Pelemix is a Coco Coir substrate manufacturer operating globally, established in 1999. The company has seven wholly owned factories in Sri Lanka, India, and Thailand, as well as a mixing facility in Spain. Pelemix specializes in agricultural substrates made from high-quality coco coir raw materials, ensuring consistency in Electrical Conductivity (EC). read more

T&G has signed a deal with the New Zealand Superannuation Fund, facilitated by its rural investment manager FarmRight, to cultivate 125 hectares of its high-quality JOLI™ branded apples in Canterbury. This marks the initial large-scale planting of JOLI branded apples in Canterbury. read more

Wzrost wskaźnika cen producentów rolnych w Jordanii wyniósł 9,9% w 2024 roku, osiągając 109,4 punktów w porównaniu do 99,5 punktów w 2023 roku, jak podał Departament Statystyki (DoS). Ten wzrost był głównie spowodowany wzrostem cen kluczowych upraw, takich jak ziemniaki, cukinia i fasola, które... read more

Volume-wise, it has been an above-average year for peaches and nectarines, according to Pierre de Wet, the estate manager of Romansrivier in the Breede River Valley. However, the Packham pear harvest is very low. "We prefer a cooler October for fruit set, but instead, last October we had quite a lot of hot weather." read more

Russian authorities have stated that the recent renewal of European Union sanctions against Moscow, in response to the invasion of Ukraine, is a measure that harms both Europe and Russia.

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Japan has shown interest in strengthening its trade relations with the Philippines, particularly in increasing imports of Philippine bananas. The Philippines has suggested a review of the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA) to secure a larger portion of the Japanese banana market. read more

Eric Lasportes, founder and CEO of Sodirex Vietnam Co, LTD based in Ho Chi Minh City since 2010, has specialized in fresh coconuts and established the Mekong Gourmet export brand targeting the 4th range market. "We import exotic fruits grown in Vietnam, such as coconuts from the Mekong region. read more

In 2024, Uzbekistan exported 219,200 tons of grapes, more than double the volume of the previous year, according to the country's Statistics Agency. The total export value amounted to $186.2 million. Russia was the biggest purchaser, importing 174,900 tons, followed by Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan with 21,000 tons each. read more

Apple orchards in the Almaty region have been put up for auction. Agrofirm NurAgro LLP announced the sale with a starting price of 10.07 billion tenge (approximately $19.39 million), listing the lot on the e-Qazyna website. The company is owned by the National Food Contract Corporation. read more

The coconut crop in Ivory Coast is experiencing increased demand, while competition in Asia is being affected by the Red Sea crisis. However, Mariella Tossou, the general manager of Somat Trading, points out that this is not necessarily leading to higher prices. The exporter states, "The coconut crop is benefitting from a rise in demand, but this is not necessarily leading to better prices." read more

India: Aeravti Ventures leads $1 million round in Origin Fresh

Fresh produce brand Origin Fresh has secured $1 million in a pre-seed funding round led by Aeravti Ventures, with participation from a group of Ultra High Net Worth Individuals (HNIs). The fresh funds will be utilized to enhance the delivery network and support the. read more

Kyrgyzstan recorded a significant increase in flower imports during the first 11 months of 2024. The National Statistics Committee reported that 29.2 million tons of cut flowers and buds were imported, with a total value of $11.22 million. This figure is almost double the amount of flower imports in 2023, which stood at 16.25 million tons. read more

The European Union has decided to extend the economic sanctions imposed on Russia, with the aim of restricting Moscow's financial resources used in the conflict with Ukraine. This extension, which required unanimous approval from member states, faced challenges due to Hungarian demands, but ultimately an agreement was reached. read more

Poland has become one of the top 10 largest potato producers in the world, surpassing the Netherlands, according to the latest data released on January 28, 2025. China remains the leading global producer, contributing a massive 93 million tons of supply. read more

Chile has nearly doubled its cherry exports to India in the 2024/25 season. With the recent arrival of several sea freight containers, export volumes have surged from 367 tonnes in 2023/24 to 708 tonnes in 2024/25 to date, according to the Chilean Cherry Committee of Frutas de Chile. read more

Driscoll's Australia has officially opened a new state-of-the-art tissue culture laboratory and foundation nursery in Pakenham, Victoria, with a ribbon cutting ceremony led by Cardinia Council's deputy mayor, Alanna Pomeroy, on 17th January 2025. read more

The Roman business world mourns the passing of Giorgio Trombetta (pictured above), president of Gros - Gruppo Romano Supermercati and owner of the historic Caffè Trombetta coffee roasting company. Trombetta, a prominent figure in the economy of Rome, passed away on Friday, January 24th. read more

The 2025 Peruvian avocado export season has begun with significant challenges, primarily due to delays in the maturation of the dry matter, a crucial requirement for ensuring quality exports. According to Miguel Cordano, the president of the Technical Appraisal Body of Peru (CTTP Appraisals)... read more

Eurofresh in Venlo has started importing the first new 'spring crop' potatoes of the season from Cyprus. Ad Pollux states, "The demand for imported potatoes is increasing, but the market is still slow." This year, the initial batch of imported potatoes, including the Annabel variety from Cyprus, has been received. read more

Chrysanthemum gardens are ready for Vietnam's Tet celebrations. read more