Platano de Canarias closed 2024 by achieving a recovery of 25% in its value export

It is believed that the Canary Islands banana sector experienced an improvement in 2024 following 2023’s huge production, but extremely cheap prices for Platanos de Canarias Producers’ Organizations. The results of 2023 put the industry in a difficult spot due to lower prices at the source as well as the dramatic increase in cost of […]

Tiktok helps increase the sale of Tasmanian cherries via live streaming to Asia

TikTok is emerging as an innovative platform to sell Tasmanian cherries direct to consumers from Asia. By live stream, vendors communicate customers in real-time by answering questions, and also facilitating quick transactions. This way of selling that was outlined by Chinese importer Jack Wang, has proven to be extremely effective by using just one TikTokker […]

Cucumber record broken with 244 kg/m2 in the course of 2024 in a single year.

Since the start of the year, a remarkable record was set in Finland in the screening facilities. This site has set a new record of production of cucumbers under artificial lighting, reaching astounding 244 kg/m2 in just one year by 2024. This accomplishment demonstrates Finland’s leadership position in modern cultivating cucumbers and demonstrates the quality […]

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Drewry’s World Container Index decreased 11 percent to $3,445 for a 40-foot container last week.

Drewry’s World Container Index (WCI) dropped by 11% to $3,445 for a 40ft container this week, indicating an impressive reduction. Even with this decrease however, it is still 67% less than the record high of $10,377 during the time of pandemic on September 20, 2021. But it is still 143% more than the average rate […]

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Southern U.S. winter storm can be a threat to citrus crops, yet it also benefits apples, peaches, and blueberries

The south of the United States, encompassing regions including Texas, Louisiana, Georgia and Mississippi and Mississippi, is experiencing the ravages of winter, which is that is characterized by sudden snowfall and snow. The weather phenomenon, fueled by arctic winds and expected to last through the weekend. Certain fruit crops like peaches could profit from this […]

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BCSA calls for a halt on potato imports because prices are 30% lower than the cost of production

The Bangladesh Cold Storage Association (BCSA) is formally requesting the government to immediately stop to the import of potatoes in order so as to prevent financial loss for local agriculturists. The request was made via an email to the ministry of commerce on January 22 as communicated through BCSA the president Mostofa Azad Chowdhury Babu. […]

Aldi is once more tops the list for the new season British sales of apples

September 2024 was the official launch of the brand new British apple season. The most recent data released by British Apples & Pears Limited (BAPL) shows which stores had the greatest success in supporting British apple companies in the early three months of this year. The 2023/24 season was no different, Aldi came out on […]