"While in Italy some are only focused on polemics, I am currently in Cyprus (yesterday, editor's note) attending the meeting of the Ministers of Agriculture of Mediterranean countries, the Med Cyprus 2024. In this context, we are discussing the issues related to climate change in agriculture to identify..." read more

Cso Italy is once again a protagonist at Asia Fruit Logistica, taking place in Hong Kong from Wednesday 4 to Friday 6 September, with a collective stand (booth F20, hall 3) measuring 165 sqm. read more

The Andalusian cooperative Almendrera del Sur Sociedad Cooperativa Andaluza has received official authorization from the Chinese Government to export almonds after a lengthy and rigorous evaluation process. As a result, Almensur has successfully gained entry into the vast Chinese market, which is the largest in the world. read more

Craigmore Sustainables has acquired two apple orchards in New Zealand, further diversifying its portfolio in the industry. The orchards, situated in Hawke's Bay and Gisborne, have a combined future canopy area of over 110 hectares. The Ngaruroro orchard, located in Twyford in Hawke's Bay, along with the [second orchard in Gisborne], are now part of Craigmore Sustainables' assets. read more

From January to July 2024, Georgia experienced a 50% increase in tomato imports. According to data from the National Statistics Office of Georgia, the country imported tomatoes worth over $12.1 million during this period, compared to over $8.06 million in the same months last year. read more

India has witnessed a significant rise in the consumption of exotic foods, with avocado consumption reaching 4 million kg in the first half of 2024, up from 140,600 kg in the same period in 2019, and a substantial increase from 15,170 kg in the first half of 2015. Avocado, originally from Mexico, is... read more

In an ongoing effort to align with strong and respected global fresh produce brands, Fruitbox, a Kenyan importer-distributor, recently partnered with New Zealand post-harvest operator EastPack to supply Zespri-branded kiwifruit to Kenya. read more

Westfalia Fruit has announced a "significant milestone" as it expands its avocado presence in three major Asian markets, Japan, India, and China. read more

Jako pierwszy wystawca na targach Asia Fruit Logistica, firma Novem z siedzibą w Kolumbii Brytyjskiej będzie promować swoją nowo wprowadzoną markę przekąsek z suszonych owoców „Big Air Foods” na pokazie w Hongkongu. „Jesteśmy tak dumni z tego debiutu i uważaliśmy, że będzie to wyjątkowe, aby ogłosić to na Asia Fruit. read more

The significance of the Asian market for Peruvian fresh fruits and vegetables cannot be underestimated. Exporters have been increasingly penetrating the region over the last decade, and with Peru's output expanding, Asia will represent a larger portion of total shipments. read more

In response to an order from the ruling party, North Korea has ramped up its imports of Chinese blueberries in an effort to enhance the production of fruit-based beverages. A source from Ryanggang province revealed that these imports are coming in through Hyesan customs and are intended for local... read more

Last Friday, Pomanjou, a part of the Innatis group, opened its new fruit processing plant in Verrières-en-Anjou. This state-of-the-art facility combines modernity, efficiency, and cutting-edge technologies. An investment of 30 million euros [33.2 million USD] was needed to outfit this 14,300 square-meter site. read more

The past week was a major milestone for China's pomelo export routes. The "Land-Sea-Rail Pomelo Express," a partnership between COSCO Shipping and MinYue Logistics, was officially launched. This collaboration allows pomelos grown in Zhangzhou, Fujian, to be transported to Europe using a comprehensive "Land-Sea-Rail" route. read more

"It has been years in the making, but Ecuador is finally starting to emerge as serious commercial avocado growers and exporters. According to Juan Diego Chiriboga, Sales and Business Development manager at the Agro-export Unit of Nobis Holdings, "Ecuador as an origin is relatively new." read more

Fernwood has announced a new addition to its horticulture team. Jonathon Hensley, the new Director of Horticulture, officially joined the team on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. Hensley hails from Indianapolis, Indiana, and holds an undergraduate degree in philosophy from Wabash College. read more

Satellite images have captured the demolition and clearing of a large greenhouse site located near the Kumsusan Guesthouse in Pyongyang, Korea. Analysis of Sentinel-2A satellite images taken on Aug. 17 confirmed that the large greenhouse situated approximately 700 meters east of the Kumsusan Guesthouse has been demolished. read more

Fresh vegetable and fruit exporters in Bangladesh are currently encountering challenges caused by a rise in airfreight costs, specifically by Biman Bangladesh Airlines. The national carrier recently hiked up cargo prices significantly, with hikes ranging from 56 percent to 150 percent depending on the read more

W ciągu ostatnich miesięcy rosyjscy konsumenci zetknęli się ze znacznym wzrostem cen bananów. Według Stowarzyszenia Producentów i Dostawców Produktów Spożywczych ("Rusprodsojuz"), ceny detaliczne bananów wzrosły o 31,2% w ciągu ostatniego roku, osiągając poziom 1,6 USD za kilogram. D. Wostrikov, Dyrektor Wykonawczy read more

Jak Pakistan dąży do utrzymania swojego statusu wśród czołowych producentów mango na świecie, udoskonalenia w opakowaniu i logistyce są niezbędne do podniesienia konkurencyjności jego eksportu mango - tak donosi WealthPK. Pan Nurullah, Starszy Oficer Naukowy w Narodowym Badaniu Rolniczym. read more

Ecuador is looking towards Asia with high expectations for the growth of its foreign trade, especially following the trade agreement with China that came into effect in May. According to the Export and Investment Promotion Corporation (Corpei), Ecuador has established trade relations with 42 of the 51 Asian countries. read more