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Egyptian Medjool dates are currently in the 'kamry' stage, characterized by their large green color. According to Ramadan Elsayyad, the export manager at Palm Hills Dates, "the upcoming season is looking promising in terms of production, with good quality and size, as well as higher volumes." Elsayyad also mentioned that the cultivation area is expanding every season. read more

The Satsuma was the first variety of mandarin to be introduced to Peruvian production fields, specifically in the province of Huaral, where a new port for container ships is currently being built. The goal is to shorten the shipping time from Peru to the Asian market by 12 days. Huaral is also read more

According to the regional directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, teams from The Gendarmerie and the "Border Police" have started a coordinated effort to protect cherry plantations and the purchasing of the harvest as part of a specialized security and prevention operation. read more

Just five years ago, the Roelandt family, one of Belgium's leading industrial bakeries, and the Desoete family joined forces, marking the inception of DSR Logistics. In early 2020, the Desoete family acquired the remaining shares from the Roelandt family. For Robin (27) and his brother, Laurens read more

Those who are trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle know how challenging it can be to choose fresh, nutritious, and healthy snacks to curb hunger between meals. Freshkia, the innovative brand from the Foodiverse group in Spain, is showcasing its range of healthy and innovative snacks. read more

The recent article published on our platform, regarding the little importance given to organic products in Italy, authored by our Retail expert Giampaolo Ferri (click here for more details), has triggered reactions from several producers who have written to us agreeing with the thesis. read more

Floriculture is a unique agricultural blend that is taking root in Laikipia County. Here, a vibrant tapestry of colorful flowers is transforming the landscape. The floriculture industry is bringing economic prosperity and aesthetic benefits to the region. According to statistics by the Embassy read more

The Egyptian orange season has come to a close, except for producers who delayed the harvest and stored the fruit on the trees, a risky practice, according to Amgad Nessem, Export Manager at El Teriak Farms. The exporter explains: "Because of an oversupply in Europe, due to the Red Sea crisis, read more

The sector of production and marketing of packaging for fruit and vegetable products in Vittoria, in the Ragusa area, was a business controlled by the mafia clan. read more

On June 11, BelOrta, in collaboration with Aldi, officially launched the Belgian cherry season. The first cherries were provided by grower Benny Herbots from Zoutleeuw and were purchased by Aldi Belgium for €5,000. BelOrta then matched this amount, enabling a donation of read more

Floriculture is a distinctive agricultural sector that is flourishing in Laikipia County. In this area, a diverse array of vibrant flowers is reshaping the scenery. The floriculture industry is contributing to economic growth and providing aesthetic advantages to the region. According to data from the Embassy read more

Spanish apricots clearly dominated the market, with French and Italian batches following at a considerable distance. Matador apricots from Turkey were available on many, but not all markets. Turkish Sekerpare apricots have only arrived in Munich so far. Greek products supplemented the scene in Frankfurt. read more

W mieście Varėna na Litwie można znaleźć więcej grzybów niż ludzi. Litewskie kurki zyskują popularność w Europie, szczególnie w Niemczech. Marius Juškevičius, dyrektor wykonawczy JSC M&KO, eksporterów grzybów z krajów bałtyckich, mówi: "Jesteśmy zadowoleni, że nasze". read more

Maroko is przedstawicielem przewyższenia własnego rekordu w eksporcie świeżego szparaga na czwartym sezonie z rzędu, według EastFruit. Niesamowicie, kraj ten już wyeksportował większą ilość szparagów w początkowych miesiącach obecnego sezonu (do marca 2024 roku) niż w porównywalnych okresach. read more

In Germany, many family-owned businesses produce and sell strawberries. They work tirelessly throughout the year to provide freshly harvested fruits from local cultivation to the numerous strawberry enthusiasts in the country during the summer months. Ultimately, locals appreciate homegrown strawberries. read more

An association of lime growers and packers is warning about the impacts of drought on Mexican lime production. Yesterday, the Persian Lime Growers and Packers Association (COPELP) released a statement about the extreme heat and drought conditions affecting all crops in Persian lime-growing regions in Mexico. read more

"Color, shape, and uniformity of the heads are the characteristics that make Philidor F1 unique in the May and June harvests. Ideal for the early range, both for the domestic market and for export," explains Stefano Moretti, Commercial Technician at Vilmorin-Mikado Italia for Northern Italy. read more

In the last five years, Spain has increased its cultivated area for pistachios by 145%, going from 32,000 hectares in 2019 to over 78,000 hectares in 2023. The key factors for this success have been the crop's resistance to drought and its high profitability. read more

Farmers in Vinnytsia received substantial support through the "eRobota" program, receiving 13 grants for orchard establishment and six for constructing modular greenhouses, amounting to a total of EUR2 million. One of the beneficiaries of the program, Oleksandr Hudima, utilized his grant for greenhouse development to construct a 1.6-hectare greenhouse complex. read more

In Ireland, planting has just been completed in the southeast over the past few days. It is expected that yields will be lower this year as crops were planted late. There is high demand and many inquiries for new season crops entering the market as stocks are running low. read more