The first press review for raw materials in agri food industry
The Peruvian Exporters’ Association (ADEX) has urged government to invest in research and development for the artichoke industry in order to expand production with varieties adapted to the country’s various microclimates in the wake of growing…
Despite water shortages, softer consumer demand and a record crop, California processing tomato farmers and industry officials are feeling optimistic. “Yes, we have challenges,” said Don Cameron, a Fresno County tomato farmer.
The strong aroma of thousands of pounds of garlic being gathered is unmistakable, “It always smells good when garlic season starts”, said Douglas Stanley. Douglas Stanley is amused when he hears about Gilroy being the Garlic Capital of the World.
There is significant two-way trade between the United States and Mexico due to the shared border and zero tariffs under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). From 2004-2Mexican exports to the United States surged 20 percent…
Tomato production in Mexico for MY 2009/10 (Oct/Sep) is forecast to reach 2.27 million metric tons (MMT). MY 2008/09 production estimate is forecast at 2.23 MMT due to unfavorable weather conditions during the winter growing season.
Following decreased sales to India, Burma’s bean and pulse exports in May declined sharply by 65 percent from the same period of 2008 to 74,501 tons. Toor Whole (Pigeon pea) accounted for 45 percent of the total exports in May,…
Tomato production is estimated to decline significantly in CY 2009 dropping 9 percent to 3.58 million metric tons (mmt) from 2008’s harvest of 3.94 mmt. Production is expected to fall in terms of both area planted (from 62,100 to 59,100 hectares)…
Turkey’s climate has supported the growth of its fruit and vegetable sector and has led to its status as a major producer. As Turkey seeks membership in the European Union, fresh fruits and vegetables are among the commodities that will be most…
Científicos indios trabajan en elaborar granadas en cuya carga hay Bhut Jolokia, el pimiento más picante del mundo, informa hoy el diario Telegraph. El doctor Sriwastawa, colaborador de un laboratorio especial del Centro indio….
Indian turmeric futures rose on Wednesday on concerns below normal rainfall may trim yields, and on lower supplies from last year’s harvest, analysts said. Monsoon rainfall in 2009 would be 93 percent of the long-term average, lower than an earlier forecast of 96 percent,…
The Alhondiga (association of growers) from Proexport cooperated to remove 7 million pounds of red peppers which were auctioned at below cost of production. The greenhouse pepper industry is going through its worst crisis since it began its…
Las alhóndigas de PROEXPORT colaborarán para eliminar 7 millones de kilos de pimiento rojo que hasta ahora se subastaban por debajo del coste de producción. El sector del pimiento de invernadero está atravesando la peor crisis…
Ayer lunes se celebro en El Mirador –San Javier una multitudinaria asamblea de agricultores en la que se debatió acerca de la crisis que esta viviendo el sector del pimiento de invernadero, que esta sufriendo la mayor caída de precios…
With the 2009 tomato season from California’s Central Valley just getting underway, the multi-million-dollar question is how many tomatoes will be produced this year. “We’d love to know what is going on in the Central Valley,” …
Los agricultores del campo de Cartagena están valorando la posibilidad de dejar sin recoger más de la mitad de la producción de pimiento de este año a consecuencia de los bajos precios, indicó a EFE el presidente de la organización agraria COAG…
Tomato production has remained relatively stable over the last few years. However, it is reasonable to expect that Italy may experience a dip in production when the full impact of the CAP reform is felt, likely to be in 2012.