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How is demand for tropical fruit holding up in the cost-of-living crisis? What can be done to prevent the commoditisation of key product lines such as mangoes? What role can India play in the European exotic fruit market? How are suppliers meeting the sustainability challenge? And which new
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Fruits from Chile featured prominently in this year’s International Fruit Expo, which took place in Guangzhou, China on 1-3 September. Asoex president Iván Marambio opened the fair with a speech highlighting the strength of the bilateral relations between China and Chile in the fresh fruit trade. read more

With 1,519 exhibitors and 52,828 visitors in 2023, Food Ingredients China (FIC) is the largest and most well-attended international show in the food additives and ingredients industry in Asia. The three-day trade show provides an opportunity for global companies to meet with buyers from around
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Built upon the expertise of TOC Worldwide’s 40+ years of experience, hundreds of port professionals from across the continent and wider international community will be at the Hilton Tangier Al Houara (Morocco) on 20 th and 21 st September to learn, debate and network with professionals
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Outlining the economic benefits of South Africa's participation in the BRICS grouping, President Cyril Ramaphosa has informed Members of Parliament that South Africa’s trade with the bloc has increased by an average of 10% every year over the period 2017 to 2021. read more

The mission to Azerbaijan to promote Macfrut - the fair to be held at the Rimini Expo Centre on May 8-10, 2024 - on an international level ended a few days ago. "Azerbaijan is a strategic country for Italy as it is the leading supplier of oil. The country located between Europe and Asia also
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The Densuke watermelon, cultivated in Japan, is often referred to as the black watermelon. What sets these watermelons apart is their unique cultivation process. They are exclusively grown in the northern region of Japan’s Hokkaido Island. The cost of these watermelons can soar from thousands
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Staff at retailers across Asia are soon to undertake innovative training through a new platform being launched by Australian growers through Hort Innovation. read more

Asia Fruit Logistica has started with a return to the location in Hong Kong rather than Bangkok, Thailand. For the first day, it seemed to be a very busy one, with exhibitors being pleased about the amount of traffic from Asian buyers at their booths. read more

YASAI and Coop have expanded their collaboration in Switzerland. From today on, YASAI is supplying its products to 390 Coop stores. "We are thrilled to announce a major milestone for our incredible team," said Mark Zahran, Founder, and CEO of YASAI. read more

For the first five months of this year, Uzbekistan imported a record volume of marketable potatoes, with about 75% of this volume imported in March-May this year, analysts of EastFruit note. read more

Egyptian growers, exporters, and authorities are actively preparing for the upcoming citrus season. The acreage under cultivation has increased considerably, according to professional sources, amid growing demand. read more

AgroFresh Solutions, Inc. announces their participation in Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong, September 6-8, at Hall 3, Booth 3C55. As a player in the fresh produce post-harvest segment, AgroFresh will showcase a full range of freshness solutions and digital technologies that enhance the quality
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In some areas of southern Estonia, recent heavy rainfall has led to waterlogged fields, which in many cases has meant potatoes have started rotting in the ground. read more

Against a slew of currencies, the dollar rose to a near six-month high on Tuesday as worries over global growth, particularly in China, caused investors to flock to the US currency. China's services activity expanded at the slowest pace in eight months in August, as weak demand continued to dog
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Asia Fruit Logistica opened its doors today to the global fresh produce industry. Asia’s show for the fresh fruit and vegetable trade takes place on 6-8 September 2023 at AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong together with Asiafruit Congress and Asiafruit Business Forum. read more

APM Terminals Lazaro Cardenas has begun the construction of its Phase II USD140 million expansion. This project will increase the capacity of the first semi-automated facility in Latin America with an additional one million TEUs and position it as a hub for the Americas region. read more

"Never a boring moment at Aartsen. In constant motion is where we feel comfortable," begins Menno van Breemen of Aartsen. "Not because we're restless, but because we're highly ambitious. We're the same in Asia, where we've followed the same strategy as in Europe - Benelux since 2012. The Aartsen
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As the outdoor temperatures cool off this month across North America, one controlled environment agriculture (CEA) leafy greens grower anticipates some evolution of demand for its product. “Looking ahead with demand, we people get back into the rhythm of school, and then with the holidays
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Potatoes New Zealand has appointed Kate Trufitt as its new chief executive. A director of Horticulture NZ, she has held many roles in the horticulture sector. According to the Potatoes NZ website, Trufitt has a great breadth of experience from plant nursery, growing, postharvest and processing
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