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Tomato prices rise in Ukraine due to lack of imports from Turkey
2023-02-23 00:00
The supply of greenhouse tomatoes on the Ukrainian market has decreased again this week, EastFruit project analysts inform. Most Ukrainian representatives of greenhouse complexes reported their plans to start mass sales of a new turnover of tomatoes at the end of March. At the same time, tomato
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Potato imports to Uzbekistan have decreased for the first time in the past few years
2023-02-23 00:00
In 2022, the volume of imports of marketable potatoes to Uzbekistan decreased for the first time in the past few years. Although the drop in imports was rather symbolic, we can state the lack of growth and the fact that last year’s record was not updated, EastFruit analysts inform.
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Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili criticized the often unjustifiably high food prices in the Georgian retail market and instructed the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development to urgently draft a bill aimed at reducing them. EastFruit specialists know that the bill, which is
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Solar farming and agrivoltaics instead of gas and coal – examples of their use in Ukraine and globally (photo)
2023-02-23 00:00
Solar energy generation is on top, and the crops are under it – agrivoltaics, namely, growing crops under solar panels, is developing worldwide.
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The price of low-quality walnut kernels in Moldova has slightly risen after a long stagnation
2023-02-23 00:00
The minimum wholesale price for walnut kernels increased by 13% from 65 to 70 MDL/kg ($3.74/kg) last week in Moldova. The minimum price level caught up with the average level of prices for them. And this is the price level where most purchases and sales of walnut kernels of low quality (mixed
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Maersk expects global container traffic to decline in 2023
2023-02-22 00:00
According to forecasts by the Danish AP Moller-Maersk specializing in sea freight and port terminal services, the volume of global container traffic may decrease in 2023 by 2.5% compared to last year. The reason for this is the expected “restrained” economic growth this year,
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Unprecedented imports of potatoes in Georgia – how much more will the country need?
2023-02-22 00:00
Analysts at EastFruit note that wholesale prices for potatoes in Georgia are remaining stable. The price levels are record-breaking. The latest weekly survey revealed that the local suppliers hoped for even higher prices given the poor harvest and increased demand in Georgia.
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How will abnormally low prices for strawberries in Moldova in winter affect the 2023 season?
2023-02-22 00:00
From the very beginning of January of this year, fresh strawberries are sold in supermarkets and fresh boutiques in Chisinau. There are both imported (Greek), and local (grown with the hydroponic method by several small Moldovan farms) strawberries. The retail price is surprising – 130-140
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International partners are to help Uzbek exporters enter new markets
2023-02-22 00:00
On February 17, 2023, the British Embassy in Uzbekistan and the mission of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) signed a partnership agreement to work together on projects aimed at supporting small businesses in Uzbekistan in the agricultural and textile industries. The
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Georgian juice producer Khilari: consumers in Georgia still do not trust local products
2023-02-21 00:00
Georgian natural juice producer Khilari LLC, about 40% of the production of which is exported, is negotiating the start of exports to Germany. Soon, the company intends to expand its presence in the domestic market. At the same time, several problems that Khilari has faced hinder its more active
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Pooling of foldable boxes in Ukraine – how it started and evolved
2023-02-21 00:00
The pooling market in Ukraine has gone through several stages of its development, but so far it has not achieved the necessary integration with the pooling markets of the EU countries and Turkey.
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Uzbekistan presents its products at the Chinese Expo Center
2023-02-21 00:00
The trade pavilion of Uzbekistan was opened in the SCO Pearl International Expo Center in the Chinese city of Qingdao. Uzbek export products are presented in the trade pavilion – dried fruits, saffron, fruit juices, natural honey, confectionery, mineral water, handicrafts, and other
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Carrots prices in Ukraine have risen again
2023-02-21 00:00
Ukrainian farmers increased selling prices for carrots this week, EastFruit analysts report. According to market players, a noticeable increase in trade in the segment contributes to price growth. At the same time, most farms have suspended sales of high-quality carrots in anticipation of an
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The registration of hazelnut orchards in the Hazelnut Cadastre of Georgia has been extended until April 29
2023-02-20 00:00
The registration of hazelnut orchards in Georgia in the Hazelnut Cadastre, which was planned to be completed on February 17, has been extended until April 28 inclusive.
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Prices for Georgian herbs make local farmers happy
2023-02-20 00:00
Prices for herbs from Georgia increased last week. In conversation with EastFruit, local farmers spoke about several reasons in local and foreign markets affecting the prices. The previous season was not that successful for Georgian herb growers, according to EastFruit price monitoring.If the
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Experts from the recently launched PCRR/USAID Rural Competitiveness and Sustainability Project in Moldova say that it will assist table grape growers to equip intensive vineyards such as Pergola and Gable with rain protection and underground irrigation systems.
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Gas was cut off for greenhouses in Uzbekistan – they are forced to switch to “clean” coal!
2023-02-17 00:00
EastFruit analysts have repeatedly drawn attention to the problems of the greenhouse industry in Uzbekistan. One of the stumbling blocks for the local greenhouse industry was issues with access to gas, which, by the way, is one of the main export positions of Uzbekistan. A little over two years
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Investing in freezing berries, fruits and vegetables: unexpected challenges for beginners (Part I)
2023-02-17 00:00
Building a plant for freezing berries, fruits, and vegetables can cost an average of 5-10 million EUR. Of course, you can find ways to spend less or more, depending on the wishes of the investor.
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Based on seed sales to date, horticulture input suppliers expect carrot plantings for 2023 to increase by at least 10-15%. However, early carrot varieties are usually sown in the country at the end of April, when the soil warms up enough, EastFruitreports. A lot can still change until then, if
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Can a Georgian salary afford more fruits, nuts and vegetables than it could in previous years?
2023-02-16 00:00
Due to the lasting increases in the price levels, food prices, including those for fruit, nut, and vegetable, are gaining more and more spotlight in Georgia. Recently the Georgian government voiced concerns about the issue and decided to find solutions to the growing prices. In this article,
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