On Wednesday morning, the members of the Industrial Tomato Organization from Northern Italy met with the Agriculture Assessor of the Emilia-Romagna Region, Alessio Mammi. The meeting took place in Parma, at the headquarters of the organization, and provided the opportunity to assess the situation and outcomes. read more

The Pilipino Banana Growers & Exporters Association, Inc. (PBGEA, Inc.) has urged the Philippine Senate to approve a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with South Korea. This initiative is intended to remove tariffs on bananas, increasing export prospects and balancing out the effects of the Panama. read more

The detection of Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) in a third property in South Australia has raised concerns about the virus spreading within the region. The Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) has connected this new finding to the. read more

Clavet Peru, a family business founded in 2003, is strengthening its position in Asian markets by exporting fresh fruits like mangoes, grapes, and blueberries. Vladimir Kocerha, the company's CEO, discussed Clavet's Asian expansion in an interview at the Asia Fruit Logistics fair. read more

The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Bureau of Customs (BOC) recently intercepted a shipment from Thailand at the Manila International Container Port. The shipment contained 3,200 cartons of fresh oranges valued at PHP8.422 million. It was flagged by the DA's Bureau of Plant Industry. read more

Ailimpo has forecasted that Spain will produce 1,260,000 tons of lemons in the 2024/2025 season, which is 21% less than the 1,595,181 tons produced in the 2023/2024 season (the largest lemon harvest recorded to date). This information is based on a provisional balance that accounts for the exported and processed fruit. read more

Yam is a tropical tuber similar to sweet potatoes, grown and exported on a massive scale from West African countries. Nigeria dominates worldwide production with 70%, while Ghana contributes 10%. However, Ghana is the world's largest exporter of this commodity crop. Felix Kamassah, CEO of read more

Polskie rolnicy rozważają wznowienie protestów po zakończeniu prac polowych, powołując się na obawy dotyczące wpływu importu produktów rolnych z Ukrainy. Importy te zakłócają krajowy rynek owoców miękkich, zwłaszcza malin, których ceny mocno spadły. Obecnie, read more

Interpom, a leading trade fair for the entire potato chain, will take place on November 24, 25, and 26, 2024, at Kortrijk Xpo in Belgium. With its maximum capacity reached, Interpom serves as a primary trade platform for professionals looking to stay informed about the most recent market trends. read more

In Iraq, the date palm and its produce are national symbols, but they are currently facing challenges due to drought. Once referred to as the land of "30 million palm trees," Iraq's historic date cultivation practices have endured difficulties, particularly during the 1980-88 war with Iran, and are now further impacted by climate change. read more

Reports from Greece have revealed the presence of deformed peaches, nectarines, apricots, and plums across 26,730.2 hectares. These reports were collected by 1,778 growers using an electronic platform overseen by the National Interprofessional Organization of Stone Fruits (EDOP). read more

A group of Indonesian workers have reported facing financial difficulties after their employment at a UK farm was cut short due to unmet targets. The workers had traveled to the United Kingdom under the seasonal worker scheme, which allows foreign workers to obtain six-month visas for agricultural work. read more

The Morocco Berry Conference (MBC) 2024 will take place on November 14th at Les Dunes d'Or Congress Hall in Agadir. This event brings together industry leaders, experts, and growers from around the world to discuss the latest trends, technologies, and market opportunities in the berry sector. read more

Wyniki prób z Ameryki Północnej są teraz dostępne. Ori Danziger, wiceprezes zarządu, mówi: "Nasze lokalizacje prób dają nam możliwość testowania naszych genetyk na całym świecie. Próby tegorocznego roku pokazują, jak skupiamy się na rozwiązaniach dla plantatorów, oferując odmiany o unikalnym kolorze i. read more

Coliman Bananas is participating in Asia Fruit Logistica, which is being held in Hong Kong. The event brings together industry leaders, innovators, and buyers from around the world, offering the company a platform to enhance its presence in the Asian market. Coliman's participation in the show... read more

W Filipinach Komisja Konkurencji (PCC) ujawniła tożsamości dwunastu handlowców i importerów zamieszanych w rzekomy kartel cebulowy, który rzekomo wpłynął na rynek w 2022 roku. Podczas konferencji prasowej w siedzibie PCC w Quezon City, Dyrektor Biura ds. Egzekwowania read more

The pear sector in Italy is currently facing challenges. Production of the Abate variety is significantly low, and Dutch and Belgian companies have already secured a trademark for this variety (Abate NL) with plans to expand to a thousand hectares in the coming years. Italian summer varieties like Carmen are also impacted by these developments. read more

The prices of vegetables, flowers, and fruits have sharply increased in Bengaluru ahead of the Gowri-Ganesha festival on Friday and Saturday (September 6 and 7). While vegetable prices have been high for several months, the prices of flowers surged by hundreds just before the festival. read more

The Red Sea crisis is impacting numerous agricultural sectors globally, such as citrus fruit production in Egypt, table grapes in India, and overall fresh produce in Rwanda. For Rwandan company Virunga Biotech, the effects are significant, as CEO Vinay Thummala explains: "Not only is it more expensive to..." read more

By the 15th of September, almost all the red and white onions from the fields of Thiva will have been harvested. This marks the conclusion of the current season for the biggest onion-producing area in Greece. Mr. Charalampos Anifantis, the sales director of Anifantis Farm, a company located in... read more