In total, five varieties of tomatoes are eligible for the Protected Geographical Indication (PGI). They are grown on 370 hectares of land in the southeast of Sicily, concentrated in the town of Pachino (SR). Approximately 10 million kilograms of certified produce are produced annually. The allowed varieties include cherry tomatoes and smooth, round tomatoes. read more

Australia has introduced a new type of avocado called the Jala, which is gaining attention for its large size, weighing around 1-1.2 kilograms. This variety stands out not just for its size, which is four times bigger than regular avocados found in stores, but also for its quality. read more

A new innovative plant will convert biogas from organic waste into bio-LNG for ships and trucks. The plant is set to open in Wilp, the Netherlands on September 11th. Attero and Nordsol are collaborating to bring the FirstBio2Shipping bio-LNG plant to life. The plant is expected to produce 2,400 tonnes of bio-LNG annually. read more

The lowland of Agia in Larissa, Greece, is famous for its apple production. However, the new season has not brought much joy to traders yet, as there have been several agronomic issues and export challenges. According to Mr. Yorgos Zeikos, a farmer and president of the local cooperative A.C. read more

The table grape campaign continues, with demand focusing on seedless white and pink varieties. The Italian pumpkin season has also started, with the first arrivals of Moscata di Provenza, Tonda Delica, and Violina varieties. As for peaches and nectarines, the markets are almost exclusively stocked with the usual varieties. read more

South African pears have emerged as a strong force in the Indian market, surpassing competitors from other countries. This change is mainly due to their high quality and consistent availability, as highlighted by a major fruit importer in India. At the IFPA Southern Africa conference, Shubha Rawal mentioned... read more

W sierpniu 2024 r. eksport owoców wykazał zarówno wzrost, jak i lekkie wahania w porównaniu z tym samym miesiącem w 2023 r. W sierpniu 2024 r. eksport moreli z Mołdawii podwoił się do 1 166 ton, w porównaniu do 538 ton w 2023 r. Kraj poszerzył swoje rynki z 8 do 15 krajów, w tym Holandii, Słowenii, ... read more

Chiinese potato industry has become a crucial part of the country's agricultural sector, playing a key role in ensuring food security, promoting economic development, and tackling environmental sustainability issues. Being the most populous nation in the world, China faces read more

In Switzerland, the first apples and pears of the season have been harvested. The harvest will peak in mid-September and last until the end of October, as noted by Fructidor. read more

The meeting started with a summary of the decade of project implementation. On this occasion, special statuettes were awarded to individuals and companies who have been actively supporting the initiative in Karczmiska from the very beginning. Among those honored were: Mirosław Korzeniowski. read more

The Carrefour Group aims to establish its presence in India through a strategic franchise partnership with the Apparel Group. The goal of this partnership is to initially introduce the brand in the northern region of India and eventually expand nationwide, with the first stores set to open in New Delhi in 2025. Thank you. read more

Wrzesień i październik to duże miesiące dla rambutanu, ponieważ trzy kraje dostarczający Stanom Zjednoczonym owoce. Gwatemala, Honduras i Meksyk są wszystkie w sezonie w tym okresie roku. Zbiory z Hondurasu rozpoczęły się trzy tygodnie temu, a zbiory w regionie Puerto Barrios w Gwatemali również. read more

The Peruvian company Danper, which specializes in growing, packing, processing, and exporting fine fruits and vegetables, with Rosario Bazán as the founder and CEO, is looking to expand its presence in the Asian market. "We are committed to solidifying our position in our existing markets and we recognize the tremendous growth opportunities in Asia." read more

Smart production lines where individual machines communicate with each other and are controlled from a central unit enable efficient, automated production with minimal personnel requirements. This summer, one of these innovative smart processing lines from Kronen was successfully implemented. read more

During the walnut trade day, organized in collaboration with the National Chamber of Agriculture, the Hungarian Vegetable and Fruit Association (FruitVeB), and Szatmári Diókert Kft., it was discussed that despite the expansion of walnut plantations in Hungary from 6,000 to over 9,200 hectares in the last. read more

There are plans to develop residential housing in some parts of the De Kwakel-Kudelstaart greenhouse area in the Netherlands. A group of horticultural companies, primarily made up of entrepreneurs who are nearing retirement age, have decided to allocate a plot of 18-25 hectares for this purpose. The current zoning... read more

UK: Asda workers hold rally as equal pay case begins
Workers from Asda have organized a rally to coincide with the beginning of an equal pay lawsuit involving over 60,000 staff. The GMB union stated that the supermarket chain's mostly female retail employees are being paid up to £3.74 less per hour than their male counterparts. read more

ALDI consolidates its expansion in Spain after reaching the milestone of 450 supermarkets in the country. The company celebrates this strong achievement alongside significant growth in recent years, which has allowed it to establish itself as a relevant option for consumers. read more

Grupo Monobanda is a conglomerate consisting of eight companies, two of which are directly involved in banana production and exports: Delindecsa, responsible for marketing, and Monobal, responsible for agricultural production. With over 3,000 hectares of banana plantations, the group is one of read more

In the Algarve region of Portugal, a tropical fruit called pitaya, also known as dragon fruit, is becoming increasingly popular among local farmers as a viable agricultural product. With the support of a European Union project, an "experimental field" has been set up in the eastern Algarve, specifically outside Vila. read more