Published: May 23, 2016

The study on "Characterization of the Spanish organic production sector in terms of market value," carried out by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Environment (Magrama), states that, in 2014 (the latest available data), organic exports were worth 724

Published: May 23, 2016

The technical services of Valencia's La Unió de Llauradors (Growers' Association) have produced a report showing how the production of the hybrid mandarin Nadorcott has been increasing over recent seasons and, conversely, how the price received by those g

Published: May 23, 2016

Fruits like oranges, grapes and apples are being bought from Kenya's neighbouring countries, especially Tanzania, creating stiff competition for Kenya's own fruit farmers in Nyeria. Farmers in high altitude areas where oranges do well, are not supplying e

Published: May 23, 2016

The Central Fruit and Vegetable Market of Thessaloniki was founded in 1975. Originally run by the Greek government until 1998, it was turned into a listed company, though still with the Greek administration as its sole shareholder. About 800 tons of fruit

Published: May 23, 2016

Honduras continues to strengthen citrus exports as the Citrus Growers Association of Sonaguera Colon (Acison) will ship its first two containers with pineapple orange to the European islands of Martinique and Aruba.

Published: May 23, 2016

Within a few weeks, Mushroom Days will open its doors for the 34th time. The exhibition will take place from Wednesday June 1 until Friday June 3, 2016 at Brabanthallen in ‘s Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands.

Published: May 23, 2016

Tru-Cape Fruit Marketing and its parent packhouse, have invested in new technology which is set to improve their final product and reduce quality-related claims, which cost the two companies millions of rand.

Published: May 23, 2016

A Rutland fruit farmer says that this year, a long run of warm weather in spring has meant that Central Okanagan’s cherry orchards will likely be harvested in late June, about three weeks earlier than usual. According to Sukhpaul Bal, the early crop could

Published: May 23, 2016

Turmeric and authentic ethnic dishes are on top of the trending searches in the U.S., according to the recent “Think with Google: Food Trends 2016” report. Other produce items on the list of trending items are jackfruit, bitter melon, daikon radish, and c

Published: May 23, 2016

Last year, Bulgaria's fruit and vegetable production increased by 20 and 18%, as announced by the Minister of Agriculture and Food, Desislava Taneva, during the press conference about the launch of a national campaign in support of the 100 National Touris

Published: May 23, 2016

Russia is one of the largest importers of Azerbaijani agro-products, said Ilham Guliyev, Azerbaijan’s Deputy Minister of Agriculture. The official made the remark while addressing a press conference, dedicated to the 22nd international exhibition "Food

Published: May 23, 2016

According to Mustafa Satici, the chairman of the Western Mediterranean Exporters Union (BAIB) if the outcome of talks with Chinese companies are positive, Turkey could become the world’s number one fruit and vegetable exporter.

Published: May 23, 2016

This year the price of greenhouse vegetables on the domestic market in Ukraine have fallen by on average 50 percent. The main reason for this sharp drop in prices is the lack of demand from export markets.

Published: May 23, 2016

The latest Spanish garlic season has allowed the country to rank second in the international market, displacing Argentina to third place. The South American country had been in second place for several years thanks to the production of garlic in the provi

Published: May 23, 2016

Europe must make further efforts to gain access to the Russian market, Copa-Cogeca says. The Italian region of Veneto also opposes sanctions. Wealthy Russians invest in agricultural projects. The number of banks in Russia has decreased in the last two yea

Published: May 23, 2016

Germany is the official partner country for Fruit Logistica 2017, which will take place in Berlin on 8-10 February. This was announced at a joint press event in Berlin by Dr Robert Kloos, State Secretary, Dr Christian Weseloh, Managing Director of the Ger

Published: May 23, 2016

The supply of limes from Brazil and Mexico is extremely low at the moment. "The volumes are around the same as the figures in 2014. We looked at our latest export figures this morning and see that compared to the same export week last year, 42% less has b

Published: May 23, 2016

Stars of Export is an Egyptian exporter that has specialized itself in garlic. The company is now involved in the export of dried garlic, which started in March and will last until the end of June.

Published: May 23, 2016

Lonrho Fresh, the South African fresh produce exporter, has gone into liquidation. A number of issues have plagued the company; such as South Africa experiencing its worst recorded drought, which made it difficult for Lonrho to provide quality produce, as

Published: May 23, 2016

“The first shipments of Mexican table grapes arrived in Nogales, AZ on May 5th and we expect to receive fresh arrivals through most of June,” says Chris DeSana with Seald Sweet International. The Mexican program spans about seven weeks and currently is th