onion Producers, Processors, and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NOPPMAN) recently revealed that Nigeria exported onions worth N107.9 billion between April and September. The announcement was made by Alhaji Aliyu Isa Maitasamu, the national president of NOPPMAN, during the 6th International Conference. read more

Farmers in Daraa, southern Syria, have started harvesting pomegranates this October. Despite facing challenges such as drought and fluctuating weather conditions, which have caused some pomegranate crops to crack, the overall production outlook is optimistic. read more

The tourist hub of Antalya exports millions of flower stems annually to 73 countries, including the Netherlands, which is considered the global hub of floriculture. Antalya is also renowned in the floriculture industry due to its vast flower-producing area and production capabilities. read more

The total number of detections of black spot (Phyllosticta citricarpa or CBS) in citrus fruit from South Africa recorded in European ports last September was 7, bringing the year's total to date. This dangerous fungus is regulated as a "priority" by the EU. read more

The Australian company Coolsan and Janssen PMP, a division of Janssen Pharmaceutica NV, have signed an exclusive international agreement to explore opportunities for expanding and improving postharvest applications of ChillSafe™ technology, which is built on the Ultra Low Dose of Hydrogen Peroxide Vapor. read more

Rwanda reported a significant performance in its tomato exports for the fiscal year 2023-2024, with a total of 13,700 tons of tomatoes exported, generating revenue of $13.8 million, according to the National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB). Jean Bosco Mulindi, the Emerging Commodities. read more

With the harvest completed in most areas and the first weeks of sales behind us, it's time to assess the situation. Randy Dijksman from Combilo shares his perspective on the top fruit season. "Hail damage has been a widely discussed and unavoidable topic this sales season. A lot of time has been spent" read more

Kapi Kapi Growers, a grower-shipper of sustainably grown pineapples, bananas, and plantains, is introducing organic bananas to its product lineup. Initially, these organic bananas will be available to retailers across the U.S. and Canada, with plans to expand to Europe in the near future. Leveraging their long-standing expertise and commitment to sustainability, Kapi Kapi is excited to offer this new addition to their product portfolio. read more

W tym tygodniu ukraińscy rolnicy zdołali podnieść ceny hurtowe cebuli, jak donoszą analitycy z EastFruit. Warto zauważyć, że popyt w tym segmencie pozostaje dość wysoki. Niemniej jednak, większość gospodarstw rolnych już zakończyła swoje prace związane z zbiorami, co doprowadziło do gwałtownego read more

In recent years, Shizhong District in Zaozhuang City, located in Shandong Province in eastern China, has implemented various measures to enhance the efficiency and quality of agricultural development. This includes initiatives like promoting brand building and nurturing new forms of agricultural businesses such as professional... read more

The Primorsky Interregional Office of Rosselkhoznadzor inspected the sixth batch of orchids imported from China in 2024 at the phytosanitary control post "Pogranichny" in Primorsky Krai. On October 4th, a total of 103,700 young plants were imported into the region. This summer, there were also large shipments of orchids. read more

Creating an efficient, equitable, and sustainable value chain poses a challenge for numerous sectors, including the fruits and vegetables sector. For Nature's Pride and its sister company Berries Pride, responsible water usage is of paramount strategic significance for their business and the sector's future. read more

Sprouts Farmers Market is expanding its partnership with IFCO to drive sustainability through reusable packaging. Significant progress has been achieved in the ongoing collaboration between Sprouts Farmers Market and IFCO, a leading provider of Reusable Packaging Containers (RPCs). This partnership highlights... read more

"We're talking about the lowest temperatures that the Loskop Valley has experienced in the last 27 years," says Jovann Somers, the blueberry production manager at Roslé Boerdery, "and not just here, but extending deep into Limpopo and Zimbabwe." Black frost in July caused damage to 60 to 70% of the earliest cultivars. read more

At the beginning of October, Kyiv hosted the National Cooperative Shift "Power of Cooperation," a significant event for Ukraine's cooperative movement. Experts, cooperative leaders, and international partners came together to discuss the role of cooperatives during wartime and their contribution to rebuilding. read more

The Federal Government of Nigeria has allocated N1.6bn for an intervention fund aimed at combating ginger blight, a disease affecting one of the country's major agricultural exports. Fredrick Nwabufo, Special Assistant on Public Engagement to President Bola Tinubu, disclosed the initiative. read more

The reporter of China Daily visited Yinhuang Farm in Beijing's Changping district, where the crisp autumn air of Beijing blended with the earthy smell of freshly tilled soil. Yinhuang is the first Bayer ForwardFarming project in the Asia-Pacific region, providing customized regenerative agricultural solutions. read more

Morocco remains the top supplier of fruits and vegetables, and from January to July 2024, imports totaled 698 million euros, 24% of the total, maintaining the growth of recent years. Specifically, during the period analyzed, imports were 10% higher than

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The Costa Rican delegation, led by the Costa Rican Foreign Trade Promotion Agency (Procomer), consisting of 30 companies from the agricultural sector, presented a diverse selection of high-quality fruits, vegetables, and tubers. These included products such as pineapple, banana, melon, watermelon, cassava, tiquisque, and Hass avocado. read more