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Avocados Australia collaborates with Strongman champion Eddie Williams on a campaign promoting the ripeness of avocados.
2026-05-12 04:00
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The Asiafruit South-East Asia edition is now available.
2026-05-12 03:00
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Rethinking "sustainable growing media" in greenhouse production
2026-05-12 00:00
An upcoming perspective paper in Frontiers in Horticulture discusses the common but inconsistent usage of the term "sustainable growing media" in the horticulture and greenhouse industries. The paper, written by an international team of researchers and industry professionals, features Dr. [Name] as one of the authors.
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Elsner PAC introduces the new Pelargonium Rose Blossom.
2026-05-12 00:00
Rose Blossom - kissed by a rose - is a new pelargonium variety that features robust, well-branched growth and distinctive blooms that resemble elegant miniature roses. Its intricately layered flowers provide a romantic showcase all season long, complemented by the attractive dark-zoned foliage.
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Ukraine has introduced the Ocheretynskyi Violet garlic for fresh sales, processing, and long-term storage.
2026-05-12 00:00
A new garlic variety, Ocheretynskyi Violet, is now being commercially produced in Ukraine after successfully completing trial plots. It is being marketed for fresh sales, processing, and long-term storage. The development of this variety began before the full-scale war, initially on small plots in Donbas, and has now progressed to broader production.
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Container rates have increased by 50%, while the air cargo benchmark is 25% higher.
2026-05-12 00:00
Renewed tensions in the Middle East related to U.S. operations aiding vessel transits through the Strait of Hormuz are still impacting container and air cargo markets. However, the report states that the freight impacts are currently lower than those experienced during previous global disruptions.
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Container rates have increased by 50%, while the air cargo benchmark is 25% higher.
2026-05-12 00:00
Renewed tensions in the Middle East, connected to U.S. operations that facilitate vessel transits through the Strait of Hormuz, are still impacting container and air cargo markets. However, the freight effects are currently not as severe as those observed during previous global disruptions. According to the report, U.S. operations are ongoing.
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Borashvili, and other key stakeholders, discussions were held on the potential for further growth in the blueberry industry. Steta highlighted the great potential for Georgia to become a leading blueberry producer in the region, and emphasized the importance of sustainable practices in order to maintain high-quality production. The meeting concluded with a commitment to collaboration and support for the continued development of the blueberry sector in Georgia.
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The story of Michał and Urszula Stasiak's farm in Sarbinowo near Poznań is an example of a conscious transformation of strawberry production - from traditional soil cultivation to increasingly technologically advanced tunnel production. Decisions made over the past few years.
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"Severe weather halts lemon supply from Eastern Cape"
2026-05-12 00:00
In a citrus market update, the severe weather currently affecting South Africa cannot be ignored. "In the Eastern Cape, South Africa's largest citrus-growing region, rainfall has reached as much as 500 to 800 mm. Farms close to the rivers are heavily flooded, with infrastructure damage as well.
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W okresie poprzedzającym Dzień Matki produkcja i handel kwiatami ozdobnymi w Meksyku zanotowały znaczący wzrost aktywności w ciągu ostatniego tygodnia. Według danych z Sekretariatu Rolnictwa i Rozwoju Wsi, wstępne dane na koniec 2025 roku pokazują, że więcej niż 3,888 miliarda.
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Exports of Indian grapes have decreased by 9.6% due to weather damage in the 2025-26 season.
2026-05-12 00:00
Exports of grapes from Nashik district declined by 9.6 percent in the 2025-26 season (April to November), dropping to 1.4 lakh tons from 1.6 lakh tons the previous year, due to adverse weather conditions impacting production and decreasing export-quality volumes. Exporters attributed the decrease to prolonged and...
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The potato acreage in Moldova has decreased by 10 to 20 per cent this year, according to potato seed suppliers. Market participants attribute the decline to rising production costs and relatively low potato prices throughout the 2025/26 marketing season. According to official data, Moldova planted
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Grønt fra Nord has opened a €600,000 convertible loan round to international investors, with 66% of the target already raised.
2026-05-12 00:00
Grønt fra Nord, the only vertical farming operation in Northern Norway, has opened its current convertible loan round to international investors. With 66% of the €600,000 target already raised and 20 days remaining, €199,000 is still available. The minimum entry is €1,000.
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Piraeus Port's container volumes have increased to 5.6 million TEUs.
2026-05-12 00:00
Since China Cosco Shipping Corp took over operations at Piraeus Port in Greece ten years ago, the port has increased container throughput, expanded infrastructure, and introduced digital operating systems. In 2016, annual container throughput at the port was around 680,000 TEUs, ranking 93rd.
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W przeddzień Dnia Matki produkcja i handel kwiatami ozdobnymi w Meksyku zanotowały znaczący wzrost aktywności w ciągu ostatniego tygodnia. Według danych z Sekretariatu Rolnictwa i Rozwoju Wsi, wstępne dane na zakończenie 2025 roku wskazują, że więcej niż 3,888 miliarda kwiatów zostało...
In the lead-up to Mother's Day, production and trade of ornamental flowers in Mexico saw a significant uptick in activity over the past week. According to data from the Secretariat of Agriculture and Rural Development, preliminary figures for the close of 2025 show that more than 3.888 billion... read more
In the lead-up to Mother's Day, production and trade of ornamental flowers in Mexico saw a significant uptick in activity over the past week. According to data from the Secretariat of Agriculture and Rural Development, preliminary figures for the close of 2025 show that more than 3.888 billion... read more
"Poprawiona koordynacja pomogła zmniejszyć opóźnienia, wzmocnić obecność na rynku."
2026-05-12 00:00
The apple and pear season at Fern Ridge Fresh in Hastings, New Zealand is going well. Packing has been finished for PIQA® Red and Gala varieties for the season. Fredy mentioned, "Demand for Gala has been very strong worldwide this year, and we are now almost out of available stocks."
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Co. Armagh strawberries will be available in Northern Ireland stores starting from May.
2026-05-12 00:00
Marks & Spencer will start selling strawberries grown in Co. Armagh in its 22 Northern Ireland stores from 12 May through a new collaboration with O'Malley Berry Co. Grower Tim O'Malley started strawberry production in May 2024 with a glasshouse-based operation. Since teaming up with M&S, the...
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Tuttofood 2026, first day of the fair: Italy opens up to the world and the fruit and vegetable sector takes the lead.
2026-05-12 00:00
The fruit and vegetable sector is trying to carve out its space within Tuttofood. Still without the numbers of the major specialized vertical fairs, but with a more structured and aware presence compared to the past, the fresh produce sector has looked with increasing interest at the Milanese event.
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NRTC Holding Group and DAVA Agricultural have established a GCC Agri-food alliance.
2026-05-12 00:00
NRTC Holding Group has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Saudi Arabia's DAVA Agricultural to enhance regional agricultural cooperation, promote sustainable trade in fresh produce, and support food security initiatives across the GCC. The signing ceremony of the MoU took place in the presence of...
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