The governments of Valencia and Murcia are collaborating with the competition in organizing regional events focused on export opportunities. read more

Apple growers in Kashmir are facing major financial difficulties due to a sharp decline in demand for their produce across India, resulting in prices dropping by over 50% compared to the previous year. The import of apples, especially from countries such as South Africa and Iran, has also increased... read more

W Quebec, zbieranie jagód Haskap jest około dwóch do trzech tygodni odległe, a perspektywy plonowania są pozytywne. "Myślę, że zobaczymy trochę więcej niż zwykle zbiorów, ponieważ otrzymaliśmy dużo deszczu na początku sezonu, co bardzo pomaga," mówi Marc-Antoine Pelletier z Ferme Les. read more

Last week, Lazzeri Agricola held a meeting with their European and Italian sales/distribution network to introduce new products for the Spring/Summer 2025 season. They also reviewed and discussed potential varieties to be introduced in the upcoming seasons. In attendance were sales representatives and distributors from Italy. read more

Aragon, Spain's largest cherry-producing region, with the province of Zaragoza alone having over 9,500 hectares of cultivation, is already supplying significant quantities of cherries to the market. "We at Persicum Fresh have our own farms in Alfamén and Calatayud, two areas with." read more

Karaman Provincial Director of Agriculture and Forestry, Hatice Bulut, visited Gursel Caglar, one of the largest peony growers in the country, who produces in the Suduragi district, together with Omer Koka, the plant production branch manager. Provincial Director Hatice Bulut received detailed information during the visit. read more

A photo of a woman at a vegetable market in Bengaluru has gone viral because of her amusing expression. With her big round eyes bulging out, the woman seems to be staring intensely at the camera, which adds a humorous touch to her otherwise angry appearance. The image was posted on Twitter by Niharika... read more

Sodexo UK & Ireland has named Hayley Miller as the regional marketing director. read more

Antwerp Euroterminal has announced the installation of the first shore power connection for seagoing vessels in Belgium. This will provide docked vessels at the port with electricity in an environmentally friendly and quiet manner. read more

The online ticket shop for Asia Fruit Logistica is now open. Asia's leading trade show for fresh fruits and vegetables will return to Hong Kong on 4-6 September 2024, bringing together the global fresh produce industry and highlighting the complete value chain. read more

British buyers are currently in Rwanda meeting with women-led horticulture businesses to discuss potential trade deals for products such as chilli, avocados, passion fruits, fresh French beans, and other horticultural goods. This visit is part of a Rwanda-UK trade mission that started on May 28th. read more

The Russians have admitted that vegetable harvests in the occupied left-bank Kherson region will decrease by 30%. The reasons cited for this decline are the destruction of the dam at the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant and low levels of rainfall. This information was reported by the occupying "head" of Kherson. read more

As it happened in the past edition, this year Candyball will also be one of the main protagonists of Rijk Zwaan's Global Melon & Watermelon Event, which takes place during weeks 26 and 27 at its CED La Palma in Cartagena (Spain). The seed company has everything ready

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Zawalenie się cen cebuli w Azji Środkowej w sezonie 2023/24, o którym wcześniej ostrzegali analitycy EastFruit w publikacjach takich jak „Bąbelkowa cebula – co zrobią rolnicy z tą nadmierną ilością cebuli od sierpnia?” i „Czy Uzbekistan będzie w stanie uniknąć upadku...” read more

Coppola SRL has received, for the second consecutive year, the Felix Industry Award - Italy that competes, an award given to Italian companies that have distinguished themselves for managerial performance, financial reliability, and sustainability according to a specific rating by the Committee. read more

Rijk Zwaan's innovations in vegetable breeding are ensuring the sustainability of the fresh produce sector. The company will showcase some of its solution-focused varieties and concepts at this year's Hort Connections. Australia and New Zealand's largest industry trade show will be held in read more

Growing flat peaches is becoming increasingly popular among Turkish fresh produce growers, according to Beyazit Afiyon, owner of Turkish fresh produce exporter PIK Global. Afiyon states, "The flat peach, known as the donut peach, is a fruit whose production is on the rise in Turkey. We have included it in our production." read more

Wzrost populacji ślimaków w tym wiosennym sezonie stworzył znaczne wyzwania zarówno dla amatorów ogrodnictwa, jak i profesjonalistów, powodując duże straty wśród producentów warzyw. Zauważalny wzrost liczby ślimaków jest przypisywany połączeniu łagodnej zimy i deszczowej wiosny, co stworzyło optymalne warunki do rozmnażania. read more

Switzerland: SPAR further invests in store network

SPAR Switzerland recently marked the opening of a new store and the renovation of two others, expanding the SPAR brand and retail network throughout the country. The long-awaited SPAR Express store on Hauptstrasse 52 is now serving the residents of Niederurnen. read more

On the occasion of World Food Safety Day on June 7th, the Southern Africa chapter of the International Fresh Produce Association discussed a new but relevant topic for them. This issue has become significant due to recent incidents involving children being poisoned, often by processed snacks and drinks sold at school tuck shops or elsewhere. read more