Various civil society groups on Tuesday called on Congress to pass the long delayed bill banning aerial pesticide spraying in banana plantations nationwide.
Freshfel Europe has released its latest edition of the Freshfel Consumption Monitor which analyses the production, trade and consumption trends for fresh fruit and vegetables in the EU-28. The analysis of the latest available data (up to 2013) shows that
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Average consumption of tomatoes in Poland is still three times lower than the EU average, and as a result of the Russian embargo, producers have lost an important market. But as reported by "Rzeczpospolita", there are already ideas on how to improve the s
The cost of tomatoes in Kenya has doubled as heavy rains hit supply. The rains not only disrupted supply of the commodity by damaging roads, but have also led to increased diseases that have affected the crop, particularly for farmers growing in open fiel
The Guimarra Companies, the first importer on record to receive Australian mangoes into the US, feels there is a ‘good opportunity’ to market the sweet, quintessentially Australian fruit to US consumers.
The competitiveness of Vietnamese agricultural products, including seafood, is decreasing in the global market, leading to a sharp fall in exports, experts warn.
Indigenous vegetables are in vogue. They fill shelves at large supermarkets even in Nairobi, and seed companies are breeding more of the traditional varieties every year.
Nogales still leads ports of entry on the U.S.-Mexico border when it comes to importing fresh fruits and vegetables, but that lead shrank this season as distributors in Pharr, Texas gained ground.
The ugly fruit and vegetable concept was launched a year ago, and it is a huge success. These products were in theory unsellable due to their aesthetic appearance, they did not have the correct shape or calibre - but they can still be consumed.
The Chilean Government's decision to abolish Daylight Saving Time (DST) has resulted in fruit growers experiencing at least a 15% loss in productivity, according to estimates of the Federation of Fruit Producers of Chile (Fedefruta).
Thailand and Japan have moved towards stronger economic cooperation by focusing on two-way investment and more bilateral trade, while the Kingdom will serve as a springboard for Japanese investors to boost trade to third markets.
Official data showed that China’s exports decline has narrowed in May, while imports were unexpectedly weak, adding to concerns about the country’s trade prospects, Xinhua reported.
Tholen - With much enthusiasm, Fabien Dumont and Arjen Stolk of FruitMasters returned last weekend from their trade mission to India. "As FruitMasters, we have been preoccupied with accessing the market for years; that the Indian market is now opening up
Grower-owned Horticulture Innovation Australia (HIA) is leading a campaign for the promotion of Aussie apples for the domestic market called Refresh Yourself.
The market newsletter KW 22/15 of the German Federal Agency for Agriculture and Food (BLE), shows that the German lettuce, mainly iceberg lettuce, dominated the market in the week after Pentecost, 25- 31 May.
The Ukrainian fresh produce price index has fallen by 16.7% in the week from May 30th to June 5th, after a decrease of 13.3% over the past two weeks, due to a significant rise in the supply of early produce in the Ukrainian market.
