The Hauna banana processing plant, a groundbreaking facility in Manicaland province, is set to start operating in November. Known for its high-quality bananas, farmers in Honde Valley have long struggled with difficulties in accessing markets and the perishable nature of their produce. read more

Estrada Company S.A., a Panamanian family business with over 26 years of experience in exporting watermelons, has successfully solidified its position in the growingly competitive European market, overcoming logistical and climatic challenges in the sector. General Manager Jasser read more

According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Cavendish bananas from the Philippines remain the preferred choice in the Asian market. The "Banana Market Review 2023" by FAO pointed out that the Philippines supplied around 60 percent of the Cavendish banana demand in Asia. read more

With several million inhabitants and the city triangle of Frankfurt, Wiesbaden, and Mainz, the Rhine-Main region is one of the most important urban areas in Germany. In order to ensure the provision of services, the fresh produce center, which was originally located in the eastern part of Frankfurt, was relocated to a read more

The Pukchong Agricultural Development Zone, located in South Hamgyong province of North Korea, is preparing to start exporting to Russia in accordance with the government's goal of increasing foreign currency reserves. The initiative includes customizing products to meet the preferences of Russian consumers. read more

W północnym Malawi rolnicy wprowadzili innowacyjne rozwiązanie na przeciwdziałanie problemowi nadmiernie dojrzałych bananów spowodowanym ekstremalnymi warunkami cieplnymi poprzez rozpoczęcie produkcji wina bananowego. Emily Nkhana, drobny rolnik z dystryktu Karonga, podkreśla przekształcenie z usuwania nadmiernie dojrzałych. read more

Seed specialist KWS has announced today that its subsidiary Pop Vriend Seeds (PV) will officially change its name to KWS Vegetables Netherlands B.V. starting from October 1, 2024. This change will make PV a full member of the KWS family, including a rebranding. Ever since KWS ventured into the vegetable seed industry, this move solidifies their presence in the market. read more

In the first semester of 2024, the Italian fruit and vegetable trade on an international scale shows signs of recovery: the trade balance in volume records a 5% increase compared to the same period of the previous year, although the deficit remains significant (-330 thousand tons). read more

EuFruitbasket, the European information and promotion campaign aimed at increasing the consumption of EU fresh fruit and vegetables in the EU internal market (specifically Germany and Spain), is preparing to introduce a new and exciting initiative to promote the consumption of nectarines, peaches, kiwis, and other fruits. read more

Ivorian coconuts are cultivated and exported throughout the year, with harvesting occurring every four to five months, depending on the variety. "Despite climate change, the seasonality remains more or less intact, and the usual calendars are maintained," said Philippe Abbe, Manager of Fruits Foudjôh. read more

Żywność jest pilnym problemem w Australii, mającym znaczący wpływ ekonomiczny i środowiskowy. Według studium wykonalności Narodowej Strategii Przeciwdziałania Marnotrawieniu Żywności: Redukcja marnowania żywności jest kluczowa, ponieważ marnowanie żywności kosztuje australijską gospodarkę około 36,6 miliarda dolarów rocznie. Australijczycy marnują około

Food waste is a pressing issue in Australia, with significant economic and environmental impacts. According to the National Food Waste Strategy Feasibility Study: Food waste reduction is crucial as food waste costs the Australian economy around $36.6 billion each year. Australians waste around read more

The blueberries still available on the market come from late varieties such as 'Elliott' or 'Aurora'. In the global planting structure in Poland, these varieties do not have a large share, so their supply is relatively small. They can be found in trade. read more

Striking airport workers in Kenya have caused disruptions in the aviation sector, impacting businesses that rely on this industry. The Fresh Produce Exporters Association of Kenya (FPEAK) and the Kenya Association of Travel Agents (Kata) have reported significant operational delays and. read more

Spain exported 3,661 tonnes of fresh fruits and vegetables worth €5.9m to China in the first half of this year, a decrease of 6 percent in value and 1 percent in volume compared to the same period in 2023. Imports for the first six months of this year grew by 65 percent in value and 34 percent in volume. read more

The Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS) has reported an 11% increase in the value of Egyptian exports to Germany in the first half of 2024, reaching $463 million, up from $417 million in the corresponding period of 2023. At the same time, Egyptian imports from Germany saw... read more

A fresh produce company from Australia is helping to address the issue of food waste by making sure that produce which might be rejected by major supermarkets and retailers ends up being consumed by consumers. Co-founder Josh Brooks-Duncan of Farmers Pick mentioned that the company works directly with farms to achieve this goal. read more

The season of pumpkins, the quintessential time of the year, kicks off with high expectations for this vegetable, whose consumption trend continues to rise. This is reflected in the campaign data, as stated by Joaquín Navarro, responsible for pumpkin development at Sakata Seed Ibérica: "the." read more

Pittsburgh-based Bloomfield Robotics has been acquired by Kubota Corporation, a leading global tractor manufacturer based in Osaka, Japan, through its North American subsidiary, Kubota North America Corporation. read more

Spain exported 3,661 tonnes of fresh fruits and vegetables worth €5.9m to China in the first half of this year, a decrease of 6% in value and 1% in volume compared to the same period in 2023. Imports for the first six months of this year grew 65% in value and 34% in volume. read more

The company, which is currently present in around 50 markets, aims to not only consolidate its customer base across Europe with its trading strategy, but also gradually expand its presence on other continents, such as in Asia. read more