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Belgian importer specializes in unique citrus varieties
2026-02-17 00:00
"Styczeń oznacza początek najlepszego okresu dla cytrusów. Wszystkie owoce są w sezonie, dostępna jest szeroka różnorodność" - mówi Ellen Sebrechts z belgijskiej firmy Sebrechts Fruit. Po świętach popyt na cytrusy gwałtownie rośnie. "Konsumenci chcą zdrowo zacząć nowy rok i wybierają produkty"
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Bad weather, critical scenario: "Productions wiped out, we try to salvage what we can"
2026-02-17 00:00
Southern Italy continues to pay a very high price due to severe weather. After cyclone Harry, which devastated Sicily, Sardinia, and Calabria, the main productive areas of the South have been literally knocked out by further waves of extreme weather events. Hail, wind, and
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"The U.S. is not for the faint-hearted"
2026-02-17 00:00
As the Australian mango season comes to an end in late summer, Manbulloo is still harvesting late varieties in Far North Queensland, even as domestic availability decreases. While local supplies diminish after Christmas, the grower continues to focus on export markets, especially in the U.S.
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Kalifornia odpowiada za ponad 70% produkcji sałaty w USA i 80% globalnej produkcji migdałów.
2026-02-17 00:00
California remains the largest agricultural producer in the United States and a significant contributor to both domestic and global food supply. The state produces over 400 agricultural commodities and supplies nearly half of all U.S. vegetables, as well as around three-quarters of all fruits and nuts.
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Oczekiwaliśmy podobnego wolumenu, ale byliśmy pozytywnie zaskoczeni.
2026-02-17 00:00
Rafał Kacperski, sales manager for the Polish apple grower and exporter Ewa-Bis, stated that the current Polish apple season has produced a larger harvest than originally anticipated. He mentioned, "The Polish apple season for 2025/2026 is progressing very positively. We have been able to ensure a continuous supply of apples throughout the year, as usual."
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Geothermal greenhouse projects underscore Turkey's increasing emphasis on exporting tomatoes to the EU.
2026-02-17 00:00
A new geothermal greenhouse at W Agro Park in Kayseri, Turkey, is expected to produce approximately 2,500 tons of fresh tomatoes annually from a 40,000 m² facility designed mainly for European export markets. Founder Mehmet Kabak stated that the project adheres strictly to an export-first compliance approach.
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Thailand: Bangkok Valentine’s flower prices remain stable as improved weather enhances quality and reduces costs
2026-02-17 00:00
The Department of Internal Trade in Thailand announced that the prices of flowers for Valentine's Day this year have remained stable. This stability is attributed to favorable cool weather conditions which have enhanced the quality of flowers, reduced production costs, and enabled Thai roses to effectively compete with imported flowers from China. The statement was made on February 14th.
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British retailers issue warnings about disruptions in the supply of fruits and vegetables.
2026-02-17 00:00
UK retailers are cautioning about potential shortages of fruits and vegetables in the upcoming months due to increasing supply chain pressures. Industry insiders attribute this to rising costs, transportation delays, and weather disturbances in major producing areas. Supermarkets have already reported...
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Hapag-Lloyd is set to acquire ZIM in a US$4 billion deal.
2026-02-17 00:00
Hapag-Lloyd has signed an agreement with ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd., currently ranked as the world's 10th largest container shipping line, to acquire 100 per cent of ZIM's shares for US$35.00 per share in cash. The total transaction value exceeds US$4 billion. Under the agreement, FIMI…
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Engine of growth for hypermarkets and supermarkets
2026-02-17 00:00
In January 2026, the positive trend continues for the fruit and vegetable department of large-scale retail, in terms of sales volumes, following the satisfactory closing of 2025. However, after a slight increase in the average year-end price mix, a decline phase sets in, which may have...
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Quality as a strategic prerequisite, continuity as a value for the market. It is from these elements that the presence of VIP - Association of Fruit and Vegetable Cooperatives of Val Venosta - took shape at Biofach, the main international event dedicated to organic products.
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The 2025/26 Peruvian onion season is now approaching its final stages with stable volumes, but is being characterized by significant downward pressure on international prices, according to Mario Chirinos, president of the board of directors of Agroexportadora Virgen del Carmen SAC, a producer-exporter company.
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This year's TSW16 Horticulture and Vegetable Fair was an excellent opportunity to get acquainted with the latest technologies to be implemented in berry farms. The Kielce Trade Fair halls were filled with machines for sorting and packaging, tractors, combine harvesters for.
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Suriname is working to lift the EU ban on exports of bitter melon.
2026-02-17 00:00
Suriname is working on a program to enable the country to restart exporting bitter melon to the European Union. Importation of fresh bitter melon was restricted following the introduction of the Thrips palmi pest around 2019. The restriction applies to specific plants and plant parts.
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The beginning of the 2025/26 season has brought mixed signals to Poland's apple juice concentrate (AJC) market. Despite a higher apple harvest, concentrate production decreased, while sales volumes experienced a significant rebound. According to Statistics Poland, the apple output in 2025 was estimated to have increased.
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The Polish pear market is currently facing pressure due to weakening exports and prices.
2026-02-17 00:00
The data collected by the State Plant Health and Seed Inspection Service shows a persistent decline in Polish pear exports, with December 2025 being one of the worst-performing months in recent years. In December 2025, Poland exported only 2,803 tonnes of pears to non-EU countries. Belarus was the...
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W 2025 roku eksport rolny Południowej Afryki osiągnął rekordową wartość 15,1 miliarda dolarów, co oznacza wzrost o 10 procent w porównaniu z rokiem 2024. Aktywność eksportowa utrzymała się na wysokim poziomie przez cały rok. W czwartym kwartale eksport wyniósł 3,4 miliarda dolarów, co stanowiło wzrost o 7 procent w porównaniu z rokiem poprzednim, wspierany większą ilością towarów i poprawionymi warunkami.
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Avocado producer is implementing a strategy of maximizing full crop utilization and minimizing waste.
2026-02-17 00:00
Westfalia Fruit continues to operate in the avocado industry with a strong focus on sustainability and utilizing the entire crop. Their 'Whole Tree' approach aims to extract maximum value from all parts of the avocado tree and every quality grade of fruit. This commitment is especially important in today's environmental climate.
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Water-grown tulips produced using soilless farming methods in Antalya are experiencing high demand within the country, according to company officials. Growers in Serik are sending up to 500,000 flowers annually to major cities across Turkey. These water-grown tulips are cultivated in the Belek Tourism Center in the Serik district.
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Steady sales, tighter margins: U.S. Valentine's 2026 survey suggests Saturday had limited impact
2026-02-17 00:00
A targeted survey of U.S. floral leaders reveals a consistent revenue performance, margin pressure, and minimal noticeable effects from the Saturday holiday placement. With Valentine's Day 2026 scheduled for a Saturday — following discussions on tariffs, increased freight costs, rising labor expenses, and
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