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ONE revenues and profits plunge in last quarter of 2022
2023-02-01 00:00
Singaporean container line Ocean Network Express (ONE) saw a significant drop in its revenues, earnings and profits during the third quarter of its fiscal year 2022 (October - December), compared with the same period last year.
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Resistances to diseases such as leaf minor and brown spots help melon growers move forward. “Thanks to Rijk Zwaan’s new resistant varieties, we can guarantee clients cleaner fruits, using less chemicals. Our European chain partners can also count on quality fruits with a long shelf life,”
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The Ministry of Trade and Integration has developed new mechanisms for stabilizing prices during the off-season. "The key changes concern the use of the mechanism of the revolving scheme for the purchase of early vegetables," First Vice-Minister Arman Shakkaliev said during the meeting.
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Wild mushroom varieties like Chanterelle, Morel, Lobster mushrooms and Pine mushrooms grow in remote areas of North America. “We see them in forests, on mountains, and in valleys that often don’t have road access,” says Joe Salvo with Ponderosa Mushrooms in British Columbia, Canada. Wild
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The UK government has funded the construction of a Sh2.3 billion Irish and sweet potato factory in Iten, Elgeyo County. The facility, with a processing capacity of 60,000 tons, was launched yesterday by the British high commissioner to Kenya, Jane Marriot. Ambassador Marriot said at least 5,000
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Supply situation for organic bananas worse than normal
2023-02-01 00:00
The organic banana market is currently experiencing very high demand with no signs of slowdown like some other organic produce varieties are feeling. “Demand is in line with what we are typically seeing this time of year,” says Mayra Velazquez de León, President and CEO of Organics
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Maersk sets to enhance customer experience with brand-new Southeast Asia to Australia network
2023-02-01 00:00
Maersk has unveiled its new Southeast Asia to Australia network, designed to improve schedule reliability and boost supply chain resilience for the region. Putting customers and their needs first, this new network will improve port coverage and offer greater protection against congestion and
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Third generation grower Scott Montague elected as Chair of Australian Fresh Produce Alliance
2023-02-01 00:00
The Australian Fresh Produce Alliance (AFPA) unanimously elected Scott Montague, as AFPA Chair for the 2023 term. He takes over from Fresh Select’s John Said who served as AFPA Chair in 2022.
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Tech startup Greenikk builds a digital ecosystem for banana farmers
2023-02-01 00:00
Thiruvananthapuram-based Greenikk has come up with enablement centers to provide banana farmers with production and marketing-related support. College friends Fariq Naushad and Previn Jacob Varghese started a company called Invento Technology Solutions during their college days. Their company
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Banana price trend analytics for Eastern Europe and Central Asia
2023-02-01 00:00
According to EastFruit analysts, banana prices increased more than most other fruits on a year as of the end of January 2023, considering produce market situation in Poland, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Moldova, Georgia and Tajikistan. At the same time the rise in prices in Eastern Europe was much
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The wholesale prices of vegetables, fruits and many essential food items in the Dambulla Economic Centre (DEC) went down by a big margin on Monday. Traders say that the wholesale price of a kilo of cabbage has dropped to Rs.25-30 at the Dambulla Economic Centre, while the price of all other
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Ecuador's banana exports fell by 12.16% in 2022
2023-02-01 00:00
From January to December 2022, Ecuador's total banana exports stood at 332.79 million boxes, down 12.16% compared to 2021.
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"Prices will probably rise, but I don't know if that's enough"
2023-02-01 00:00
In Europe, the challenges facing Brussels sprout cultivation are only increasing. Yet grower Jurgen Santermans remains loyal to the crop. His father was one of the first to plant these in the Gingelom region of Belgium in 1986. "Costs have risen considerably in recent years," he begins.
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DP World set to grab India’s Kandla box terminal concession with record royalty offer
2023-02-01 00:00
DP World is poised to win a new container terminal concession at India’s Kandla Port, also known as Deendayal Port Authority (DPA).
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Sakata: 110 years by the side of the whole food chain
2023-02-01 00:00
The year 2023 marks the 110th anniversary of Sakata Seed Corporation. At Fruit Logistica, hall 8.2 - stand B61, Sakata EMEA will highlight the close ties woven with its partners with the slogan “110 years of passion of seed with you” and a video showcasing its relationship with producers.
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Bonduelle: Growth in activity fuelled by price increases
2023-02-01 00:00
The Bonduelle Group's revenue for the 1st half of financial year 2022-2023 amounted to € 1,243.4 million, compared with € 1,094.6 million for the 1st half of the previous financial year which represents a growth of +13.6% at current exchange rates and +6.1% on a like for like basis* with
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The devaluation of the Egyptian pound, which fell by about 17 percent against the dollar earlier this year, is making Egyptian exporters more competitive in the international market. According to several exporters, the devaluation has not only ignited competition between Egyptians and the rest
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Produce update from West Mexico
2023-02-01 00:00
As January came to a finish, produce supplies are expected to increase from West Mexico in the first days of February. With warmer weather on the horizon, Nogales-based grower-shipper, Divine Flavor will ramp up all its major vegetable commodities from its grower alliance in the Culiacan,
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Zimbabwean horti exports will double as government launches fund
2023-02-01 00:00
Horticulture export earnings for Zimbabwe will more than double to USS143 million from the USS64 million realized last year after Government implemented policies that have revived the horticultural space. Last year, government launched a US$30 million Horticulture Export Revolving Fund (HERE) to
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Walkers crisp company plans new preparation plant in Leicester
2023-02-01 00:00
Walkers has announced plans to build a new potato washing facility near to its factory in Leicester. The local council agreed a deal for the firm to purchase a 2.6-ha site off Thurcaston Road for more than £3.5 mln. The sale is conditional on planning permission being given for the new building.
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