PepsiCo has announced its intention to enhance production capacity at its Veurne plant in Belgium, with an investment of over 200 million euros dedicated to improving sustainability and creating 150 new jobs. The Veurne facility, located close to Bruges, is a vital hub for PepsiCo's snack manufacturing operations. read more

Awocados from Mexico are still in low demand with slow sales. Shippers are optimistic about an increase in activity next week due to Memorial Day advertisements. There is expected to be a slight decrease in avocado movement from Mexico through Texas. Overall, trading is currently slow. read more

After implementing a ban on the import of specific fresh produce in January 2022, Botswana is now planning to broaden its range of restricted fruits and vegetables. The initial prohibition included 19 horticultural items like potatoes, tomatoes, carrots, onions, and watermelon, with the goal of supporting local... read more

In week 19, the average wholesale price of European bananas was €102 per 100 kgs in Spain. The average wholesale prices of bananas from Latin America were €121/100 kgs in Austria, €96/100 kgs in Belgium, €123/100 kgs in Italy, and €113/100 kgs in France. read more

W tym czasie roku wielu ludzi kupuje swoim matkom, lub innym bliskim, kwiaty, aby wyrazić swoją miłość i wdzięczność. Albo może po prostu kupujesz je, aby udekorować swój dom, ale czy kiedykolwiek zastanawiałeś się skąd pochodzą te tysiące kwiatów? Dla niektórych piwonie na ich stole pochodzą z

This time of year many people buy their mothers, or other loved ones, flowers to show their love and appreciation. Or maybe you are just buying them to make your house look pretty, but did you ever think of where these thousands of flowers come from? For some the peonies on their table come from read more

Zimbabwe, known as a significant blueberry producer in the southern African region, is looking into opportunities to enter the Chinese market, branching out from its usual export destinations in the European Union and the United Kingdom. In Marondera, located approximately 80 kilometers east of... read more

The president of Medina Group, Rocío Medina, has been included by Forbes Woman in the list of the most influential women in Andalusia, which is why she has been part of

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New Zealand: Commission extends timeline for Foodstuffs merger application

The Commerce Commission has agreed to extend the timeline for considering the Foodstuffs merger application with the involved parties. A decision from the Commission on whether to approve the application or issue a Statement of Unresolved concerns will be delayed. read more

"The export of pomegranates is booming in India," says Sumit Bhujbal, Business Development Manager of Indian fresh produce exporter Shubham Enterprises. "The famous Bhagwa variety of Indian pomegranate is gaining demand globally. The United Arab Emirates, Bangladesh, Nepal, Netherlands, and Saudi Arabia are some of the key importing countries." read more

The most recent tender round for SunGold kiwifruit licenses in New Zealand has just ended, showing a significant drop in auction values compared to the previous year. This year's auction included 153 hectares for growers looking to switch from Green to SunGold with a restricted license, in addition to 104... read more

The World Union of Wholesale Markets (WUWM) global conference held in Bangkok, Thailand, recently concluded with the handover from the organizers of the TaaladThai Market, the largest wholesale agricultural market in Southeast Asia, to the new hosts. read more

The adoption at the end of April, in the last session of the European Parliament before the end of the legislature, of the new European Packaging Regulation has reopened the debate in Italy among industry operators on how to behave in the face of the newly introduced rules. read more

According to EastFruit analysts, Ukraine recently began importing significant amounts of the new onion harvest from Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan. These countries started their harvest more than a month ago, providing a plentiful supply of high-quality onions that can withstand the long journey to Ukraine. read more

"We are thrilled to announce the opening of our newly constructed factory in Fauske. Equipped with customized technology, this facility has a large capacity to produce a variety of lettuces and microgreens," says Marius Johansen, Founder of Grønt Fra Nord (GFN). Previously known as Grønt Fra Laks, the company is now expanding its operations. read more

"From the G7 in Sicily to the extraordinary measures we are preparing for the South. We respond to chatter with facts." This is how the Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty, and Forests, Francesco Lollobrigida, begins a video message on Facebook, silencing. read more

The horticulture department conducted a survey in the Tiruchy district, Tamil Nadu, to assess the impact of recent storms on banana cultivation. The evaluation revealed damage to around 500 acres of banana crops. Officials mentioned that the final report would be submitted to the state authorities. read more

W Malezji zbieranie owoców durianów opóźnia się z powodu zmiennych warunków pogodowych, co budzi obawy wśród sprzedawców i eksporterów. W obliczu oczekiwania na zgodę na eksport świeżych durianów z Malezji do Chin, największego na świecie konsumenta tego owocu, obecna sytuacja jest coraz bardziej niepokojąca. read more

Almonds have been deeply ingrained in India's cultural practices for a long time, spanning from urban centers like Mumbai to rural areas like Kanpur. The custom of consuming almonds on a daily basis is firmly established, with numerous families making an effort to incorporate them into their diets. Raju Bhatia, a seasoned nut importer, has years of experience in this practice. read more

Ponad 400 młodych Kenijczyków rozpoczęło sezonową pracę w Wielkiej Brytanii, a dodatkowe 1,000 perspektyw jest w zasięgu wzroku, jak ujawniła Sekretarz Stanu ds. Spraw Diaspory Roseline Njogu. Zostały oni wybrani dzięki Funduszowi Rozwoju Przedsiębiorczości Młodzieży oraz różnym instytucjom edukacyjnym. read more

Pomidory, ogórki, papryka, oliwki, arbuz, kapusta i mandarynki były produktami rolnymi o najwyższej wartości eksportowej w 2022 roku, według danych z bazy danych FAO (Organizacji ds. Żywności i Rolnictwa). W 2022 roku pomidory były drugim najbardziej eksportowanym produktem w kraju. read more