Thailand has secured fruit export deals worth $103.9 million.
2025-02-10 00:00
The Commerce Ministry of Thailand organized a business matching event for fruit and agricultural products, along with a signing ceremony for memorandums of understanding (MoUs) between Thai exporters and international buyers. Deputy Commerce Minister Napintorn Srisunpang reported that 96 Thai
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Maersk reports a 65% increase in EBIT (Earnings Before Interest and Taxes) in 2024, fueled by robust freight rates and high demand for shipping volume.
2025-02-10 00:00
A.P. Moller - Maersk has reported strong financial results for 2024, showing growth in all segments and a significant improvement in profitability. The company's EBIT increased by 65% to USD 6.5 billion. These results were driven by increased container demand and higher freight rates in the Ocean segment, leading to growth in revenue and volume.
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India will soon receive an additional supply of exotic flowers.
2025-02-10 00:00
If government agencies have their way, tribal pockets in the Alluri Sitharama Raju (ASR) district will soon produce enough gladiolus and tulip flowers to meet the state's demand. The weather and soil conditions in Chintapalle and surrounding areas are suitable for growing these exotic flowers.
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France is committed to supporting Morocco's continuous development in the maritime sector, as stated by the French ambassador to Rabat, Christophe Lecourtier. This partnership is a part of the overall cooperation between the two countries. Lecourtier emphasized Morocco's active role in representing.
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The study on apple canker discovered that mycorrhizal fungi can reduce tree mortality by 50% in orchards.
2025-02-10 00:00
A two-year research project on managing apple canker has discovered effective strategies to reduce tree mortality and trunk cankers in newly planted orchards by 50%. This collaborative effort involved Niab, Avalon Fresh, and Agrovista, with the support of Growing Kent & Medway.
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The international fair Macfrut 2025, which will take place from May 6th to 8th at the Rimini Expo Centre, will become the global epicenter of biotechnology applied to
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Melinda is revolutionizing communication and part of the science to support the distinctiveness of its products. At Fruit Logistica, she presented three projects whose common thread are the nutritional properties. At the center is the Renetta variety. "Our idea of sustainability is also based on"
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Berry fruits at Fruit Logistica 2025
2025-02-10 00:00
The offer related to berry fruits at Fruit Logistica 2025 was very wide - it was presented by representatives of European, Asian, American, and African companies. Dominating were primarily large companies engaged in the sale of fruits.
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Ukraine has halted the import of lettuce due to the detection of a quarantine pest.
2025-02-10 00:00
Ukraine has blocked a shipment of fresh lettuce from the Netherlands after detecting a quarantine pest during inspection. The 10.37-ton batch, which entered Ukraine via Poland, was examined at a customs clearance facility in Lviv. During the phytosanitary inspection, authorities found traces of.
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At Fruit Logistica, the Vip Consortium was present, with 1,500 producers and 5,300 hectares, providing insights on the current commercial landscape and future developments.
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Morocco has increased its onion exports to the UAE, capturing a 1.8% market share in 2024.
2025-02-10 00:00
According to EastFruit, Morocco has redirected its onion export strategy towards the United Arab Emirates (UAE). In 2024, Moroccan exporters shipped more than 5,500 tons of onions to the UAE, with a total value of $1.1 million, representing a significant development in bilateral trade.
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New Zealand's apple and pear industry has reached the $1 billion milestone for the first time.
2025-02-10 00:00
The apple and pear industry in New Zealand has exceeded $1 billion in orchard gate returns (OGR) for the first time, according to newly released economic impact data. Nearly two years after experiencing a substantial blow from Cyclone Gabrielle, New Zealand Apples and Pears (NZAPI) has now reached this milestone.
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Verbruggen Palletizing has revealed a new machine designed for fruit packing stations.
2025-02-10 00:00
Verbruggen Palletizing Solutions is introducing a new machine for the fruit-growing sector at Fruit Logistica 2025. "We saw opportunities in this sector, so we embarked on a journey to develop a new palletizer specifically for it. This is an entry-level model at a competitive price while".
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"100% of our activities are dedicated to breeding and seed production in France. We are committed to responsible, local, and environmentally conscious production," says Eric Beaude, CEO of Morel. "Creating a new hybrid is not an overnight project; it typically takes 10 to 15 years of dedicated effort."
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The Caparrós Premium watermelon, flavor of the year for the seventh consecutive time.
2025-02-10 00:00
The excellence of flavor is once again recognized. The seedless watermelon Caparrós Premium has been distinguished, once again, with the prestigious Sabor del seal.
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2025-02-10 00:00
"The risk is that the country's food safety system may fail." This is stated by Maurizio Gardini, president of Confcooperative, speaking at Fruit Logistica in Berlin. "We are facing a perfect storm: tightening of EU regulations, limited understanding of what is happening."
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Fruit Logistica reminds us of the role of Trade Fairs.
2025-02-10 00:00
From 9 to 6, a meeting every half hour, this is by now the cliché of every trade fair for exhibitors. As a result, satisfaction with the event is mainly linked to the quality and completeness of the meetings held. There is little room for unplanned encounters.
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Online sales of Sicilian oranges are rapidly increasing.
2025-02-10 00:00
"Ours is a family-owned company that was founded nearly 70 years ago, rooted in the ancient agricultural tradition of the citrus industry. As growers and entrepreneurs, we have evolved over time, drawing upon the combined experience of three generations." The company is located with Mount Etna in the background.
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Innovation Awards 2025, the names of the winners
2025-02-10 00:00
The prestigious Fruit Logistica Innovation Awards have been presented. This year's FLIA was won by Amfresh's Onix orange. The FLIA Technology award was instead given to Fermata Technology for Croptimus, an innovative image analysis technology that allows for...
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Shoplifters threatened a supermarket employee with a pineapple.
2025-02-10 00:00
Three people tried to shoplift openly at Woolworths in Mt Wellington, Auckland. They stole a 10-pack of Mountain Dew, laundry detergent, and a pineapple. One of the women threw an item at a customer and later pretended to throw a pineapple at a staff member. A trolley worker attempted to prevent their escape, but...
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