Published: Jun 06, 2016

The Madhya Pradesh government on Thursday 2 June announced the opening of 64 centres across the state for purchasing onion at Rs 6 per kg. The centres will operate from June 4 to 30.

Published: Jun 06, 2016

Two years ago, the plantation areas of Hainan bananas decreased significantly due to diseases. The overall growing area dropped to 20,000 hectares.

Published: Jun 01, 2016

Aldi most profitable supermarket in AU Aldi is now Australia’s most profitable supermarket and Coles and Woolworths will find it hard to stop, according to analysis by UBS.

Published: Jun 01, 2016

Even though last month's rains in Argentina affected several of its agricultural areas, they had a positive effect on kiwi crops. The kiwi's percentage of dry matter was better than expected. "The harvest began 15 days ago with very good results.

Published: May 20, 2016

The plant-based diet provides numerous health benefits include lowering blood pressure and cholesterol, improving blood sugar, decreasing risk of cancer and improved weight loss. New research shows that the amount of fruits and veggies you eat can also i

Published: May 04, 2016

Palmetto Processing Solutions, the newest processor of fruits in the sector, is expanding its sales team with the hiring of Hunter Graves as its sales account manager. Palmetto Processing Solutions, a division of Titan Farms, a leading grower, packer and

Published: May 04, 2016

There’s a medium supply of Fuyu persimmons coming from Chile, according to Robert Schueller of Melissa’s Produce in Los Angeles. “They are of good quality,” said Schueller, adding that the fruit is available now through early June.

Published: May 04, 2016

The cold chambers of Spanish producers and exporters are practically empty and Spring onions are starting to be marketed in small quantities nationwide at very reasonable prices for the large calibres, although slightly lower than those of storage onions.

Published: Apr 19, 2016

The Singdollar fell more than 1 per cent against the greenback on the news, but the action stopped there. For exporters and importers alike, it is business as usual.

Published: Apr 19, 2016

Spanish fruit exporters had been waiting years for the opening of the Chinese market, and even more so in recent times, given the closure of the Russian market.

Published: Apr 19, 2016

Shoppers should be prepared not to be able to get some non seasonal produce, an academic has told Northern Ireland's agri-food industry.

Published: Apr 19, 2016

Recently, Russia's demand on Chinese agricultural products has increased, and the main driving factor behind this is the increase of value for the Russian Ruble which improves their purchasing power.

Published: Apr 19, 2016

Maersk Line is introducing a weekly direct service to Salalah, Oman from where goods can be moved to the Middle East and West Coast swiftly and in a cost effective manner.

Published: Apr 19, 2016

The newly established Fangchenggang City Fruit Entry Port is expected to unload 3,000 TEUs of imported fruits in 2016, which will bring more affordable yet high quality fruits from ASEAN.

Published: Apr 19, 2016

Currently most of the supermarket shelves are mainly occupied by tropical fruits such as mango, dragon fruit, banana and pineapple. In addition, citrus fruits are gradually withdrawn from the market

Published: Apr 19, 2016

India’s onion production is estimated to hit a new record at 20.3 million tonnes in the 2015-16 season, as favourable weather and better prices boosted acreage and crop yields, a government research body has said.

Published: Apr 19, 2016

Quarantine officials in Shanghai, China have destroyed two batches of imported bananas from the Philippines on April 15, 2016.

Published: Apr 19, 2016

Heavy rainfall damaged hundreds of banana trees that were ready for harvest in Nidaghatta and Hottegowdana Doddi, in Maddur taluk, of the district, on Saturday night.

Published: Feb 29, 2016

In 2015, Spain imported 14% more fresh fruit and vegetables; from third countries, 17% more fruit and vegetables were purchased, amounting to 1,161 million euros, and 11% more were purchased from the EU, amounting to 810 million euros.

Published: Feb 29, 2016

Thailand's economy is suffering due to lacklustre growth caused by more than a decade of political instability and reducing demand for its exports.