MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, through Terminal Investment Ltd., is planning to open a new container terminal at the Port of Aarhus, which is Denmark's main commercial harbor. This development is seen as a direct competition to Maersk, particularly in an area where Maersk's APM Terminals has been dominant. read more

Yelloway, an initiative by Chiquita, KeyGene, MusaRadix, and Wageningen University & Research (WUR), is introducing Yelloway One, a new triploid banana hybrid that is resistant to the fungal disease Tropical Race 4 (TR4) and partially resistant to Black Sigatoka. These diseases present a significant threat. read more

With the National Day holiday approaching, the flower market is seeing a rise in sales. On the morning of September 24, the Butterfly Valley in Suqian city, Jiangsu province, was bustling with activity. Workers were busy selecting, sorting, packaging, and delivering phalaenopsis to the flower market. read more

With kiwifruit export returns surpassing $3 billion, more and more Māori landowners are shifting towards kiwifruit cultivation. The export revenue for the Gold kiwifruit variety has hit $2.4 billion, showing a 24 percent rise from the previous year, while the green variety... read more

Concerns have been raised about the extended offloading times of containers carrying essential produce such as potatoes and onions at Suva's port. This situation could potentially result in a shortage of these items in Fiji, as well as affect their quality. The delays have reportedly reached up to three read more

The agriculture sector in Switzerland is facing the challenges brought by climate change, as rising temperatures are affecting traditional farming methods. The federal research center Agroscope has noted changes in weather patterns, resulting in more frequent droughts and heavy rainfall, which have an impact on the agriculture industry. read more

After a period of hot weather, potato consumption has decreased in the past week. However, year-to-date consumption figures are still strong, with Kantar's most recent data showing an increasing trend in both sales value and volume. In Ireland, potato growers are currently experiencing challenges with yields. read more

Podczas oficjalnej wizyty w Nowej Zelandii, Wicepremier i Minister Handlu Manoa Kamikamica oraz Sekretarz Stały Shaheen Ali spotkali się z zarządem Zespri International, aby zbadać model spółdzielczy, który doprowadził Zespri do pozycji lidera na świecie w produkcji kiwi.

During an official visit to New Zealand, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade Manoa Kamikamica, alongside Permanent Secretary Shaheen Ali, engaged with Zespri International's management to explore the cooperative model that has propelled Zespri to become the world's leading kiwifruit. read more

An article on the BBC discusses working conditions in the Kenyan flower industry. The article, titled 'Toiling on a Kenyan flower farm to send fresh roses to Europe,' describes the experiences of some flower workers in Kenya. The article highlights the harsh working conditions that workers have to endure. read more

Talking about stone fruit, persimmon, pomegranate, or carob tree nurseries in Spain means talking about Viveros Hernandorena. This family-owned company has built a strong brand for its customers, many of whom are located in different parts of the world, and fostered a sense of belonging among its employees since Fernando... read more

In Ukraine, especially in the Vinnytsia region, the apple harvest is expected to be half of last year's yield due to a cold spring and dry summer. Serhiy Boychuk, the head of the "Vinnytsiasadvinprom" Association, points out that the southern regions have been most affected by spring frosts and... read more

The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs of South Korea has announced a strategy to address an impending shortage of napa cabbage, essential for the kimjang season, by beginning imports from China. These imports will commence on September 27 and will be distributed to both wholesale and retail markets. read more

Po otrzymaniu informacji o zanieczyszczeniu kadmium w durianach eksportowanych do Chin, Tajlandia rozpoczęła śledztwo. Generalna Administracja Celna Chin (GACC) wyraziła obawy dotyczące poziomów kadmium w przesyłkach duriana, co spowodowało tymczasowe wstrzymanie eksportu od konkretnych tajskich firm. read more

Rijk Zwaan has opened a new Vietnamese trial station, located in the key horticultural hub of Lam Dong. read more

This station will accelerate the development of vegetable varieties tailored to the specific needs of Southeast Asian farmers and the fresh market of the region. The official opening took place during the hundredth anniversary celebration of Rijk Zwaan. read more

For the eighth time in a row, the grocery chain Lidl has been recognized as Germany's top discount retailer for fruits and vegetables at this year's Fruchthandel Magazine Retail Awards. read more

This allows for the environmentally friendly optimization of the use of resources, thereby increasing efficiency in agriculture and protecting the environment. In the field of damage assessment, data is used to determine large-scale drought damage and more recently read more

Zimbabwe is celebrating the recent approval for its avocados to be exported to China, but it's not the only sector experiencing growth. The blueberry industry is also preparing for rapid expansion. read more

A new campaign in Australia, funded by a levy, is aiming to encourage consumers to consider fresh apples more often as the ultimate guilt-free snack. read more

Pomegranates, pecans, and frozen fruit may soon be approved for export to China as the latest Peruvian products. read more