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"This exhibition has become even more important than it already was"
2024-04-02 00:00
"It seems that the exhibition will be bigger again, despite all the current challenges in the market," says Dick van Raamsdonk, General Director of HPP Exhibitions, when talking about the upcoming IFTEX in Nairobi, Kenya, in June (4-6). "The fair's growth is mainly due to the increasing number of…
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Egyptian onion exports resume after a six-month ban
2024-04-02 00:00
The start of April marks the end of the Egyptian government's ban on onion exports. According to Mohamad Hassan, Export Sales Manager at Al Gamal, this year's production is sufficient and far exceeds the needs of the local market. "With the expiry of the onion export ban, initially set until
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South Africa's 2024 citrus export season will begin in earnest this month. The variety focus groups of the Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA) presented their predicted export volumes for the upcoming season at the Citrus Marketing Forum held last week. "Overall, an increase in
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In Ukraine, March witnessed the identification of violations during the import of vegetables and fruits, leading to reduced prices amounting to UAH 141.2 million, as stated by Danylo Hetmantsev, Head of the parliamentary committee on finance, tax, and customs policy. Hetmantsev highlighted the…
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Asparagus recovers and adds 25% more production
2024-04-02 00:00
Cheap onions from Egypt are to flood Europe in the coming days?
2024-04-01 00:00
Despite the lack of official statements from the Egyptian government on the issue of the onion export ban, which was extended until March 31, 2024 inclusive, most market participants are confident that from April 1 they will be able to resume export shipments. EastFruit analysts note that there
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In recent years, many retail chains have switched from Spanish to Greek strawberries
2024-03-31 00:00
This year’s strawberry season in Greece has gotten off to an exceptionally good start, says Christian Vogelsang, buyer and seller at ExPa-Frucht Ltd, based in Ottobrunn. “Since the beginning of the season, we have consistently received ample supply, and the demand has been quite
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The Moroccan Hass avocado made its debut on the Georgian market, edging out the Turkish one in price!
2024-03-30 00:00
According to EastFruit analysts, in March 2024, an noticeable event occurred in the Georgian avocado market – for the first time, the first ever direct shipment of Hass avocados from Morocco to Georgia was made. The variety and type of avocado delivered is still non-standard for the Georgian
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Jumbo removes plastic from Dutch fresh produce
2024-03-29 12:00
Dutch supermarket chain Jumbo has announced that all of the loose red peppers and cucumbers it sources from within the Netherlands will be sold without plastic packaging from now on.
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Southern cherry campaign concludes quite favorably
2024-03-29 00:00
The recent campaign for southern cherries has concluded successfully. The campaign's success is reflected in the high demand and attractive market prices. China remains the predominant market, receiving over 90% of the southern hemisphere's cherry exports. The fruit symbolizes happiness,
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Lidl Portugal and Portugal Fresh exported 22,300 tonnes of fruit and vegetables to 9 European countries
2024-03-29 00:00
UK: Co-op claims convenience retailer first with SBTi net zero target validationCo-op has become the first UK convenience retailer to have its net zero targets validated by the globally recognised Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Co-op, which operates 2,400 food stores across the UK, is
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"Finding an aisle with only biodynamic foods in Germany is as common as finding one with organic products here"
2024-03-29 00:00
Over the last decade, the number of Spanish operators with a biodynamic certification has been growing and more and more producers are becoming familiar with and expressing interest in this approach to food production, which has existed for 100 years in 2024, since Rudolf Steiner officially
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"Europe takes over 70% of the market share for Kenyan avocados"
2024-03-29 00:00
Despite the challenges with the Red Sea, the Kenyan avocado season has kicked off with a great start, says Paul Kyalo, Managing Director of Kenyan tropical fruit exporter Konza Tropicals Limited: "We've had an excellent start of the avocado season on March 1st. In the first two weeks of the
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Ukraine: carrot prices down again
2024-03-29 00:00
Analysts from the EastFruit project have observed a significant reduction in carrot prices in Ukraine this week. The market has seen an influx of carrots from local farms, leading to a surplus that has driven consumer demand down and slowed sales within the carrot segment. Currently, local farm
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China: Orchid industry thrives in Weixi
2024-03-29 00:00
After developing for more than 30 years, the orchid industry has now become a sector that has brought wealth to people in Weixi Lisu Autonomous County, southwest China's Yunnan Province. Weixi has over 7,000 orchid-growing households, accounting for over 18 percent of the total registered
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"Our lemons are available in the summer, too"
2024-03-29 00:00
"The 'Limone dell'Etna IGP' campaign is slow and is facing great difficulties: prices are low also due to the produce coming in from abroad at prices that do not even cover production costs," reports Francesco Leotta, president of the Etna's business network. "We are currently dealing with the
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Dutch investment in Ethiopia surpasses one billion USD:
2024-03-29 00:00
Addis Ababa, March 27/2024 (ENA) Dutch businesses in Ethiopia have invested at least one billion USD, making substantial contributions to Ethiopia's economic growth, Henk Jan Bakker, Ambassador of Netherlands to Ethiopia said. Highlighting the significant Dutch business presence in Ethiopia, the…
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Gold Trophies awarded to UAE, South Korea, Senegal, and Japan, with Türkiye winning the AIPH Prize
2024-03-29 00:00
The Expo 2023 Doha International Participants Competition recognized countries for showcasing their horticultural achievements during its six-month Expo on March 27th. The United Arab Emirates won the Gold Award in the 'Self-Build' category, while the Republic of South Korea was victorious in
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"We help plants to cope with drought and salt stress"
2024-03-29 00:00
As a producer of hygiene and nutrient solutions, Intrahorti has the expertise to address the challenges that the market is currently facing. Such as the drought that's experienced in countries like Spain and Italy. However, reducing water usage is also crucial in the Netherlands. Claudia Weick,
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Mild impact of the Red Sea crisis on Egyptian garlic
2024-03-29 00:00
With acreage cut by almost half this season, many growers having preferred to plant onions, the supply of Egyptian garlic has fallen sharply. Ralph Nakhal of Egyptian grower Tomna says: "Egyptian garlic is very expensive at the moment. Usually at this time of year, prices come down, but
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