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Dutch family business ventures into pulp packaging
2023-12-18 00:00
With years of experience in the packaging industry, the Van Heugten family launched their family business, PulpVision, in the Netherlands in 2019. "There was a noticeable market demand for a plastic packaging alternative," begins Roy van Heugten.
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Farmer who sells spinach from his Audi A4 a hit at social media
2023-12-18 00:00
Sujith SP, a former cab driver from Kerala, India, has become a social media sensation for his unique approach to farming and marketing. He gained fame by posting a video where he sells home-grown spinach from his Audi A4, valued at Rs. 44 lakhs, at a roadside market. This unconventional method
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It seemed to be done with the green light from the European Parliament to lift the ban on plastic packaging under 1.5 kg, but in the Council of Environment Ministers meeting today, 18 December, the uncompromising line on reusing containers and penalising
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Rise of Iran as a dominant force in Uzbekistani Orange market
2023-12-18 00:00
Iran is emerging as a dominant force in the Uzbekistani orange market, as it has been steadily boosting its exports of this product to Uzbekistan since 2021. Last year, Iran shipped more than four times as many oranges to Uzbekistan as it did in 2021, and increased its market share by more than
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There is a spike in carrot prices in Ukraine
2023-12-18 00:00
As the New Year approaches, high-quality carrots are in high demand in the Ukrainian market, driving up their prices, according to the EastFruit. Another factor behind the rising demand is the end of sales of this root crop from unprepared storages.
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Hungary announces millions in subsidies for fruit farming
2023-12-18 00:00
According to agroberichtenbuitenland.nl, the Hungarian Ministry of Agriculture has announced subsidies worth €184.1 million to be available for horticultural fruit farming and viticulture until the end of 2024. This will be available for 7,000 farming companies, with fruit orchards and
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Bulgaria takes action to boost local agriculture amidst high imports
2023-12-18 00:00
Bulgaria aims to curb its heavy reliance on imported fruits and vegetables, constituting 80% of consumption, with Agriculture Minister Kiril Vatev announcing plans for a new law to regulate trade.
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Mandarins, oranges, and persimmons: low prices and a wide range in supermarkets in Uzbekistan and Tajikistan (photo)
2023-12-17 00:00
According to EastFruit analysts, consumers in Uzbekistan and Tajikistan enjoy record low prices for popular citrus fruits as if this was some kind of a compensation for the record high prices for grapes due to abnormal frosts in January 2023.
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Moldovan walnut growers satisfied with price growth; export diversification ongoing
2023-12-17 00:00
The National Forum of Walnut Growers of Moldova was held in Chisinau, where the participants expressed their satisfaction with the improved situation on the walnut market in the autumn-winter of 2023. Compared to the same period last year, the wholesale prices for walnuts in shell and walnut
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Plum exports from of Moldovan at the all-time record thanks to increased demand in the EU
2023-12-16 00:00
According to the Moldova Fruct Association, by the beginning of December, about 78 thousand tons of fresh plums from the 2023 harvest were exported from Moldova to 31 countries around the world. Countries of the European Union imported almost 60 thousand tons of these plums. This an all time
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What’s behind the spike in carrot prices in Ukraine?
2023-12-16 00:00
As the New Year approaches, high-quality carrots are in high demand in the Ukrainian market, driving up their prices, according to the EastFruit . Another factor behind the rising demand is the end of sales of this root crop from unprepared storages.
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Gaza farmer shows resolve
2023-12-15 11:00
Ayed Awni Aburamadan is a Palestinian engineer who developed his family farm outside the city of Beit Hanoun in northern Gaza, producing non-traditional fruits and vegetables for the area including tropicals like dragon fruit.
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New tech puts veg supplier Nordic Greens on fast track to growth
2023-12-15 10:00
Danish technology firm Newtec returns to Fruit Logistica in February, fresh from helping one of Scandinavia’s largest vegetable suppliers to automate its operations, minimise waste, and optimise its overall performance.
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Avocados Australia and Fasta join forces to boost market access
2023-12-15 03:00
A research forum hosted by Avocados Australia and the Fresh and Secure Trade Alliance (Fasta) brought together government and industry professionals with the aim of building out an avocado market access plan.
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A research forum hosted by Avocados Australia and the Fresh and Secure Trade Alliance (Fasta) brought together government and industry professionals with the aim of building out an avocado market access plan.
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New leadership for Protected Cropping Australia
2023-12-15 02:00
Protected Cropping Australia (PCA) the peak industry body representing commercial hydroponic and greenhouse growers in Australia has elected Andrew Tout as the new chairman of the board.
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Northland iwi opened new avocado orchard this week
2023-12-15 00:00
Northland iwi Te Uri o Hau opened the first stage of its new avocado orchard this week. It hopes to tap into a market that’s worth $230 million a year to the New Zealand economy. The orchard is located just a short drive away from Te Kopuru on the Pouto Peninsula on the west coast of
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Onion price trends changed in Ukraine – prices started going down
2023-12-15 00:00
Since the beginning of the week of December 11, a downward price trend has been observed on the fresh onion market in Ukraine, according to analysts from the EastFruit. The main reason for the price drop was the decrease in demand for onions, as well as the improved supply , partly confirming
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Online supermarket Rohlik moves into Europe
2023-12-15 00:00
Germany turnaround 'will take a little longer,' says Metro AG CEO
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Still room to educate consumers on pineapples
2023-12-15 00:00
Demand looks to be challenging the supply of pineapples right now, particularly on larger-sized fruit which is especially in tight supply. “Typically, production faces challenges during December, primarily due to increased demand from chain stores for planned holiday promotions,” says Scott
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