Asian markets show a strong interest in high-quality Medjool dates.
2025-08-21 00:00
Natural Delights will be showcasing its most popular Medjool date offerings at the 2025 Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong, meeting the increasing demand for premium dates in the region. With a history of steady sales growth in Asia over the last four years, the brand will feature products specifically tailored for this market.
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An Iranian farmer has switched from cultivating pomegranates to pistachios because of the sanctions.
2025-08-21 00:00
Once a leading pomegranate exporter with 150 hectares and an annual production of 7,500 tonnes, Farmerz had to shift its focus to a more reliable option for many Iranian exporters: pistachios. Morteza Khanouki, the company's marketing and sales director, offers insights into this strategic decision:
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"Naszym celem jest poprawa postrzegania jakości pomidorów, oferując profesjonalistom kulinarnym możliwość nauki o pochodzeniu naszych produktów z pierwszej ręki." Według Domenico Catapano, Dyrektora Marketingu i Komunikacji Finagricola, jakość to "wspólna droga, składająca się z troski,
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The lion's mane mushroom is becoming increasingly popular in Spain.
2025-08-21 00:00
Lion's mane (Hericium erinaceus), a fungus resembling an albino hedgehog, offers both nutritional and medicinal benefits and has a tender texture reminiscent of veal sweetbreads. It is becoming more popular in organic stores and vegan menus. However, its intricate cultivation process poses limitations.
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"Niemcy powracają na rynek marchwi po rocznej przerwie" "Germany returns to the carrot market after a year of absence"
2025-08-21 00:00
"We cannot complain about the carrot market. There are sectors where things are worse," says outdoor vegetable trader Kees Heegsma from Lemmer. "With the early plots, we also started fairly early this year, and the early carrots are moving fairly smoothly. Prices for field crop carrots are"
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In East Brabant, the Netherlands, two neighbors have been locked in a dispute over poorly maintained vegetation. The conflict escalated when a tree toppled over in January 2022, damaging a greenhouse. After consulting an independent damage expert, the court has now ruled that the neighbor who
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Morocco's economy is expected to grow by 3.8% due to an increase in exports of agricultural produce.
2025-08-21 00:00
Prognoza gospodarcza OECD zakłada, że marokańska gospodarka wzrośnie o 3,8% w 2025 i 2026 roku, głównie dzięki ożywieniu sektora rolniczego. Po poważnych suszach w latach 2023–2024 oczekuje się, że rolnictwo odgrywać będzie kluczową rolę w wspieraniu wzrostu narodowego. Według EastFruit,
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Agrial focuses on sustainability.
2025-08-20 17:00
Since investing in farming operations in 2019, the French cooperative Agrial, owner of the Florette brand, has made significant progress in salad production in the UK. It has become the only commercial grower of lamb's lettuce in the country and one of the leading producers of protected baby leaf.
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High-quality photography is considered a crucial component of growers' sales and marketing strategies.
2025-08-20 15:00
The life of a fruit grower is full of challenges, and investing in strong photography is probably not at the top priority. However, instead of considering it a luxury that can be overlooked, growers should recognize the value of it.
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Fresh Del Monte has been recognized for its leadership in sustainability after reaching its emissions targets seven years ahead of schedule.
2025-08-20 14:00
Fresh Del Monte Produce has been announced as a winner in the 2025 Sustainability Awards, presented by the Business Intelligence Group.
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"The performance of Heathrow Airport is contributing to the logistical challenges in the UK."
2025-08-20 12:00
Hardly a day passes without news of the newest crisis affecting the UK logistics industry. From an unforeseen EU policy change resulting in the cancellation of the highly anticipated Approved Operator Scheme, to frequent reports of intolerable delays at the border – facing challenges has never been more prevalent.
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Germany: Vegetable exports in June at around 296,000 tons
2025-08-20 12:00
In contrast, vegetable imports amounted to about 4.95 million tons with a value of around 5.40 billion euros. In June alone, 296,000 tons of vegetables worth 147 million euros were exported, while at the same time 671,000 tons worth 772 million euros were imported. When it comes to fruits and nuts, the total reached...
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M&S has introduced a 'world exclusive' Pink Blush grape.
2025-08-20 11:00
M&S has launched a new variety of seedless Pink Blush grapes grown in the US, which they describe as a world exclusive and potentially revolutionary addition to the grape category.
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Panamanian labor union sues Chiquita.
2025-08-20 11:00
The chairman of the Panamanian Banana Workers' Union Sitraibana, Francisco Smith, has announced that the organization will sue Chiquita because the company has not properly fulfilled its obligations to pay severance to dismissed employees.
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Catalytic Generators is increasing its presence in Europe.
2025-08-20 11:00
Catalytic Generators, a specialist supplier of ethylene application systems for fruit ripening based in Norfolk, Virginia, is expanding its presence in Europe.
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Hybrid model for predicting cherry blossom blooming - results from Japan, South Korea, and Switzerland.
2025-08-20 10:00
However, traditional bioclimatic models used to predict these events often show significant structural discrepancies, limiting their reliability and requiring frequent site-specific recalibrations. At the same time, they offer...
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Hybrid model for predicting cherry blossom blooming - results from Japan, South Korea, and Switzerland
2025-08-20 10:00
However, traditional bioclimatic models used to predict these events exhibit significant structural discrepancies, limiting their reliability and often necessitating frequent site-specific recalibrations. At the same time, they offer
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Peru is turning to Asia to diversify its blueberry markets.
2025-08-20 10:00
Historically, the world's largest exporter of blueberries has delivered the majority of its quantities to the USA, where it targeted health-conscious consumers. However, according to Agriculture Minister Angel Manero, this is set to change.
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Portuguese exports of fruits, vegetables, and flowers increased by 9.2 percent in value to €1.288bn in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period in the previous year. The industry association Portugal Fresh reported that data from the National Statistics Institute also indicated an 8.9 percent growth in exports.
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Peru is seeking to expand its blueberry markets by looking towards Asia for diversification.
2025-08-20 09:00
Peru seems to be changing its blueberry export strategy by shifting its focus towards diversifying its markets in Asia, as reported by Singapore's The Business Times.
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