The Chamber of Agribusiness Ghana (CAG) has issued a call to action to stakeholders, including the government, to prepare for the upcoming tomato bumper season. The aim of this preparation is to tackle and reduce post-harvest losses, which is a persistent issue in the sector. The CAG, along with its affiliated stakeholders, is working towards strategies to improve the situation. read more

The mango harvest has already begun in Spain with the Irwin variety. "A very good season was expected this year after the average/low production of 2023. There was a very abundant flowering, but during the fruit set, which took place at the end of April/beginning of May, the minimum read more

W ostatnich latach CBI i partnerzy zakończyli projekty w sektorach oliwy z oliwek, odzieży oraz świeżych owoców i warzyw w Jordanii. Projekty miały na celu ustanowienie zrównoważonych łańcuchów wartości, wprowadzenie innowacyjnej technologii oraz pomoc w eksplorowaniu możliwości na rynku Unii Europejskiej (UE). Oto pięć read more

Kay Bee Exports recently sent the first air shipment of Indian pomegranates to Australia following the irradiation protocol. "Market access for whole pomegranate fruits from India to Australia has been available for quite some time. However, the initially approved protocol was the in-transit cold storage." read more

METRO Italy, a partner of excellence for the HoReCa world, announces the appointment of David Martínez Fontano as the new Chief Executive Officer of METRO Italy and member of the Commercial Committee of the group. David Martínez Fontano, who already has knowledge of the Italian market thanks to 4 years of experience, read more

The Cook Government has allocated $1.2 million towards a national initiative aimed at enhancing premium fruit production through the adoption of sustainable, high-yield orchard practices. This endeavor is being carried out at the Manjimup Horticulture Research Institute, with the goal of improving fruit quality and quantity. read more

Kazakhstan's Minister of Trade and Integration, Arman Shakkaliev, explained which types of apples will disappear from the country's market due to a newly introduced ban on their importation. Speaking to the Senate, the minister clarified that the ban only applies to apples transported by road. "A... read more

AILIMPO's lemon harvest estimate for the upcoming 2024/2025 campaign projects a production of 1,260,000 tons in Spain, which represents a 21% decrease compared to the production balance in the 2023/2024 campaign (which had the highest lemon harvest on record). read more

The University's greenhouse complex in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, is currently undergoing a major renovation. Following a thorough preparation phase, HS Tuinbouw Service began renovating the greenhouse roof on Monday, August 19. The project is expected to be completed within six weeks, during which time HS will replace the old roof. read more

Holland: Tailwind Shipping Lines christens "Panda 004" container shipTailwind Shipping Lines, a subsidiary of Lidl Stiftung & Co. KG, christened the "Panda 004", a 1,400 TEU container ship, in Moerdijk, the Netherlands.Source: tailwind-shipping.com Meet the entrepreneur behind one of Europe's read more

Shanghai customs has implemented measures to simplify the clearance process for African fruits, with the goal of providing Chinese consumers with a wider selection of fresh produce. A recent shipment of 67.5 tons of apples and oranges from South Africa has arrived at the Waigaoqiao Port Area in Shanghai. read more

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) of Bangladesh has implemented a reduction in import taxes on onions, potatoes, and pesticides to stabilize their market prices. This fiscal adjustment, as outlined in a recent press release, will be in effect until November 30, 2024. read more

Orchids face both challenges and opportunities in the Dutch market. The Phalaenopsis variety remains popular and sells well in the Netherlands and Europe. However, there are other orchid varieties that have not yet received the recognition they deserve, according to Jolanda. read more

The Asia Fruit Awards 2024 were won by Australian Avocados' international marketing campaign, leading fruit distributor Joy Wing Mau Group, membership-only retailer Sam's Club China, and India-based berry grower-marketer Hortifrut IG Berries. The winners were announced during a presentation. read more

The Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) revealed that Iran's tomato exports reached a value of $177 million in the first five months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-August 21), making tomatoes the second most exported agricultural commodity. read more

In Islamabad, Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan, met with the Council for Agriculture and Food Processing to discuss enhancing Pakistan's export capabilities in this sector. The discussion with the Council for Agriculture and Food Processing emphasized Pakistan's potential to... read more

W odpowiedzi na niepewności związane z importem zagranicznych warzyw, japońskie firmy spożywcze coraz częściej pozyskują warzywa wewnętrzne. Ministerstwo rolnictwa Japonii zauważyło, że przez ostatnie dwadzieścia lat import stanowił około 30 procent... read more

New Zealand is currently seen as an exception in the global shipping industry, struggling with accommodating the growing size of cargo vessels at many of its ports. This issue is linked to the better fuel efficiency and lower environmental impact of larger vessels. read more

Established celery growers in New Zealand are facing an uncertain future, with ongoing reports of receiving payments that are below the cost of production for almost a year. According to Stats NZ, celery prices in July saw a 56 percent decline compared to the previous year. This situation, while read more

Local exporters in Bangladesh have reached out to several government agencies, such as the ministries of commerce and agriculture, as well as Biman Bangladesh Airlines, requesting a reduction in cargo rates and an increase in cargo space allocation for exporting fresh vegetables and fruits. read more