The dry weather is helping with potato planting in NEPG (North-Western European Potato Growers) region, but it also poses a risk to the yield.
2025-05-09 00:00
The European Commission (EC) stated in its late April update that potato planting in the North-Western European Potato Growers (NEPG) region is progressing well. Fieldwork is well advanced in Germany and the Netherlands, thanks to dry conditions since late February.
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"Łacińskie organiczne pomarańcze dołączają do oferty pochodzących z RPA" "Latin American organic oranges join the South African supply"
2025-05-09 00:00
The overseas organic citrus season is now starting. Lemons, mandarins, and grapefruit are already on their way, with the first South African oranges expected to arrive in weeks 25-26. To fill the gap, Eosta is providing Egyptian Valencia oranges. Despite the challenges related to citrus, the season is progressing well.
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The pineapple sector in Costa Rica, which cultivates pineapples on nearly 50,000 hectares, along with the United Pineapple Growers Chamber (representing almost 35% of exports), is currently facing a situation of low supply due to extreme weather events. This scarcity has led to a significant rise in prices.
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Manoj Barai, director of the Indian fresh produce exporter M.K. Exports, stated that the production of mangoes in India has not increased since the beginning of March. He mentioned, "Despite our previous prediction of an increase in mango production, it has not materialized yet.
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Auchan plans to cut 710 jobs and close 25 stores in Spain.
2025-05-09 00:00
The majority shareholders of the grocery chain OK Zimbabwe have agreed to support a $30 million rights issue, the CEO announced. This decision was made to address a funding gap and improve the company's financial stability.
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Korean melons have entered Vietnam after 17 years.
2025-05-09 00:00
The first shipment of Korean melons successfully entered the Vietnamese market in March 2025, following an agreement on quarantine negotiations between the Republic of Korea and Vietnam in July 2024. This milestone comes after 17 years of efforts by the Korean government to establish quarantine protocols.
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Avianca Cargo has successfully completed its Mother's Day 2025 season with a historic achievement, transporting over 20,100 tons of fresh flowers—a 15% increase compared to the previous year. The shipments originated from Colombia and Ecuador, reaching various destinations across North America and Europe.
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Yesterday, at the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy, the "Socio-Economic Impact Report of Lidl in Italy" was presented by TEHA Group.
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Over the past three weeks, prices for last year's carrot harvest in Uzbekistan have been trending in the opposite direction compared to the same period last year.
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"Kwiaty z źródła, z wizją na przyszłość" -> "Flowers from the source, with a vision for the future"
2025-05-09 00:00
Kenya plays a crucial role as a sourcing region for the Hoek Group. Through Hoek Flowers Kenya, the company operates directly from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, exporting fresh flowers daily to wholesalers, florists, and retailers worldwide. Hoek Flowers Kenya is the first company of its kind in the region.
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This week in the Fruit Trade Magazine: Grape harvest in South Africa, tomatoes, products at the point of sale
2025-05-08 14:00
The leading tomato producers are increasingly investing in large high-tech greenhouses to increase production, reduce costs, and operate more sustainably. The goal is to ensure a continuous supply of high-quality tomatoes. In addition to state-of-the-art technology and the
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Together with APX Logistics Solutions, the freight forwarding network states that it will now be conducting container transport services between Europe and Southeast Asia for its partner companies. This will provide them with the opportunity to tap into new markets while benefiting from fixed
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Southern Forests is celebrating a successful Feijoa season.
2025-05-08 09:00
Feijoa growers in Western Australia's Southern Forests are pleased to announce another successful harvest, characterized by high yields and exceptional quality.
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Increasing supply of melons
2025-05-08 08:00
Already now, higher quantities of refreshing drinks are available at the German wholesale markets. Prices have slightly decreased, but remain at a high level. Soon, the first small quantities of Gallia melons from Spain are expected. Southern Italy is already supplying sugar melons.
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Prospiant has appointed a new General Manager for Canada.
2025-05-08 00:00
Prospiant dalej poszerza swoją kadrę kierowniczą, mianując Dave'a Taylora na stanowisko Dyrektora Generalnego: CEA (Kanada). Jest on bezpośrednio podległy Prezesowi Prospiant, Burkowi Metzgerowi. Jako Dyrektor Generalny: CEA, będzie odpowiedzialny za rozwijanie zdolności operacyjnych i wsparcia klienta w Prospiant.
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MDARD pomaga utrzymać kwitnący czas tulipanów.
2025-05-08 00:00
Inspectors at the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) and their partners at the City of Holland have been working tirelessly to ensure a pleasant and pest-free Tulip Time. Each spring, hundreds of thousands of visitors descend on Holland to admire stunning floral displays.
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The grocery store Biedronka is kicking off the season for Polish raspberries. The first batches will be available in stores starting May 8th!
2025-05-08 00:00
This year Biedronka is opening the season for Polish raspberries exceptionally early. As of May 8th, they are available in almost all stores of the chain throughout Poland. This is the earliest debut of these fruits in the company's history, which is the first to end the season for imported products.
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Po zakończeniu sezonu papryki w Almerii, Hiszpanii, który w tym roku był dotknięty obecnością wciornastków, teraz jesteśmy pogrążeni w sezonie w Murcji, którego rozwój został ukształtowany przez wpływ ubiegłomiesięcznych deszczów. Rozmawialiśmy z Danielem Guerra, przedstawicielem handlowym Centramirsa, jednym z.
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Global coconut prices are rising sharply due to shortages in supply.
2025-05-08 00:00
The global coconut market is currently facing a price surge, primarily caused by supply limitations due to climate change and pest problems in major coconut-producing countries. Vietnam, which produces around 2 million tons of coconuts per year, is the fifth largest coconut exporter in the world, with the United States and China being significant importers.
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Kenya is reintroducing Kinale kale, a pest-resistant variety.
2025-05-08 00:00
CABI scientists, in partnership with the Kenya Agricultural & Livestock Research Organization (KALRO), are working to increase and bulk up seeds of two Kinale kale varieties. These varieties, which were originally studied and registered more than two decades ago, are being reintroduced for their
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