Raspberry prices are skyrocketing – Ukraine and Serbia in the spotlight of the frozen market.
2025-07-14 00:00
The frozen raspberry market is experiencing dynamic changes. According to analysts at EastFruit, raw material prices for processing rose sharply in early July in both Ukraine and Serbia - two key countries exporting frozen raspberries in Europe.
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Russian regions have started to use migrant labor again in response to a shortage of workers.
2025-07-14 00:00
Ze względu na rosnący niedobór siły roboczej, rosyjskie regiony ponownie zezwalają na zatrudnianie pracowników z zagranicy w sektorach, w których lokalna ludność niechętnie podejmuje nisko płatne, fizycznie wymagające prace. Migranci ponownie znajdują zatrudnienie w rolnictwie, usługach spożywczych, logistyce, usługach komunalnych i handlu detalicznym. Sektor rolniczy jest...
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W Soczi Subtropikalne Centrum Naukowe Rosyjskiej Akademii Nauk (SSC RAS) uruchomiło projekt mający na celu utworzenie pierwszego w kraju centrum hodowli i produkcji nasion roślin subtropikalnych. Inicjatywa ma na celu wzmocnienie krajowej bezpieczeństwa żywnościowego i wsparcie rozwoju.
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Several concerns have been raised regarding the increasing levels of sodium despite the drought conditions.
2025-07-14 00:00
Although there were finally a few days of rain in the Netherlands last week, most greenhouse horticulture businesses have already been depending on irrigation water from alternative sources for some time. This alternative water often contains some sodium, and when drain water is reused, sodium concentrations can gradually...
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Almonds USA: a record year is expected
2025-07-14 00:00
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has published the Almond Objective report, revising the forecasts of areas, yields, and production for the upcoming 2025/26 almond crop season provided in the May Subjective Report.
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Simplot will acquire Clarebout Potatoes in 2025.
2025-07-14 00:00
Boise, ID and Nieuwkerke, BE - The J.R. Simplot Company, a privately held food and agriculture business based in Boise, Idaho, has announced its intention to acquire the operating business of Clarebout Potatoes, a Belgium-based potato processing company. The planned acquisition brings together two prominent companies in the potato industry.
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The falling of melon prices in Uzbekistan threefold in just one week was caused by oversupply in the market.
2025-07-12 00:00
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Sodexo has been awarded a significant sustainability award.
2025-07-11 16:00
Sodexo UK & Ireland has been named Sustainable Business of the Year at the prestigious hospitality awards, the Cateys.
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China is introducing two new early-maturing avocado varieties.
2025-07-11 14:00
On the list, as reported by reefertrends, there are two avocado varieties named Tenglong and Zijin, developed independently by the South Guangxi Subtropical Agricultural Research Institute. Both varieties are known for their early maturity: Zijin can already be harvested by
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About a year ago, De Groot sold the international retail division of the company to the German supermarket chain Edeka. With the acquisition of Van Aarle, De Groot is pursuing a new strategy and taking the first step to operate as a wholesale distributor for fruits and vegetables.
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However, there is concern in the fields, as indicated in a report from the online agricultural service vilt.be. "There can be no talk of record yields, mainly due to the persistent dryness." There are also worries on the sales side, after the free market price at the beginning of the year.
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Nevertheless, a sufficiently good supply is available for the domestically quiet demand due to holidays, according to the Chamber of Agriculture of Lower Austria. Exports continue to run in manageable quantities. Producer prices have slightly decreased last week - for onions.
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The avocado industry in Australia is expanding its presence in international markets, with a consistent supply from eight growing regions spanning from far north Queensland to the southwest of Western Australia. Growers in these regions operate under various climate conditions, ranging from subtropical to...
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A recall has been announced for melons sold at French Carrefour stores due to high levels of pesticide residue. The product recall site in France, Rappel Conso, identified melons from the Provence region under the Reflets de France brand. The affected melons were sold loose between June 21 and July.
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Uzbek Torpedo and Obi-Navvot melons make their debut in Sweden.
2025-07-11 00:00
Według EastFruit, pomimo oczekiwanego spadku obszaru uprawy melonów w Uzbekistanie do 2025 roku, eksport tego owocu nadal rośnie. Ostatnio firma FERGANA EXIM AGRO z powodzeniem wysłała świeże melony do Szwecji, dokonując dwóch dostaw odmian „Torpedo” i „Obi-Navvot”. Co istotne, pierwsza dostawa.
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China is the leading country in global mushroom exports, with a market share of 47%.
2025-07-11 00:00
In 2024, China emerged as a leading exporter of edible mushrooms and truffles, with exports totaling $242 million, as reported by China's Customs Administration. This accounted for 47.1% of the global market share, reflecting an increase from 42.1% in 2022. Edible mushrooms are known for their umami flavor.
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Somerset donates netting to aid Ukraine farms
2025-07-11 00:00
Whitehouse Farm Cherries, formerly located in Somerset, is repurposing materials for Ukraine after shutting down. The materials, in response to a plea from Somerset Aid for Ukraine, are being used to protect buildings from drone threats. Sue Tyler-Moore from the charity explained the use of netting:
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In addition to the proposed solutions regarding the U.S.-Mexico tomato tariff discussion, other suggestions have been put forward as well.
2025-07-11 00:00
The United States is preparing to end the 2019 U.S.-Mexico Tomato Suspension Agreement on July 14, a move that will result in a 17.09 percent tariff being imposed on fresh tomatoes imported from Mexico. Industry organizations like the Texas International Produce Association, along with
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