South Africa’s pomegranate industry has a good future, but there are also some challenges that the business needs to overcome in order to make an impact on export markets. read more

Karakuta, located in Juja, Kiambu County, 45 minutes from the capital city of Nairobi, is one of the fastest growing agribusinesses in Kenya, specialised in Hass avocados, as well as fresh herbs. The plantation consists of 15,000, five-year old avocado trees, fully irrigated, with the fruit sold
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It has been reported that Perry Dekkers is to leave his role as commercial director of Growers United in the Netherlands. read more

Commenting on the abolition of the flyer at Rewe, CEO Peter Maly said: "We were already aware that by abolishing the printed flyer, we would revolutionise the way millions of people in Germany plan their weekly shopping. After all, the last time we printed and distributed
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The NZ-EU FTA Legislation Bill received Royal Assent in early week 13, completing the process of New Zealand's ratification of the agreement and bringing it into force earlier than expected on 1 May 2024. The agreement provides for the immediate elimination of the tariff of
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In 2023, BelOrta traded a total of around 1.8 million kg of sweet pointed peppers, a similar volume to the previous year, according to the company. The growing popularity is due to the sweet flavour and the ease and variety of use. The new season for
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New Zealand apple producer, Rockit Global is excited for its biggest season yet, which will see the company export around 200m apples - almost double last year’s volume.  read more

The New Zealand European Union Free Trade Agreement (NZ-EUFTA) has been ratified by the New Zealand parliament earlier than initially planned providing a boost for fresh produce exporters. read more

Innovation in the cultivation of oranges in Italy has its roots in the planting renewal process implemented between 2007 and 2010 by Sicily, with the use of new rootstock varieties resistant to the 'tristeza' virus, which had spread a few years earlier in the area.   read more

The Association of Grape Producers and Exporters of the Republic of Moldova (APESM) reports that during the initial two months of 2024, Moldova has exported an impressive 16.5 thousand tons of table grapes to international markets, spanning 21 countries. This volume is particularly noteworthy
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Peach and apricot trees in France have started flowering ten or even two weeks ahead of schedule. While peach trees are flowering under good conditions, the situation is improving for apricot trees. "We are now using varieties that are less sensitive to the heat that we experienced at the start
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A presentation tour of Macfrut took place last weekend in the fruit and vegetable markets of Madrid and Barcelona, the largest in Spain and among the most important wholesale markets in Europe. The interest shown by wholesalers was remarkable and already 22
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The passion for fruit and vegetables handed down from generation to generation has enabled Orchidea Frutta in Italy to reach an important entrepreneurial milestone this year: its first 40 years in business. Over 55,000 tons of fruit marketed per year, a 30,000 square meter factory, 300 Italian
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Samskip launches shortsea container service connecting Santander, Tilbury and Rotterdam, delivering the service reliability, security and sustainability advantages of intermodal transport to customers throughout Spain, supported by dedicated local customer support. The new service launches from
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The approaching Easter holidays lead to an increase in demand for various crops, artichokes, asparagus, broad beans, but also potatoes and strawberries.For asparagus, the season started slightly early. The harvest of long green Friggitelli peppers has begun. Instead, it is about to
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According to a report by Hortoinfo based on data from Estacom (Icex-Tax Agency), in 2023, the United Kingdom imported 111.78 million kilos of Spanish lettuce from Spain, i.e. 21.62 million kilos less than the 133.4 million kilos it imported in 2020. UK imports decreased by 16.21%, the highest
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In 2023, Ukraine's revenue from the export of fruit and berry products amounted to $257 million, a decrease of 18% compared to the previous year. Thus, the full-scale war continues to adversely affect the potential supply of fruits, berries, and nuts to foreign markets as was reported by the
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EastFruit analysts draw attention to another extension of the ban on onion exports, recently announced by the Indian government. The previous onion export ban was introduced in December 2023 and was valid until March 31, 2024, but it has now been extended for an indefinite period. The government
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The Brazilian mango enjoys a magnificent commercial positioning in international markets due to its successful strategy based on quality and internationalisation. For

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According to Fairtrade, women are responsible for growing around 60-80% of the world's food, but they often don't own the land and receive little compensation. This is even truer in the flower sector of Kenya, where women make up 75% of the workforce but still do not enjoy adequate labor rights.
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