Vietnam’s banana exports set to rocket
Vietnam’s top banana exporting province Đồng Naiis expected to ship 25% more of the fruit this year, reaching over half a million tons. Bananas are one of the province’s main export

Food poverty in Germany: a neglected problem that requires political action
On 21 March 2023, the Scientific Advisory Board for Agricultural Policy, Nutrition and Consumer Health Protection (WBAE) presented its new statement "Food Poverty under Pandemic Conditions" to the

"Australia's grape exports start strong in Asia"
Benjamin Choy has recently joined the FreshPride team from Singapore. He comes with a background in the international fresh produce industry, including representing an Australian stone fruit

Israel’s 2022-23 avocado harvest - volumes lower and lighter
Israel’s 2022-2023 avocado season, has seen lower volumes with an estimated 70 000 tons up to now, compared to over 100 000 tons at the same time last year. “It's been a challenging season to

Md proposes Lemons for research
In Md network sales outlets throughout Italy, it is possible to purchase, until 26 March, Sicilian lemons of the primofiore variety untreated on the surface. The proceeds will go to support the

Projekt rozwoju przemysłu horti o wartości 323 mln USD realizowany w Uzbekistanie
W latach 2023-2028 Uzbekistan będzie realizował projekt stworzenia łańcucha wartości w branży ogrodniczej z udziałem Japońskiej Agencji Współpracy Międzynarodowej (JICA), którego

Bitesize lemons create consumer buzz
Tiny Italian lemons with edible skins and a sweeter taste are creating a buzz in parts of northern Europe, as demand for the relatively unknown fruit increases. Marketed as Lemon Snack and

Rise in Spain’s fresh produce imports
Spanish fresh fruit and vegetable imports were up by 7% per cent in volume and 15% in value in 2022, according to figures from the Customs and Excise Department of the Tax Agency, processed by

For every kilogram of berries there is a kilogram of documents, but organic production is still profitable
The organic industry appeared in Ukraine not so long ago and it can be called a niche. So far, it is not very popular in Ukraine and many other countries, but it can help producers become

Kenyan avocado suppliers demand more time to comply with new regulations
Kenyan avocado suppliers are uncertain about the regulations imposed by nation’s regulatory body as the harvesting season draws close. Traders call for an exemption to comply with regulations

20% less garlic area
"A problem that worries us a lot, given that garlic is an economic engine for many municipalities in Spain", regrets the president of the National Garlic Board, Julio Bacete, who added that this

New Edeka campaign shows: More sustainability in shopping does not have to be expensive
Edeka's new sustainability campaign starts on 20 March. The accompanying TV commercial shows a ballerina playfully prancing through the store on pointe shoes. The core message: just as

Prices slightly up on short British Columbia apple crop
While many varieties of fresh apples have finished shipping out of British Columbia, some fresh varieties remain. “There are a handful of larger operations with controlled atmosphere capacity

"Supplier approval is a thing of the past"
“In today's highly interconnected and fast-paced world, the food industry relies heavily on global supply chains to supply consumers with safe, high-quality products. Therefore, food traders

UNIKA/ATB: Potato cultivation in Germany as efficient water use
Which crops are most likely to be cultivated in the future? This was the question addressed by scientists at the Leibniz Institute of Agricultural Engineering and Bioeconomics (ATB) in a

Chickpeas on the rise at Tesco
Chickpeas have become the latest pulse crop to come into fashion as Brits look to find cheap but nutritious ways to bulk out their meals. That’s according to Tesco, which reports seeing

First of New Zealand’s 2023 kiwifruit crop sets sail to Japan
The first shipment of the 2023 New Zealand kiwifruit season has now departed the Port of Tauranga, carrying around 2,500 tons (more than 600,000 trays) of Zespri SunGold Kiwifruit to customers in

Sustainably managed forests: The cornerstone of Europe's paper and board industry
In 2012, the United Nations General Assembly announced that 21 March would be known as International Forest Day to celebrate and raise awareness of the importance of all types of forest areas.

Horticulture industry development project worth $323 million implemented in Uzbekistan with the aid of JICA (Japan)
In 2023-2028, Uzbekistan will implement a project to create a value chain in the horticulture industry with the participation of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the total cost

Zespri sees signs of shipping improvement
The 2023 New Zealand kiwifruit export campaign is under way, with single-desk marketer Zespri anticipating a “more stable” shipping environment this year. The first shipment of

Rijk Zwaan and IG International introduce India to Sweet Palermo
Rijk Zwaan has teamed up with Indian trading company IG International to introduce Sweet Palermo® to the Indian market. The sweet pointed peppers in four different colours are a good fit with

Проект развития отрасли садоводства стоимостью $323 млн. реализован в Узбекистане при содействии JICA (Япония)
В 2023-2028 годах Узбекистан при участии Японского агентства международного сотрудничества (JICA) реализует