Singapore: Giant to shut Toa Payoh supermarket in September, ninth closure in 2024

Supermarket chain Giant has announced that it will be closing its ninth store in Singapore by September 2024. This decision comes as the company faces stiff competition from online retailers and other grocery chains. The affected store is situated in Toa Payoh Lorong 4. read more

Despite rumors of the banana bunchy top virus being detected in South Africa's Mpumalanga Province, where a large portion of the country's bananas are cultivated, the virus has not been definitively identified outside of KwaZulu-Natal Province, as confirmed by Dr. Sinethemba Ximba, a researcher at the Agricultural Research Institute. read more

Sezon mango w Egipcie dobiega końca. Sezon charakteryzował się obfitą produkcją, ale popyt utrzymuje się, zwłaszcza latem, według Mahmoda Allama, dyrektora generalnego Citrus Agro. read more

Super Typhoon Yagi brought strong winds and heavy rains to Hong Kong. The No. 8 signal – a high-level warning – remained in force during the morning hours and was lowered to No. 3 at 12:40 pm local time today. This allowed services in the city to resume and Asia Fruit Logistica to open as scheduled. read more

For the next campaign, Ailimpo expects a lemon production in Spain of around 1,260,000 tons, representing a 21% decrease compared to the result of the 2023/2024 campaign, which achieved a record production of 1,595,181 tons, according to the provisional budget drafted. read more

The period of strawberry transplants begins in the most suitable areas of Italy, such as Basilicata and Calabria. This is a crop that requires attention from the early stages post-transplant. At IFN, we interview Francesco Lateana, a field technician from Biolchim, about the best strategy to support. read more

Syrian agriculture officials have provided different estimates regarding the current citrus season's yield, amid concerns from growers about potential marketing challenges. Bassam Douba, the Director of Agriculture in Latakia, projected the region's output to be 840,000 tons, as reported by. read more

W Wielkiej Brytanii organizacje uprawcze wyraziły swoje obawy dotyczące proponowanych aktualizacji standardu SMETA 7.0 przez Sedex, podkreślając trudności w skutecznym wdrażaniu i audytowaniu tych zmian. Centralnym punktem ich skarg jest wymaganie dla pracodawców, aby

In the United Kingdom, grower organizations have been vocal about their concerns regarding the proposed updates to the SMETA 7.0 standard by Sedex, highlighting the challenges in effectively implementing and auditing these changes. Central to their grievances is the requirement for employers to read more

The Director of the Institute of Potato Research, Mykola Furdyha, stated during a conference that the cultivation of potatoes by farms and industrial enterprises in Ukraine decreased by 36% in the first year of the full-scale war compared to pre-war levels, and the situation continues to worsen. read more

W Portugalii sezon kiwiberry rozpoczął się wcześniej w tym roku. Według Ricardo Machado, menadżera eksportu portugalskiego producenta i eksportera kiwiberry Minikiwi Farm, zbioru już zakończono: "W tym roku, portugalski zbior kiwiberry rozpoczął się dwa tygodnie wcześniej niż zwykle. Oznaczało to, że

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WEEK 34 of this year, Peru has exported 26,480 tons of ginger and turmeric with an FOB value of $51,604,559. This represents a 44% decrease compared to the same period last year, as reported by Fresh Cargo Peru. The report highlights that North America continues to be the primary destination for these exports. read more

The United Kingdom has agreed to reduce the inspection tariff on Kenyan horticultural products from 10% to 5%. Salim Mvurya, the Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade, and Industry, announced that this change is intended to improve the competitiveness of Kenyan goods in the UK market. read more

Yesterday, the new park by Oscar Farinetti, Grand Tour Italia, dedicated to the culinary excellence of the twenty regions of Italy, opened its doors. Welcoming visitors with a 90-second video on a 13x5 LED screen was Pera. read more

The late frost at the end of April severely impacted the Austrian fruit industry this year. This affected not only the main crops like apples, berries, and plums but also niche products from local fruit cultivation. "Table grapes were also affected this year, despite grapes being less." read more

Wietnam's przychód z eksportu owoców wyniósł 4,63 miliarda USD w pierwszych ośmiu miesiącach 2024 roku, co oznacza wzrost o 30,6% w porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem, napędzany wejściem na kilka kluczowych rynków. Sektor owoców w Wietnamie odnotował pozytywne zmiany w tym roku, a grejpfruty zaczynają trafiać na rynek. read more

In terms of the future of the sector, particular attention must be paid to the support options within the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) as well as investments. Ferenc Apáti stated that the condition of Hungarian orchards has worsened in recent years. read more

The protocol, as reported by reefertrends, is one of 17 agreements signed between President Emmerson Mnangagwa and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the summit's opening. The agreement is a significant milestone for Zimbabwe's agricultural sector, as it allows for the read more

Fresh Market, the premier event for Poland's fresh fruit, vegetable, and flower industry, will be held at the MCC Mazurkas Conference Centre and Hotel in Warsaw, Poland on September 18th. read more

The organizers, AMI GmbH (Bonn), Fruchthandel Magazin (Düsseldorf), and GS1 Germany (Cologne), will also be representatives of the entire value chain at the 14th edition of the DOGK, from seed producers and manufacturers to marketers, logisticians, and top decision-makers. read more

Supplies from South Africa are 10% below last year's levels, hardly any lemons are being shipped from Argentina to Europe, and other sources like Uruguay can only partially compensate. The market will remain tight in supply until the start of the European season in October. read more