The company Cítricos Andaluces SAT 3719 (Citran), which started 44 years ago as a family business dedicated solely to conventional citrus production, has evolved into a leading producer and marketer of citrus fruits in Spain. They have achieved this with a strong commitment to organic and sustainable practices. read more

Coal-based power, the main contributor to carbon emissions in fruit production, is putting South Africa's export markets at risk as the carbon tax approaches. The need to switch to renewable energy is emphasized by Eskom's lack of plans to embrace these sources, despite the potential consequences. read more

Summerfruit Australia Limited welcomes the news that Vietnam is granting access to Australian plums. Trevor Ranford, CEO of Summerfruit Australia, attended the signing ceremony in Hanoi, Vietnam to represent Australia's stonefruit industry. He was accompanied by officials from the Australian and Vietnamese governments. read more

ASAJA Alicante warns of a great concern in the citrus production sector due to pests imported from third countries that are advancing mercilessly on lemons, oranges, and grapefruits, and will leave their mark.

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Kenya's involvement in macadamia nut farming has elevated its position as a leading exporter in the region, despite facing challenges related to regulations and market conditions. This progress is detailed in the 2024 Africa Agriculture Status Report published by the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA). read more

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Kenya has uncovered a new method used by drug traffickers to smuggle narcotics. In a recent case, a trafficker in Siaya was caught trying to transport a package to Mombasa by cleverly hiding the drugs inside a nylon sack filled with... read more

Conpal Peru, led by Daniel Falla Hernández, has positioned itself as a key exporter of Hass avocados, with a focus on strategic markets like Asia, Europe, and the United States. "Hass avocados are our primary product. We export them primarily to China, Japan, and Korea. This year, we have shipped read more

Peruvian Inka Fruit, a Peruvian export company that has been in the market for six years, is expanding its global reach with fresh products such as mango, pomegranate, asparagus, and ginger. In a recent interview at the Asia Fruit Logistica trade fair, Erick Lava Laguna, the company's general manager, discussed the company's growth strategy and plans for the future. read more

This three-year campaign, from May 2024 to April 2027, is co-financed by the European Commission under Regulation (EU) 1144/2024, supporting actions on information and promotion of agricultural products in the domestic market. The

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In 2023, the Agriculture 4.0 market in Italy reached a value of 2.5 billion euros, marking a 19% increase compared to the previous year. Despite the lower growth compared to the 2021-2022 period (+31%), the sector continues to show lively interest for the... read more

Sakata has announced that it will showcase 14 new varieties during the 2024 edition of its Field Days event, which takes place in Zwaagdijk-Oost, the Netherlands on September 24-26. read more

There are more than 1,000 varieties of apples in Switzerland, some of which are several hundred years old, while others are only a few decades old. The apple is the most widely grown fruit in Switzerland, covering an area of ​​just under 3,700 hectares. It is also the favorite fruit of the Swiss people. read more

Hort Innovation and Avocados Australia were awarded the prize for Marketing Campaign of the Year for the Australian Avocado Campaign 2023/24. The marketing campaign targeted seven different global markets and involved over 30 retail chains in the Asia-Pacific region and Middle East. read more

Reefertrends reports this, citing information from the Chinese customs authority. As a result, the revenues of Kenyan avocado exporters for these shipments to China from January to July 2024 decreased by 82% compared to the same period last year. read more

Reefertrends reports this, citing information from the Chinese customs authority. Consequently, the revenue of Kenyan avocado exporters for these shipments to China from January to July 2024 decreased by 82% compared to the same period last year. read more

The line allows for continuous, gentle processing of sensitive salads with consistently high quality through central control. read more

Among them are also many companies from Africa and South America, whose harvest windows complement each other optimally, thus ensuring a continuous supply on the EU market. read more

The new varieties offer customers improved uniformity, disease resistance, bolting resistance, field holding ability, yield potential, simplified harvesting and processing, improved shelf life, or of course, an enhanced taste. The new product range includes beetroot, read more

The association offers agricultural businesses the creation of a comprehensive CO2 balance. Subsequently, AgroImpact supports businesses in determining specific measures and provides financial resources for project implementation, so that businesses can reduce their CO2 footprint. read more

The food retail sector (LEH) has significantly increased its number of promotional advertisements for conventional raspberries to 22 in the current running 36th week. Due to the progress of the season in Germany, raspberries from German cultivation are now only sporadically available. Imported raspberries. read more