Regions
Malaysia aims to attract the high-end Dubai market with its flourishing business opportunities.
2024-04-25 00:00
Carnation flowers, also known as Dianthus caryophyllus, are not only beautiful decorations but can also generate significant income for cultivators. These flowers are set to enter the Dubai market in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as an ingredient for preparing luxurious dishes.
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Springtime carrot prices in Ukraine are approaching historical lows.
2024-04-25 00:00
EastFruit analysts have reported a gradual decrease in carrot prices in Ukraine. Currently, the market is pricing carrots between 8 and 10 UAH/kg, which is equivalent to just 20 cents USD based on the latest exchange rates. These prices are similar to those seen in 2020.
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Kazakhstan is a leading consumer of bananas in Central Asia.
2024-04-25 00:00
Bananas hold the top spot in the worldwide fruit market, consistently ranking as a favorite choice. They are not only a fundamental part of many people's diets globally but are also easily accessible year-round. However, an interesting trend has recently surfaced, as pointed out by analysts at EastFruit:
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A larger demand than anticipated resulted in organized chaos due to insufficient space for specialized reefer vessels from South Africa.
2024-04-25 00:00
"Organized chaos" is the best way to describe the shipping of products during the past 2023/24 deciduous fruit season from South Africa. Anlin Shipping has observed a significant rise in specialized reefer vessels, primarily from FPT, the privately operated terminal at the Port of Cape Town.
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The supply of Moroccan rosemary has been affected by a drought.
2024-04-25 00:00
The production of aromatic and medicinal plants in Morocco has been significantly impacted this year by prolonged drought conditions, resulting in reduced supply and prompting many growers and exporters to switch to other crops, as stated by Mehdi Benchekroun, the owner of Domaines Mehdi Benchekroun.
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Rob Hanifin has been appointed as a product specialist for climate screens at Ridder North America.
2024-04-25 00:00
Rob Hanifin is the new Product Specialist for Climate Screens at Ridder North America. Located on the US East Coast, Rob will provide support to growers across North America and around the world. "We are excited to welcome Rob to our team," said Lynda Gallagher, Sales & Service Operations Manager at Ridder North.
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The situation in Tajikistan's vegetable market is dire, with onion and carrot prices plummeting to unprecedented lows.
2024-04-25 00:00
EastFruit's detailed weekly price analysis, now in its sixth year covering Tajikistan, reveals a troubling situation for local farmers as prices for two essential vegetable crops, carrots and onions, continue to plummet.
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Delegacja z Indii odwiedziła holenderskich ekspertów florystyki.
2024-04-25 00:00
The Indian government is eager to enhance the floriculture sector in India by partnering with The Netherlands. In line with this goal, Secretary of Agriculture Mr. Manoj Ahuja is leading a delegation of policymakers to visit Dutch Plantum, Royal FloraHolland, and HilverdaFlorist (a joint venture partner of KF Bioplants, India).
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Spain: Rising sales of roses and gradual transformation during the Sant Jordi festival
2024-04-25 00:00
On April 23rd, the streets of Catalan cities and villages are filled with books and roses as the Spanish region celebrates Sant Jordi. "Sant Jordi is very important to us, everyone looks forward to this day, it's one of the busiest days in the market," says Diana Sumelzo, manager of Mercabarna-Flor.
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Women's tour by Carrefour.es: For the second year in a row, one of the major sporting events promoting female talent in Spain.
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Insect-pollinated flowers are disappearing in the Netherlands.
2024-04-25 00:00
A recently published study from the Netherlands provides documentation of the continued decline of plant species that depend on pollination by insects and other animals. This study, drawing on data spanning nearly 90 years, raises concerns about biodiversity and food security. While not unexpected for many of us, it serves as an important reminder of the urgent need for conservation efforts.
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The average price for avocados from Peru is increasing.
2024-04-24 13:00
The largest share (39%) was accounted for by the Netherlands, as reported by reefertrends. Following them are Spain (22%) and China (15%). The average price on the international market was 2.22 US dollars/kg, representing an increase of 8% compared to the previous year.
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Using the CRISPR-Cas technique, the doctoral student succeeded in precisely modifying specific genes in individual chicory plants, potentially giving the plant haploid characteristics. A haploid plant has only one set of chromosomes instead of two, which allows the plant to
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The value of Spain's fresh fruit and vegetable exports increased by 1 per cent in the January-February period, according to new data from the country's Department of Customs and Excise.
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The partners of the international business cluster 'Netherlands Fruit Basket Bulgaria' undertook their first business trip to the country, according to a report by the information service 'Agroberichten Buitenland'. Between the 1st and 5th of April, they visited Bulgarian producer companies for...
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Edeka: Kickoff for Germany's first recyclable supermarket
2024-04-24 10:00
During the construction of the approximately 1,100 m2 market in the west of Braunschweig, which is scheduled to open in spring 2025, primarily materials and components that can be reused or recycled will be used to promote a sustainable circular economy.
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Rockit has announced a new partnership with Kung Fu Panda.
2024-04-24 04:00
The New Zealand apple company, Rockit Global, has announced its largest collaboration to date with Universal Products & Experiences for DreamWorks Animation's Kung Fu Panda Franchise.
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MOYA deadline is approaching.
2024-04-24 03:00
Australasia's only award that acknowledges excellence in branding and marketing within the fresh produce industry - the prestigious Marketer of the Year Award (MOYA) - will once more celebrate innovative and creative marketers who execute impactful campaigns in a sustainable manner.
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The Peony Forum in Heze, China, fosters participants' appreciation and knowledge of the national flower.
2024-04-24 00:00
The 2024 Heze Peony International Communication Forum was recently held in Heze, Shandong province on April 12. Running in conjunction with the municipality's annual Heze International Peony Cultural Tourism Festival until May 15, the forum brought together scholars, diplomats, and media representatives from both.
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Now available in China: New Zealand's PiqaBoo® pears.
2024-04-24 00:00
Ostatnio pierwsze grono nowozelandzkich gruszek PiqaBoo® trafiło do Chin. "Popyt i ekscytacja nadal rosną, gdy coraz więcej konsumentów próbuje tej pięknej i pysznej gruszki. Wolumeny zwiększają się z roku na rok, a licencjobiorcy są podekscytowani możliwościami rozwoju rynku dla tej wyjątkowej odmiany."
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