The recent visit of a GLOBALG.A.P. delegation to the International Congress of Red Fruits in Huelva, Spain, from June 19-20, 2024, was a significant event in the agricultural certification field. It served as a crucial platform for industry stakeholders, including producers and exporters. read more

In Muğla, Turkey, the Muğla Metropolitan Municipality is making efforts to combat the Mediterranean fruit fly, which poses a threat to the region's citrus exports. Using biotechnological systems, the municipality has started trapping operations over an area of 35,000 decares in the Köyceğiz district, which is home to a read more

Morocco, a significant global importer of dates, is still showing strong import numbers for this product during the 2023/24 season, according to a report by EastFruit. However, the final results for the ongoing season may be slightly lower than the previous one due to a rise in local production. read more

A cherry from the Japanese prefecture of Yamagata in western Japan was auctioned for 100,000 yen (590 euros) at a market in Tokyo. The cherry belongs to the Yamagata Benio variety, which was introduced to the market last year and is known for its large size and vibrant red color. read more

On three stages and over three days, expert speakers will provide the best combination of strategic insights and practical tips for business success in Asia. read more

In 2023, at least for the Emilia-Romagna region, it was not a good year - the floods had particularly affected the fruit producers and significantly reduced the harvest. This year, Italy is also not spared from weather fluctuations. Nevertheless, especially for read more

Between 2012 and 2022, the area used for organic farming increased in almost all EU countries. The strongest growth rates in this period were recorded in Croatia (+306%), Portugal (278%), and Bulgaria (182%). read more

"The consumers can look forward to enjoying delicious Swiss cherries in the coming weeks," according to the SOV. The cherry crops are in good condition despite the rain, resulting in excellent fruit quality. Thanks to various varieties with different read more

Currently, due to weather conditions, only small amounts of cauliflower are available. Producers in neighboring countries to Germany are also facing a similarly tight situation. German cauliflower is priced at 25 euros per unit at wholesale markets in Germany. read more

Mehmet Akın Doğan, head of the Agriculture Chamber of Adana Yüreğir, said: "The fact that the UEFA European Football Championship coincides with our watermelon season this year has made our farmers very happy. We expect a yield of 8 to 9 tons per hectare. If the read more

"The damages are occurring even under the rain covers, as an exception," says Dany Bylemans, director of the research facility pcfruit. For cherry growers, this now means hoping for drier weather. "Then the late varieties could still perform well," Bylemans said. read more

India plays a leading role in mango production, which aims to encourage traders to support the import and distribution of Indian mangoes in South Africa. read more

After the start of the blueberry harvest in southern and central Germany, the blueberry season in the open fields is now also beginning in Germany's largest blueberry cultivation area: the North German Plain. Lower Saxony, with approximately 2,200 hectares of cultivation area and around 65% of the production, is at the center of it. read more

Australia's table grape industry will soon have access to a "plug-and-play" traceability solution that is aimed at boosting customer confidence and increasing exports to Southeast Asian markets. The Australian Table Grape Association (ATGA) has been granted funding for this initiative as part of a recent development. read more

The suggestion is part of the set of economic recommendations from the European Commission, in which Brussels points out that Spain "faces additional challenges related to a significant and growing situation of water scarcity and stress."

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Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd have recently announced the resumption of container transportation services to key ports in Ukraine, particularly those situated on the Black Sea. This marks the first time container shipments have resumed since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began. read more

The citrus export season in South Africa is gaining momentum, with volumes gradually increasing after a slightly slower start. According to Sarel Joubert, Managing Director of the exporter In2Fruit, "the season is going well, and we are shipping to various countries, including the UK, Europe, Canada, Russia, and." read more

Africa and the Middle East are becoming increasingly strategic areas for the export of Italian fruits and vegetables. Macfrut 2025 will be presented in Egypt, in Cairo, on Wednesday, September 11th, where a press conference will be held to introduce the 42nd edition of the International Supply Chain Exhibition. read more

A drop of between 30 and 40% in plum production in Extremadura, Spain's main production area for this fruit, is not leading to significantly higher prices compared to last season. This poses a challenge, especially for large companies with high costs. The abundance of small-sized plums is also impacting the market. read more

Recent severe weather conditions, such as heavy rains and hail, have resulted in the damage of numerous hectares of orchards in Moldova, significantly impacting cherry and apple production. In some districts, up to 80% of cherry orchards have been affected, making the fruit unsellable. read more