The management and membership of the Associated International Group of Nurseries (AIGN) have announced the induction of new member Potamia Fruit Breeding R&D of Eskisehir, Turkey, a partnership between Dr Yasemin Evrenosoğlu and the SS Ödemis Bademli Nursery and Agricultural Cooperative.  read more

Salix Fruits has expanded its global footprint with the opening of its newest office in Singapore, marking a significant strategic move to enhance its presence in the Asian markets. The company said the move would enable it to better serve and engage with its customers in the dynamic Asian
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Lighting speciaist Sollum Technologies has announced that it is joining the LED pepper trial at Delphy Improvement Centre, a leading research and training facility located in the Netherlands. read more

The temperate climate favours the expansion of greenhouses, as there is no risk of frost as in other regions. In addition, the tomatoes grown there are known to be a sought-after export product. Recently, according to the Syrian media organisation Enab Baladi, the
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In Ukraine, the cost of potatoes has spiked due to a shortage of storage facilities, and freezing temperatures are expected to impact prices, with forecasts suggesting continued increases until spring. read more

According to EastFruit analysts, the rate of growth in potato prices is accelerating in Ukraine, which has attracted first import shipments to the local market. Since January 4, 2024, large volumes of ware potatoes from Poland, as well as from Lithuania and Latvia, measuring hundreds of tons,
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Despite being geographically distant from Europe, India is making significant advancements in the development of efficient sea routes to export fresh fruits, especially bananas, to Europe. The country has set an ambitious goal of reaching one billion dollars in exports, demonstrating the
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The first bell peppers from Jordan are set to arrive at PEQ in the Netherlands today. "We'd hoped to get them before Christmas, but cold weather delayed production a little. We're now, however, getting them in reasonably large volumes," says Johan Vrijland. read more

In the fruit and vegetable industry, circumstances can change rapidly, and this is exactly what is happening with Chinese ginger and other products coming from Asia to Europe. read more

Balle Bros. are experiencing a more normal growing season in the northern half of the North Island of New Zealand compared to the last 2 years. Sufficient rain has set up the early onion crops for a good finish. read more

Reducing the use of pesticides has been a recurring topic for Turkish fruit and vegetable exporters. According to Sefik Can, account manager for Canlar Fruit, the company has made serious efforts to adhere to the European standards over the past years: “Our company policy is to process
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InGermany, the protests of the agricultural world have not subsided, as shown by the images of the various roadblocks reported by all the national media in recent days, and which follow the demonstrations of 18 December, when thousands of agricultural vehicles besieged the
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The banana industry of Costa Rica, one of the three most important banana exporting countries in the world, is looking at this season with pessimism. Generating the South American country's doubts, as reported by the newspaper valenciafruits.com, is a mix of factors that are directly affecting the sector
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In the coming year, prospects point to a reduction in the acreage devoted to garlic cultivation, according to the second-degree cooperative Coopaman, which is specialized in Purple Garlic of Las Pedroñeras. One of the reasons behind this forecast is the "difficult campaign we experienced last
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Bến Tre green-skinned pomelos, a fruit specialty from Vietnam, are gaining popularity across the globe, with exports reaching the EU, New Zealand, Australia, China, and Korea. These unique fruits, weighing between 1.2-2.5 kilos each, are recognized for their green, thin, and easy-to-peel skin,
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Rijk Zwaan Italia will open 2024 with its first Demo Days Frutti - Speciale Sicilia - a meeting event dedicated to fruit products and aimed at professionals. read more

As we are in the middle of the 23/24 citrus season, the platform Naranjasyfrutas.com, Spain's leading online crop advertisement platform, has shared the trends in searches by wholesalers who buy this type of crop from growers. Thus,
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Dmytro Solomchuk, a member of the Committee on Agrarian and Land Policy, emphasizes the need to construct 140-150 modern vegetable storehouses to ensure Ukraine's food security. According to Solomchuk, this initiative will enable the country to become independent of imported produce, especially
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Today, farmers and associations across Germany are taking to the streets to protest against the federal government's austerity plans. The issue of agricultural diesel is particularly contentious: subsidies for agricultural diesel are to be phased out gradually. This year by 40 percent, in the
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The number of container vessels that have re-routed via the Cape of Good Hope due to the Red Sea crisis has risen to 354 units as of 7 January, according to the latest Linerlytica report, translating to 4.65 million TEUs or 16.4% of the global fleet. read more