A photo of a woman at a vegetable market in Bengaluru has gone viral because of her amusing expression. With her big round eyes bulging out, the woman seems to be staring intensely at the camera, which adds a humorous touch to her otherwise angry appearance. The image was posted on Twitter by Niharika... read more

Sodexo UK & Ireland has named Hayley Miller as the regional marketing director. read more

Antwerp Euroterminal has announced the installation of the first shore power connection for seagoing vessels in Belgium. This will provide docked vessels at the port with electricity in an environmentally friendly and quiet manner. read more

The online ticket shop for Asia Fruit Logistica is now open. Asia's leading trade show for fresh fruits and vegetables will return to Hong Kong on 4-6 September 2024, bringing together the global fresh produce industry and highlighting the complete value chain. read more

British buyers are currently in Rwanda meeting with women-led horticulture businesses to discuss potential trade deals for products such as chilli, avocados, passion fruits, fresh French beans, and other horticultural goods. This visit is part of a Rwanda-UK trade mission that started on May 28th. read more

The Russians have admitted that vegetable harvests in the occupied left-bank Kherson region will decrease by 30%. The reasons cited for this decline are the destruction of the dam at the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant and low levels of rainfall. This information was reported by the occupying "head" of Kherson. read more

As it happened in the past edition, this year Candyball will also be one of the main protagonists of Rijk Zwaan's Global Melon & Watermelon Event, which takes place during weeks 26 and 27 at its CED La Palma in Cartagena (Spain). The seed company has everything ready

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Zawalenie się cen cebuli w Azji Środkowej w sezonie 2023/24, o którym wcześniej ostrzegali analitycy EastFruit w publikacjach takich jak „Bąbelkowa cebula – co zrobią rolnicy z tą nadmierną ilością cebuli od sierpnia?” i „Czy Uzbekistan będzie w stanie uniknąć upadku...” read more

Coppola SRL has received, for the second consecutive year, the Felix Industry Award - Italy that competes, an award given to Italian companies that have distinguished themselves for managerial performance, financial reliability, and sustainability according to a specific rating by the Committee. read more

Rijk Zwaan's innovations in vegetable breeding are ensuring the sustainability of the fresh produce sector. The company will showcase some of its solution-focused varieties and concepts at this year's Hort Connections. Australia and New Zealand's largest industry trade show will be held in read more

Growing flat peaches is becoming increasingly popular among Turkish fresh produce growers, according to Beyazit Afiyon, owner of Turkish fresh produce exporter PIK Global. Afiyon states, "The flat peach, known as the donut peach, is a fruit whose production is on the rise in Turkey. We have included it in our production." read more

Wzrost populacji ślimaków w tym wiosennym sezonie stworzył znaczne wyzwania zarówno dla amatorów ogrodnictwa, jak i profesjonalistów, powodując duże straty wśród producentów warzyw. Zauważalny wzrost liczby ślimaków jest przypisywany połączeniu łagodnej zimy i deszczowej wiosny, co stworzyło optymalne warunki do rozmnażania. read more

Switzerland: SPAR further invests in store network

SPAR Switzerland recently marked the opening of a new store and the renovation of two others, expanding the SPAR brand and retail network throughout the country. The long-awaited SPAR Express store on Hauptstrasse 52 is now serving the residents of Niederurnen. read more

On the occasion of World Food Safety Day on June 7th, the Southern Africa chapter of the International Fresh Produce Association discussed a new but relevant topic for them. This issue has become significant due to recent incidents involving children being poisoned, often by processed snacks and drinks sold at school tuck shops or elsewhere. read more

The Union of Farmers has detected an unusual and strong attack of a thrips in citrus crops in the south of Alicante, which, due to its virulence, could be the Scirtotrhrips aurantii, originating from Africa and Yemen.

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The Executive Committee of the North American Plant Protection Organization (NAPPO) has chosen Dr. Francisco Javier Trujillo Arriaga as the new Chief Scientist. Dr. Trujillo Arriaga will take over from Dr. Stephanie Bloem, who is retiring in June after serving as NAPPO's Chief Scientist. read more

The Chinese edition of the International Statistics Flowers and Plants 2023 was launched by the China Flower Association at the recently concluded 26th Hortiflorexpo IPM Beijing. Data indicates that China ranked first globally in terms of production scale for flowers and plants, with a significant production space dedicated to this sector. read more

The first ships are expected to be loaded at the new port of Chancay, located approximately 70 km north of Lima, at the beginning of next year. Cosco Shipping Ports, which operates over 300 terminals in 38 ports, not only in China but also in the United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi), Greece... read more

Po spotkaniu tej tygodnia Grupy Fokusowej Pomarańczowej, Stowarzyszenie Producentów Cytrusów w Południowej Afryce (CGA) obniża swoje szacunki eksportu pomarańczy. Prognozowana liczba kartonów pojemnościowych 15 kg pomarańczy Navel, które mają zostać wyeksportowane, wynosi teraz 22 miliony. Jest to znacząca redukcja o 14,5%. read more

We are in the midst of cherry harvesting in most of Italy – only the high mountain product is missing, which will start shortly – and yesterday, at the Rimini Agri-food Center, we checked the current trends. read more