In London, at the famous Harrods department store, it is possible to buy a pack of white peaches from Fukushima for 80 pounds (approximately 95 dollars or just over 30 euros each). This is the first time that fruit from the Japanese region, affected by the nuclear disaster, is being sold. read more

UK: Supermarket named cheapest after 15% price cut, surpassing Aldi and Lidl. A supermarket previously criticized for high prices has now outperformed Aldi and Lidl for the second week in a row, despite being among the most expensive retailers before. read more

Azerbaijan's exports of tomatoes between January and August 2024 reached 116,952 tons, generating $139,545,000 in revenue, as reported by Azernews based on information from the State Customs Committee. This represents a 12.3% increase in value and a 4.4% increase in quantity compared to the previous year. read more

The Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation (Midagri) of Peru and the Ministry of Primary Industries of New Zealand (MPI) have finalized a phytosanitary protocol to facilitate the export of Peruvian citrus fruits, including mandarins, oranges, tangelos, and limes, to New Zealand. read more

Australian households are being warned about the rising cost of living as 34 percent of the nation's vegetable growers are considering leaving the industry in the next year. The Vegetable Industry Sentiment Report, published by Ausveg, shows that half of the growers are in a worse financial position. read more

Representatives from the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) are set to hold plant health technical bilateral meetings with their Japanese counterparts in Idaho Falls, Idaho, from September 17-19. This meeting is crucial for advancing work on phytosanitary issues. The CEO of the National Potato Council will also be present. read more

Farmers in Victoria and New South Wales are experiencing rejections from supermarkets, resulting in over three thousand kilograms of asparagus being discarded. The rejections are due to slight curves in the crops caused by the weather, which is causing concerns within the agricultural community. read more

Fruits, often overlooked in the luxury food sector, have a surprising presence due to their high price tags. Among these, Japan's Yubari King Melon and the UK's Lost Gardens of Heligan Pineapple stand out, commanding prices of up to $30,000 and $1,500 respectively. This list highlights the pinnacle of luxury fruits. read more

Himachal Pradesh is on track to become the first state in India to launch a specialized Horticulture Policy. This initiative aims to increase agricultural produce and establish the region as the 'fruit bowl of India.' Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu revealed details during a review of the HP. read more

Pakistan may soon face a shortage of onions due to ongoing import challenges from Afghanistan. Reports from the media suggest that despite fulfilling tax and duty requirements, traders in Chaman are encountering difficulties in importing onions from Afghanistan. Customs officials at Garang Check Post and Shela Bagh Check are reportedly causing obstacles in the import process. read more

W Indiach stopa inflacji hurtowej spadła do 1,31% w sierpniu, oznaczając drugi miesiąc z rzędu obniżkę, związanej z niższymi cenami warzyw i artykułów spożywczych. Ta obniżka nastąpiła po wskaźniku wynoszącym 2,04% w lipcu, zgodnie z danymi rządowymi. Ta kontynuowana obniżka względem poprzedniego... read more

Queensland has implemented new movement restrictions as of 13 September, under the Movement Control Order (MCO), aimed at reducing the risk of the Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV). ToBRFV is known for its damaging effects on the tomato industry in Australia, as tomatoes are susceptible to it. read more

Zgodnie z informacjami Ministerstwa Rolnictwa, Kirgistan wyeksportował 77 300 ton owoców od stycznia do sierpnia, co stanowi 2,7-krotność importu owoców w tym samym okresie. W porównaniu, import owoców wyniósł 27 900 ton. Głównymi produktami eksportowymi były morele, których wysyłki były kierowane do Rosji... read more

"According to Akin Soyleyen, the marketing manager for Turkish fresh produce exporter Aksun, this year's pomegranate season in Turkey is expected to be very positive. He stated, 'We are pleased to announce that we anticipate a plentiful pomegranate harvest this year, with higher production volumes than in previous years.'" read more

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W Dang, Nepal, nastąpił zauważalny przejście w kierunku komercyjnego uprawiania bananów, z lokalnych rolników przechodzących z tradycyjnych upraw. Ten ruch jest przypisywany łatwości uprawy i dostępowi do rynku dla bananów. Prithviraj Lamichhane, ekonomista rolny w dziedzinie rolnictwa. read more

The Australian Fresh Produce Alliance (AFPA) has welcomed the newly announced Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Australia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), which is a significant development for the country's agricultural sector. The new agreement allows for the export of almost all Australian agricultural products to the UAE. read more

"We are thrilled with the success of ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA 2024. Over the course of three days, we experienced incredible participation from exhibitors, visitors, and industry leaders from around the world," said David Axiotis, Managing Director of Global Produce Events, the organizer. read more

Asia Fruit Logistica confirmed its position as the leading international trade platform for the fresh fruit and vegetable industry in Asia on 4-6 September 2024 with a high-energy, sold-out show in Hong Kong. read more

Indian fruit wholesalers are facing challenges such as unpredictable rainfall, climate change, extreme heat, and inadequate winter conditions, impacting the start of the Indian apple season. The analysis explores the current situation and future outlook of the Indian apple market. The challenges posed by the monsoon season are also being considered. read more

The Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC, Legislative) held a meeting in which it officially announced the dismissal of Tang and his replacement by Han, as reported by the state news agency. read more