Published: Dec 01, 2015

Jalandhar Potato Growers’ Association (JPGA) has dumped five trucks packed with Uttar Pradesh potatoes and seeds in open fields at Jallowal village near Nakodar on Saturday.

Published: Dec 01, 2015

The Councillor of Agriculture, Narvay Quintero, together with the region's banana producers, is seeking alternatives to the "pica" or throwing away of excess production, because although it is legal, it is not "socially understandable" in 2015 to waste 11

Published: Dec 01, 2015

Almeria's vegetable campaign, which started a few weeks ago, is now almost at cruising speed. The start was not easy; the weather caused prices to fall at an unusual time

Published: Dec 01, 2015

Vegetables 20 per cent larger than the average sprout are set to be served on Christmas day across the country as experts say this year's produce are the biggest for ten years.

Published: Dec 01, 2015

More than 90 percent of food consumed in the Kurdistan region is imported, according to data compiled by the region’s ministry of agriculture.

Published: Dec 01, 2015

The Minister of Foreign Trade, Mohammed Abbou, has announced a free trade agreement between Russia and Morocco. He said that a Moroccan-Russian committee has been created to discuss the project.

Published: Dec 01, 2015

The Spanish vegetable season has been quite disappointing so far, particularly for growers. It is very quiet on the market as well. Guy Deryckere from Van Lier says that this season has not been good for any Spanish vegetables, except zucchini,

Published: Dec 01, 2015

The 2014 market for ginger was very strong, but attractive prices brought lots of new production into the global market in 2015. The glut of new product tanked prices, and prices are expected to remain depressed through next year.

Published: Dec 01, 2015

The Hayward kiwi campaign has started this week for Kiwi Atlántico, Spain's largest producer and marketer. Its manager, José Carlos Vila, explains that there will be a greater volume this year, with fruit of higher quality and smaller calibres.

Published: Dec 01, 2015

In the early part of the 20th century in the United States, sauerkraut was popular because of an influx of European immigrants who brought their food preferences with them.

Published: Dec 01, 2015

Guolele is a fast growing online fruit retailer and e-commerce business in China. The company was founded by Mr Gongwei Chen in August 2014. Mr Xingqu Liang, the import manager, shares his views on the Chinese fresh produce e-commerce market.

Published: Dec 01, 2015

Premium Ingredients Food Services India is planning to set up second modular and portable powder blending (PPB) manufacturing facility in India by mid 2016.

Published: Nov 27, 2015

Local manufacturers have decried lack of standard packaging materials in the country and certification process as major challenges hindering Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) from accessing international markets.

Published: Nov 27, 2015

Citruses produced in Pudong and Chongming (Shanghai) are sold directly at seven large markets in Shanghai. Although this year there was a drop in crop yield, wholesale prices were higher compared to previous years.

Published: Nov 27, 2015

This year, the export of Australian citrus is breaking historical records. The increase in export is mainly caused by the strong demand from Asia.

Published: Nov 27, 2015

Turkey is home to 12,000 plant varieties. Through medicinal and aromatic herbs, Turkey has a serious economic opportunity. However, just like with many agricultural products, Turkey is not translating this potential into economic value.

Published: Nov 27, 2015

Statistics of the Bureau of Forestry in Henan Province show that the total apple plant area in the province covers 240,857 hectares with a production volume of 3,457,300 tons annually. 60% of apple trees produce Fuji apples, of which the price has dropped

Published: Nov 27, 2015

In the framework of the Third Meeting of the Commission for Economic Relations, Investment and Bilateral Trade Monitoring between Argentina and Colombia, the authorities of both countries made proposals to boost bilateral trade.

Published: Nov 27, 2015

China pipped Australia to become New Zealand's top annual export destination in October, as increased sales of beef, milk powder and kiwifruit to Asia's largest economy contrasted with a decline in crude oil sales to Australia.

Published: Nov 27, 2015

In September, the European Union further restricted the import of fruit and vegetables from Ghana. The volume of the country's fruit and vegetable exports has already declined significantly in recent years.