Published: Oct 14, 2015

The citrus and pomegranate season is about to start for the Cypriot producer and exporter Groexport Ltd, but when it comes to lemons, both for the company and the country as a whole...

Published: Oct 14, 2015

“The Baby mandarin season started two weeks ago. We are currently exporting small volumes of an early-mature variety, which will last until the end of October. By then, the main season starts and big volumes will enter the market. The season runs until th

Published: Oct 13, 2015

Fruit, vegetables and meat are often prepackaged in plastic. Pre-packing offers many advantages for the retailer. It is easier to transport and store the products; it speeds up the check out process because the products don’t have to be weight and priced

Published: Oct 13, 2015

Sources from the Spanish Civil Guard in Zaragoza explained to Efeagro that thefts of almonds are growing as their price increases, although, as has been pointed out, is not a new phenomenon. Last year, in Aragon, a wholesaler actually went to court for pu

Published: Oct 13, 2015

When looking at fruit with a consumer’s eye and pocketbook, the challenge of growing organically may be worth it for Texas growers, according to an expert at the recent fourth annual Texas Fruit Conference in College Station.

Published: Oct 13, 2015

“Fierce precipitation descended upon Italy a few weeks ago. The local pear production has been strongly affected by this, as well as by immense hail damage,” Johann Rapali, CEO of Cavalleri & CO. KG from Munich, explains.

Published: Oct 13, 2015

Export volume of agricultural products from Japan to Asian countries has increased by 40% to 18 billion Japanese yen in the first six months of 2015.

Published: Oct 13, 2015

Minister of Agriculture & Rural Development, Uri Ariel: “Unfortunately, a shortage of fruit and vegetables was created due to the heatwave which resulted in rising prices.

Published: Oct 13, 2015

Mr Tarek Kabil, Egyptian Minister for Trade and Industry, confirmed the Ministry's keenness in benefiting from the Indian experience in the establishment of industrial clusters, pointing out that trade relations between the two countries are seeing a rema

Published: Oct 13, 2015

The Netherlands is today the world’s second-largest destination for Costa Rican exports and one of the top foreign investors in Costa Rica. As such, the Royal Netherlands Embassy in San José now oversees all Dutch diplomatic activity in Central America (w

Published: Oct 13, 2015

The threat of El Niño to the farm sector—coupled with low demand for locally produced goods from the country’s major markets—would make it difficult for exporters to prop up their earnings in the remaining months of 2015, the National Economic and Develop

Published: Oct 13, 2015

Scots fruit and vegetable growers could be pushed out of business as a result of the new National Living Wage, warns NFU Scotland.

Published: Oct 13, 2015

“China has planned to sign a mutual recognition agreement to simplify fruit and vegetable procedures with Indonesia later this year,” according to Suswono, the Minister of Agriculture in Indonesia.

Published: Oct 13, 2015

Government actions and policies are some of the greatest challenges to UK exporters according to a new business survey conducted in the South West on behalf of Cronus Logistics.

Published: Oct 13, 2015

Nutrition Australia and the fresh produce industry are saying ‘no’ to fancy food fads, and ‘yes’ to fresh fruit and vegetables, as National Nutrition Week kicks off!

Published: Oct 13, 2015

C.H. Robinson, one of the world’s largest logistics providers, has announced plans for a 207,000-square-foot build-to-suit office building located at 1511 West Webster in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood. Sterling Bay, which acquired the 4.18 acre site

Published: Oct 13, 2015

Prospects already pointed to a year of rising prices due to a lower mango production, and the prediction has been confirmed. With between 50 and 70% less volume, tropical producers have received up to € 2.20 per kilo for the Osteen variety...

Published: Oct 13, 2015

New season Rooster potatoes are securing prices in the range €370/t to €400/t,” according to IFA potato committee chairman Eddie Doyle.

Published: Oct 13, 2015

Eastern Idaho potato farmers had a strong crop this year, but a recent drop in prices has some growers concerned.

Published: Oct 13, 2015

There is a plentiful supply of sweet potatoes on the UK market just now as the Spanish crop is in season, there are also Israeli sweet potatoes available as well as Egyptian.