The third most consumed crop in the world (source: FAO) celebrated its first international day on May 30, 2024. In France, the potato sector gathered at the Ministry of Agriculture. At the same time, communication campaigns were organized by CNIPT throughout the country. Sarah Taleb, in read more

Customized solutions in the labeling sector are also crucial for the fruit and vegetable industry. Tikedo is an international group based in Santarcangelo di Romagna (Rimini, Italy) that specializes in labels. Formed through the merger of multiple companies, with the historic LGL at the helm, Tikedo now operates five plants. read more

EastFruit analysts note that spring frosts and hail have caused significant damage to fruit production in Russia and Belarus. Crops such as apples and pears have been particularly affected. In some regions, losses of up to 70% of the potential harvest have been reported. read more

At the end of May 2024, EastFruit reported on the delayed start of the stone fruit harvest season in Central Asian countries. The spring of 2024 was unusually cool and rainy, causing delays in the ripening of many fruits, such as cherries, and also negatively impacting their quality. read more

Import of fruits and vegetables from China to Russia continues to increase. In particular, 8,223.4 tons of fresh vegetables, fruits, and berries were imported from China last week, including 1,985.7 tons of young potatoes. These are the largest potato deliveries from China since. read more

The consumption of fruits and vegetables in Spain has decreased by more than 13% in recent years. This figure is significantly higher than the average of European Union countries, where the decrease is slightly over 5%. This information comes from the study "Consumption Trends".

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Trzy zwycięzców wyłoniono podczas Hackathonu Innowacji Rolniczych, który odbył się w regionie Niniwa w Iraku. Miejscowe MŚP Nabu, BSF i Aero Plant wyróżniły się pomysłami na rozwiązanie wyzwań związanych z niedoborem wody i zrównoważoną uprawą rolną spowodowaną malejącym poziomem wód. read more

Rolnicy w obwodzie wołgogradzkim, Rosja, borykają się z katastrofalną suszą, która zagraża zniszczeniem znacznej części ich upraw. Plantatorzy warzyw nie mają środków do nawadniania pól, ich jedyną nadzieją jest deszcz, który nie jest spodziewany w najbliższym czasie. Sytuacja na polach jest. read more

Import of fruits and vegetables from China to Russia is on the rise. In particular, 8,223.4 tons of fresh vegetables, fruits, and berries were imported from China last week, with 1,985.7 tons being young potatoes. This marks the largest potato deliveries from China to Russia in recent times. read more

Egyptian garlic prices have increased multiple times this season due to limited supply and high demand, as reported by Mohamed Shaaban, General Manager of Garlico. "Prices went up at the beginning of the season because of a 50% drop in garlic volumes in Egypt, and have continued to rise since then. Growers are now experiencing a significant boost in profits." read more

Seeka Limited announces the successful completion of the 2024 harvest in Australia. A total of 4.5 million kilograms of fruit, including kiwifruit, Nashi pears, European pears, jujubes, and plums, have been packed. Kiwifruit volumes have improved by 161% compared to last year, reaching 2.2 million kilograms. read more

Według Gabriela Mariscala, kierownika ds. biznesu w CB Fenton, Kanał Panamski boryka się z coraz większymi wyzwaniami związanymi z zmianami klimatycznymi ze względu na inaugurację śluz NeoPanamax w 2016 roku, które wymagają większej ilości wody niż starsze śluzy Panamax. To zapotrzebowanie na wodę jest potęgowane przez wymagania dotyczące... read more

For almost twenty years, Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. lactucae has been rampant in our lettuce production fields, and for years Enza Zaden has been updating its proposals on Fusarium resistance. The Agro Nocerino Sarnese area has been affected by Fusarium 1 until recently. read more

The Jardin de Québec is a major vegetable growing region in North America and the season has just begun. Last week, on June 8, the harvest of Romaine lettuce, green leaf lettuce, and Boston lettuce began in the fields. "Normally, we start the weekend before June 15, but the unusually warm weather" read more

AECOC, the Association that brings together more than 34,000 companies from the industry and distribution sector, considers it a success the communication made today by the President of the Government of Spain to extend the reduction of VAT on

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"At a recent stop on the South Africa tour, Johan Cronjé, lead product developer at GLOBALG.A.P., stated, 'Five years ago, we had to explain the concept of sustainability. Today everyone knows, and five years from now, it will be your license to trade.' He urged producers from Southern Africa to become aware of this shift." read more

The International Horticultural Exhibition 2024 Chengdu is taking place in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China. The exhibition began on April 26th and will run for 186 days until October 28th. It comprises one main venue and four sub-venues. On June 1st, media representatives from... read more

W październiku Eddy Jager ma świętować swoją 45. rocznicę pracy w branży owocowo-warzywnej. Chociaż nadal jest aktywny w imporcie - głównie cytrusów z RPA, Egiptu i Ameryki Południowej, a także owoców pestkowych z RPA - już nie działa z ruchliwej

In October, Eddy Jager is set to celebrate his 45-year anniversary in the fruit and vegetable trade. While he remains active in imports - primarily citrus from South Africa, Egypt, and South America, as well as stone and top fruits from South Africa - he no longer operates from a busy read more

Niektrzy pracodawcy w Nowej Zelandii, którzy uczestniczą w programie Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE), chcą wprowadzenia zmian ze względu na koszty. Taka ocena pochodzi od badaczki z Australian National University, Charlotte Bedford, która stwierdziła, że wsparcie dla programu pozostaje wysokie, ale istnieją pewne elementy wewnątrz niego, które wymagają poprawy. read more

A 59-year-old Japanese man was arrested for hitting his 62-year-old wife on the head with a banana peel. The incident, reported by gazeta.ru via Mothership, occurred after the man, intoxicated and upset over a neighbor's parking, lashed out at his wife when she tried to calm him. read more