‘One stop shop platform’ that streamlines the supply chain for suppliers, service providers, buyers
‘One stop shop platform’ that streamlines the supply chain for suppliers, service providers, buyers AgrigateOne attended the recent Fruit Logistica trade show in Berlin, where they exhibited in the Start-Up Exhibition Area and were invited to speak on the Farming Forward Stage. Andre Rademeyer, Chief Revenue Officer at AgrigateOne, described the event as a valuable […]
Climate disruption delays the timing of peak avocado harvest in Kenya
Climate disruption delays the timing of peak avocado harvest in Kenya The Kenyan avocado season has just begun, on February 14, with green-skinned varieties, to be followed later by the Hass variety. This year, the industry continues to be marked by adverse climate effects, disrupting the timing of peak harvests. Hassan Nandwa, Managing Director of […]
Mushroom farming transforms lives in Zambia
Mushroom farming transforms lives in Zambia Mushroom farming is emerging as a viable income source in Zambia, providing local communities with sustainable economic opportunities. This sector is notably impacting women and youth, offering pathways to financial independence. Tomaida Ziwa, a single mother from Chipata, exemplifies this transformation. After learning mushroom cultivation in Malawi, she established […]
GlobalG.A.P. launches new it platform to streamline certification and audits
GlobalG.A.P. launches new it platform to streamline certification and audits GLOBALG.A.P. is set to introduce its next-generation IT solutions on 1 March 2025, marking a significant milestone in its long-term collaboration with partner Osapiens. Designed to unify certification and audit management within a single platform, this development aims to streamline processes and provide a faster, […]
MSC reshuffles fleet, pulling megaships from Asia–North Europe route
MSC reshuffles fleet, pulling megaships from Asia–North Europe route The Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) is realigning its services by withdrawing its largest vessels from the Asia–North Europe route. According to Alphaliner, MSC’s 19,200- to 24,300-TEU megamax ships will shift to the Asia-Mediterranean and Asia–West Africa trades. The Asia–North Europe corridor will now be serviced by […]
“Brazilian lychee, free of pesticides and artificial treatments, has found a niche in Europe and Canada”
“Brazilian lychee, free of pesticides and artificial treatments, has found a niche in Europe and Canada” “Brazilian lychee stands out from other competing countries -such as Madagascar, South Africa, and Mozambique, which apply chemical conservation treatments- thanks to its growing production and a focus on premium quality,” said Brazilian lychee producers and marketers Camila and […]
Egyptian potato imports show significant improvement
Egyptian potato imports show significant improvement The supplies of Greek potatoes from the major growing regions of Nevrokopi and Ano Vrontou in Serres have been exhausted for some time now. On the other hand, only minimal quantities remain from the crops of southern Greece. As a result, the Greek market relies heavily on imported potatoes […]
“Morocco still has 30% of the avocado harvest on the trees”
“Morocco still has 30% of the avocado harvest on the trees” The Peruvian mango season has not yielded the results that European importers had hoped for. “In general terms, it has actually been bad. At specific times, the price of a mango box delivered in Spain by truck has reached 5 euros, but throughout the […]
“This year there will be a lower production of Senegalese melons and watermelons”
“This year there will be a lower production of Senegalese melons and watermelons” Senegalese melons and watermelons are gradually taking over Brazil’s place in the European market. The harvest in Senegal is not expected to be great due to the impact of adverse weather and sizes will be small in the first weeks of the […]