Despite sanctions, trade relations between Russia and Israel remain significant and stable. However, experts are expressing concerns that Russian imports from Israel are in jeopardy, particularly concerning avocado imports. It has been revealed that a substantial portion of the deliveries came
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Appearing before the House of Representatives (lower house of parliament) in a session for oral questions, Seddiki said the government would subsidise tomato production with grants of between 40,000 and 70,000 dirhams (3,600 and 6,300 euros) per hectare. read more

The fruit and vegetable sector is increasingly automated and the demand for technology is also coming from emerging countries that want to approach quality-demanding markets. Products, automation and research were the topics we discussed at Fruit Attraction with
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Production volumes are going back to normal in this year's Mollar de Elche pomegranate campaign, although due to the impact of the weather, small sizes predominate and there will be around 30% more second class fruit and fruit for industrial processing. read more

Elefante Green Gold is the brand name of Elefante Farms' Sugar Loaf pineapple. It is an ultra-rare variety of pineapple. “It’s unique in the sense that it is perfectly ripe even when green on the outside and has a soft white flesh compared to the typical yellow flesh commonly found in
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The onion market is make or break, not just in the Netherlands but in Indonesia, too, Jurgen Nagel has learned. Although onion prices are much higher - they can reach €2/kg - you are either making a fortune or losing it all. "There's no in-between," he begins. Jurgen left the Netherlands 15
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The start-up Vicotto Foods GmbH, based in Innsbruck, combines know-how from the food industry with modern drying technology. "We use an exclusive and innovative drying technology for drying agricultural products, which was developed by one of our shareholder companies. The air that is
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A new sweet snack offering three Medjool dates inside one pack has been launched in the UK, offering consumers a healthy, convenient snacking solution. read more

Fruitnet Forum South-East Europe took place in Belgrade, Serbia, on 25 October, connecting Serbian and regional fresh produce suppliers with a selection of European buyers. read more

British farmers and growers will continue to have access to key pesticides, the government has announced in a move that will come as a relief to the fresh produce industry. read more

SanLucar is launching a promotional campaign in German and Austrian supermarkets based on Disney’s new movie, Wish, which transports the audience to the magical kingdom of Rosas, home of the film’s 17-year-old protagonist, Asha. read more

Growing Kent & Medway has awarded a share of over £1.6 million to 13 businesses to fund projects that will sustainably transform the horticultural and plant-based food and drink supply chain. read more

Kuehne and Nagel has reported on its results for the third quarter (Q3) and first nine months of the year, delivering what it described as a ‘good performance’ despite difficult economic conditions. read more

Thirty years after the creation of the Banana Environmental Commission (CAB), Costa Rica’s banana industry has renewed its commitment to sustainable production by signing up to a new series of undertakings to grow bananas in an environmentally responsible way. read more

Officials at the Port of Los Angeles and Port of Guangzhou, China have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to further their relationship and cooperation. read more

Malaysia’s efforts to gain access to the Chinese market for its fresh durian exports appear to be reaping rewards, with further meetings between officials from both countries being held to discuss the issue. read more

New Zealand-based ag-tech company Bluelab and its partner Excel Seeds have unveiled a new collaboration with Malaysian government-backed think-tank, MIGHT (Market-Driven Technological Partnership), and energy innovators Wasavé, that will see strawberries grown in a liquefied natural gas
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US agriculture secretary Tom Vilsack has announced the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing US$1.3bn to help American producers maintain and develop markets for their commodities. read more

Broadly speaking, several citrus varieties in the United States are down in crop size this season. “However, internal qualities are expected to be really good,” says Dave Rooke with Wonderful Citrus. Within the US, California and Texas are the main citrus growing regions for the company.
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The apple harvest at Adrian Scripps in Kent started around 6-7 weeks ago and most varieties are nearing completion. They are still harvesting Breaburn and Pink Lady will start soon. read more