After a successful debut in 2024, the ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA Bangkok Meet Up once again offers professionals in the fruit trade industry a unique opportunity to network, exchange knowledge, and explore industry trends in the rapidly growing ASEAN markets.
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Harvested in Germany: Veganuary meets local winter vegetables - Start the new year with lamb's lettuce and Brussels sprouts.
2025-01-16 09:00
If you are still looking for inspiration, you will find it in "Deutschland - Mein Garten." Here you will find not only recipes but also many exciting tips, information on seasonal times, and how to enjoy the variety of local winter vegetables.
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Fresh Produce Vietnam: agenda announced
2025-01-16 03:00
Porządek obrad jest teraz dostępny dla Fresh Produce Vietnam, który rozpocznie się w Ho Chi Minh City 13-14 maja 2025 roku.
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The grape season in India is about to kick off, and expectations for the season are quite positive, according to Vijay Ingle from Indian grape exporter Greenfield Agriclinic. He mentioned, "Our grape season typically begins in January every year, but sometimes it starts in February due to weather changes caused by climate change."
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Mexico will export 110,000 tons of avocados for the Super Bowl.
2025-01-16 00:00
The Association of Avocado Producers, Packers, and Exporters of Mexico (APEAM A.C.) announced that Mexico will be exporting around 110,000 tons of avocados for the Super Bowl, a similar amount to what was exported last year. APEAM is the sole cooperating partner from Mexico for avocado exports.
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Fruits and vegetables imported from around the world provide relief during winter for Romanians.
2025-01-16 00:00
At the peak of winter freeze, Romania is importing almost all types of fruits and vegetables to fulfill the local market demands. Ilie Ghilerdea, a Buyer of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables at the Romanian importer Select Fruits, mentioned that they import produce from various countries around the world.
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Conad surpasses Marca as the top consumer brand in Italy.
2025-01-16 00:00
Conadinvest has been investing consistently for many years in own-brand products and participates in the Marca by Bolognafiere Fair as the leading consumer brand, with a turnover of 6.3 billion euros (+4.7% in value compared to 2023) and a share of total sales at 33.7% in the channel.
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Kenya: "Wkrótce będziemy w pełni zasilani energią słoneczną"
2025-01-16 00:00
On January 9, 2025, Kenyan summer cut-flower grower and exporter Florencia Blooms Limited celebrated a milestone in sustainability. By launching the first phase of their solar energy initiative, they are making significant progress towards achieving their FSI2025 sustainability goals. "It
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"The demand for white peaches and nectarines from Asia always rises in the period leading up to Chinese New Year."
2025-01-16 00:00
To firma Prima Fresh Fruit, z siedzibą w Gouldburn Valley, w stanie Wiktoria, miała dotychczas udany rok jeśli chodzi o brzoskwinie i nektarynki. "W listopadzie było dużo deszczu, co spowodowało szkody w naszym zbiorze moreli, ale brzoskwinie i nektarynki poradziły sobie znacznie lepiej" - wyjaśnia Jackson Bennet, Krajowy Kierownik Sprzedaży.
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The prices of tomatoes and potatoes in Costa Rica have increased significantly following crop losses caused by a recent storm.
2025-01-16 00:00
In Costa Rica, the cost of essential vegetables such as tomatoes and potatoes has seen a sharp increase, impacting consumer budgets. At local farmer's markets, the price for a kilogram of tomatoes reached ₡3,000 ($5.50) between January 10th and 12th, with supermarkets pricing them even higher.
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High freight costs and competition are posing a threat to Kenya's horticultural exports.
2025-01-16 00:00
The horticulture industry in Kenya is currently facing a decline in its share of the international market due to increasing production costs and logistical challenges. Industry players, such as the Fresh Produce Exporters Association of Kenya (FPEAK), point out the stiff competition from other countries.
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Eksport arbuzów z Maroka spadł do najniższego poziomu od ośmiu lat z powodu poważnej suszy.
2025-01-16 00:00
For the second consecutive year, watermelon exports from Morocco have decreased, with data from EastFruit showing a drop to 113.5 thousand tons, valued at $96 million, in the first ten months of 2024. This volume marks the lowest recorded since 2017. Considering that the export season lasts throughout
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The future of the Rocha pear will depend on the management of two diseases that are threatening the sector.
2025-01-16 00:00
To jest trzeci rok z rzędu, kiedy zbiory gruszek odmiany Rocha były niewielkie. Vitor Santos, producent i eksporter gruszek Rocha w Portugalii, analizuje obecną kampanię. "W porównaniu z potencjalną produkcją wynoszącą 230 000/240 000 ton, zbiory gruszek Rocha w ciągu ostatnich 3 lat nie osiągnęły"
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Syngenta Vegetable Seeds is fully entering the elongated tomato market, specifically the San Marzano variety, one of the most characteristic products of Made in Italy, with Baroncino, a variety developed specifically to meet the needs of the Campania region.
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Popyt na świeże truskawki w Ameryce Północnej jest ogromny. Tylko w samej Kanadzie w 2023 roku importowano ponad 145 046 ton metrycznych tego owocu, głównie z USA lub Meksyku. Jednak importowane owoce często są krytykowane za brak smaku i wartości odżywczych. Poprzez ich użycie
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More than a decade of teaching has taught Natalie Brock a thing or two, but the biggest life lesson has been to "do something you love". Working as a wellbeing leader meant most days were spent looking after students and staff, until one day she realized she hadn't been looking after herself. "I
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Boosting the demand for South African table grapes
2025-01-16 00:00
The South African table grape industry is now operating with more foresight than ever before, thanks to a prescriptive logistics model. They are now able to run scenarios up to eight weeks in advance to determine the most optimal logistics solutions. Although the 2024/25 season started slightly later,
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Shortages of European potato seeds are impacting planting plans for 2025 due to the strong demand in fresh markets.
2025-01-16 00:00
Demand and consumption are typical for this time of year. As growers plan their plantings for 2025, the issue of seed continues to be top of the agenda. The 2023 season continues to have an impact on seed supply, not just in Ireland but all across the continent. Given these issues, many growers are...
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Sneak peek of the new Echinacea Kismet flower
2025-01-16 00:00
Terra Nova Nurseries announced today a sneak peek of its new Echinacea Kismet 'Kiwi'. This perennial is a true novelty with its melon-green, spider mum-type flowers atop tall, strong stems, the Terra Nova team states. "Echinacea Kismet 'Kiwi' displays a fast and clumping growth habit and thrives".
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France: Sival 2025 is coming to a close.
2025-01-16 00:00
Sival 2025 is coming to a close after three days, showcasing the products and services of 700 exhibitors at the Angers Exhibition Centre. This trade show, focused on France, is renowned as the only exhibition in the country that provides a complete range of high-performance equipment and services for specialized industries.
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