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A fresh export volume of 40,000 tons is predicted for oranges. According to the USDA analysis, geopolitical events, including the wars in Ukraine and Israel, have posed significant challenges for Moroccan exports. read more

Yossi Zaphrir, the founder and, until very recently, the hands-on director of Top Eden Fruits in Israel, passed away last month at the age of 93. read more

Wzrost importu świeżych owoców i warzyw do Hiszpanii wyniósł 6 procent pod względem ilości i 16 procent pod względem wartości w ciągu pierwszych czterech miesięcy roku, w porównaniu z tym samym okresem w 2023 roku. read more

For this reason, in the southwest of Germany, the harvest quantities of the main variety Rovada cannot yet be accessed. In the west of Germany, there is also no seamless transition between ripening groups. The harvest of Rovada is set to begin in the second half of this week. read more

Accordingly, the area of potato cultivation in France in 2024 amounts to a total of 170,244 hectares. This represents an increase of 11,567 hectares or 7.3% compared to the previous year. read more

If previously there were 56,000 tons in-shell at 3.5% moisture content (equivalent to 60,000 tons in-shell at 10% moisture content), the quantity is now 50,830 tons in-shell at 3.5% moisture content (or 54,500 tons in-shell at 10% moisture content). read more

The Mojo Green Logistics Hub in Ethiopia is ready to implement a cool chain logistics system, which is expected to enhance the export of agricultural products. The Cool Port Addis project, located 74 kilometers east of Addis Ababa, is designed to support the supply chains for perishable goods. read more

In 2024, Consorzio Europa (D.IT-Italian Distribution) aimed to strengthen its image with several renovations, mostly concerning the fresh produce departments and, in some cases, the entire store refurbishment. read more

Would you like to attend the Floriforum international conference on Monday, November 4, 2024, at 4 pm, on the eve of the opening of IFTF in the Netherlands? You are invited to register using the conference registration form. Registration for this conference is free of charge but mandatory. read more

UK-based Tropic Biosciences has received non-genetically modified organism (non-GMO) exempt status for its non-browning banana from the Philippines Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Plant Industry. This authorization allows for the importation and cultivation of the GMO banana in the Philippines, a prominent banana-producing country. read more

The versatility of science and technology has significantly improved the quality of floriculture in Yunnan Province in southwest China. The province has transitioned from being a traditional flower producer to a modern one that utilizes technology for processing and marketing. Yunnan Province has successfully exported fresh-cut flowers worth 570 million yuan (approximately 80 million dollars). read more

Zespri, the New Zealand giant and world leader in the production and marketing of kiwifruit, is facing the fruit's commercial season with New Zealand origin, which is proceeding according to expectations, with positive sales and consumption trends in Italy. read more

In week 19, the average wholesale price of European bananas was €129 per 100 kgs in France. In week 26, the average wholesale prices of bananas from Latin America were €121/100 kgs in Austria, while prices in Belgium remained at €96/100 kgs. To view the data sheet, click here. read more

A report from Farm Credit Canada, written by economist Graeme Crosbie, shows an increase in Canada's reliance on imported food. Since the start of the 21st century, the proportion of domestically produced food has dropped from 80% to 70% of the total consumed in 2015. Conversely, the report points out a... read more

Zmieniające się wzorce pogodowe w różnych częściach Włoch wpłynęły na preferencje zakupowe. Faktycznie, podczas gdy północne regiony charakteryzowały się niestabilnością i ulewnymi deszczami w ciągu ostatnich 3 miesięcy, na południu i w centrum kraju długotrwałe fale upałów przyczyniły się do zwiększonego popytu na. read more

His name is nothing more than a play on words that refers to the fruit that inspires it: here is Ecovado, the sustainable and locally sourced "fake" avocado. Born from the research of Iranian scholar and designer residing in London, Arina Shokouhi, and reported by the publication today.it, Ecovado is created. read more

Moldova is quickly adapting to the requirements of the European market. According to Stefan Bitlan, the manager of the major Moldovan fruit exporter Fani SRL, reusable trays are assisting with the current apricot season: "This season, the delivery of Moldovan fruits in reusable trays from Euro Pool Systems has started." read more

Enza Zaden has celebrated its Melon&Pumpkin House Fair from July 1st to 4th in El Albujón (Murcia, Spain). On this occasion, the company has changed the dynamics and has given it a twist to continue adding value from a different perspective. read more

Conad President Mauro Lusetti (pictured above) has been appointed Vice President of Confcommercio. The appointment took place during the meeting of the association's Confederation Board, the largest business representation in Italy with over 700,000 member companies. read more

Inżynierowie Uniwersytetu Waikato wprowadzili serię robotycznych rozwiązań mających na celu rozwiązanie problemu niedoboru siły roboczej w sektorze ogrodniczym. Te innowacje zostały zaprezentowane na targach Mystery Creek Fieldays, gdzie zaprezentowano prototypy przeznaczone do uprawy borówki, winorośli oraz ogólnie pojętej ogrodnictwa. read more