Egyptian strawberries will be allowed through following negotiations at the Ostend Airport blockade.
2026-01-15 00:00
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Sześćdziesięciu rolników blokuje port lotniczy Ostenda od poniedziałku rano. Aktywiści to członkowie Generalnego Związku Rolników (ABS) z Flandrii Zachodniej. Ich protest jest skierowany przeciwko umowie UE-Merkosur, która została zatwierdzona przez większość państw członkowskich UE i wciąż..." read more
"Ok, here is the translation:
Sześćdziesięciu rolników blokuje port lotniczy Ostenda od poniedziałku rano. Aktywiści to członkowie Generalnego Związku Rolników (ABS) z Flandrii Zachodniej. Ich protest jest skierowany przeciwko umowie UE-Merkosur, która została zatwierdzona przez większość państw członkowskich UE i wciąż..." read more
The South African grape season is in full swing, and the first batches have reached Singapore this week. "My initial shipment of 2x40ft containers arrived in Singapore on 13.01.2026," stated Hong Chew Kwek, Managing Director at Kwek Global Pte Ltd. "It includes a 40ft container of red seedless grapes."
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In 2025, the Tomsk region exported 1,330 tons of pine nuts, with 981 tons sent to China, as reported by the Siberian Interregional Office of Rosselkhoznadzor. The first shipment from Tomsk in 2026 has already reached 23 tons. From January to October 2025, Tomsk was the leading exporter of pine nuts in Russia.
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Tango Fruit has been awarded the "2026 Flavor of the Year" in Spain and Portugal, the most prestigious accolade in the food industry in both countries. This award is unique as products are judged objectively by end consumers, and its credibility has been established over time.
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A female-led company provides a diverse selection of fruits and vegetables to markets in Europe, the UK, and the Middle East.
2026-01-15 00:00
Founded in 2018, Bahage Foods Ltd. is a woman-led company, spearheaded by Ms. Angel Rugema Uwantege, that has emerged as a trailblazer in Rwanda's horticultural export industry. Operating from its main packing house and headquarters in Kigali, the company has progressively expanded its footprint in the global market.
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Kenyan avocado industry is preparing to resume avocado exports by sea, with favorable weather conditions leading to higher volumes for the upcoming export season, according to Brian Njue, managing director of Kenyan avocado exporter Aytin Naturals: "We are expecting to see a significant increase in avocado volume."
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Vegetable Giants: how farmers in the UK grow record-breaking crops
2026-01-15 00:00
Giant vegetables are not just a hobby or an exhibition curiosity. In the United Kingdom, they have become a unique experiment at the intersection of agronomy, plant breeding, and human perseverance, as reported by EastFruit. The BBC has also shared the story of British vegetable grower Derek Hulme, highlighting the role of giant vegetables in this innovative endeavor.
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France issued a national decree on 5 January 2026, following a communication from the French Ministry dated 23 December 2025, in which France requested that the European Commission lower maximum residue limits for certain substances and crops, citing potential risks to human health. As no action
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High demand and seasonal supply constraints are driving up prices for greenhouse cucumbers in Ukraine.
2026-01-15 00:00
Analysts from the EastFruit project have reported that this week, the prices for greenhouse cucumbers in Ukraine have increased.
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Saudi Arabia has imported a record amount of watermelons from Egypt.
2026-01-15 00:00
W 2025 roku Egipt nie tylko zwiększył eksport arbuza do Arabii Saudyjskiej, ale także ustanowił nowy rekord wysyłek - informuje EastFruit.
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Export of fruits from Moldova to the EU is facing disruptions because of delayed quotas for 2026.
2026-01-15 00:00
Moldovan fruit exporters are experiencing challenges in shipping to the European Union as export quotas for 2026 have not been activated yet, even though the year has already begun. This delay is impacting the export of apples, plums, and grapes, especially to Romania and other EU markets. Victor
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India's banana exports are experiencing steady annual growth, with a focus on the Middle East, Russia, and Eastern Europe, according to Vivek Karape from SunRaise Farmers, an Indian fruit exporter. The increase in exports is supported by enhanced post-harvest handling, expansion of pack-house facilities, and a growing customer base.
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Plony truskawek w Maroku są negatywnie wpływane przez niekorzystne warunki pogodowe na północy kraju. Niemniej jednak, sezon rozwija się przy silnym popycie i zadowalających cenach, jak twierdzi Oussama Baioua, plantator z Larache. Plantator mówi: "Jesteśmy świadkami...".
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Desert water that defies all technical forecasts.
2026-01-15 00:00
The utilization of advanced technology to locate aquifers has recently produced significant results in a desert region located about 150 kilometers from Dubai, near the border with Oman. Led by the Italian company Hydro Hunter Italia, the operations were founded on initial instrumental surveys that yielded.
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"Ostatniego weekendu, 10 stycznia, wysłaliśmy pierwsze melony Galia, żółte melony miodowe i arbuzie do eksportu do Europy z Kostaryki. W tym tygodniu rozpoczynamy wysyłkę melonów kantalupa i mini-arbuzów" - mówi Rolf Weber z Global Producers z Venlo. On wyjaśnia, że
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Egipt launches commercial blueberry project in Wadi El-Natrun
2026-01-15 00:00
Egypt is venturing into commercial blueberry production with the introduction of a new cultivation project in Wadi El-Natrun. Cairo 3A for Agriculture has unveiled the first phase of this blueberry farming initiative, as a component of its overarching strategy to diversify into crops targeted for export.
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India: Howrah flower fair attracts crowds as interest in bonsai increases in the community
2026-01-15 00:00
A bustling crowd greeted the opening day of a regional flower fair in the Indian city of Howrah on January 9, 2026, where bonsai and shaped ornamental plants emerged as some of the most talked-about exhibits. The fair combined commercial stalls and hobbyist displays, and attendees found both…
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Zerbinati reaffirms his position in March 2026.
2026-01-15 00:00
Zerbinati, a leading company in Italy in the production of fresh vegetables, salads, and ready-to-eat meals, and a top brand in Italy in the Single-portion segment, is present at the specialized trade fair Marca 2026, the major showcase where products of excellence are exhibited.
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French packer formalizes its manufacturing presence in Africa.
2026-01-15 00:00
"The current objective, according to Olivier Jaubert, operations manager at MAF Roda South Africa, is to be as local as possible, or at least as local as it can be. The advantages of this strategy became apparent during the Covid pandemic and the subsequent increase in shipping costs. For example, the shipping cost for a packing table rose to 2,500 euros."
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The supply of tropical fruits in Vietnam is increasingly focused on beverage processing.
2026-01-15 00:00
Przesunięcia w globalnej konsumpcji napojów oraz wzrastające wykorzystanie tropikalnych składników wpływają na łańcuchy dostaw i otwierają możliwości dla krajów produkcyjnych z dostępnymi owocami przez cały rok. W tym kontekście produkty rolne tropikalnego wietnamu są coraz bardziej pozycjonowane wewnątrz.
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