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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A unique grape variety, named VSD and measuring three inches in length, is being cultivated by Sachin Shivappa Doddamala, an innovative farmer from Basaragi village, Belagavi. This variety, also grown by a farmer from Maharashtra's Kawatemahakala village, has undergone numerous tests and has
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Avocado grower and distributor Villita Avocados, Inc. has begun fulfilling orders utilizing specially-made mesh produce bags that are 100 percent compostable. read more

CHEP, a large player in supply chain solutions, announced the appointment of Xavier Garijo as the CEO of Americas effective Jan. 1, 2024, following the announcement that CHEP North America’s president, Laura Nador, left her role on Dec. 31, 2023. read more

According to an initial assessment by ASAJA-Almeria, the acreage devoted to watermelon cultivation is expected to fall by around 10% next spring. This decrease is mainly being recorded in the Poniente Almeriense. In the Almeria and Níjar area, the watermelon acreage is generally expected to
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Importers of exotic items such as dragon fruit from Ecuador are left wondering how sudden internal armed conflict developments in the South American country will impact their produce supplies. On Monday night, a 60-day state of emergency was called in Ecuador following a well-known gang leader
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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

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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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

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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"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

Dutch shipping operator WEC Lines is launching a new freight service that will connect Agadir in Morocco with the Port of Liverpool. The new route is designed for importers of fresh produce from North Africa, especially as Morocco has surpassed Spain as one of the UK's largest suppliers of tomatoes. read more

Salix Fruits, an importer and exporter of fresh fruits, has opened its newest office in Singapore, marking a significant strategic move to enhance its presence in the Asian markets. read more