Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to an apple production center in northwest China's Gansu Province this week has brought attention to one of the country's growing success stories in fresh produce. read more

Carrefour reported a 25% increase in turnover in its Paris-based convenience stores during the Olympic Games, with 'very good' performances reported in outlets located close to venues. read more

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has expressed its intention to support Bangladesh's mango export efforts. This initiative is part of the 'One Country One Priority Product' (OCOP) program, which aims to improve production systems, reduce food loss, and promote more efficient… read more

Vietnam's agricultural, forestry, and fishery sectors have seen a 30% increase in exports to the EU. In light of the EU's proposed regulation to modify the Maximum Residue Level (MRL) for four pesticide active substances, Vietnam's agricultural sector is updating its practices to ensure compliance. read more

The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, in collaboration with the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT), invites you to participate in the "Thai – Dutch Floriculture Forum 2024" on October 24th, 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand. read more

On August 26, 2024, a preliminary injunction was issued by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia in Kansas v. U.S. Department of Labor. The order temporarily blocks the enforcement of the Department of Labor's Farmworker Protection Rule in 17 states and against certain parties. read more

Peru is poised to become a key player in global logistics with the upcoming opening of the port of Chancay, an infrastructure that is expected to greatly decrease shipping times and logistics expenses for exports from South America to Asia. Sayuri Sakihama Meléndez, deputy director of read more

Zainteresowanie daktylami nadal rośnie na całym świecie, a szczególnie duże zapotrzebowanie panuje na daktyle Medjool z Izraela. Yacov Hason, menedżer ds. marketingu firmy Erel Dates z Izraela, który właśnie wrócił z Asia Fruit Logistica w Hongkongu, mówi: "Eksportujemy do Europy, USA, Południowej Afryki oraz". read more

At the Asia Fruit Logistica 2024, Tzone Digital Technology Co., Ltd. (Tzone) presented its USB and wireless temperature and humidity data loggers, garnering positive feedback from both new and returning customers. Mr. Liao, the director of Tzone, commented, "We participate in Asia Fruit Logistica." read more

According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Cavendish bananas from the Philippines remain the preferred choice in the Asian market. The "Banana Market Review 2023" by FAO pointed out that the Philippines supplied around 60 percent of the Cavendish banana demand in Asia. read more

The Pukchong Agricultural Development Zone, located in South Hamgyong province of North Korea, is preparing to start exporting to Russia in accordance with the government's goal of increasing foreign currency reserves. The initiative includes customizing products to meet the preferences of Russian consumers. read more

Żywność jest pilnym problemem w Australii, mającym znaczący wpływ ekonomiczny i środowiskowy. Według studium wykonalności Narodowej Strategii Przeciwdziałania Marnotrawieniu Żywności: Redukcja marnowania żywności jest kluczowa, ponieważ marnowanie żywności kosztuje australijską gospodarkę około 36,6 miliarda dolarów rocznie. Australijczycy marnują około

Food waste is a pressing issue in Australia, with significant economic and environmental impacts. According to the National Food Waste Strategy Feasibility Study: Food waste reduction is crucial as food waste costs the Australian economy around $36.6 billion each year. Australians waste around read more

Spain exported 3,661 tonnes of fresh fruits and vegetables worth €5.9m to China in the first half of this year, a decrease of 6 percent in value and 1 percent in volume compared to the same period in 2023. Imports for the first six months of this year grew by 65 percent in value and 34 percent in volume. read more

A fresh produce company from Australia is helping to address the issue of food waste by making sure that produce which might be rejected by major supermarkets and retailers ends up being consumed by consumers. Co-founder Josh Brooks-Duncan of Farmers Pick mentioned that the company works directly with farms to achieve this goal. read more

Pittsburgh-based Bloomfield Robotics has been acquired by Kubota Corporation, a leading global tractor manufacturer based in Osaka, Japan, through its North American subsidiary, Kubota North America Corporation. read more

Spain exported 3,661 tonnes of fresh fruits and vegetables worth €5.9m to China in the first half of this year, a decrease of 6% in value and 1% in volume compared to the same period in 2023. Imports for the first six months of this year grew 65% in value and 34% in volume. read more

The company, which is currently present in around 50 markets, aims to not only consolidate its customer base across Europe with its trading strategy, but also gradually expand its presence on other continents, such as in Asia. read more

The Philippines may regain its previously dominant share of South Korea's banana market if a free trade agreement between the two countries, as anticipated, is ratified soon. read more

Slovenia: SPAR reports 13.6% revenue growth in FY 2023

SPAR Slovenia has announced strong financial results for the fiscal year 2023, with a gross turnover of €1.2 billion, representing a 13.6% year-over-year increase. The pre-tax profit reached €21.6 million, and the operating profit margin was... read more

Farmers cultivating golden bananas, known as kluay hom thong, in Thailand have reported a significant increase in business, driven by growing demand and a steady rise in prices. Somchai Nunual, who heads a group dedicated to the cultivation and protection of these bananas in the Bang Kaew district of Phatthalung province, is one of those experiencing this positive trend. read more