Syngenta has announced that it will invest 9.6 million euros to expand and equip its R&D facilities in the Spanish municipality of El Ejido with the latest technology. The announcement was made at a meeting held with the urban planning…
Brazil is the dominant player at the moment in the lime supply to Europe, this is the case on a year-round basis. Colombia, Peru, Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras all with supply Europe with small volumes. Mexico is nearly 100% focussed on the…
Wikifarmer announced the opening of new offices in Sevilla and Valencia, with a dedicated Spanish team led by the experienced Commercial Director Miguel Colmenero, who says, "The objective is to create a Mediterranean 'business to business…
In a recent development, Panjshir cherries have been introduced to international markets, with exports currently directed towards China, Pakistan, and India. The production of cherries in Panjshir has seen an upsurge this year, surpassing…
The explosive growth of organic agriculture in the U.S. – reflected in a 90% increase in organic farms from 2011 to 2021, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture statistics – has come at a cost for some farmers. With new farming…
Brazilian limes volumes are relatively low. "There are mostly small sizes and few thick sizes (36/42/48). The nice weather and the holiday season are stimulating demand, so the market price is again above average. Also, the quality is at a…
It was a busy weekend for Het Packhuys. Friday and Saturday were entirely dedicated to the machine supplier's 10th anniversary, which also included two new machines on display, a celebration of founder Pierre Hagenaars' 50th birthday, and…
Citrus exports from PortCastelló to the United States, which previously marked the start of the campaign, have significantly decreased in recent years. This drop is mainly attributed to the imposition of tariffs by the Trump Administration…
The recent strike by workers of the National Agricultural Health Service (Senasa) has raised some concerns in the Peruvian agro-export sector. Since June 24, 2024, the Senasa Workers' Union has remained on indefinite national strike,…
The final stretch of the Polish apple season is upon us, says Jakub Krawczyk, export manager for Polish apple exporter Appolonia: "Right now the season is coming to an end, mostly we are left with Idared, Red Jonaprince and Golden…
This series gives the average wholesale prices of bananas by country of origin. The prices are national averages of the most usual prices charged for bananas at wholesale markets in Birmingham and London. This publication is updated weekly…
After ten years of negotiations, Kenya and the European Union have implemented a trade agreement, enabling the entry of tax-free goods from the 27-country bloc into the Kenyan market for a period extending to 25 years. The EU-Kenya…
Maersk CEO Vincent Clerc has said that the coming months will be challenging for carriers and businesses alike, as the Red Sea situation stretches into the third quarter of 2024. Speaking at a recent online event with customers, Vincent…
Kyrgyzstan's vegetable and fruit producers have a new opportunity to supply their products to major retail chains in Russia. This development was announced by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture of Kyrgyzstan (MoA). The MoA,…
"Natur Green Ukraine" is cultivating several types of organic exotic mushrooms in Zakarpattia. Founded in 2017, the company began its operations by growing shiitake mushrooms on an organic substrate of its production. Since then, the…
Envy™ apples' Washington harvest is nearly sold out and over the coming weeks, source supply is transitioning to new season fresh imports, primarily from New Zealand. This transition comes on the heels of a successful holiday season in the…
Post-Brexit labor laws and adverse weather conditions attributed to climate change have led to the decline of small-to-medium new potato growers in the UK. Guy Singh-Watson, the founder of Riverford, a prominent vegetable box scheme,…
Syngenta Spain has announced the launch of its innovative digital agricultural platform Cropwise®, which is at the service of all producers and their technicians. This new tool combines advanced digital solutions to provide a complete farm…
This month, FreshPlaza will be focusing on stone fruit and soft fruit. Are you a grower, importer or supplier of these fruits? If so, we would love to hear from you. You can send us some information, or we can call you for an interview,…
Nurseries and garden centres in Britain and Europe are experiencing operational challenges due to new post-Brexit border posts, leading to delays, damage, and additional costs for plant importers. The Horticultural Trade Association, along…
For yet another year, things aren't looking great for Spanish mangoes, with the harvest expected to plummet even more than it did last season, falling by between 70 and 80% compared to its potential. "Due to the temperatures recorded…
In the last four years, Aldi has increased its vegetable sales by 34.2%. The supermarket chain continues to grow in Spain with quality fresh produce of domestic origin sold at the lowest possible price. Thanks to this strategy, Aldi has…
The European harvest of organic apples will be about 15 per cent lower this year, due to frost damage and poor flowering conditions. If demand continues to rise, supply is unlikely to be fully adequate. This emerged at the general meeting…
Mexico regained its position as the world's largest exporter of watermelons by volume in 2023, displacing Spain, which had ranked first since 2017. Despite this change in the volume of exports, Spain continues to lead in terms of value,…
In the first four months of 2024, Colombian fruit exports, excluding bananas, have increased by 29%, going from $156 million last year to $201 million. This increase highlights the strength and quality of Colombian fruits at the…
May and June mark the sales season for imported cherries from Central Asia in the Chinese market. This primarily includes cherries from Tajikistan starting in mid-May and from Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan starting in mid-June. Mr. Zhu…
"As of June 1st, 2024, French cucumber production is estimated at 178,400 tons for the 2024 campaign, representing an additional production of 6,600 tons compared to 2023. In May 2024, prices were 53% higher than in May 2023, a month that…
Interpera, the European pear crop forecasting congress, was held on June 26 and 27 in Óbidos, Portugal. Similar European production to 2023For all European countries, forecasts for 2024 indicate a pear production similar to the 2023…
In a recent address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi acknowledged Abdul Rashid Mir from Chakura village, Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), for pioneering the export of snow peas, underscoring the region's capability in globalizing local produce.…
In the recent report by the State Commission for Commodity Exchanges and Markets, there has been a noted adjustment in the prices of basic food commodities, vegetables, and fruits within the country's stock exchanges as of the last week of…