The Egyptian table grape season started early, benefiting from very favorable weather conditions, but now it is facing some issues related to product availability and transportation logistics. read more

The stone fruit season in Israel started a bit later in April, due to a cold, wet spring. However, this situation has quickly changed with heatwaves sweeping through the region, as temperatures in the desert are already reaching 46 degrees this week. Ido Ben Dor, from Israel's Ben Dor Fruits and Nurseries, mentioned that they have... read more

The New Zealand onion harvest concluded successfully in April, with most onions being harvested in good conditions. However, there was a small amount of onions where the harvest was delayed due to poor weather. "Growers are pleased with the quantity and quality of onions in their storage facilities," said Simon Vale from Balle Bros. "I would read more

India: Swiggy Instamart's new ad brings the scent of mangoes

Swiggy Instamart CEO Phani Kishan announced on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) that the brand has launched a "scented" print ad that allows people to experience the aroma of fresh mangoes. read more

Po ukończeniu studiów z Ogrodnictwa i Agrobiznesu, Justin Middelburg podjął ekscytujący krok: przeprowadził się do Kenii. Obecnie pracuje jako tymczasowy menedżer operacyjny w firmie AAA Growers, w ramach swoich obowiązków skupia się na rozszerzaniu asortymentu letnich kwiatów. "W Holandii zajmowałem się..." read more

South Africa does not have HLB, commonly known as Asian Citrus Greening. Recently, a different and less harmful strain of citrus greening called African Citrus Greening was detected in backyard trees in a city in the Eastern Cape Province, which was incorrectly reported in the media as HLB. read more

"We are talking here about not even one percent of the agricultural land in Germany being used for domestic vegetable cultivation," explains BfG Managing Director Laura Lafuente. Despite massive criticism not only from industry representatives, but also from... read more

During the presentation of the congress, the Mayor of Huelva, Pilar Miranda, the President of the Provincial Government of Huelva, David Toscano, the Director of the Andalusian Agriculture and Fisheries Administrative Agency, José Carlos Álvarez, and the President of... read more

The unusually high amounts of precipitation in the last 14 days are posing a major challenge to the strawberry harvest, especially in the southern and central parts of Germany. In northern Germany, the weather conditions and consequently the harvest conditions were better, but even there, there were also challenges. read more

According to the study, sub-Saharan Africa, as well as South and Southeast Asia, have the greatest potential for reducing both food losses and associated emissions through the increased adoption of cold chains. read more

Reefertrends reports this, citing data from market researchers at StoreNext and the Israeli Tax Authority. From a price of 37.68 NIS (10.20 US dollars) per unit in the last quarter of 2021, the price has now dropped to 18.49 NIS (4.85 US dollars). Accordingly, ... read more

Logistical issues and a significant rise in the supply of South African nectarines to the EU were the main highlights of the country's stone fruit export season. read more

To maintain this growth, access to new international markets remains crucial. The recent breakthroughs in China, Japan, and India present both an opportunity and a challenge for South African avocado exporters, especially. read more

Moreira stated: "Over the past 20 months, we have suffered from a depreciation of the exchange rate that seriously affected the entire sector, not only the agricultural export sector but also the local markets. Because with a devalued dollar, many imported... read more

As of May 16, the number of daily transits in the Panamax locks had been increased from 17 to 24, and as of June 1, the number of daily transits in the Neopanamax locks had been increased from seven to eight. This adjustment increases the total number of ship transits. read more

In May 2024, 158 tons of Gala apples, 54 tons of Braeburn apples, and 24 tons of Pinova apples were sold. The sales quantity of all other varieties was below 15 tons. Approximately 95% of the stored inventory at the end of October has already been marketed. read more

Thanks to the current quota, the range of products can be maintained. read more

The wet spring is currently causing a lot of unrest among potato growers. In the Netherlands and Belgium, some areas are already talking about a disaster, as a lot of produce has not yet been planted. It's understandable that there are concerns, says Jan Van Luchene of Bruwier Potatoes, but the read more

Thermo King®, a prominent company in transport temperature control solutions and a brand of Cold Chain Federation member Trane Technologies, has announced that DP World logistics group and food retailer Woolworths are the first in Africa to operate the Thermo King AxlePower energy recovery system. read more

Container freight rates for exports from India have been fluctuating, as reported in Container News' analysis of May market data. Rates on the India-Europe westbound route have shown mixed trends, with a decrease in 40-foot container rates to the UK while maintaining previous levels for. read more