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Tesco Ireland ‘marking the millionth’
2023-06-08 00:00
China: Can Yonghui’s hot tech CEO turn the supermarket chain around?
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While Egypt has totally closed the window for Israel’s 2023 table grape exports, producers and exporters are not worried due to strong local market demand. Israel’s 2023 harvest started early last month with the earliest greenhouse grown grapes being harvested.
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Anger and concern after the Cash Investigation news show
2023-06-08 00:00
“This is completely crazy,” explains a French organic producer. “They are killing the organic sector!” Anger is growing among organic producers. On the 6th of June, French television channel France 2 broadcast a new edition of Cash Investigation “Organic Alert” (Alerte sur le bio).
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Morocco: kiwifruit imports reach record high in Q1 2023
2023-06-08 00:00
Kiwifruits, with their unique flavor, have been rapidly gaining popularity among Moroccans, and Morocco continues to increase kiwifruit imports, as reported by EastFruit. As a result, nowadays kiwifruits are among the top five fruits imported by Morocco.
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The annual gap in retail prices in Georgia has reduced significantly
2023-06-08 00:00
EastFruit analyst note that consumer price levels drop to the National Bank’s target range in Georgia. After rising fast since 2019, the retail price growth has finally cooled down.
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Chinese container ports have handled 95.4 million TEUs in the first four months of the year, translating to a year-on-year increase of 4.8%. The ports in China have also reported over 5.2 billion tonnes of cargo between January and April of 2023, representing a rise of 7.6% compared with the
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Apple prices reach historic high in Ukraine
2023-06-08 00:00
Apple prices have recently reached their historic high in Ukraine, according to EastFruit.
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Tomatoes from Albania are suspected to have high levels of hormones
2023-06-08 00:00
Tomatoes entering Kosovo from Albania are being scrutinized, as some sources claim that these tomatoes may contain high levels of hormones. The Food and Veterinary Agency in Kosovo is awaiting the results of the laboratory tests of the samples sent for the tomatoes that were imported from
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Germany, Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Gulf countries are priority markets for almonds and walnuts from Georgia
2023-06-08 00:00
On June 1, the Association of Almond and Walnut Growers of Georgia, with the support of the USAID program, organized a seminar on the export of crucial nut crops. During the event, Giorgi Gudabandze, an expert of the Georgian Exporters Association, presented an overview of the export markets for
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Strawberry prices collapse in Ukraine
2023-06-08 00:00
Strawberry harvesting rates have recently accelerated in Ukraine thanks to warm weather, as reported by EastFruit. Thus, the supply of strawberries started growing rapidly, and prices began to fall.
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Moroccan berry exports up to April plummeted by 28%
2023-06-08 00:00
According to Amine Bennani, the president of the Moroccan Association of Berry Producers, Morocco exported 157,616 tons of fresh and processed berries in the first four months of this year, i.e., 28% less than in the same period of the previous year, due to competition from the Egyptian market
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“Sweden and Morocco are new Xenia pear sales markets”
2023-06-08 00:00
The Dutch Xenai pear sales season ended earlier than expected, in late April. Xenia Europa's sales manager Raymond van Ojen reflects on a good sales season. "The harvest was similar to last year. Scandinavia and the German-speaking countries have always been our biggest markets, but this season
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GPG signs raspberry deal for Mexico
2023-06-08 00:00
UK-based IP company Global Plant Genetics has recently extended its representation of the raspberry varieties from James Hutton Ltd.
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Morocco: kiwifruit imports reach record high in Q1 2023
2023-06-08 00:00
Kiwifruits, with their unique flavor, have been rapidly gaining popularity among Moroccans, and Morocco continues to increase kiwifruit imports, as reported by EastFruit. As a result, nowadays kiwifruits are among the top five fruits imported by Morocco.
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During the first two months of 2023, over 55,000 tons of fresh vegetables were imported. The import of vegetables increased by almost 6% compared to the same period in 2022.
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Asparagus shortage in South Africa
2023-06-08 00:00
South Africa has exported less from its traditional asparagus suppliers and there is a shortage of asparagus.
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Kiwi supplies to US are steady, even with New Zealand weather events
2023-06-08 00:00
Supplies of kiwi fruit in North America continue to be steady. “We have had a challenging New Zealand growing season this year because of various weather events putting pressure on supply globally. However the U.S. has been able to hold almost steady with its supply and we’re excited to gear
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'Agricultural machinery, safety and technology go hand in hand'
2023-06-08 00:00
The fleet of agricultural machinery in Italy is too old and does not comply with the main safety standards. At the same time, the Italian industry makes the most advanced agricultural machinery in Europe. Two contrasting facts that serve as valuable food for thought;
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Chilean Pink Lady apples arrive at Aartsen
2023-06-08 00:00
Aartsen has been importing apples from across the globe for years in both Europe and Asia. They bring in well-known varieties like Royal Gala, Fuji, and Granny Smith, but also exclusive club varieties such as Kanzi, Dazzle, Kiku, Koru, Ever Crisp, Envy, Jazz, Cosmic Crisp, and Ambrosia.
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Egyptian citrus prices held up well throughout the season
2023-06-08 00:00
As Egypt's citrus season comes to an end, growers and exporters are reporting a good year in terms of prices. Mahmoud Esawy, of exporter Al Wessam, said, "This season has been one of the best in terms of profitability."
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