The president of Medina Group, Rocío Medina, has been included by Forbes Woman in the list of the most influential women in Andalusia, which is why she has been part of

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"The export of pomegranates is booming in India," says Sumit Bhujbal, Business Development Manager of Indian fresh produce exporter Shubham Enterprises. "The famous Bhagwa variety of Indian pomegranate is gaining demand globally. The United Arab Emirates, Bangladesh, Nepal, Netherlands, and Saudi Arabia are some of the key importing countries." read more

On May 2, 2024, Turkey announced a ban on all trade with Israel due to the "worsening humanitarian tragedy" in Gaza. According to the Turkish Minister of Trade, the ban will be lifted when a sufficient flow of humanitarian aid is ensured into Gaza. As a result of the ban, the Israeli government is... read more

In the Chelyabinsk region, the first 40.8 tonnes of fresh cherries from Uzbekistan were received on May 13-14, 2024. Since the beginning of 2024, Rosselkhoznadzor has already inspected 356 tonnes of kiwi from Iran, 23.2 tonnes of strawberries from Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, and 16.5 tonnes of ... read more

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the East Africa region grew by 7% annually between 2008-2020, nearly three times faster than OECD countries, and its population is projected to increase by 55% between 2021 and 2040. The Port of Salalah, situated in the Sultanate of Oman and strategically positioned to... read more

The bouquet of roses that consumers purchase worldwide typically comes from Europe, Africa, or South America. However, there is another country that is often overlooked but produces a significant amount of flowers, and that is China. "The potential is huge, and we see... read more

The Ambassador of Uzbekistan, H.E. Dr. Ayubkham Yunusov, recently engaged in discussions with Mohamed Haris, the Director of LuLu Hypermarket Kuwait, aiming to enhance economic relations and boost Uzbek exports to Kuwait. The meeting took place at LuLu Kuwait as part of efforts to strengthen ties between the two countries. read more

Technologies in agriculture are constantly advancing, resulting in a wealth of real-time, precise crop data. The Agromanager seeks to offer farmers a comprehensive solution that offers traders and retailers immediate insights into specific aspects of the fruit they intend to buy. "The Agromanager" 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

"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

A woman died from a rare lung disease caused by picking flowers and vegetables in Cornwall, as an inquest has revealed. Rosa Perestrelo, 52, from Reawla Lane, Hayle, was exposed to irritants while working picking daffodils and cabbages, according to a respiratory consultant, Dr. Benjamin Soar. read more

Furthermore, all imports to Turkey with transshipment in Israel, as well as all Israel-related goods from third countries with transshipment in Turkey, are suspended. Lastly, all empty containers that have been loaded from or are intended to be loaded for Israel are also suspended. read more

Furthermore, all imports to Turkey with transshipment in Israel, as well as all goods related to Israel from third countries with transshipment in Turkey, are suspended. Finally, all empty containers loaded from or intended for Israel are also suspended. read more

With a significant production volume, Serbia is a major player in the European apple market. However, recent challenges have arisen in maintaining market positions and exploring new export opportunities. Ukraine has emerged as a strong competitor in the market, especially in the Middle East. read more

Carnation flowers, also known as Dianthus caryophyllus, are not only beautiful decorations but can also generate significant income for cultivators. These flowers are set to enter the Dubai market in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as an ingredient for preparing luxurious dishes. read more

Matthew Seidel of Oakland, California, has set a pending Guinness World Record for the fastest marathon run in a fruit costume. He completed the Boston Marathon in 2:35:38 while dressed as a banana. This achievement surpasses the previous record by over five minutes, which was held by Jordan Maddocks who ran as a fruit and finished the marathon in 2:41:27. read more

Współpracując z doświadczonymi ekspertami PUM, firma Adri Ardak z Libanu poszukuje bliskiej współpracy z importerem lub przetwórcą owoców i warzyw z północnej Europy. Adri Ardak posiada kilka lokalizacji uprawowych i może zaoferować możliwości w centralnej i północnej części Libanu. read more

Despite shipping disruptions and trade conflicts, global trade and industry are stabilizing. Disruptions in the Red Sea and the Panama Canal have affected global shipping routes, and tensions in the Middle East serve as a reminder of the constant risk of new supply shocks. Nevertheless, the read more

The Red Sea crisis has made it difficult to find suitable transportation for apples from Poland to Asia and the Middle East, according to Aniruddh Ramesh, the director of Polish apple exporter LVMG Grupa. He stated, "After the new year, the demand from Asia and the Middle East was very good, despite the Red Sea shipping issues." read more

Malcolm Catlin has been appointed as the new Project Director of Plant Healthy Limited, effective from 29 April 2024. He will be taking over from Alistair Yeomans and will work closely with Defra and other partner organizations of the Plant Health Alliance to oversee the development and promotion. read more