The apple harvest in New Zealand has ended earlier than expected, resulting in a smaller crop and potentially reduced availability. According to New Zealand Apples and Pears, the exportable crop is 11% lower than initial estimates, with only 18.9 million tray carton equivalents (TCE). read more

Steve Evans has recently become an agent for ErfGoed Floors in the UK. Steve also owns his own business called SNRG Structures, which specializes in supplying and installing polytunnels for garden centers and growers. His business is located in Bristol. Cor Bremmer, the Operational Director of ErfGoed, commented: "Having been in this industry for." read more

The International Pear Congress is scheduled to take place on June 26 and 27, 2024, in Óbidos, Portugal. With only two weeks remaining until the event starts, organizers are finalizing every detail to welcome participants and ensure a highly interesting experience. Registration will close on Monday, the 17th. read more

Egyptian onion producers and exporters were anticipating a successful season after the export ban was lifted in early April. However, they have been disappointed as the demand has not materialized, as reported by Mohamad Hassan, Export Sales Manager at Al Gamal. Hassan stated: "Following last year's read more

The cherry campaign in Coniglio di Adelfia, located in the Bari province, started two weeks earlier than usual, similar to other areas in Italy. However, this early start did not lead to satisfactory results as the market was not prepared to receive the produce. Despite good quantities this year, the campaign will end this week. read more

Over the past five years, Egypt has greatly increased its exports of vegetables and fruits to Poland, almost doubling the volume according to reports from EastFruit. By the end of 2023, Egypt rose to the ninth position in the supplier rankings for these commodities in the Polish market, a significant achievement. read more

Plant breeding is a multidisciplinary applied science that is essential for improving global food, fodder, fuel, and fiber production. This study examined the current status of plant breeding through detailed surveys conducted in three Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development countries. read more

Ważnym krokiem dla sektora eksportu świeżych owoców Indii było ułatwienie przez Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), działającego pod patronatem Ministerstwa Handlu i Przemysłu, udanego eksportu pierwszej partii ananasów odmiany MD 2 do Zjednoczonych Emiratów Arabskich. read more

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"It is expected that Turkey will produce approximately 6.5 million metric tons (MMT) of citrus in MY 2023/24, 39 percent more than the previous season. However, yield increases have brought concurrent marketing and consumption issues. Due to the low profitability many farmers face, citrus fruits..."

Oczekuje się, że Turcja wyprodukuje około 6,5 miliona metrycznych ton cytrusów w sezonie MY 2023/24, co stanowi wzrost o 39 procent w porównaniu z poprzednim sezonem. Jednak wzrost plonów przyniósł równoczesne problemy z marketingiem i konsumpcją. Ze względu na niską rentowność, z którą boryka się wielu rolników, owoce cytrusowe... read more

In Portugal, a new decree on simplified food labeling has come into effect, replacing the previous text which was deemed flawed in the way it evaluated the nutritional profiles of products. This concerns the Nutriscore tables, which use a labeling system. read more

The availability of papayas is somewhat limited, but not scarce. There is not an excess of fruit due to cool weather in Mexico two to three months ago, which led to many papayas having marks or spots. As a result, a significant amount of fruit is being discarded as it does not meet export quality standards. read more

Fairtrade International supports the objectives of the EU Organic Regulation to enhance the organic integrity of production. However, full compliance with the regulation in its current form may negatively affect Fairtrade certified organic producers and traders in Africa, Asia, and other regions. read more

The Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, announced the extension of the measure reducing VAT on certain foods, which was originally set to expire on June 30. This decision, which will need to be presented to the Congress of Deputies, is a response to the ongoing high inflation in food prices. read more

The Ministry of Economy has announced that in 2023 Mexico has become the world's top tomato exporter, with record exports reaching 2.988 billion dollars. This accomplishment has positioned the country ahead of the Netherlands and Spain, which came in second and third in the export rankings. read more

Uttar Pradesh, with its favorable soil and climate conditions, is the leading potato producer in India, accounting for approximately 30% of the country's total production. The state plays a vital role in fulfilling the potato demand nationwide, making a significant contribution to the overall output. read more

The ocean freight rates are increasing due to various global factors. These include the crisis in the Red Sea, heavy port congestion in the Middle East and Asia, a container repositioning imbalance with an excess of empty containers in Colombo and the Gulf region, and strong demand. read more

The International Pear Congress will take place on June 26 and 27, 2024 in Óbidos, Portugal. There are only two weeks left before the event begins. Registration will close on Monday, the 17th, and the organizers are finalizing every detail to welcome the participants and ensure. read more

W 23rd week, the average wholesale prices of bananas from Latin America were €112/100 kgs in the Netherlands, €96/100 kgs in Belgium, €114/100 kgs in Spain, and €117/100 kgs in France. The average wholesale prices of bananas produced within Europe were... read more

In the city of Kherson, Ukraine, locals persist in cultivating flowers despite facing daily dangers and shelling. Julia, a worker at one of the flower nurseries, recalls moments when shrapnel from Russian shells fell among the flowerpots. She and her colleagues care for the flowers on a daily basis, despite the risks involved. read more

Prawdopodobne jest, że po ogłoszeniu, że UE nałoży cła na import samochodów elektrycznych z Chin, ten kraj zareaguje innymi środkami. Te środki są wciąż nieznane, ale spekuluje się, że Chiny mogą nałożyć cła na import produktów rolno-spożywczych z UE. Hiszpania wyeksportowała 4 271 read more