Fresh Forward Strawberry Club was launched.
2024-10-21 00:00
Fresh Forward and a group of independent Spanish growers have agreed to formalize their collaboration. The launch of the Fresh Forward Strawberry Club took place during the Fruit Attraction event in Madrid. The goal of this collaboration is to market Fresh Forward's concept varieties.
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Belgium's potato crop has been the most severely affected by heavy rainfall across Europe.
2024-10-21 00:00
In the Netherlands, around 25% of the potato crop for the 2024/25 market year still needs to be harvested, with progress currently ahead of last year at this time. Market sources anticipate that the harvest will be completed in two weeks in the central and northern regions, despite wet conditions.
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Vietnam imports 24% more fruit and vegetables from China.
2024-10-21 00:00
Wietnam imported $697 million worth of fruits and vegetables from China in the first nine months of 2024, representing a 24% increase compared to the previous year. Chinese produce, such as apples, grapes, garlic, onions, and potatoes, has become more common in major retail chains like MM Mega.
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Nepal: Flower farmers prepare for Tihar festival
2024-10-21 00:00
As Dashain comes to an end, Nepalis are eagerly looking forward to the celebration of Tihar, a festival marked primarily by flowers and lights. During Tihar, it is tradition for sisters to decorate their brothers with garlands and perform the Bhai Tika ceremony. With Tihar approaching, there is a noticeable increase in demand.
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Horticulture is a key driver for future agricultural development.
2024-10-21 00:00
Tanzania is prioritizing horticulture as a key driver for future agricultural development, according to Deputy Minister Stanislaus Nyong'o. He highlighted that the sector, which employs many women and youth, is crucial for job creation, boosting exports, and enhancing food security.
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Carl van de Wiel from Agro Centre Holland notes that the demand for red onions is currently very low. "However, this is normal for this time of year, as it is still early in the season. Trade only picked up when India imposed an export ban, allowing for increased activity during this period. This situation is different for yellow onions."
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The first batch of fresh bananas from Laos has arrived in Beijing via the China-Laos Railway.
2024-10-21 00:00
Pierwsza dostawa świeżych bananów z Laosu dotarła do Pekinu, stanowiąc kamień milowy w systemie logistyki łańcucha zimnego kolei chińsko-laotańskiej. Przesyłka, przewożona przez pierwszy międzynarodowy pociąg zimnego łańcucha kolejowego, podkreśla potencjał tej linii kolejowej do zwiększenia handlu regionalnego i współpracy.
The first shipment of fresh bananas from Laos arrived in Beijing, marking a milestone in the China-Laos Railway's cold-chain logistics system. The shipment, carried by the railway's first international cold-chain train, highlights the railway's potential to boost regional trade and cooperation. read more
The first shipment of fresh bananas from Laos arrived in Beijing, marking a milestone in the China-Laos Railway's cold-chain logistics system. The shipment, carried by the railway's first international cold-chain train, highlights the railway's potential to boost regional trade and cooperation. read more
China: 'Dounan flower industry blossoming'
2024-10-21 00:00
The air is filled with excitement as an auction begins at the Kunming International Flora Auction Trading Center in Kunming, Yunnan province, located in Southwest China. Giant screens flash with the rhythm of the market, showing the constantly fluctuating prices of freshly-cut flowers. Auctioneers swiftly...
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Chiquita is once again launching the "Small Change, Big Difference" campaign for 2024 to raise awareness for breast cancer prevention, supporting the Airc Foundation in Italy. This increasing commitment not only enriches the project in terms of design but also in its ability to engage with consumers, particularly women.
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BerryQuest International 2025, the leading conference for the Australian berry industry, is thrilled to reveal that renowned leadership expert and Antarctic expedition leader Rachael Robertson will be joining as a keynote speaker. The conference is scheduled to be held in Hobart from 24-27 February.
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Canada: Co jak zrobić w przypadku szkodników plameńca?
2024-10-21 00:00
Mogą być ładne, ale nie są naszymi przyjaciółmi. Plamista czerwona larwa (SLF) to inwazyjny skoczek roślinny żywiący się sokiem roślinnym, który może zaszkodzić rolnictwu i leśnictwu w Ontario. Ale jeśli tylko uprawiasz owoce i warzywa w szklarni, dlaczego to ma dla ciebie znaczenie, pytasz? Kontynuuj czytanie, aby dowiedzieć się więcej.
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Decrease in EU apple exports compared to 2023/2024.
2024-10-21 00:00
The EU calculated the price of apples in September by taking the simple average of the four major EU member states, which was €96 per 100 kgs. This was €1 lower compared to the previous month. The monthly apple prices per 100 kgs were as follows: Poland €59.0, France €144.5, Germany €86.0, and Italy [...].
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Spain was the top exporter of lettuce in the world in 2023.
2024-10-21 00:00
W 2023 roku Hiszpania umocniła swoją pozycję jako światowy lider w eksporcie sałaty, sprzedając dwukrotnie większą ilość niż Meksyk (jego najbliższy konkurent) - wynika z raportu opublikowanego przez Hortoinfo na podstawie danych z COMTRADE, działu statystyk Organizacji Narodów Zjednoczonych (ONZ). Hiszpania i Meksyk stanowiły prawie
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Upgrades enhance Air Canada Cargo's hub in London
2024-10-21 00:00
Air Canada Cargo has finished upgrading its main European hub at London Heathrow, improving its ability to handle cold chain shipments such as pharmaceuticals, fresh food, and other perishables. The upgrades to the facility include nearly
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"We are focusing on Spain, France, and Germany as our main markets for exporting pears this season."
2024-10-21 00:00
Mimo trudności w zbiorach portugalskich gruszek w tym sezonie, sady Central Frutas Painho nie ucierpiały tak bardzo - powiedział Carlos Miguel Henriques, administrator portugalskiego eksportera gruszek: "Na razie kampania idzie bardzo dobrze, będziemy mieć wystarczająco owoców, aby zaspokoić nasze...
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Japan's pear production is decreasing.
2024-10-21 00:00
Tetsuya Hashimoto, a pear grower in Shiroi, Chiba Prefecture, has decided to reduce the cultivation of the Niitaka pear variety due to three consecutive years of poor harvests caused by intense summer heat. The heat has resulted in blackened skin, softened flesh, and rotting fruit. This year, over 90% of…
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South Africa is challenging the EU's phytosanitary measures on citrus fruits at the World Trade Organization (WTO), measures that the EU considers necessary to protect the market from harmful insects and diseases that could threaten European crops, in particular.
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Apple prices in Ukraine have reached new record highs.
2024-10-21 00:00
According to analysts from the EastFruit project, apple prices in Ukraine have resumed their upward trend this week. Producers attribute the latest price increase in this segment to a reduction in the supply of winter apple varieties in the domestic market.
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Mushroom pickers discover WWII ammunition.
2024-10-21 00:00
On September 30, three individuals discovered World War II ammunition while mushroom picking in Slovakia. One grenade was found near Bratislava on Devínska Kobyla mountain, while two artillery shells were found in the Vranov nad Topľou district. Bomb disposal experts safely handled the ammunition.
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Kanadyjski producent szklarniowy podnosi jakość opakowania i doświadczenia dzięki nowej flagowej linii produktów.
2024-10-21 00:00
A bold new look is coming to the produce aisles throughout North America. Nature Fresh Farms® is introducing its updated packaging, which aims to strengthen the emotional bond between consumers and the delicious, fresh produce they adore. This strategic rebranding, titled "Flavor with Feeling," combines...
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