"In May, the asparagus harvest really starts picking up," says Miriam Adel, chairwoman of the Asparagus Growers Association of Franconia. April was wet and cold, sometimes very warm, and then cold and even frosty. "The season is finally gaining momentum and the upcoming holidays are approaching." read more

India: Kisanserv to open 250 new stores in Pune, Mumbai

Agritech startup Kisanserv plans to establish 250 new retail stores in Mumbai and Pune within the next three years. The goal is to provide customers with top-notch fruits and vegetables at competitive prices. Currently, Kisanserv has already launched 25 stores in these two cities. read more

In order to safeguard the domestic supply, the Belarusian government has implemented temporary restrictions on the export of carrots and beetroots. According to Decree No. 341 issued on May 8th, the export of these root vegetables from Belarus will now require licensing for a period of three months. The decree mandates this measure. read more

Freshly cut flowers adorning tables on Mother's Day are often imported from countries thousands of miles away. Due to the fact that cut flowers have a limited peak freshness period even under optimal conditions, it presents a logistical challenge to successfully link a farmer's field, most likely located in South America, to. read more

Volodymyr Gurzhiy, a representative of the Ukrainian apple exporter USPA Fruit, warns that the recent spring frosts could have a major effect on apple production in Ukraine. He stated, "This year, spring in Ukraine was full of surprises, with early blooming, prolonged flowering periods, late frosts, and inactive..." read more

Chiny rozpoczęły śledztwo w sprawie dumpingu importu cypermethrin pochodzącego z Indii, poinformowały oficjalne media w środę. Ministerstwo Handlu Chin ogłosiło we wtorek, że rozpoczęło śledztwo w sprawie dumpingu importu cypermethrin z Indii po otrzymaniu... read more

In recent years, broccoli has become an essential reference in the shelves of distribution chains and greengrocers in Spain, as highlighted by the association on Friday, May 10th. read more

Ferhat Guruz, the President of the Mediterranean Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Exporters Association, announced that fresh fruits and vegetables worth $211,494,000 were exported from Turkey in April, as reported by Bazaar Times. read more

In the Niagara region of Canada, pick-your-own tulip farms are expected to attract many visitors this year. Paula Boots, one of the co-owners of the JP Niagara Tulip Experience farm, stated, "In our first year of operation, we welcomed over 30,000 visitors, and we expect even more visitors." read more

Kenya, a major avocado producer in Africa, is seeking to enhance collaboration with China in order to comply with the strict food safety regulations necessary for the Chinese market. This effort was emphasized by Muthomi Ernest, CEO of the Avocado Society of Kenya, during the 4th International Africa read more

In just 21 days, over 400 flights transported flowers from Colombia and Ecuador to destinations across South America, Europe, Australia, and the United States to celebrate Mother's Day. The total transported amounted to 552 million flower stems, including roses, carnations, and chrysanthemums. read more

In the first quarter of 2024, Georgia has significantly reduced its potato imports from Belarus compared to the same period last year. Both the volume and value of purchases have decreased notably. In January-March 2023, Georgia imported 6,371 tons of Belarusian potatoes, while for the same period this year, the imports have decreased. read more

Angus Soft Fruits, previously a small farming venture with three growers in the East of Scotland, is now marking its 30th anniversary. The company has expanded its operations with growers and partners in England, Spain, Morocco, and Chile, along with a breeding program located in Evesham. The primary berries cultivated by the company are... read more

Avocados Australia Limited, the representative organization for the Australian avocado industry, has revealed its highly anticipated expansion into the Indian market, with cricket legend Brett Lee being introduced as their brand ambassador. The announcement took place during Avocados Australia's Launch Trade Reception. read more

COAG's recent analysis has revealed a substantial surplus in Spain's lemon production for the 2023-2024 season, with an estimated 400,000 tons, representing around 27% of the total production, expected to remain unsold. This surplus is anticipated to lead to financial losses amounting to €120 million. read more

In the first quarter of 2024, Georgia significantly reduced its potato imports from Belarus compared to the same period last year. Both the volume and value of purchases have decreased notably. In January-March 2023, Georgia imported 6,371 tons of Belarusian potatoes, but in the corresponding period of 2024, the imports have decreased. read more

Two Pakistani businesses, Al Syed Group of Companies and Mahmood Group of Industries, have joined forces through their company MG Agri Foods to promote Pakistani products internationally, with a focus on Europe, the GCC region, and Africa. Al Syed Group, based in the UAE, has operations in 13 countries. read more

W 2019 roku, po wykryciu obecności Plamistości Cytrusowej (Citrus Black Spot - CBS lub Phyllosticta citricarpa) w siedmiu importowanych przesyłkach cytrusów z Tunezji w europejskich portach w ciągu zaledwie dwóch miesięcy, władze tunezyjskie potwierdziły obecność tej choroby po raz pierwszy na północnym wschodzie. read more

According to Samir Singh, business promoter for Indian grape exporter Mersel Foods, the exports of Indian grapes to Europe have concluded. Singh stated, "The Indian grape season for exports to Europe and other destinations has come to an end in week 16, around two weeks earlier than usual." read more

Erik van Zyl, export manager at Cape Five Export, mentioned that the South African 2024 citrus harvest began slowly. He stated, "The packing dates started later in the North compared to last year. In the Western Cape, the packing dates are on schedule. Internal quality looks good." read more