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Żywność jest pilnym problemem w Australii, mającym znaczący wpływ ekonomiczny i środowiskowy. Według studium wykonalności Narodowej Strategii Przeciwdziałania Marnotrawieniu Żywności: Redukcja marnowania żywności jest kluczowa, ponieważ marnowanie żywności kosztuje australijską gospodarkę około 36,6 miliarda dolarów rocznie. Australijczycy marnują około

Food waste is a pressing issue in Australia, with significant economic and environmental impacts. According to the National Food Waste Strategy Feasibility Study: Food waste reduction is crucial as food waste costs the Australian economy around $36.6 billion each year. Australians waste around read more

The blueberries still available on the market come from late varieties such as 'Elliott' or 'Aurora'. In the global planting structure in Poland, these varieties do not have a large share, so their supply is relatively small. They can be found in trade. read more

Striking airport workers in Kenya have caused disruptions in the aviation sector, impacting businesses that rely on this industry. The Fresh Produce Exporters Association of Kenya (FPEAK) and the Kenya Association of Travel Agents (Kata) have reported significant operational delays and. read more

Spain exported 3,661 tonnes of fresh fruits and vegetables worth €5.9m to China in the first half of this year, a decrease of 6 percent in value and 1 percent in volume compared to the same period in 2023. Imports for the first six months of this year grew by 65 percent in value and 34 percent in volume. read more

The Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS) has reported an 11% increase in the value of Egyptian exports to Germany in the first half of 2024, reaching $463 million, up from $417 million in the corresponding period of 2023. At the same time, Egyptian imports from Germany saw... read more

A fresh produce company from Australia is helping to address the issue of food waste by making sure that produce which might be rejected by major supermarkets and retailers ends up being consumed by consumers. Co-founder Josh Brooks-Duncan of Farmers Pick mentioned that the company works directly with farms to achieve this goal. read more

The season of pumpkins, the quintessential time of the year, kicks off with high expectations for this vegetable, whose consumption trend continues to rise. This is reflected in the campaign data, as stated by Joaquín Navarro, responsible for pumpkin development at Sakata Seed Ibérica: "the." read more

Pittsburgh-based Bloomfield Robotics has been acquired by Kubota Corporation, a leading global tractor manufacturer based in Osaka, Japan, through its North American subsidiary, Kubota North America Corporation. read more

Spain exported 3,661 tonnes of fresh fruits and vegetables worth €5.9m to China in the first half of this year, a decrease of 6% in value and 1% in volume compared to the same period in 2023. Imports for the first six months of this year grew 65% in value and 34% in volume. read more

The company, which is currently present in around 50 markets, aims to not only consolidate its customer base across Europe with its trading strategy, but also gradually expand its presence on other continents, such as in Asia. read more

The Philippines may regain its previously dominant share of South Korea's banana market if a free trade agreement between the two countries, as anticipated, is ratified soon. read more

The Egyptian Exporters Association (EEA) is planning to showcase the variety of fresh produce from Egypt and the strategic location of the country as a sourcing partner at the upcoming Fruit Attraction exhibition in Madrid next month. read more

The reason for the controls announced by the German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser is an increased terrorist threat. Since mid-October 2023, there have been tightened controls at the Polish border. According to the Ministry of the Interior, 30,000 people have already been stopped. read more

After reaching a peak in the cultivation area in 2021, the cultivation area for these four greenhouse vegetable types has decreased in recent years. This information comes from the publication "Nederland in cijfers". The majority (over 43%) was used for growing tomatoes. read more

Around 43% of the weight carrots are purchased by this age group. They also bought more weight carrots on average than fresh vegetables overall. But younger consumer segments are also enthusiastic about the product carrot. So, household-leading individuals between 30... read more

The price of peaches in the EU in week 35 was €135 per 100 kg, showing a 5% increase. In France, the price was €214 per 100 kg, which is 20% higher than the five-year average. For more detailed information, you can click here to access the full data sheet. Source: Agriculture.ec.europa.eu read more

The date of Tuesday, September 10th was duly marked in the agenda of the Moldovan stone fruit sector. In the presence of partners, investors, and fellow growers and exporters, a Unitec optical sorting line and Sormac packaging line were inaugurated at PDG Fruct, a grower, packer, and exporter of stone fruit. read more

Early potatoes from Egypt, carrots from southern Italy, or French leafy vegetables: for the forwarding company Frama GmbH, based in Eichenau, Bavaria, transporting seasonal fruit and vegetable products has been part of their everyday practice for twelve years now. However, in many respects, fruits. read more

Slovenia: SPAR reports 13.6% revenue growth in FY 2023

SPAR Slovenia has announced strong financial results for the fiscal year 2023, with a gross turnover of €1.2 billion, representing a 13.6% year-over-year increase. The pre-tax profit reached €21.6 million, and the operating profit margin was... read more

"Luis Angulo from Syngenta says, 'Today's growers need to achieve the highest production and the best quality to defend themselves in a highly competitive market, trying to ensure greater profitability.' That's why last month, Syngenta Vegetable Seeds hosted a Cucurbit Master Summit with almost 200 attendees." read more