The South African Gold kiwifruit season is looking very positive this year, according to Peter Nicholson from Roselands Farm who grows Gold kiwi-fruit in the Midlands of KwaZulu-Natal and who is a shareholder in the Intellectual Property of both the Sunveld (formerly Skelton) as well as the
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Ukraine is renowned for its fruit orchards, with the "Uman Fruit Company" holding a special place. Established in 2016, the orchard has steadily expanded to 21 hectares. read more

Rwanda's avocado season will continue until April, with peaks in volumes between the end of December and end of March. The peak in exports coincides with the crisis in the Red Sea, which concerns exporters. read more

The disruption to shipping from Europe to Asia is a real problem for Polish apple growers. Aniruddh Ramesh, director of Polish apple exporter LVMG Grupa, explains: “There has been a lot of disruption to trade outside the EU, especially to markets in the Middle East, India and the Far East, due
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"Our first melons were packed last week and will hit the market at the perfect time. The Brazilian volumes are almost over, so there's a strong demand for the new fruit from Costa Rica. The first fruit will arrive in week 6," says the Dutch company Exsa Europe's Eddy Kreukniet. read more

Protest demonstrations by farmers in several EU countries have spread to France since Thursday and road blockades have been announced for the weekend. Socialist MEP Clara Aguilera, a member of the Agriculture Committee, told MEPs on the Agriculture Committee
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Evergreen Avocados Ltd., a new investor, is planning to establish an avocado farm in Naivasha, Kenya, as the crop's popularity continues to surge both locally and internationally. The company has submitted an Environmental Impact Assessment Study Report to the National Environment Management
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Cambodia's banana industry is grappling with the persistent threat of Fusarium fungus, despite efforts to mitigate its spread. The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries reveals a 21% decline in banana exports in 2023, amounting to around 290,000 tons. The El Niño phenomenon has been
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AECOC, the main association of transport user companies from different professional sectors (food and beverage, drugstore and perfumery, hardware and DIY, consumer technology goods, textile...) has asked the Spanish government to urge the French government to
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People are becoming increasingly aware of the need to care for the planet and the environment. The European plastics strategy states that by 2030 all packaging placed on the EU market should be recyclable, recycled or compostable. read more

Egyptian exports in 2023/24 are forecast to increase by 25 percent to reach a record 2.0 million tons due to higher yields per hectare and the opening of new markets. Egypt is expected to maintain its position as the number one orange exporter by volume. As a primary Egyptian fruit export, the
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Golden Delicious, with its unique taste and vibrant color, has always been in the spotlight on the international market. However, cultivating this variety of apple can be a challenging task. "Agrana Fruit Luka," based in Vinnytsia region, Ukraine, with over 20 years of experience cultivating
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Chinese authorities have reportedly urged Iran to control the Red Sea attacks by Iran-supported Houthis, warning of potential damage to business ties with Beijing, according to four Iranian sources and a diplomat. The discussions on the attacks and China-Iran trade occurred in recent meetings in
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Biobest Group N.V. and Antilsan today announce the acquisition by Biobest Group of Antilsan’s remaining 40% share in Biobest Antalya. The transaction allows both Biobest Group and Antilsan to strengthen their respective businesses. read more

The Frutas de Chile Stone Fruit Committee has released a new estimate for this season, including nectarines, Japanese plums, European plums, and peaches. Forty-four companies, representing 84 percent of Chile’s global stone fruit exports last season, contributed to the estimate. read more

This week, wholesale potato prices on the Ukrainian market have once again increased, according to analysts of the EastFruit. According to daily monitoring, potatoes sell today for 18-25 UAH/kg (US $0.48-0.67/kg), which is on average 12% more expensive than at the end of the previous working week. read more

Elite Fresh Trade opened its doors this year. With this newly established Belgian company, CEO Tuncer Akarca wants to specialize in exporting high-quality local products via air and sea freight. "The quality of Belgian fruit and vegetables is known worldwide, but often, there's a lack of
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The more than 77,000 hectares planted and the diversity of its production, from regions with a tropical to temperate climate, from no-cold to areas with high cold hours, make China the largest blueberry producing country in the world and the one with the greatest projection. read more

Severe weather, including hail and heavy rainfall, wreaked havoc in the Kokkinochoria region of Cyprus on Monday night, leaving farmers grappling with the aftermath. The agricultural sector, particularly the potato industry, bore the brunt of the destruction, with Xylofagou and Frenaros being
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