The Union of Farmers has detected an unusual and strong attack of a thrips in citrus crops in the south of Alicante, which, due to its virulence, could be the Scirtotrhrips aurantii, originating from Africa and Yemen.

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The Executive Committee of the North American Plant Protection Organization (NAPPO) has chosen Dr. Francisco Javier Trujillo Arriaga as the new Chief Scientist. Dr. Trujillo Arriaga will take over from Dr. Stephanie Bloem, who is retiring in June after serving as NAPPO's Chief Scientist. read more

The Chinese edition of the International Statistics Flowers and Plants 2023 was launched by the China Flower Association at the recently concluded 26th Hortiflorexpo IPM Beijing. Data indicates that China ranked first globally in terms of production scale for flowers and plants, with a significant production space dedicated to this sector. read more

The first ships are expected to be loaded at the new port of Chancay, located approximately 70 km north of Lima, at the beginning of next year. Cosco Shipping Ports, which operates over 300 terminals in 38 ports, not only in China but also in the United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi), Greece... read more

Po spotkaniu tej tygodnia Grupy Fokusowej Pomarańczowej, Stowarzyszenie Producentów Cytrusów w Południowej Afryce (CGA) obniża swoje szacunki eksportu pomarańczy. Prognozowana liczba kartonów pojemnościowych 15 kg pomarańczy Navel, które mają zostać wyeksportowane, wynosi teraz 22 miliony. Jest to znacząca redukcja o 14,5%. read more

We are in the midst of cherry harvesting in most of Italy – only the high mountain product is missing, which will start shortly – and yesterday, at the Rimini Agri-food Center, we checked the current trends. read more

The HC Companies has acquired Classic Home & Garden (CHG), a leading provider of decorative and functional products for the lawn and garden market in North America. The financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed. Based in Shelton, CT, CHG specializes in designing, sourcing, and selling decorative garden pots and other products. read more

Agricultural producers in Ukraine's Mykolaiv region have significantly expanded their vegetable production, with some of them planning to export. Yuriy Kormyshkin, the head of a local agricultural enterprise, shared this update with journalists. In 2024, the area dedicated to fruit and vegetable production has increased. read more

Almaverde Bio introduces Wüsty, their new high-protein plant-based sausages, with a protein content of 44 grams per pack. read more

The 22nd Kunming International Flower Expo of China and Kunming International Flowers & Plants Expo, also known as the Kunming Flower Expo, which is China's top floral industry trade show, will take place from September 20, 2024 at the Kunming Dianchi International Convention and Exhibition Center. read more

It was presented to the press yesterday (Wednesday, May 29th) and will officially open its doors to customers today, May 30th, 2024, the new Lidl in Villafranca di Verona: the most sustainable supermarket ever built by the brand in Italy. The store, which replaces the historic point... read more

PARTIDA LOGISTICS, a leading customs agency in Spain, has announced the opening of its new branch in Tangier, as part of its international expansion strategy for the year 2024. The firm is reconnecting with its past, as in the 1950s it founded a company in. read more

The Russian government is optimizing agricultural supervision in response to frost damage affecting key fruit and vegetable-producing regions. This issue was discussed during a meeting on May 28 between the Russian Prime Minister and the head of the Federal Service, Rosselkhoznadzor. Experts who... read more

Yesterday (Wednesday, May 29th), raids were launched in the ports of Salerno and Bari to defend Made in Italy from the invasion of foreign products. As a protest operation, farmers from Coldiretti boarded rubber boats and approached the ships shouting "No fake in Italy". read more

The European stone fruit harvest is now approaching its peak. "We are starting with the first Hungarian apricots in week 22, earlier than ever before!" exclaims Andreas Pregartner from the Fair Fruit Group. The company operates internationally, with production facilities in Austria, Germany, read more

"The culture of 'us', published by Mondadori Electa and written by the journalist Letizia Magnani, is already available in bookstores. It tells the story of a unique tradition of love and agricultural cooperation, unlike any other in Italy. It recounts the events of" read more

Thanks to its Closed Loop R-PET projects, presented at the Italian trade fair Macfrut, the company is progressing towards a circular economy for packaging, integrating approximately 60,000 tons of reusable PET per year into a closed system. read more

With a proactive approach to expanding its export horizons, Egypt is reshaping the dynamics of these burgeoning markets for its horticultural goods. Notably, in the first quarter of this year, Egypt’s orange exports to Canada have already surpassed the total for all of 2023, establishing a new. read more

In 2023, INDUSER made its way into the stone fruit sector by designing and manufacturing five automated packaging facilities in Spain for different varieties of plums, peaches, and apricots. "This advancement reinforces our commitment to innovation and excellence," read more

Aamiya Fresh Farms grow mangoes in Uttar Pradesh in the northern part of India. The mango season in this region typically runs from May to August. Despite experiencing some extreme weather conditions in recent months, mango production in the area has not been affected, according to Ishant Saini from Aamiya Fresh Farms. read more