The Federation of Associations of Ghanaian Exporters (FAGE) is preparing to launch the inaugural Ghana Horticulture Expo 2024, a groundbreaking event that will transform the agricultural industry by showcasing the country's thriving horticultural sector. The Expo is scheduled to take place from July 9th to 11th, 2024. read more

Conad, the primary brand in the Italian Retail Industry, announced today its commitment to a reforestation project in partnership with CPR System, a leading provider in Italy of reusable packaging pooling services. The project, carried out in collaboration with Rete Clima, aims to... read more

Questions about flower color that were raised over a century ago have been answered by recent research. A partnership between the John Innes Centre and Plant & Food Research in Palmerston, New Zealand, utilized historical records and advanced molecular analysis to provide new insights into the research conducted by Erwin Baur. read more

Ministry of Economy of Georgia has announced the export of 500 tonnes of blueberries to the European Union and the United Kingdom as part of the Lead Generation Programme. This initiative aims to establish connections between local producers and international buyers, expanding opportunities for trade. read more

Zeder Holdings, an investor with interests in agriculture, stated that their decision to sell two large top fruit farms in the Boland region is solely based on their business strategy and does not reflect any negative view on the value proposition of South African apples and pears. The sale contract was signed in June. read more

Superplum has launched its lychee season as the Indian states of West Bengal and Bihar hit peak production. The company's cleaned and destemmed packs are now available across multiple cities and internationally. India is the world's second largest producer of lychees. read more

The apple grower and exporter Fresh Fruit Company of New Zealand (Freshco) improved the efficiency and accuracy of the grading process at their packing operation by implementing TOMRA's Spectrim LUCAi® upgrade package. Founded in 1989, this fruit and vegetable exporter based in Auckland has successfully enhanced its operations. read more

OIA Global has announced the acquisition of Sandford Freight, further reinforcing its dedication to improving its market position and offering comprehensive supply chain management solutions globally. This acquisition extends OIA Global's European network to incorporate Ireland, which is a crucial market for the company. read more

In June, Cameroon reported a decrease in banana exports, totaling 14,042 tons, which is an 11.6% decrease from the previous year's 15,670 tons, according to the Cameroon Banana Association (Assobacam). This decline is said to be due to reduced international market shipments by three out of Cameroon's four major banana producers. read more

The European Commission has proposed to allocate €77 million from the agricultural reserve to assist farmers in the fruit, vegetable, and wine sectors in Austria, Czechia, Poland, and Portuguese wine producers who have been affected by recent severe climatic events of unprecedented scale. read more

Another important milestone for high-quality Italian agri-food products: Italy can boast another recognition of Protected Geographical Indications. The European Commission has published in the Official Journal of the European Union the recognition of the PGI "Cavolfiore della Piana". read more

Peppers were introduced to Japan by the Dutch. Frederik Vossenaar from the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security, and Nature discovered this during a recent visit to Japan when a friend suggested that peppers had come to Japan through the Dutch. Frederik was able to confirm this historical fact. read more

On July 10, President Joseph Nyumah Boakai will unveil the National Agriculture Development Plan (NADP) in Monrovia, with the aim of enhancing agricultural growth throughout his term, as announced by Agriculture Minister Dr. J. Alexander Nuetah. The initiative is designed to ensure food sustainability and... read more

Greece has confirmed the first detection of the oriental fruit fly in its territory. Bactrocera dorsalis has been classified as one of the twenty priority pests that present the most serious economic, environmental, and social threat to EU countries. The fly was found in a trap on the periphery. read more

Obecnie podaż bananów z Ameryki Łacińskiej do Stanów Zjednoczonych jest niska. "Zarówno w Meksyku, jak i w Gwatemali, wystąpiły burze, które uszkodziły wiele plantacji. Temperatury są również wyższe, opady deszczu są większe, a brakuje słońca, co powoduje ograniczenia w uprawie bananów". read more

The expansion project of the Apofruit plant in Scanzano Jonico (Matera) will soon become a reality. In recent years, thanks to the investments made by the cooperative, the plant has increasingly become a true hub serving all member producers in Southern Italy. read more

Apofruit is investing in the Scanzano Jonico plant (Matera), which has become a sort of hub serving the member producers in Southern Italy. By 2024, the facility will be expanded by an additional 3000 square meters thanks to Ocm funding. A photovoltaic system will be installed with Psr funds. read more

Last week, southern Australia experienced record low temperatures, with Tasmania reaching -12.9 degrees Celsius. South Australia and Victoria also felt the impact of the cold weather. In Adelaide, the temperature dropped to 0.6 degrees on Wednesday, which, while not a record low, was the lowest temperature ever recorded in the city. read more

Kapi Kapi Growers, a Costa Rican grower-shipper of sustainably grown pineapples and bananas, is introducing a new product to its expanding range of tropical fruits: plantains. The first shipments of plantains will start arriving in the U.S. as early as August and will gradually increase to ensure a steady supply. read more

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The processing of locally produced fruit has a long tradition in the Republic of Serbia. Flora d.o.o., based in the central Serbian region of Ivanjica, has been one of the leading processors and exporters for 30 years now. The family company's fruit products, above all plum jam and fruit read more