Industria 4.0 Panamá, a relatively young company founded just three years ago, started its operations by exporting MD2 variety pineapples, also known as golden pineapples. According to owners Kimberly Rudas and Eduardo Bohorquez, this variety is exported both by air and by sea. read more

In 2023, Mexico was leading in global blackberry production, contributing 21.8 percent to the world's total, as reported by the Ministry of Agriculture. Mexico surpassed Vietnam and New Guinea, with the combined output of these two countries matching that of Mexico. Blackberries,... read more

The Federation of Agricultural Cooperatives of Murcia (Fecoam) is once again present at the international trade fair Asia Fruit Logistica, taking place this week from September 4th to 6th in Hong Kong.

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Every third tomato, pepper, and cucumber produced in Bulgaria is exported to international markets, according to a report from the Ministry of Agriculture and Food. The 2023 agrostatistics show that Bulgaria exported 39.2 thousand tons of fresh vegetables, representing a 2% increase from the previous year. read more

On August 30, 2024, Agrico Ukraine took part in the All-Ukrainian Potato Day event, Potato Ukraine 2024, which was held at the Eco Tur farm in Volyn. The event showcased 65 new and promising potato varieties from eight Ukrainian and international breeding companies. Agrico's varieties were particularly notable for their quality. read more

Dzisiaj, 4 września, rozpoczął się pierwszy dzień wystawy Asia Fruit Logistica w Hongkongu. Ponad 600 wystawców z 38 różnych krajów spotyka się w tym tygodniu, aby zaprezentować szeroki wybór produktów owocowo-warzywnych. To był udany i intensywny początek pokazu, z Chinami na czele.

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Asia Fruit Logistica is being held in Hong Kong this week. The event started yesterday, on September 3, 2024, with an opening gala dinner at Hotel Kerry, Kowloon, which provided a breathtaking view of Hong Kong's harbor. Around 1,000 representatives from fresh produce companies worldwide attended the event. read more

The pumpkin harvest at Switzerland's largest producer, Jucker Farm AG, began around two weeks later than usual in week 33. "It was mostly wet and cold, which is why an earlier start of the season using fleece and film covers did not work this year. Nevertheless, there is no homogeneous picture." read more

The production of seedless grapes is continuously growing worldwide. The organic seedless grape production is also increasing annually by around +5-7% at the European level, accounting for a market share in Europe ranging from 5 to 10% of the total. Italy, among the main European producers, contributes with. read more

"While in Italy some are only focused on polemics, I am currently in Cyprus (yesterday, editor's note) attending the meeting of the Ministers of Agriculture of Mediterranean countries, the Med Cyprus 2024. In this context, we are discussing the issues related to climate change in agriculture to identify..." read more

Sezon egipskich mango zbliża się ku końcowi. Sezon został zaznaczony obfitą produkcją, ale popyt trzyma się kroku, szczególnie latem, według Mahmoda Allama, dyrektora generalnego Citrus Agro. Według źródeł branżowych, Egipt wyprodukował w tym roku dużo mango. Wolumen przekracza. read more

With growing interest in horticultural techniques among their clients, the North American company TriEst Ag Group has announced a partnership with Priva. "We are bringing advanced irrigation and climate management solutions to traditional field farming practices," the company stated. TriEst Ag, a read more

Cso Italy is once again a protagonist at Asia Fruit Logistica, taking place in Hong Kong from Wednesday 4 to Friday 6 September, with a collective stand (booth F20, hall 3) measuring 165 sqm. read more

The Andalusian cooperative Almendrera del Sur Sociedad Cooperativa Andaluza has received official authorization from the Chinese Government to export almonds after a lengthy and rigorous evaluation process. As a result, Almensur has successfully gained entry into the vast Chinese market, which is the largest in the world. read more

Craigmore Sustainables has acquired two apple orchards in New Zealand, further diversifying its portfolio in the industry. The orchards, situated in Hawke's Bay and Gisborne, have a combined future canopy area of over 110 hectares. The Ngaruroro orchard, located in Twyford in Hawke's Bay, along with the [second orchard in Gisborne], are now part of Craigmore Sustainables' assets. read more

The trade relations between Mexico, the United States, and Canada, which represent an annual transaction volume of $776,754 million, may encounter potential challenges due to the potential extension of the "diplomatic pause" announced by the President of Mexico, Andrés. read more

When you think of a breeding company, new colors and special features for consumers come to mind. However, speaking with Kathy McKay, area manager for North America at Schoneveld Breeding, reveals a surprising perspective. "Our focus isn't solely on developing new products. At Schoneveld read more

Mathieu Billotte, the head of Multibaies, a nursery specializing in blueberries, is reviewing the recent changes in the blueberry sector, which include new market expectations and changes in the varietal landscape. "We are still heavily reliant on exports." The majority of blueberries consumed in France are. read more

The reduction in domestic consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables continues - as reported on Valenciafruits.com. In the first half of this year, it stood at 3.367 million tonnes, showing a decrease of 0.5% compared to the same period in 2023, with fruits being the most affected. read more

From January to July 2024, Georgia experienced a 50% increase in tomato imports. According to data from the National Statistics Office of Georgia, the country imported tomatoes worth over $12.1 million during this period, compared to over $8.06 million in the same months last year. read more