According to the United Nations, almonds from Spain and Portugal accounted for more than 22% and over 38% of imports in two of their largest markets, Germany and France, in 2022. The stated goal of the Iberian sector for the coming years is to expand its presence in both markets. read more

Paul Rono, the Secretary of Agriculture, emphasized during the simulation exercise of the International Plant Protection Convention on Fusarium TR4 at the Kephis headquarters, how critical this situation is. "We cannot afford to be complacent when dealing with a." read more

All products meet the strict "Check Again!" standard, which in some cases goes far beyond legal requirements and the Bio Suisse guidelines. In vegetable and fruit cultivation, organic fertilization free from slaughterhouse waste is emphasized. An especially important aspect of "return to" read more

Romania: Carrefour launches initiative to fight inflation

Carrefour Romania has launched a nationwide price reduction program to assist customers in dealing with inflation and increasing prices. The program, titled "Minus la Sută," will involve Carrefour Romania offering discounts of up to 20% on 1,200 products. read more

AILIMPO's lemon harvest forecast for the 2023/2024 season, made last September, anticipated a 34% increase in production compared to the 2022/2023 campaign (which had fallen to the lowest point in the last 10 years), with a 30% increase for Fino lemons and a 45% increase for Verna. However, read more

Innovation, best practices, and passion are the shared characteristics of the 83 growers, researchers, agronomists, and other industry stakeholders who have been selected as finalists for the Horticulture Awards for Excellence. These awards aim to recognize and showcase the outstanding contributions of individuals and organizations in the Australian horticulture industry. read more

Greek authorities intercepted 46 kilograms of cocaine concealed in a banana container on a ship at Piraeus port, according to police. This comes after Greece announced the dismantling of an international cocaine trafficking network that was operating from Latin America to Europe. The operation involved the US. read more

At present, the European market for frozen strawberries is largely dominated by Egyptian suppliers. However, cultivation and freezing of these berries continue within Europe. The team at EastFruit has conducted an analysis of the latest market trends to determine whether... read more

SAO MAI Agro is a relatively new exporter of fresh and processed fruit from Vietnam, specializing in mango, pineapple, and passion fruit. "This is our first year of market expansion," said Ahn Tran from the company. We typically grow our fruit in the highlands of Vietnam, where the read more

Bigbucks, a Gala mutation from South Africa renowned for its wine red color, has entered a new phase after being granted plant breeders' rights in Australia. "If anyone in Australia wants to plant a Gala-type apple and doesn't include Bigbucks, they are doing themselves a disservice." read more

In Bursa, the "Plastic Greenhouse Covering Renewal Project" was implemented to revitalize unused greenhouses and provide employment opportunities for workers whose greenhouses had no covers or covers that were worn out. The project aimed to promote modern greenhouse cultivation, direct producers towards high-value-added strategic agricultural activities, and boost the local economy. A total of 50 greenhouses were... read more

Arno Klijbroek's company imports tulips and vegetable processing lines to Ukraine, but since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, he has been providing all kinds of support to the Ukrainian people. Arno Klijbroek, a Dutch entrepreneur, has been living in Ukraine for almost 30 years, actively working in horticulture. read more

In South Africa, avocado cultivation, which was originally concentrated in the Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces, has now expanded to include the KwaZulu-Natal and Eastern Cape provinces, and more recently to the Southern and Western Cape regions. This expansion is driven by growing demand and the desire to achieve year-round production. read more

A Kenyan fresh produce company has announced a $20 million investment in value addition, inspired by President William Ruto's visit to the United States. AvoVeg Health, led by CEO Nathan Loyd, plans to begin this investment in the third quarter of 2024. The company, which primarily read more

Zgodnie z raportem EastFruit, wczesna kapusta i cebula z Uzbekistanu trafiły na półki supermarketów w Rydze, na Łotwie. Pomimo znacznej odległości, jaką musiały pokonać te produkty, okazały się być wyjątkowo przystępne cenowo. read more

Dla wielu Chińczyków kupowanie świeżo ściętych kwiatów staje się coraz bardziej częścią codziennego życia, a nie luksusem zarezerwowanym tylko na specjalne okazje, takie jak Walentynki. Ta tendencja jest szczególnie prawdziwa dla Lin Xiaoyun, mieszkańca Pekinu, który kupuje świeże kwiaty niemal co tydzień poprzez transmisje na żywo. read more

Ta seria prezentuje średnie ceny hurtowe bananów według kraju pochodzenia. Ceny stanowią krajowe średnie najczęściej obowiązujące ceny bananów na rynkach hurtowych w Birmingham i Londynie. Publikacja ta jest aktualizowana co tydzień. Obecne średnie ceny tygodniowe bananów wynosiły... read more

Truskawki w Rosji zanotowały wzrost cen o 20% i teraz kosztują 6,15 euro za kilogram i więcej. Ten wzrost kosztów jest częścią szerszego trendu rosnących cen owoców i jagód w całym kraju. Zarówno świeże, jak i konserwowe owoce, w tym truskawki, wiśnie, morele i brzoskwinie, podlegają podwyżkom cen. read more

Ginna Paola Ramos, Sales & Marketing Consultant at Danziger, shared on LinkedIn that despite the recent floods in Kenya, Danziger will still be attending the IFTEX trade expo. She mentioned that the unusual rainfall in Kenya has had a significant impact on the floral industry, especially on the cultivation of Gypsophila. read more

The Association of Entrepreneurs from Southern Spain, CESUR in Jaén has presented the report "Strategic outlook for the Andalusian and Extremaduran agri-food sector."

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