The 2023/2024 Spanish grapefruit campaign is now in its final stretch, lasting over two weeks longer than the previous season due to slow sales. Production in Spain has increased again this year and is expected to continue growing in the coming years, based on planted area figures. read more

Spain is the world's leading producer and exporter of carob, mainly in pulp and locust bean gum, with an annual volume between 60,000 and 80,000 tons of whole fruit and an area of 45,000 hectares. The cultivation is mainly concentrated in the Valencian Community, the Balearic Islands, and read more

W niezwykłym wyczynie Ukraina pobiła rekordy w 2023 roku, eksportując bezprecedensową ilość ponad 4000 ton świeżych borówek na rynki międzynarodowe, według informacji z EastFruit. Ten kamień milowy był szczególnie zadziwiający w kontekście trwającej rosyjskiej agresji wojskowej i. read more

The Dutch Board for the Authorisation of Plant Protection Products and Biocides (Ctgb) has published its 2023 annual report online. As an assessment authority, the Ctgb is responsible for evaluating and approving plant protection products and biocides for safe use in the Netherlands. In 2023, the Ctgb... read more

The European Union (EU) has increased scrutiny on Vietnamese okra, as well as other agricultural products, due to concerns regarding pesticide residue levels. This information was reported by the Vietnam Sanitary and Phytosanitary Authority (SPS Vietnam) under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. read more

Focus on Dominican Republic mango, new frontiers in rootstocks, the value chain of varietal innovation in fruit growing, business opportunities with Namibia, supply chain agreements in the herbal sector. There are many events also on the last day of Macfrut (10th). read more

The kiwi shortage that South Africa and its neighbors are currently experiencing could soon be resolved when Chilean kiwis are granted import approval. The industry expects this approval to happen within the next six months to a year. In the meantime, kiwis from the Eastern Cape are available in Johannesburg municipal markets. read more

Portugal's Sensei, a prominent European autonomous store technology provider, is expanding its footprint in the Italian market by launching the country's second autonomous supermarket. read more

Spain’s Citrus Management Committee (CGC) has released a statement asserting that a recent study, which reveals the spread of Citrus Black Spot in Tunisia's citrus-growing regions, contradicts South Africa's claims that the disease cannot adapt to the Mediterranean climate. read more

Starting now, as announced by Lidl Austria, all apples in local stores will also be packaged without plastic. "Packaging is important. It protects our food during transport and ensures that it stays fresh longer. But just as important is the read more

Despite the oversupply of other varieties from third countries in the Mediterranean region, including the licensed ones, ORRi continues to stand out and, according to the Citrus Exchange in Valencia, has maintained a price difference of around 30% compared to the... read more

Valoria6 and Virtuosa6 are the first biofungicides derived from Aphea.Bios' APEXbio6 technology platform. This high-throughput R&D platform accelerates the discovery process of thousands of naturally occurring microorganisms and leads to biostimulant and biocontrol products. read more

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

Hansueli Loosli was born in the canton of Bern in 1955 and began his professional career with a commercial apprenticeship at the Swiss retail company Volg. After further training to become a certified expert in accounting and controlling, he worked in this field at [missing information]. read more

"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