The California almond industry is encountering difficulties as China increases tariffs to 35%.
2025-03-21 00:00
California's almond industry is facing challenges due to continued trade tensions and retaliatory tariffs. China has imposed an additional 10% tariff on U.S. tree nuts, bringing the total tariff on American almonds to 35%. These tariffs originated from previous rounds of tariffs implemented during President Donald Trump's administration.
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Growers in Ghana are increasingly relying on irrigation.
2025-03-21 00:00
Growers in Ghana are currently dealing with harsh weather conditions that are hindering their ability to export, despite increasing demand for Ghanaian fresh produce. Abdul Karim Dubiure Zanni, the president of the Federation of Associations of Ghanaian Exporters, has provided insights into the challenges faced by growers in the country. Zanni stated, "Our country..."
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On March 1, 2025, the Senior Court of Yunnan Province ruled in favor of Selecta Flowers Technology Hangzhou Co., Ltd. (Selecta one China) in a trademark infringement case against Songming Songyang Hongyang Flower Plantation. The court found that Hongyang Plantation used Selecta's registered trademark without authorization.
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The export volumes of avocados from Morocco are on the rise, according to a report by EastFruit. In the 2023/24 season, Morocco set a new record by exporting 56.7 thousand tons of avocados, valued at $179 million. This represents a 25% increase from the previous season.
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The trade in garden plants and bulbs is thriving.
2025-03-21 00:00
This week, the temperature in the Netherlands is rising again, and it is noticeable in trade. According to Ronald van Norde of Agora, people are clearly getting hungry for spring again. Sales of bulbs and garden plants are doing especially well. As soon as the sun shines,
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AIPH has approved a new trade show in Italy.
2025-03-21 00:00
The International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) has approved GreenItaly, an international horticultural exhibition scheduled to take place from October 15 to 17, 2025. This event will showcase the finest examples of sustainable and innovative horticulture. The approval for GreenItaly 2025 was granted by AIPH Members during the...
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Dutch Flower Group celebrates a milestone in Kenyan rail transport.
2025-03-21 00:00
Z okazji Wizyty Państwowej Jego Królewskiej Mości Króla Wilhelma-Aleksandra i Jej Królewskiej Mości Królowej Máximy w Kenii, przeprowadzono pierwszą próbną przesyłkę kwiatów koleją w Kenii. Ta próbna przesyłka stanowi kamień milowy w rozwoju Korytarza Logistyki Chłodniczej w Kenii i pokazuje.
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"The sweet potato market is currently booming."
2025-03-21 00:00
Daniel Badger from Vitafresh said, "The sweet potato market is currently very active. With the Egyptian season ending and limited US supplies, there is a shortage. There is also not much coming from Honduras, and sweet potatoes from South America are expensive." Vitafresh is aiming to address the supply gap.
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Lidl Foodies: Interactive workshops on fruits and vegetables
2025-03-21 00:00
Spain: DIA unveils strategic plan through 2029
The Spanish retailer DIA has introduced its strategic plan for 2025-2029, detailing its objective to become the preferred grocery and online store in every neighborhood it operates in. In its native country, the retailer's main objectives include opening more than 300 new proximity stores. read more
The Spanish retailer DIA has introduced its strategic plan for 2025-2029, detailing its objective to become the preferred grocery and online store in every neighborhood it operates in. In its native country, the retailer's main objectives include opening more than 300 new proximity stores. read more
Moldovan apples make their debut on the Indian market.
2025-03-21 00:00
Moldovan apples have officially entered the Indian market, representing a significant achievement for the fruit industry in the Republic of Moldova. The first commercial shipment took place on March 19, 2025, after extensive efforts to establish trade relations and cooperation between authorities.
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BELL PEPPERS GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW
2025-03-21 00:00
The global market for bell peppers is currently experiencing a combination of price fluctuations, production difficulties, and export advancements in key regions. In North America, the prices of bell peppers are gradually increasing due to lower plantings in Mexico and uncertainties surrounding potential tariffs, as well as advancements in greenhouse production.
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New General Manager for Biobest's Dutch operations
2025-03-21 00:00
Biobest has appointed Arjan Heemskerk as the new General Manager for its Dutch operations, effective March 10, 2025. Arjan succeeds Bart Sosef, who led Biobest Netherlands for a decade and has recently been promoted to President of Plant Products, another division within the global BioFirst.
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Orange prices have decreased by 9% in Italy, stayed stable in Portugal, and increased in Spain.
2025-03-21 00:00
Ceny pomarańczy we Włoszech utrzymują się na najwyższym poziomie wśród obserwowanych krajów, pomimo znacznego spadku w ostatnich miesiącach. W grudniu 2024 r. ceny wynosiły €142/100 kg, nieco spadły do €140 w styczniu, a następnie dalej zmalały do €129 w lutym. Mimo że wciąż są znacznie powyżej.
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Spain's berry production has decreased by 3.4% due to a decline in the supply of strawberries and raspberries.
2025-03-21 00:00
The 23/24 financial year saw a decrease in the supply of strawberries and raspberries in Spain's berry sector. This was primarily caused by a reduction in acreage, driven by concerns about the availability of irrigation water. Overall production decreased by 3.4% compared to the previous season, totaling 371,713.
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Zimbabwean pea exporter is interested in exploring opportunities in the Middle East.
2025-03-21 00:00
Clive Maquange, the managing director of Loynchip Enterprises, based in the Concession area of Mazowe, north of Harare, has announced that the export pea season has begun on the three farms operated by the company. They are starting almost two months earlier than other pea exporters in Zimbabwe. How do they accomplish this?
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China: Selecta wins trademark case in Yunnan court
2025-03-21 00:00
On March 1, 2025, the Senior Court of Yunnan Province ruled in favor of Selecta Flowers Technology Hangzhou Co., Ltd. (Selecta one China) in a trademark infringement case against Songming Songyang Hongyang Flower Plantation. The court found that Hongyang Plantation used Selecta's registered trademark without authorization.
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On Monday "Agriculture is" kicks off: here is the program.
2025-03-21 00:00
Starting Monday, March 24th, in the presence of the President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella, "Agriculture is". The initiative, promoted by the Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty, and Forests, Francesco Lollobrigida (pictured above), will be open to the public and will host...
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Nowe odmiany ziemniaków o wysokim plonie zwiększają bezpieczeństwo żywnościowe w Etiopii.
2025-03-21 00:00
In Ethiopia, potatoes play a crucial role in ensuring food security and serve as a valuable cash crop that can improve the livelihoods of small-scale farmers. These farmers, who make up 83% of the population and own 95% of agricultural land, mainly grow potatoes in the highland areas.
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Poland has experienced a 9% increase in winter apple prices, while prices have remained stable in France, Germany, and Italy.
2025-03-21 00:00
Ceny jabłek we wszystkich krajach, takich jak Niemcy, Francja, Włochy i Polska, nadal odzwierciedlają zróżnicowaną dynamikę rynku w sezonie 2024/2025. We Francji ceny jabłek stopniowo spadały od początku sezonu 2024/2025, ale wykazywały pewną stabilizację w miesiącach zimowych. Ceny w grudniu były...
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"We don't just want to produce bananas, we want to be an example."
2025-03-21 00:00
For over 30 years, EARTH University in Costa Rica has been providing students with a distinct opportunity to study agricultural and horticultural sciences, food chains, ethical entrepreneurship, and social and environmental issues. The university is renowned for its hands-on, practical approach to education.
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