Conad, the primary brand in the Italian Retail Industry, announced today its commitment to a reforestation project in partnership with CPR System, a leading provider in Italy of reusable packaging pooling services. The project, carried out in collaboration with Rete Clima, aims to... read more

Kapi Kapi Growers, a Costa Rican grower-shipper of sustainably grown pineapples and bananas, is introducing a new product to its expanding range of tropical fruits: plantains. The first shipments of plantains will start arriving in the U.S. as early as August and will gradually increase to ensure a steady supply. read more

Ta seria prezentuje średnie ceny hurtowe bananów według kraju pochodzenia. Ceny są krajowymi średnimi najczęściej stosowanymi cenami na rynkach hurtowych w Birmingham i Londynie. Publikacja ta jest aktualizowana co tydzień. Obecne średnie tygodniowe ceny bananów wynosiły... read more

Blueberry farmers in Oak Bay and Sackville are closely monitoring the upcoming season, anticipating an earlier start. The previous year's wet conditions had a significant impact on yields, but the current season looks promising thanks to favorable weather patterns. Todd Tuddenham from Tuddenham Farms mentioned... read more

Wg raportu Hortoinfo opartego na danych z Dywizji Statystyki Organizacji Narodów Zjednoczonych (ONZ), COMTRADE, w 2023 roku Gwatemala stała się największym na świecie eksporterem melonów pod względem ilości, wyprzedzając Hiszpanię, która zajmowała pierwsze miejsce od 2015 roku. Jednakże Hiszpania nadal zajmuje pierwsze miejsce pod względem read more

A report from Farm Credit Canada, written by economist Graeme Crosbie, shows an increase in Canada's reliance on imported food. Since the start of the 21st century, the proportion of domestically produced food has dropped from 80% to 70% of the total consumed in 2015. Conversely, the report points out a... read more

Moldova is quickly adapting to the requirements of the European market. According to Stefan Bitlan, the manager of the major Moldovan fruit exporter Fani SRL, reusable trays are assisting with the current apricot season: "This season, the delivery of Moldovan fruits in reusable trays from Euro Pool Systems has started." read more

L’healthy food sbarca in azienda attraversovending machine: anziché prelevare snack e dolciumi, i dipendenti possono fare una pausa salutare con frutta freschissima. Il progetto è lanciato da Flavio Amaglio, giovane e attivo imprenditore bergamasco founder della start up innovativa
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Julian Williamson has been appointed as the new Area Sales Manager for Benary's Southeastern region. Previously, Julian worked as a Grower-Manager for Metrolina Greenhouses, growing annuals, perennials, and vegetables at the plug-and-finish stage. Julian holds a Bachelor of Science degree in. read more

Jamaican commodities such as bananas and plantains may be impacted by the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl as it moves through the Caribbean, potentially affecting supplies for North America. With the Category 5 storm possibly impacting Central America, there is concern about a tightening in the availability of these fruits. read more

This week, a memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between Ladakh Skill Development Mission (LSDM) and the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR-IARI), Pusa, New Delhi. This marks the start of collaborative efforts focused on mutual benefits in agricultural research and education. read more

Prosper Africa has facilitated a $56 million trade deal through the United States-Africa Trade Desk (USATD) for the import of 700 containers of table grapes from South Africa into the US. The USATD, a partnership between Prosper Africa and Afritex Ventures, is designed to link African... read more

Peru has experienced a significant growth in avocado exports to the U.S., with quantities reaching almost 75,000 metric tons, valued at over $145 million in 2023, according to USDA data. The introduction of Peruvian avocados to the U.S. market in 2006 has resulted in a steady increase in both the volume and value. read more

The commercial campaign for Melone Mantovano Igp is now in full swing: "July and August crucial for the whole season," says the president of the Consortium, Mauro Aguzzi. The surfaces remain stable at 2 thousand hectares. read more

76 companies operating in 37 municipalities in the provinces of Cuneo, Turin, and Alessandria, with 72,000 insects released in just a few hours: these are the numbers of the field release operation of natural enemies of the brown marmorated stink bug carried out recently by Coldiretti Cuneo technicians. read more

ProNatura is introducing its new 'Extrasweet' organic pineapple from Costa Rica. With this product launch, the organic wholesaler aims to attract consumers by providing pineapples of exceptional taste quality from sustainable production. Sébatien Darrort, ProNatura's supply and purchasing director for fruit, stated this as the company's goal. read more

W branżach migdałów i pistacji w USA zaobserwowano różne trendy w wysyłkach w maju. Według raportu rynkowego Blue Diamond Almonds, wysyłki migdałów wyniosły 226,1 miliona funtów w maju, co stanowi wzrost o 16 procent w porównaniu z rokiem poprzednim i jest drugim najwyższym. read more

The table grape industry is preparing to shift its operations from Sonora, Mexico to the Central San Joaquin Valley, where many growers will begin harvesting next week. However, there is concern that an upcoming heat wave with extreme temperatures could affect the beginning of the season. "New plantings with light canopy cover are at greater read more

Peru is a crucial provider of organic ginger to the European and North American markets. Despite this, many buyers are unaware of the processes growers must follow to meet organic standards, especially those set by the European market. "We are fully vertically integrated." read more

The Banana Board is advising banana and plantain growers in Jamaica to avoid removing foliage from their crops as a precautionary measure ahead of approaching hurricanes. While this practice is common among farmers, the board is stressing the possible negative effects it could have on the crops. read more