Laos blueberries make Hong Kong debut
2026-03-13 03:00
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Robotic hand has been developed to handle delicate items like fruit.
2026-03-13 00:00
badanie dotyczące opracowania ręki robota zdolnej do obsługiwanie delikatnych przedmiotów, takich jak chipsy ziemniaczane lub maliny, bez ich miażdżenia. Technologia ta, zwana Fragile Object Grasping with Tactile Sensing (FORTE), łączy czucie dotykowe z robotyką miękką, aby
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"Mumbai's trade hub will showcase pavilions from over 20 countries at the Fresh India Show."
2026-03-13 00:00
Fresh India Show 2026 is preparing to showcase a variety of international pavilions from over 20 countries, indicating the increasing global interest in India's fresh produce market and trade, according to M B Naqvi, CEO and Chief Coordinator. "Abrafrutas is taking on a significant role as our diamond partner, representing South American avocados.
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Fresh Langkloof pears and apples are being put into storage as the situation in the Middle East continues to escalate.
2026-03-13 00:00
On 5 February 2026, Riaan Strydom and his team were in the orchard after a day of harvesting early Golden Delicious apples when they were suddenly hit by hail and an unprecedented wind during the harvest season, he recalls. "And it happened at the worst possible time of the year."
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A partnership between Italy and Japan in the citrus juice industry
2026-03-13 00:00
"Our company team will be in Tokyo until 13 March 2026, participating in Foodex Japan, the largest international food and beverage fair in Asia," says Salvatore Imbesi, the manager of the Agrumi-Gel brand from Sicily, which specializes in processing citrus fruits, pomegranates, and prickly pears.
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Fertilizers and diesel skyrocketing, new blow to agriculture.
2026-03-13 00:00
During this period, as soon as the arable lands become workable - since the abundant precipitation has made the soils heavy - in the regions of Northern Italy, bottom fertilizations for corn, soybeans, and sorghum crops will begin. Operations that, at the moment, both for
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Taiwanese dancing-doll orchids are a big hit in Japan.
2026-03-13 00:00
The Ministry of Agriculture stated that Taiwanese dancing-doll orchids make up 90 percent of the market in Japan for dancing-doll orchids. They also mentioned that Japan has become Taiwan's second-largest export market for flowers and seedlings. On Wednesday, a delegation led by Minister of Agriculture Chen Junne-jih met to discuss this.
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Berry breeding programs are being conducted in southern Spain.
2026-03-13 00:00
The berry breeding programs of Fall Creek and Planasa were highlighted this year during a collaborative industry event on March 10, held between Seville and Huelva. The day kicked off in the morning at Fall Creek's facilities in Aznalcázar with the Field + Forum, featuring the Fall Creek Collection and Sekoya.
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Whole Foods Market has announced the opening dates for 6 new store locations in the U.K.
2026-03-13 00:00
Poland: Carrefour launches multi-sensory advertising campaign
Carrefour Poland has introduced a new advertising campaign that combines visual storytelling with sound to emphasize the freshness of its food products. The campaign also showcases products from five main segments, including... read more
Carrefour Poland has introduced a new advertising campaign that combines visual storytelling with sound to emphasize the freshness of its food products. The campaign also showcases products from five main segments, including... read more
"Storm damage has affected the Portuguese strawberry crop, but high prices have helped to offset the losses."
2026-03-13 00:00
"It was strange. We have experienced three rainy days with temperatures around 8 degrees in a short period, something I had only encountered for two days in the 18 years I've been in Portugal," recalls Wim de Weert. The Dutch grower produces strawberries 10 kilometers north of Faro on more than 2 acres.
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"Marokańskie borówki wydają się tracić popularność w Rosji" "Moroccan blueberries seem to be losing ground in Russia"
2026-03-13 00:00
Successive delays in the Moroccan blueberry season, mostly caused by weather conditions, are complicating the marketing of the fruit and putting Moroccan exporters in an unusual commercial window. Competition is fierce this season, and signs of market shifts are emerging, presenting both threats.
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Produkcja pistacji w USA rośnie w miarę rosnącego popytu na świecie.
2026-03-13 00:00
Planting new pistachio trees in the U.S. has increased as demand for the product continues to grow. Industry estimates suggest that supply could reach close to 2 billion pounds with the addition of more orchards. Last year, U.S. pistachio production reached approximately 1.57 billion pounds.
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USITC: "There is a reasonable indication that the U.S. strawberry industry is being harmed by Mexican imports."
2026-03-13 00:00
United States International Trade Commission (USITC) has found sufficient evidence to suggest that the U.S. strawberry industry is being significantly harmed by the import of fresh winter strawberries from Mexico, which are suspected to be sold in the U.S. below fair market value.
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Ukraine is getting ready to start exporting apples to India following a successful trial shipment.
2026-03-13 00:00
Po udanej próbnej dostawie, ukraińscy producenci jabłek mogą rozpocząć regularne eksporty do Indii. Testowa przesyłka potwierdziła, że ukraińskie jabłka spełniają wymagania indyjskiego rynku, co pozwala producentom przystąpić do zawierania umów kontraktowych i planowanych dostaw. Według Włodzimierza
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Romagnola fruit and vegetable sector in crisis: exports slowed down and price increases show no signs of decreasing
2026-03-13 00:00
Increase in fuel prices, price increases for fertilizers, export blockages: Legacoop Romagna continues to monitor the effects of the conflict in Iran and the Middle East on its member companies. The main repercussions so far concern the sector.
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Mango harvesting in Côte d'Ivoire is set to begin in late March.
2026-03-13 00:00
The mango season in Côte d'Ivoire is scheduled to start on March 28th, which is the official opening date of the harvest decided by the Ministry of Agriculture. This information has been shared with producers, pending official communication from the ministry. The early start to the season is becoming more common.
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"Opóźnienia w transporcie kontenerowym i rosnące koszty frachtu komplikują import thajskich longanów do Indii"
2026-03-13 00:00
Indian quick commerce platforms and general trade are now experiencing a steady demand for exotic fruits like Thai longans. However, tight shelf life and logistics challenges make container imports a calculated risk, according to Ashok Vardhan of CNAV Varadhi Imports and Exports Pvt. Ltd. "This was my first container," he added.
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Indian Orchid Festival 2026 concluded in Sikkim.
2026-03-13 00:00
The Indian Orchid Festival 2026 was successfully concluded in the Pakyong district of Sikkim. This festival attracted orchid growers, entrepreneurs, researchers, and floriculture experts from across India. The four-day festival was organized by ICAR-National Research Centre for Orchids (ICAR-NRCO).
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The Gulf states and Iran have a significant impact on the fresh fruit and vegetable market. The Gulf states import over $6 billion worth of fresh produce every year, totaling more than 8 million tons. In contrast, Iran is mainly an exporting country, sending out about 5.5 million tons annually.
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Germany: Disinfectant successfully used for four decades in stable hygiene and disease control
2026-03-13 00:00
Virkon S from Lanxess is celebrating its anniversary. Since its market launch in 1986, the specialty chemicals company's disinfectant has become well-established and has been proven effective against over 230 microorganisms. This includes more than 100 virus strains across 34 virus families, as well as more than 90 bacterial strains...
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