In 2023, Ukraine's revenue from the export of fruit and berry products amounted to $257 million, a decrease of 18% compared to the previous year. Thus, the full-scale war continues to adversely affect the potential supply of fruits, berries, and nuts to foreign markets as was reported by the
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A 33-year-old man from near Płońsk faces up to eight years in prison for falsely reporting the theft of nearly PLN 1.5 million worth of agricultural machinery from his property. The policemen found some of the machines in a warehouse rented by him. The man has been detained. An investigation is underway. read more

EastFruit analysts draw attention to another extension of the ban on onion exports, recently announced by the Indian government. The previous onion export ban was introduced in December 2023 and was valid until March 31, 2024, but it has now been extended for an indefinite period. The government
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The Brazilian mango enjoys a magnificent commercial positioning in international markets due to its successful strategy based on quality and internationalisation. For

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According to Fairtrade, women are responsible for growing around 60-80% of the world's food, but they often don't own the land and receive little compensation. This is even truer in the flower sector of Kenya, where women make up 75% of the workforce but still do not enjoy adequate labor rights.
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After a slight dip in February in the chicory market, the market has rebounded in recent weeks. "And the expectation is that chicory will remain scarce throughout the year. Undoubtedly, there will be periods when the price dips, but on average, chicory will remain expensive this year," expects
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After a strong start, with prices at unprecedented levels, the latter part of the Spanish orange campaign "has been poor, and its ending is being even worse," says Víctor Fuster, from Germans Fuster. "Due to the problems at the Red Sea, Egypt has been unable to ship its goods through the Suez
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With just one month to go, the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) and its members are pleading with the government to act swiftly and responsibly to secure the future of environmental horticulture. As of today, the industry calls for business-critical information and details on the costs,
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UK: Easter sales spring earlyKantar reported: "Aldi's sales stepped up by 3.1%, with its market share at 9.8%. Fellow discounter Lidl grew by 8.8% to capture a 7.8% share of the market, helped by a 24% rise in sales of baked goods and a 11% jump in fruit, vegetables and salads. Iceland grew
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Albania has witnessed a significant increase in the importation of fruits and vegetables, with a 63% rise in January-February 2024 compared to the same timeframe in the previous year. Conversely, the export growth rate for these commodities is markedly slower. This trend underscores a growing
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Peruvian fresh blueberry exports experienced a notable increase in value, reaching $1.661 billion between weeks 18 and 08 of the 2023/2024 campaign. This is 16% more than the US$1,438 million achieved in the same period of the 2022/2023 campaign, according to reports from the market research
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Oh, how we all wish Princess Catherine of Wales a speedy recovery and private time to heal and be with her family. In front of a bed of daffodils, Kate Middleton sat on a bench and shared that her absence from public appearances was because she had cancer. Following abdominal surgery,
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At the International Food and Drink Event in London, key figures from the produce sector, including representatives from Dole UK, Worldwide Fruit, and Clarifruit, discussed the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in the produce and fresh fruit supply chain. They highlighted
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The 2024 Asia Flower Expo will be held in Guangzhou, China, this year from May 10 to 12. The flower industry in China has developed very fast in recent years. According to the latest data, the flower planting area in China has achieved 1,594,100 hectares, with sales of 216.065 billion RMB. China
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According to Fairtrade, women are responsible for growing around 60-80% of the world's food, but they often don't own the land and receive little compensation. This is even truer in the flower sector of Kenya, where women make up 75% of the workforce but still do not enjoy adequate labor rights.
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"The table grape export season for Moldova has come to a close with a record-breaking year. The country managed to export over 84,000 tons of grapes from the 2023 harvest, a significant increase compared to the 57,000 tons exported in the previous season. This impressive result can be attributed
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The resurgence of the trade fair industry to its former glory after several challenging years was evident last week at the Anuga FoodTec in Cologne, Germany. Not only did visitors and exhibitors from Germany and neighboring countries attend, but numerous visitors from outside Europe also found
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Consumers in the UK have been alerted to the recall of several supermarket items deemed potentially unsafe for consumption, with advice to return them for a refund. Specifically, Sainsbury's Flaked Almond is under scrutiny for salmonella contamination, a bacterium capable of causing food
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The sun is increasingly showing its rays. So slowly but surely, the transition from Spanish strawberries to Dutch and Belgian offerings seems to be underway for Belgian traders, including wholesaler Michel, which has fully switched to local supply this week. "As soon as they become abundant in
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