The Coordinadora de Organizaciones de Agricultores y Ganaderos (COAG) demands the immediate suspension of the agricultural trade agreement between the EU and Morocco following the ruling of the Court of Justice of the European Union that confirms that the agreement, amended in 2019, violates... read more

South Africa has sent its first shipment of avocados to China, with Zimbabwe set to be the next African country to meet the growing demand for the fruit in China. The initial shipment, weighing 21,210kg, left Durban on September 14, and is headed for Shanghai. read more

The Director General of the African Centre for Supply, Dr. Obiora Madu, has stressed the importance of Nigeria increasing its exports of fresh or dried bananas and plantains. Despite the current estimated value of the global banana market at $140.84 billion, with expectations for it to rise. read more

The supply of flowers in local markets has significantly increased due to the growing demand during the Navratri period, although quality issues caused by untimely rains have kept prices stable. Demand for flowers typically rises during Navratri and continues until Diwali. Traders have mentioned that... read more

The strike in the ports of the United States has ended: the temporary agreement reached between the parties - as reported on business24tv.it - includes a 62% salary increase over six years. However, the strike will obviously have repercussions: in fact, it will take some time to clear the long queues. read more

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has pledged to implement measures to stabilize the nation's gold-backed currency, the ZiG, following a sharp depreciation on the black market. The ZiG, introduced just five months ago, saw a 43% decrease in value. read more

Zespri™ Kiwifruit, a New Zealand-based company leading in the global production and marketing of kiwifruit, is returning to Fruit Attraction this year at IFEMA Madrid from October 8th to 10th. Visit them at Pavilion 10, Stand D15 to see their kiwifruit on display and celebrate their over 25 years of success. read more

W wrześniu 2024 roku Kamerun odnotował wzrost eksportu bananów, według Stowarzyszenia Bananów Kamerunu (Assobacam). Kraj wysłał 24 216 ton, co stanowi wzrost o 19,5% w porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem i o 4,5% więcej niż w sierpniu. Ten wzrost jest przypisywany wspólnym wysiłkom. read more

Malaysia has updated its trademark protection for the Musang King durian, in anticipation of price adjustments in the Chinese market, where the fruit is highly valued. Agriculture and Food Security Minister, Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu, stated that the extension will last until March 2034. read more

FEPEX welcomes the ruling of the Court of Justice of the European Union which confirms the General Court's decision from 2021 to annul a portion of the agricultural agreement between the EU and Morocco. This specifically pertains to the extension of concessions granted to Morocco to include Western Sahara. read more

The Cherry Committee of Frutas de Chile launched the 2024-25 cherry season at an event attended by distinguished authorities and representatives of the sector, including the Ambassador of the People's Republic of China, Niu Qingbao, and the acting Minister of Agriculture, Ignacia. read more

Azerbaijan Flowers Company (AFC) has announced a change in its leadership. Nijat Mirzaev, who previously served as the Director of AzRose Company, has been appointed as the new Director of Azerbaijan Flowers Company, with immediate effect. The company runs a greenhouse facility that covers three hectares. read more

"We do not do breeding in-house, but we collaborate with companies from all over the world. However, if a breeder does not have the concept of sustainability in mind, I am not interested. There is no room for the thousandth new apple." Jürgen Braun, CEO of Kiku Variety Management, has a clear vision of what is important today. read more

Lidl Ireland named Retailer of the Year at the Irish Quality Food Awards 2024. Lidl Ireland has been awarded the title of Retailer of the Year for the first time at the Irish Quality Food Awards 2024. The leading discount retailer in the market also received a record 104 award medals at the prestigious event, including. read more

Interfresh Eurasia General Coordinator Murat Özer has expressed great satisfaction with the outcomes of the Interfresh exhibition: "We are extremely pleased with the performance of Interfresh Eurasia this year. We had a total of 216 exhibitors, including sub-exhibitors, at the Interfresh Eurasia exhibition." read more

Recently, the Republic of Korea has begun importing Vietnamese pomelos, while China has started accepting Vietnamese fresh coconuts and frozen durians. At the same time, the United States has finalized negotiations on the technical requirements for importing Vietnamese passion fruit. read more

The Chamber of Commerce of Kosovo (OEK) has raised concerns about how national policies are affecting the competitiveness of local businesses, especially in relation to protective measures for fruits and vegetables. According to the OEK, these measures have disrupted the local market and... read more

There are 18 member companies that will be part of the collective led by Cso Italy at Fruit Attraction. With its 383 square meters, the stand will be the largest ever (positions C12, C14, and D12 in Pavilion 8 of the Fair). The names are... read more

During the 10th Kiskunhalas Potato Days event, István Nagy emphasized the significance of Hungary attaining self-sufficiency in potato production. He noted that shifts in consumer behavior and climate change have affected Hungary's ability to be self-sufficient in potatoes. The government is dedicated to providing support for this goal. read more

The joint commission of the Potato Exchange in Bologna has set the minimum value of the first advance payment to be made to potato producers at 0.20 euros per kilogram. After analyzing the sales of the current campaign, as well as the production and commercial situation in Italy and abroad, read more