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

The Spanish company Grupo Clasol has partnered with the firm FG3S in an ambitious five-year investment plan to develop berry production in Romania. The plan involves the modernization and development of farms, as well as the implementation of technology and efficiency measures in processing. read more

Recent weather anomalies in the Persian Gulf have raised concerns among stakeholders in the ocean and air freight sectors, further complicating supply chains amid escalating geopolitical tensions following the Iran-Israel confrontation. Cargo delays and backlogs may potentially last up to a week. read more

Flash Gala exporters have launched a comprehensive integrated campaign in the Far East and the Middle East this season to raise consumer awareness about the fruit. read more

The Alizza Fruit, a cross between pomelo and mandarin, has been awarded a Three-Star Superior Taste Award by the International Taste Institute. Originally from Israel, this variety is exclusively managed by Genesis Fresh and cultivated in Spain by AMFresh. It was first introduced in the UK, Germany, and Spain. read more

The Alizza Fruit, a hybrid of pomelo and mandarin, has been awarded a Three-Star Superior Taste Award by the International Taste Institute. Originally from Israel, this variety is exclusively managed by Genesis Fresh and cultivated in Spain by AMFresh. It made its debut in the UK, Germany, and Spain in 2022. read more

Del Monte® is a global leader in the production, sale, and distribution of fresh fruits and vegetables as well as ready-to-eat products. It is also one of the main producers and distributors of packaged food products in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Fresh Del Monte markets its products. read more

The Ecuadorean banana association Acorbanec has issued a warning that the increasing instability in the Middle East could pose a threat to the country's banana exports to the region. read more

The Israeli startup Finally Foods uses molecular agriculture to produce casein from potatoes with the help of artificial intelligence, providing new perspectives on food transformation, as reported by foodnavigator.com. read more

Ecuador will receive a second banana variety resistant to Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense tropical race 4 (FOC R4T) on Thursday, April 18. This banana variety, known as GAL, comes from Israel and is distributed by Rahan Meristem. This import, the result of the efforts of the Ministry of Agriculture, is expected to help improve the banana industry in Ecuador. read more

Argedava Novaci Agricultural Cooperative, which covers 800 hectares of land in various counties surrounding Bucharest, is planning to invest €8 million in a cutting-edge onion storage and conditioning facility. This strategic investment is intended to take advantage of price variations. read more

W wyraźnym nasileniu napięć na Bliskim Wschodzie, Iran przejęcie statku kontenerowego MSC Aries, który ma związki z Izraelem, poprzedza ataki rakietowe i budzi obawy dotyczące bezpieczeństwa morskiego oraz stabilności regionalnej. Wydarzenie, traktowane jako odpowiedź na izraelską operację w Syrii, nasila. read more

At the 2024 edition of Macfrut (Rimini, 8-10 May 2024), Unido Itpo Italy - the Italian Office for the Promotion of Technology and Investment of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization - will be hosting a delegation of Iraqi entrepreneurs and taking part in the dedicated Unido event. read more

Betsalel Ohana, export manager for Israeli citrus exporter Planet Israel, stated that the exported volumes of Israeli citrus have decreased significantly this season. He attributed this drop to the challenging citrus season, the war in the Gaza Strip, and the resulting shortage of workers. read more

Ministry of Municipality in Qatar is working actively to stabilize prices of local agricultural produce, especially during peak seasons. This period usually experiences a surge in vegetables coming from both Qatari farms and international sources. The Agricultural Affairs Department is responsible for this initiative. read more

The National Farmers' Union has reported that record-breaking levels of rainfall in the UK have disrupted the supply of fresh vegetables. The excessive rain has saturated fields, making it impossible for farmers to harvest current crops and plant future ones. Kevin Green, a vegetable buyer, emphasized the urgency of the situation. read more

In response to alarming reports suggesting that potatoes may be reclassified as grains in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs), Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) and Congressman Mike Simpson (R-Idaho), both members of the House Agriculture Committee, are spearheading a bipartisan effort to voice their opposition. read more

Argedava Novaci Agricultural Cooperative, located near Bucharest, Romania, with 800 hectares of farmland, is planning to invest EUR 8 million in an onion storage and conditioning facility. This project is intended to take advantage of the price variations between periods of overproduction and spring, when... read more

The Argedava Novaci Agricultural Cooperative, located near Bucharest, Romania, with 800 hectares of cultivation land, is planning to invest EUR 8 million in an onion storage and conditioning facility. This project aims to take advantage of the price differences between periods of overproduction and spring, when. read more

The last batch of storage potatoes from Bavarian cultivation for this year is now being distributed, signaling the end of the season. Typically, the final shipment of locally packaged goods reaches the market by mid to late April, according to Maximilian Hofbeck (r), Deputy Managing Director of the sorting company with the same name. read more