Despite the threats from Houthi militants, a fleet of containerships run by Chinese companies continue to use the Red Sea route. A leader of the Yemeni rebels recently mentioned one of these ships, claiming it had cooperated with the group's safe passage "solution". The proposal suggests that
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Following the outbreak of violence linked to drug trafficking, Ecuador has deployed security forces to its main port terminals and key transportation routes. This move has allowed export operations to continue, according to exporters on Wednesday. read more

The Russian ruble extended its strengthening trend from the previous session on Wednesday, bolstered by central bank interventions and an increase in foreign currency sales by exporters following Russia's extended New Year holidays. read more

On the strength of the results achieved during 2023, Selenella opens 2024 under the banner of optimism and presents itself at Marca with a range of excellent products. The Consorzio Patata Italiana di Qualità (Italian Quality Potato Consortium) has already fine-tuned its production and marketing strategies for potatoes,
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Among the vegetables that have been rewarded by the market are first and foremost tomatoes - with prices even touching EUR 4 per kilogramme - and courgettes (from EUR 2.50 to EUR 4 per kilogramme). The performance of peppers is also good, while the price of aubergines is within the normal range; read more

EastFruit analysts point out that wholesale prices for onions on the Uzbekistan market are currently on average almost three times lower than a year earlier at the same time. In addition, so far there are absolutely no prerequisites for their growth. Moreover, since October 2023, wholesale
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At the beginning of January, Moroccan fruit and vegetable exporters have faced a sharp increase in import tariffs on their products in Mauritania, reports Agrimaroc.ma . According to Moroccan exporters, the customs clearance cost at the Moroccan-Mauritanian border unexpectedly almost tripled
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Climate change is disrupting the Canary Islands' ecosystems, shifting the blooming period of almond trees, traditionally in January. The changes, closely watched by scientists, beekeepers, and farmers, are particularly impacting species and habitats. read more

The national distribution sector and the current context will be the protagonists at Marca as part of the inaugural conference organised by ADM - Associazione Distribuzione Moderna and The European House Ambrosetti scheduled for Tuesday 16 January, but yesterday, at the conference 'Marca del Distributore e Made
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Change at the top in the name of continuity for Valfrutta Fresco. Enrico Bucchi, the company's former sales director, is the new general manager. He picks up the baton from Stefano Soliche, who has held this role since 2017. Ahead with brand enhancement
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The governing boards of Actel and Fruits de Ponent have decided to embark on the creation of a joint company between the two cooperative groups. In this respect, they have validated the preparatory work begun a few months ago. read more

Syngenta Vegetable Seeds will be featured in two episodes of RFD-TV’s “Where the Food Comes From,” hosted by Chip Carter. Set in the backdrop of the Central Sand region of Wisconsin at peak production time, the episodes highlight two generations of sweet corn farmers and their journeys. read more

In 2023, the total export value of horticulture and cereals from Ireland was €295 million, with mushrooms contributing to nearly half of this amount, according to Bord Bia's Export Performance and Prospects Report 2023/24, released on this Wednesday. read more

California is grappling with a major agricultural issue, as a tiny insect wreaks havoc on the state's farming industry. On Wednesday, Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled his plan to allocate $22 million towards tackling the problem. The governor's strategy involves investing millions in efforts to
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Recent findings from a meta-analysis co-led by researchers from the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center suggest that isoflavones, a type of compound found in soy, can significantly decrease the risk of breast cancer recurrence. The study, published in the JNCI Cancer Spectrum journal, examined 22
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The Washington State apple harvest has been finalized and apples are now in cold storage and controlled atmosphere rooms. “The crop size overall looks fantastic to around 134 million boxes,” says Randy Hartmann, President of Pacificpro Sales. This number is higher than the five-year average
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German farmers are maintaining their rallies across the nation this week, despite a partial retraction of subsidy reductions. The farming community began their demonstrations in late December in response to the government's plans to eliminate diesel subsidies and tax exemptions for agricultural
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Data released by Istat on retail sales in November (click here to read more) show a trend increase in value of +1.5%, which corresponds to a decline in volume of -2.2%. read more

Enrico Bucchi is the new General Manager of Valfrutta Fresco: formerly Commercial Director of the company specialising in 100% made-in-Italy premium fruit and vegetables, Bucchi takes over the baton from Stefano Soli, who had held this position since 2017, holding it until
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"I foresee a good demand in the fruit and vegetable industry for 2023. Customers are showing more consistent buying behavior than in previous years," states Andreas Frey, Managing Director of Gemüsebau Frey at the Karlsruhe wholesale market. read more