GLOBAL - The global grape market is undergoing significant changes, with demand for seedless and organic varieties rising steadily driven by consumers' increasing interest in convenience and sustainability, according to experts at Salix Fruits. Ignacio Vidales, Sales...
SOUTH AFRICA – Pick n Pay has introduced the Pick n Pay Live Well Club, an enhancement to its existing Smart Shopper loyalty program. The new initiative builds upon the retailer’s commitment to promoting wellness, which was previously supported through its partnership...
EGYPT - Egypt’s Ministry of Agriculture has announced a strategic plan to boost the nation’s seed industry, emphasizing the importance of food security and agricultural development. The initiative, spearheaded by Agriculture Minister Alaa Farouk, aims to modernize...
TANZANIA - In response to alarmingly low fruit and vegetable intake among Tanzanians, the government has launched a national nutrition action plan, aiming to reduce the percentage of people not meeting recommended consumption levels to 68 percent by 2025. Currently,...
INDIA - The National Research Center for Banana (NRCB) in Tiruchirappalli has announced plans to release a new low-glycemic banana variety designed for consumers with diabetes. The banana, which has already received approval from the State Approval Committee, is now...
USA - BrightFresh Microgreens, a leading brand in microgreen sales in the U.S., has announced a partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs for the upcoming Back-to-School campaign. From Monday, September 9th, through Sunday, September 15th, BrightFresh will donate...
MIDDLE EAST - Rockit Global, a supplier of snack-sized apples, is launching its Back to School campaign in the Middle East, aiming to capitalize on the key sales period across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The campaign builds on the momentum...
KENYA - The World Vegetable Center, alongside the Biovision Foundation and the IKEA Foundation, has launched a comprehensive manual aimed at boosting agroecological vegetable production in Kenya. This manual is the result of extensive experience and aims to support...
AFRICA- A recent report by the Global System for Mobile Communications Associations (GSMA) has revealed that the agriculture sector dominates artificial intelligence (AI) implementation in 49% of adoption cases. The report, ‘AI for Africa: Use Cases Delivering...