The Nairobi International Trade Fair (NITF), which took place at the Jamhuri Showground from 23rd to 29th September 2024, attracted more than 500 exhibitors from around the world. Hosted by the Agricultural Society of Kenya, the event focused on "Promoting Climate Smart Agriculture and Trade Initiatives for" read more

The Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA) is urging for immediate policy measures to enable temperature-controlled logistics providers in Africa to enhance the resilience of food supply chains in anticipation of future energy blackouts and load-shedding. GCCA Africa Director Paul Matthew made the call as part of the initiative. read more

Ireland: Back-to-school boosts grocery sales as shoppers stock up on family favourites. Kantar reported: "As households settled into their autumn and back-to-school routines of preparing school lunches and dinners, Irish households spent an additional €2.6 million on fresh vegetables and €1.9 million on." read more

The Almeria-based company UNICA Group achieves a new milestone in its trajectory with the Food Internationalization Award from Food from Spain. Enrique de los Ríos, CEO of UNICA, was responsible for collecting this award at an event held at the Teatro Real in Madrid. read more

Among the protagonists of C'è+Gusto, the event dedicated to the food world and the excellences of Made in Italy that took place on October 12 and 13 in Bologna, Orogel, the specialist in fresh frozen vegetables, could not be missing. At the center of the two-day event focused on great ingredients... read more

Azerbaijan, known for its pomegranate orchards, is taking advantage of the increasing global interest in this fruit. Pomegranates, a symbol of the country and a key component of its agriculture, are becoming more and more sought after in international markets. In 2023, Azerbaijan produced around 190,000. read more

Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper, together with Governor Brian P. Kemp, the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES), and the Georgia Forestry Commission, recently announced an initial estimate of Hurricane Helene's economic impact on Georgia. read more

Organic fruits and vegetables are back on Italian tables: this is what emerges from the data presented by Cso Italy, the leading entity in the sector that represents about 60% of our country's producers, during the conference "Organic Fruits and Vegetables and Neuromarketing: Understanding." read more

W dążeniu do zwiększenia inwestycji w wiejskiej części Meksyku, Héctor Luján, dyrektor wykonawczy firmy Hortifrut, specjalizującej się w uprawie i sprzedaży jagód, podkreślił konieczność modernizacji infrastruktury drogowej i zapór wodnych. Luján, w rozmowie z MILENIO, read more

The Ukrainian company "Sady Dnipra" (TM UApple) has started exporting apples from the 2024 harvest to Middle Eastern countries. However, facing logistical challenges and saturated markets in the region, the company has decided to shift its focus to the EU market, as reported by EastFruit. read more

Set to undergo significant losses due to the outbreak. The Tomato Potato Psyllid (TPP) has affected tomato crops in South Australia, posing a threat to numerous jobs and millions of dollars in revenue. Additionally, consumers may see an increase in tomato prices as a major player in the industry, 'Perfection Fresh', is expected to suffer substantial financial setbacks as a result of this unprecedented virus outbreak in Australia. read more

Peak production for Italian pumpkins, with the arrival of ornamental varieties in the markets as well. There is a growing demand for pomegranates and persimmons. Quantities of Abate pears are increasing, with the first harvests also for the Emiliana Kaiser variety. The harvest of Variegated radicchio has begun. read more

Sezon warzyw zimowych w Meksyku stopniowo nabiera tempa. „Oferujemy różnorodne warzywa, w tym fasolę szparagową, cukinię (zieloną, żółtą i szarą) oraz paprykę” - mówi Francisco Sanchez z ASL Produce. „To, co czyni nadchodzący sezon szczególnie specjalnym, to fakt, że będziemy oferować". read more

Zerbinati, a leading company in Italy in the production of fresh salads and vegetables and ready-to-eat meals, is participating in the fifth edition of "Open Factories Piedmont", an initiative by the Piedmont Region that allows the general public to visit 140 facilities throughout the region. read more

Grape prices in Ukraine have significantly increased compared to last year, ranging from €1.33 to €1.88 per kilogram, according to Tetiana Popovych, the marketing chief of the Shuvar market in Lviv. The price hike is attributed to both unfavorable weather conditions and their consequences. read more

The production of kiwis in Greece should be higher than it was last year, says Apostolos Tsinoglou, owner of the Greek fruit exporter Europe Export: "This year, the Greek harvest of kiwifruit has been about 10 per cent higher compared to the previous season. The reason behind this, in my opinion, is the favorable weather conditions and improved agricultural practices." read more

Fyffes operations in HondurasFyffes completed its purchase of Sol in 2013. This gave Fyffes ownership of Suragroh and Melon Export farms in the municipality of Choluteca, employing between 200 employees during the off-season and up to 6,500 seasonal workers during the season from the end of read more

In Aksaray, a region mainly supported by agriculture and animal husbandry, organic garlic farming is being carried out, with exports reaching countries such as Russia and Germany. At the age of 66, Aydın Öngün has started planting organic garlic on over 120 acres of land. Having harvested read more

New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers Incorporated (NZKGI) is now backing Zespri's efforts to boost kiwifruit crop volumes internationally, after taking a neutral stance on the company's expansion plans for 2022. The 2022 proposal aimed to expand the crop area to meet market demands during the off-season. read more

Rząd rozpoczął otwartą sprzedaż na rynku (OMS) produktów spożywczych, w tym ziemniaków, cebuli i warzyw w stolicy, mając na celu złagodzenie obciążenia finansowego dla osób o stałych dochodach. Ten ruch, opisany przez sekretarza Ministerstwa Rolnictwa Mohammada Emdada Ullaha Miana, jest pierwszym. read more