At the Pharr International Bridge in Texas, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents recently discovered cocaine worth over $500,000 hidden in an avocado shipment. The drugs were found during a secondary inspection led by an officer, with the assistance of canines. read more

Sprzedaż australijskich migdałów osiągnęła niespotykane poziomy, jak donosi Almond Board of Australia. Najnowszy raport sytuacyjny za lipiec pokazuje wzrost eksportu o 35 procent w porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem, przy wzroście o 19 procent w ciągu pierwszych pięciu miesięcy sezonu. read more

Po przejściu tajfunu Yagi, sprzedawcy w Wietnamie zobowiązali się do stabilizacji cen i zapewnienia odpowiedniego zapasu żywności. Komitet Ludowy Hanoi wydał ostrzeżenie przed powodziami, co spowodowało chwilowy brak świeżej żywności i warzyw w supermarketach. Kim Tuoi donosił o pustych ladach z świeżą żywnością. read more

Victoria Stamper, general manager of the United Potato Growers of Canada, has addressed concerns raised by US senators about the entry of PEI table stock potatoes into the USA. The bipartisan letter emphasized ongoing problems related to potato wart and called for strict measures to be implemented. read more

Zisis Manosis, an agronomist for the Greek kiwi and grape exporter Zeus, stated that production of Greek grapes is lower this season. He mentioned, "The overall volumes for grapes in Greece are significantly lower than in previous years. We estimate a reduction of 30%. More specifically, the Crimson grapes..." read more

Antoine Cheminant, a partner of the French Cheminant group specializing in greenhouse tomato and cucumber production in Carquefou (Loire-Atlantique), is reviewing the progress of the cucumber campaign in terms of both production and market. The Cheminant group operates production for 11 out of 12 months. read more

The value of Australian horticulture is expected to increase in the upcoming financial year more than previously anticipated, as per the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES). The September figures follow the previous Federal read more

Sweden's largest fresh herb grower, Svegro, is investing in a new greenhouse in Färingsö outside Stockholm. The new automated greenhouse will produce 2.2 million heads of lettuce annually on 2.4 hectares. The consumption of lettuce in Sweden is approximately 5.5 kilograms per person per year. read more

Storm Boris swept across Central Europe over the weekend, with the situation currently being particularly critical in Lower Austria. The entire province was declared a disaster area on Sunday morning. A firefighter tragically lost his life during a flood rescue operation in Lower Austria. Hundreds of people had to be rescued. read more

Explore the details of the fresh produce trade in the lively and dynamic markets surrounding Old Europe! Poland, the Czech Republic, Romania, Slovakia, Ukraine, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia are already significant importers of fruits and vegetables from Egypt and Morocco, as noted by EastFruit. read more

Egyptian citrus growers and exporters are preparing for the upcoming season amidst uncertainty following a particularly challenging previous season. Ammar Mohammed, CEO of Fruitalita, stated that although the Red Sea crisis continues, the citrus industry will show its resilience. read more

Flower bulb importer in the United States, DeVroomen closely monitors market developments. This year, there's much to discuss due to the impact of a poor flower bulb harvest in the Netherlands caused by extreme weather conditions in the fall and spring. read more

The cultivated mushroom market is currently experiencing one of its most challenging crises in recent years. As the new season approaches, growers and industry operators are encountering a series of issues that could greatly affect the availability of the product, and consequently, on. read more

Egypr has risen to the top of the list of sweet potato suppliers to Poland in 2023, with strong prospects to further solidify its market position this year, according to EastFruit. Last year, Egyptian exporters directly sold 2.8 thousand tons of sweet potatoes to Poland, surpassing the 2022. read more

In a recent analysis by the Competitiveness Committee, Cameroon has been positioned as the 13th largest banana exporter globally in 2023, marking a descent of three places from its previous standing. The country experienced a 10% contraction in banana exports, leading to a reduction in its position. read more

Mimo dobrego początku, eksport australijskich winogron stołowych zmalał w sezonie 2024, na skutek niższego popytu z Chin, które konsekwentnie zmniejszają swoje importy, zgodnie z najnowszymi badaniami przemysłowymi. W właśnie opublikowanym raporcie „Table Grape Update 2024” specjalista od bankowości rolnej. read more

Kompetentne wietnamskie agencje i firmy podejmują wysiłki w celu importu amerykańskich produktów rolnych na rynek wietnamski. Departament Rolnictwa USA informuje, że w 2023 roku Stany Zjednoczone zajmowały trzecie miejsce pod względem eksportu produktów rolnych do Wietnamu, z wartością eksportu wynoszącą 3,1 miliarda dolarów. read more

In the Victory Garden, an intensive orchard established after the start of the war in Ukraine, located in the Ternopil region, one of the most expensive apple varieties in the world is being harvested. This orchard is part of the "Gadz" farming enterprise, which is the largest apple producer in the region. read more

The Gambia, located in West Africa, is expected to see a decrease in production for small-scale farmers this season, along with a delay in the start of the vegetable season. Sang Mendy, the owner of SanTaZ Gambia, attributes this anticipated drop to climate change and erratic rainfall patterns. read more

Singapore's Changi Airport has once again elevated the travel experience by showcasing the world's largest sunflower display at an airport. Named 'A Sunflower Sojourn', the exhibit features 5,000 sunflowers placed throughout Changi Airport's four terminals, Hub & Spoke, and the Airport Boulevard. read more