Published: Oct 30, 2015

Although less volume is imported, on average Russians spend the same amount on imported products. The import substitution doesn't seem to be taking off yet.

Published: Oct 30, 2015

World Vegan Day is observed on November 1 across the world. Veganism is a growing trend around the world and a lot of Indians too are embracing the trend for various reasons.

Published: Oct 29, 2015

It seems that Mendoza' almond production for the 2015-2016 season will be positive as the production weathered the first frost and has a very high level of flowering and fruit set.

Published: Oct 29, 2015

Pakistan fruit exports, from kinnows to bananas, too often arrive at destination markets in a less than perfect condition. This is caused by an often imperfect cold chain leading to chill injuries.

Published: Oct 29, 2015

A smaller supply of some frozen vegetables on the EU market has translated into higher prices for these products. According to information supplied by Foodnews, the market is mostly lacking frozen onions, cauliflowers and broccoli.

Published: Oct 29, 2015

The company Heinze Design will present a clamp system for high tunnels and greenhouses to the European public at the leading trade fair for asparagus and berry production. It will be presented at the fair in Karlsruhe on 18 and 19 November 2015.

Published: Oct 29, 2015

Fujian Pinghe Yadan Fruit and Vegetable Cooperatives planted about 700 hectares of grapefruit. While handling more than ten thousand tons of grapefruit, they also worked on the marketing. The harvest is substantial, but co-chairman Lai Huirong is worried

Published: Oct 29, 2015

The berry trade in Switzerland is growing at a rapid pace, and the trend has continued into this year.

Published: Oct 29, 2015

Portuguese Rocha pears exported to Brazil in 2014 doubled, reaching a total of 51,834 kilos. This is according to figures published by the American government on October 9th. Brazil's total import of pears rose by 10% in 2014, from 189,696 kilos to 208,34

Published: Oct 29, 2015

204 solar panels, capable of producing up to 60,000 kW of electricity a year in adequate weather conditions, are currently generating electricity for the Budapest Wholesale Market, which has also adopted other measures to ensure environmentally responsibl

Published: Oct 29, 2015

Perth charities were forced to refund hundreds of purchased boxes of mangoes as part of a fundraiser due to the mango shortage in Western Australia.

Published: Oct 29, 2015

The Russian Federation and the European Commission held the first talks on combating the smuggling of agricultural products.

Published: Oct 29, 2015

The concessionaire of the Port of Pisco, Terminal Port Paracas SA, began operations at the port on August 22, 2014. A year later, it began a regular fortnightly operation exporting containers of white onion from the region of Ica via the MOL shipping line

Published: Oct 29, 2015

Representatives of Russian companies have promised Tiraspol separatist authorities to import large volumes of vegetables and canned fruits from the Transnistrian region.

Published: Oct 29, 2015

Xayaboury province is imposing restrictions on banana farms as there were reports that suggest the use of harmful chemicals which leaked into the soil and threatened local livelihoods in several provinces.

Published: Oct 29, 2015

According to Canada’s Trade Facilitation Office (TFO) director general, Steven J. Tipman, Filipino exporters would benefit greatly from the “very strong” trade potential between both countries.

Published: Oct 29, 2015

It is a time of uncertainty for Australian fruit and vegetable growers as the wait to find out how much they will be charged for export certification and biosecurity service has been moved by the federal government from November 1 to December 1 this year.

Published: Oct 29, 2015

A demand for global edible fruit exports from Mauritius may provide just what was needed for Zimbabwe’s under-performing horticulture sector. Exports to Mauritius have grown by 30% to US$31 million over the last four years, the country’s trade facilitatio

Published: Oct 29, 2015

Frutas Luna from Roquetas de Mar (Almería) buys Spanish greenhouse vegetables from growers with an acreage varying from 1 to 100 hectares, mainly for the Northern European market. Director Kees Havenaar evaluates now that the season has kicked off.

Published: Oct 29, 2015

Despite fresh onions arriving during late October, onion prices have remained the same, or even increased in some cases. Wholesalers had previously attributed the price rise to insufficient supply, with some claiming that big players in the region have be