Five unions - CFTC, CGT, CFDT, FO-FGTA, and SNCDD CFE-CGC - have called for an indefinite strike at Lidl France starting from Friday, February 7th. The unions are demanding a salary increase, better working conditions, and are against the proposal to open Lidl stores on Sundays. According to the unions, the strike is aimed at achieving these objectives. read more

Avianca Cargo has successfully completed its Valentine's Day 2025 season with record-breaking flower shipments from Colombia and Ecuador to North America. In order to meet the increased demand, the airline doubled its usual capacity, focusing on on-time performance, service excellence, and quality. read more

U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists will be inspecting flowers coming through ports of entry along the U.S.-Mexico border in anticipation of Valentine's Day. "We encourage all travelers who plan to cross the border with Valentine's related flowers and goods to consult the. read more

The Association of Fruit and Vegetable Producers' Organizations of Almeria, Coexphal, used its participation at Fruit Logistica in Berlin to showcase a report on Spain's pepper market, with a focus on the peppers produced and marketed in Almeria. As per the data presented by the organization... read more

The common clementine campaign is about to end, while the Hernandina campaign is gaining momentum. There is weak demand for mandarins, with preference for seedless products. The market for Tarocco oranges is stable. There is a good presence of Primo Fiore lemons and an abundance of turnip tops. read more

Po wcześniejszych cłach importowych na Meksyk, Kanadę i Chiny—niektóre z nich zostały później wstrzymane—Prezydent USA, Donald Trump, teraz zezwolił na nałożenie nowych ceł importowych na stal i aluminium. Rozpoczynając od 4 marca, zarządził 25-procentowy podatek importowy na całą stal i aluminium wchodzącą do USA, co stanowi znaczącą...

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On February 7, as the city celebrated Rose Day, florists across Pune experienced a significant increase in sales, with thousands of roses being sold throughout the day. From the bustling streets of FC Road to the vibrant Pimpri Market, florists were busy meeting the high demand for roses. read more

Wzrost silnego popytu trwał na bułgarskim rynku orzechów w sezonie marketingowym (MY) 2023/24. Wzrost popytu krajowego był kierowany zarówno przez branżę detaliczną/usługi gastronomiczne, jak i handel cukierniczy. Jednakże lokalna produkcja orzechów nie nadąża za tym rosnącym popytem, a w read more

Obecnie w Indiach Walentynki są obchodzone z wielkim entuzjazmem, szczególnie wśród młodszego pokolenia. Walentynki zyskały na popularności w ostatnich latach głównie w obszarach miejskich. Wielu młodych Hindusów postrzega Walentynki jako okazję do wyrażenia miłości i uczucia. read more

On Sunday, February 16, 2025, the 21k La Ceiba race will take place in the city of the same name on the Gulf of Honduras, while the eighth edition of the White Marble Marathon, one of the most anticipated road running events, returns to Carrara. Dole Italia, a leader in the production and distribution of fresh fruit, is one of the sponsors of the event. read more

South Africa is now a prime target for US President Donald Trump after he unexpectedly signed an executive order last Friday (February 7, 2025) restricting all funding to the country. The export fruit industry is preparing for the potential impact of this decision, particularly concerning the annual shipment of around 110,415 tonnes of citrus. read more

After previously imposing import duties on Mexico, Canada, and China, some of which were later suspended, U.S. President Trump has now approved new import duties on steel and aluminum. Effective March 4, he has implemented a 25% import tax on all steel and aluminum entering the U.S., a move of considerable significance. read more

Greenfood is furthering its expansion strategy in Sweden by establishing a new partnership with Odlarlaget. This partnership aims to enhance the distribution of Agtira's cucumbers through Greenfood's network of partners, such as retail chains, individual stores, and restaurants. The agreement covers the majority of the market. read more

The Dutch company Farmhouse International has announced the acquisition of EFP International's operations. The acquired business will be integrated into Valstar, enhancing its sales activities in markets such as the Middle East, Ireland, Malta, and Cyprus. This expansion will further strengthen Farmhouse's presence in these regions. read more

The color of citrus peel has long been used as a traditional measure of ripeness. However, in mandarins from Chongqing, China, the peel and pulp do not ripen at the same time. While the pulp ripens, the peel remains green, impacting its commercial worth. A recent study published in the Journal of the Science of Food and... read more

Sezon arbuzów znowu rusza w Turi Sina w Rotterdamie. „Zbliża się Ramadan, będziemy tam nawet wcześniej niż w zeszłym roku. Spodziewamy się, że nasze pierwsze kontenery arbuzów z Senegalu dotrą w trzecim tygodniu lutego” - mówi Yahya Tas. Dostawy popularnych arbuza Crimson read more

The South African exporters of fresh produce who participated in the Fruit Logistica Berlin international exhibition in Germany from 5 – 7 February 2025 arrived in the country today with a bag full of over 200 quality trade leads. The South African National Pavilion that was set up by the read more

The pear industry in South Africa has been looking for a variety of blushed pears to enhance its position in global markets for many years. read more

The law is set to be renewed later this year, which means that South African producers will benefit from the law at least for this export season before a new law is signed. Currently, South African fruit exporters are allowed to export their products duty-free. read more

The fresh produce industry in South Africa is maintaining a low profile following the announcement by US president Donald Trump that the US is ending aid to South Africa. read more