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In the first year since the Albanese Labor Government brought the Australia-India free trade agreement into force, trade with one of the world's fastest growing economies has surged. read more

In recent weeks, potato prices across Bangladesh have seen a significant increase. This surge comes after a brief period of reduced costs, leaving consumers grappling with the sudden price hike. The primary reason behind this upward trend is the crop damage caused by heavy rains due to Cyclone
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The losses in table grape production in different parts of Europe were decisive in causing the price jump of this product in the markets. With the arrivals from Namibia and South Africa, the supply improved quite quickly and prices are expected to stabilize in the coming days. read more

A video captured by Brad Stewart, showing a bizarre sight from a plane window during a Vietnam to Melbourne flight, has stirred curiosity on TikTok. The footage, viewed over 14 million times, displays numerous small, glowing orange and yellow squares in the night below. Initially perplexing
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The pomegranate picking season in South Africa will start this week. Sapex growers will start picking Angel Red in the North of South Africa. Only limited volumes of this cultivar will be available, and it will be the first time it will be exported by Sapex. We are keen to see how Angel Red will
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Currently, delays to global trade are caused by hundreds of ships diverting around Africa to avoid attacks in the Red Sea. These delays are set to inflict months of disruption and imminent price rises on supplies of household items and foodstuffs. read more

The production of kiwis in Greece was lower this season and, as a consequence, Apostolos Tsinoglou, owner of the Greek fruit exporter Europe Export, decided to delay some of the orders to get better prices: “Over the past two months, our kiwi season has developed quite nicely. Prices have been
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Scientists from Novosibirsk State Technical University (NSTU) in Russia have developed a gel made of biopolymers that extends the shelf life of fruits at room temperature. read more

In Kisii, an investor has started a venture to create wine from the ubiquitous bananas. This has the potential to create jobs and opportunities for thousands of farmers growing and selling the crop. Vicky Green Farms Africa Limited has launched its pioneer Kisii indigenous banana wine. The
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A heart-warming viral video from Ludhiana, Punjab, shows a man buying an elderly woman's entire fruit stock from her roadside stall. The woman, having worked there for three years, struggles daily to earn a modest income. Moved by her story, the man compassionately purchases all her fruits for
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The Port of Fortaleza, also known as the Mucuripe Port, has introduced four new fruit export routes for the 2023/2024 season (from September to February). These routes include services to London, Rotterdam, Le Havre (France), and Vigo (Spain). read more

A report, prepared by AgroExpert.md, provides an overview of the apple sector in Moldova for the MY 2023/24. It covers the aspects of production, export, processing, and consumption of apples in the country. read more

The medium-late Linbo mandarin will be back on the market in February, and it will be a record-breaking season thanks to an exceptional quality level and good volume prospects, although the club's main objective remains to raise the zero residue quota. We have
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Brazil shipped 998.77 thousand tonnes in fruit exports from January to November 2023, marking a 10.99% increase compared to last year. The revenue surged by 27.73%, reaching $1.19 billion. This information is from the Prohort Bulletin developed by the National Supply Company (Conab) and released
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Morocco is a key supplier of citrus in the northern hemisphere with a supply window from December through June. Salix Fruits, a global importer and exporter of fresh fruit, has been importing Moroccan mandarins and oranges into the US for four years. read more

The banana industry of Ecuador is aspiring to produce and export more bananas in 2024, with figures similar to those of 2021, during pre-Covid times. “This will be achieved more quickly, not only through increased exports and production, but also because the Trade Agreements with China and
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New plantings of Hayward, the most traditional of the green kiwifruit. Apofruitis aiming to increase its volumes. "We believe it is very interesting to evaluate the opportunity. This cultivar is undergoing a strong contraction in production in Italy, although it is still very much in demand by
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With approximately 200,000 tons of fruits and vegetables produced on about 15,000 hectares by 100 growers, Pfalzmarkt eG is one of the largest producer cooperatives in Germany. Reinhard Oerther and Hans-Jörg Friedrich, the board members of the cooperative, discussed collaborations in German
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This report, prepared by AgroExpert.md , provides an overview of the apple sector in Moldova for the MY 2023/24. It covers the aspects of production, export, processing, and consumption of apples in the country. read more

The Canadian Potato Summit will make its virtual return on January 18, 2024. The event promises to be a significant gathering for potato industry professionals. Organized by Potatoes in Canada magazine, the summit will be a half-day event filled with live sessions. These sessions are not just
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