Apple growers in Kashmir are facing major financial difficulties due to a sharp decline in demand for their produce across India, resulting in prices dropping by over 50% compared to the previous year. The import of apples, especially from countries such as South Africa and Iran, has also increased... read more

A photo of a woman at a vegetable market in Bengaluru has gone viral because of her amusing expression. With her big round eyes bulging out, the woman seems to be staring intensely at the camera, which adds a humorous touch to her otherwise angry appearance. The image was posted on Twitter by Niharika... read more

The Union of Farmers has detected an unusual and strong attack of a thrips in citrus crops in the south of Alicante, which, due to its virulence, could be the Scirtotrhrips aurantii, originating from Africa and Yemen.

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Romania: Carrefour launches initiative to fight inflation

Carrefour Romania has launched a nationwide price reduction program to assist customers in dealing with inflation and increasing prices. The program, titled "Minus la Sută," will involve Carrefour Romania offering discounts of up to 20% on 1,200 products. read more

Ingleby Farms, a multinational company based in Denmark with agricultural operations in multiple continents and countries, such as livestock farming in Argentina and Australia, pistachio farming in the U.S., and cereal production in Romania and Uruguay, has selected Peru as its main... read more

El Pinar, based in Segovia, is expanding its nursery area to meet the increasing demand for its strawberry varieties. The company anticipates a 15 percent growth in sales this year, reaching 250 million plants. This expansion will necessitate a 12 percent increase in its nursery cultivation area in Spain, Romania, and, for the. read more

The United Arab Emirates is a major importer of fresh vegetables and fruits, with annual imports valued at around 2 billion dollars. This makes the United Arab Emirates the 16th largest importer globally in 2022. The import value in neighboring Saudi Arabia is almost... read more

In 2023, the Dominican Republic had a remarkable mango production, enabling it to export 32 million kilograms of mangoes. The Dominican Mango Cluster (Promango) projects that exports will increase by up to 30% this year, reaching 3 million boxes of 4 kilograms each. Despite the oversupply of... read more

The Rama Agriculture and Industry Innovation Center, an aquaponics farm, was opened in a northern province of Iran by Rouhollah Dehghani Frouzabadi, the Vice President for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy. The aquaponics farm was established with the aim of combining agriculture and industry for sustainable development. read more

In the first four months of 2024, Turkey saw a 16% rise in citrus exports compared to the same period in the previous year, reaching a total of $475 million, as reported by the president of the Aegean Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Exporters Association. Particularly noteworthy were the citrus exports to Iraq... read more

According to the Saudi Press Agency, several companies from Saudi Arabia recently visited Alibaba Group's headquarters in Hangzhou with the goal of enhancing the promotion of Saudi dates in global markets. read more

The Israeli Ministry of Agriculture has reported that despite the intended goal of reducing living costs, the reform has resulted in increased prices and a loss of market share for Israeli producers. The reform, initiated by the previous government, aimed to reduce the cost of living through. read more

Over six decades ago, a young woman from the UK made a life-changing decision to move to Maine and follow her heart. Today, the business her late husband established thrives. While Beth Hutchings may not be the mayor of Eddington, she certainly reigns in her own domain within the town. read more

Since December, when carriers began redirecting Asia-Europe services through the Cape of Good Hope, European exporters have faced difficulties in retaining their market share in the Middle East and India. This is because customers in these regions prefer shorter supply chains. read more

The attacks by Yemeni Houthis on the Suez Canal have revolutionized logistics, forcing ships to circumnavigate Africa. This new dynamic involves both increased timeframes and costs, as highlighted by the Transport Europa magazine in reporting on a study. read more

Vertical Future, based in the UK, designs, manufactures, and deploys intelligent autonomous Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) systems globally for growing fresh produce such as leafy greens. read more

12-16 May 2024, the 5th European Horticultural Congress will be held, this time organized by the University of Agricultural Science and Veterinary Medicine Bucharest and the Romanian Society of Horticulturists, at the Palace of the Romanian Parliament. The event is organized under the auspices of the International Society for... read more

LuLu Hypermarket Qatar has introduced the Festival of Vietnam, showcasing around 100 Vietnamese products across its stores. The items include fresh fruits, groceries, and frozen products, with special displays highlighting the diverse range of Vietnamese agricultural goods. read more

On May 15, 2024, the FEFCO General Assembly elected Nina Iversen, Managing Director of Glomma Papp Norway, as the new President for a two-year term. Iversen is the first woman to hold the Presidency since the Federation was established in 1952. She succeeds Dr. Fady Gemayel, co-owner and. read more

On May 15, 2024, the FEFCO General Assembly elected Nina Iversen, Managing Director of Glomma Papp Norway, as the new President for a two-year term. Iversen is the first woman to hold the Presidency since the Federation was established in 1952. She succeeds Dr. Fady Gemayel, co-owner and ... read more