TikTok never ceases to amaze with its extravagant trends, and the latest one coming from China is yet another example: coffee "corrected" with onion, shallot, or scallion. The news was reported by the New York Post, highlighting that this bizarre combination has quickly gained popularity. read more

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The global potato industry is a key component of agricultural production, providing food for billions of people and generating significant economic activity worldwide. Whether it be large mechanized farms in North America or small-scale operations in sub-Saharan Africa, potatoes have emerged as one of the most versatile crops. read more

The excitement in the potato market in Ukraine continues unabated, despite the ongoing harvest of this product in local farms, according to analysts from the EastFruit project. According to the producers themselves, the main factor driving up prices in the potato segment is the reduced yield due to various factors. read more

Wandile Sihlobo, the chief economist at the Agricultural Business Chamber of SA (Agbiz), has identified several factors contributing to a more optimistic outlook for South Africa's agriculture. The Agbiz/IDC Agribusiness Confidence Index (ACI), a measure of sentiment in the agricultural sector,... read more

W październiku, z okazji Miesiąca Świadomości Zdrowia Psychicznego, firma Pharma Dynamics wprowadza innowacyjną inicjatywę o nazwie "Give Yourself Your Flowers". Kampania obejmuje imponującą instalację ogromnego kwiatu na dworcu w Kapsztadzie, znajdującym się przy ulicy Adderley, od 9 do 11 października. read more

Since 2014, Partners in Agri Land Solutions (PALS) has been actively addressing South Africa's land reform challenges in a practical, merit-based way that promotes economic growth, job creation, food security, stewardship, and social harmony. read more

Global variety development and licensing group Sun World has announced that it is expanding its network by appointing multiple new importers and marketers in North America. read more

New products such as apple chips made from Pink Lady® apples expand the brand's range and allow for reaching new customer segments. With the Lidl Deutschland Tour, which Pink Lady® sponsored, the European Pink Lady® season received a crowning touch at the end of August. read more

Over the past 10 years, the self-sufficiency rate in Germany has decreased due to increasing challenges in production. In the long-term trend, the self-sufficiency rate for cauliflower in Germany decreased by almost 3% annually. While it was still above 70% in 2013, read more

The European Commission has approved the shipping giant Mediterranean Shipping Company's (MSC) plan to purchase just under half of the Port of Hamburg terminal and service operator Hamburger Hafen Aktiengesellschaft (HHLA), as well as its proposed acquisition of a Lyon-based freight forwarding and logistics company. read more

In 2023, the harvest was at 200,000 tons of organic apples, mainly grown in Trentino-South Tyrol, but also in Veneto and Emilia-Romagna. These apples are gaining popularity beyond Italy as well: in 2023, the statistical service Nomisma recorded an export growth of 10%. read more

Zespri aims to be a leader in sustainable horticulture practices and play a key role in shaping the future of the global food system. Key goals include reducing carbon emissions, minimizing waste, promoting biodiversity, and ensuring responsible water usage. The company also focuses on supporting local communities and providing healthy, nutritious fruit to consumers worldwide. read more

The South African Citrus Growers’ Association (CGA) has released a statement refuting claims that the industry is endangered by citrus greening disease. read more

On September 30, 2024, at the Embassy of Vietnam in The Hague, the Netherlands, Mr. Paul Onings, representative of Onings Holland Flowerbulbs – a Gold member of the Netherlands-Vietnam Horti Business Platform, met with Mr. Ngo Huong Nam, the Ambassador of Vietnam. read more

On October 1, 2024, Inochio Seikoen Inc. (established in 1921 in Hiroshima, Japan) acquired the business of one of Japan's oldest chrysanthemum breeders, Yamate Shuhoen. Yamate Shuhoen was founded in 1937 by Masami Yamate and specialized in breeding and marketing a variety of chrysanthemum varieties from Ringiku (Japanese. read more

In January 2024, Professors Willy Shih and Mike Toffel led 45 HBS MBA students on-site visits to witness the energy transition and innovative sustainable production activities throughout Denmark and the Netherlands, in the second year of their Immersive Field Course (IFC). This is one of nine. read more

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has prepared a pest risk assessment (PRA) that identifies potential pests linked to the importation of fresh commercially produced citrus fruits from Botswana to the United States. The PRA assesses the risk posed by these pests. read more

The citrus industry in South Africa, which is a major exporter of oranges, lemons, grapefruit, and other citrus fruits, is experiencing increasing energy needs, particularly for irrigation, refrigeration, packing, and processing activities. Solar panels and battery energy storage systems (BESS) could provide a sustainable energy solution... read more

W Korei Północnej władze zaostrzyły kontrole zbiorów ziemniaków w prowincji Ryanggang, kluczowym regionie rolniczym. Inspektorzy dokładnie sprawdzają pola, aby upewnić się, że żaden ziemniak nie pozostał na miejscu, przy czym kierownicy gospodarstw na farmach zbiorczych są głównym celem tych kontroli.

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W zeszłym tygodniu mango zajęły pierwsze miejsce na liście eksportu owoców z Egiptu, osiągając liczbę 12 000 ton. Na drugim miejscu znalazły się granaty z liczbą 9 000 ton, a truskawki na trzecim z 4 000 tonami. Raport Krajowej Agencji Bezpieczeństwa Żywności podkreślił, że Egipt wyeksportował łącznie 40 różnych gatunków owoców. read more