Turkey: O+G exports rise by 31% in October
2023-11-29 10:00
This is proof that the industry's promotion strategies are delivering positive results. In October, export volumes to countries such as Iraq, Canada, India and Saudi Arabia quadrupled in some cases, according to Ferhat Gürüz, board member of the association. This
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WayCool moves into Africa with YoLa Fresh alliance
2023-11-29 10:00
YoLa Fresh, a Moroccan agribusiness marketplace, has partnered with CensaNext, a technology subsidiary of WayCool Foods, to bring the Indian company’s cutting-edge technology and expertise to the African market.
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Italy: Pear sector still in crisis
2023-11-29 10:00
Over the past five years, pear production in the Belpaese has plummeted by 75 % and the area under cultivation has shrunk by 35 % in twelve years - around 15,000 hectares less. While 926,000 tonnes of pears were grown back then, this year farmers have only managed to produce
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South Africa’s grape crop to rise by 8%
2023-11-29 08:00
The production of table grapes, apples and pears is forecast to grow by 8%, 7% and 2% respectively in 2023/24 based on average yield and normal weather conditions, according to the latest USDA report. South African exports of deciduous fruit in 2023/24 will also increase due to higher production
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Fruit Growers Tasmania launches seasonal guide
2023-11-29 05:00
Fruit Growers Tasmania and local fruit growers have celebrated the launch of the 2023/24 Tasmanian Seasonal Produce Guide by Jo Palmer, Tasmanian minister for primary industries and water.
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The repercussions of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict are spreading to international maritime logistics, which is experiencing a moment of great apprehension. The events of Sunday, 19 November, when Yemen's Houthi paramilitary group, which supports Hamas, attacked
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Mango pricing could pick up in near future
2023-11-29 00:00
Supply of mango in the U.S. has been sporadic thanks to some delays. “It’s going to shorten up quickly. The glut over Thanksgiving was a one-time hit,” says Cindy Schwing, VP of Marketing for Splendid by Porvenir, noting that last year at this time, mango supply was more abundant and
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Polish apple exports are slowly picking up the pace again after a slow November, says Aniruddh Ramesh, director of Polish apple exporter LVMG Grupa: “The season started on a very high note to all export destinations and slowed down from November. But it has very gradually started picking up
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"This season will be much easier than the previous"
2023-11-29 00:00
The upcoming citrus season will be much easier from a commercial point of view for Egyptian exporters, helped by improved sizes and low competition, according to Eslam Gelila, CEO of Gelila.
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Wholesale distribution centre set to open in Mangystauwith enabling storage of large volumes of vegetables
2023-11-29 00:00
A wholesale distribution centre is set to open in Mangystau as part of projects aimed at stabilizing prices for essential food items, discussed at a meeting chaired by the region's head, Nurlan Nogaev.
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In cooperation with Agroatlas, the leading green bean marketer in Europe, a new firm specializing in organic production has been created in Almeria. "Biogrow Farms has been created both as a producer and marketer, specializing in vine and cherry tomatoes, zucchini, and organic watermelon," said
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Frigo opens multimodal cold store facility in Moerdijk
2023-11-29 00:00
A few days ago, Frigo Warehousing's new warehouse, located in the municipality of Moerdijk, was festively opened. The company is thus now officially present in its fourth location, designating it as its headquarters. Frigo offers services such as forwarding, easyfresh and warehousing, which
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South Africa's dried mango dilemma
2023-11-29 00:00
A year ago, Jaco Fivaz (right) from Mohlatsi Farm, a Hoedspruit mango farmer and former chair of the South African Mango Growers’ Association, realised their own mango drying facility was facing some export challenges. He spent months researching the global trade in dried mango and told the
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Flanders makes a case for local Belgian ginger
2023-11-29 00:00
People in Flanders, Belgium, see chances to expand local ginger cultivation. Researchers wanted a project to address the biggest challenges in support of ginger farming in that region. So, on November 1, 2023, the horticultural (LA) project "Expansion of ginger cultivation in Flanders" was launched.
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Carrier results drop to pre-pandemic levels
2023-11-29 00:00
All major shipping lines that report on their financial figures have recorded sharp Y/Y revenue drops in 2023-Q3. In fact, the smallest contraction was of -51.8%. While this does sound alarming, we have to remember that the Y/Y comparison is against a period of high rates.
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Higher volumes for Moroccan Nadorcotts
2023-11-29 00:00
For Moroccan fruit exporter Lady B, the Nadorcott season has been a positive one, says Khalid Bourass, General Manager of the company: “The cultivation of Nadorcotts this season has been successful. We have implemented advanced agricultural practices to ensure the health and productivity of
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Innovation in agriculture, Ismea's fund sold out in a few hours
2023-11-29 00:00
It took only a few hours from its opening on Monday to exhaust the financial resources allocated to the Innovation Fund for this year, amounting to 75 million euros. The portal of Ismea, the Institute of Services for the Agricultural and Food Market of the Ministry of Agriculture and
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Egyptian exporters are gearing up for the citrus season, which officially begins on December 15, but it remains unclear how prices will compare to last season. Mahmoud Esawy, export manager at Al Wessam Company for Agri Crops, shares his insights.
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"Broad celeriac sales with no outliers, cold could boost demand"
2023-11-29 00:00
The cold weather arriving in Europe is causing excitement in the celeriac market. "The local crops must be brought in or harvested, regardless, especially in Eastern Europe; otherwise, their shelf life begins to decline. If this cold continues, I expect more space for our tubers in the
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"Half-heartedness won't get you to the top"
2023-11-29 00:00
The front of his match shirt is adorned with his sponsors' logos, but his collar sports an eggplant. That is because when Dirk van Duijvenbode is not competing, he is an administrative assistant at the Van Onselen eggplant farm in the Netherlands. This is also why, in the world of darts, he is
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