India is striving for self-sufficiency in the production of fresh fruits and vegetables.
2026-02-09 05:00
India’s Union Minister for Rural Development, Agriculture, and Farmers’ Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, has announced that the country has set a target to achieve self-reliance in the production of fruits, vegetables, and flowers and to stop importing them within.
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Chilean plums have entered the market, while the prices of Australian green grapes continue to be high.
2026-02-09 00:00
Prices of Chilean cherries remained mostly stable compared to last week, although there were noticeable disparities in both pricing and sales speed between premium and regular quality fruit. For instance, a 2.5 kg pack of 3J grade Regina cherries was selling at around ¥150-160 (US$0.95-1.02) per box.
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Before the Pongal festival, prices of flowers and fruits rose significantly on Wednesday in Tiruchy, with vendors citing a shortage of supply as one of the reasons for the price increase. Flower prices remained low until Monday but began to rise from Tuesday as expected.
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New brand identity has been launched for an international agricultural textiles group.
2026-02-09 00:00
Arrigoni Group has announced the launch of a new brand identity, which will be officially presented at Fruit Logistica in Berlin from February 4th to 6th, 2026. The refreshed visual identity will be implemented across the entire Group and its subsidiaries: Arrigoni France, Artes, and Lirsa. The rebranding process was...
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The contaminated dill incident recurs in Moldova as 15 tons of imported herbs are destroyed.
2026-02-09 00:00
On February 2, Moldova's National Agency for Food Safety (ANSA) reported the destruction of a 15-ton shipment of imported dill due to pesticide pencycuron levels exceeding safety limits, as reported by Logos Press. Authorities stated that such cases occur when producers do not follow proper agricultural practices.
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Moldova remains the top purchaser of Ukrainian tomatoes in 2025.
2026-02-09 00:00
W 2025 roku Mołdawia stanowiła 61,5% eksportu pomidorów Ukrainy, informuje Logos Press. Polska i Rumunia były innymi czołowymi importerami, z udziałami wynoszącymi odpowiednio 34,1% i 1,1%. Udział Mołdawii w eksporcie pomidorów Ukrainy zmniejszył się w porównaniu z 2024 rokiem, kiedy wynosił 86%.
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The 42nd Indian Rose Convention was held in Kolkata.
2026-02-09 00:00
Kolkata has emerged as a national focal point for floriculture as the Bengal Rose Society hosted the 42nd Indian Rose Convention and All India Rose Show from 3-5 January at Lions Safari Park. Organised under the aegis of the Indian Rose Federation, the convention highlighted Bengal's historic and...
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is planning to discontinue its produce inspection services.
2026-02-09 00:00
The rola of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is to safeguard Canada's food supply. This includes ensuring food safety by identifying contamination to prevent foodborne illnesses, ensuring regulatory compliance, accurate labeling, and traceability in the supply chain. One of their divisions, the...
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USA: Wzmożony popyt walentynkowy zwiększa import kwiatów przez Miami pomimo wyższych kosztów
2026-02-09 00:00
Wraz z nadchodzącym Dniem Zakochanych Miami International Airport obsługuje gwałtowny wzrost przesyłek kwiatowych, pomimo że wyższe taryfy i podwyżki płac zwiększają koszty importerów i nabywców, oświadczyli urzędnicy USA. Amerykańska Służba Celna i Ochrony Granic szacuje, że blisko 990 milionów łodyg kwiatów.
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Greenhouse development is growing across Africa as farmers look for more dependable production systems that can adapt to various climates, infrastructure limitations, and operational capabilities. GreenCon, a company based in Zimbabwe, has been operating on the continent for over thirty years since its establishment.
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Australia-EU trade negotiations are causing worries among farmers regarding access to markets.
2026-02-09 00:00
Wznowione negocjacje w Brukseli w tym tygodniu dotyczące potencjalnej Umowy o Wolnym Handlu między Australią a Unią Europejską, australijskie ciało reprezentujące rolnictwo ponownie wyraziło obawy dotyczące dostępu do rynków rolnych. Minister Handlu Don Farrell powiedział w zeszłym tygodniu parlamentowi, że "jakakolwiek umowa wymagałaby lepszej oferty".
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During the severe winter in the Yellow River Delta, Xing Yan, a resident of the Yellow River estuary, finds solace in the warmth of his home where orchids flourish. This comfort is not derived from a boiler, but rather from utilizing geothermal energy from deep within the Earth. Xing resides in Niuzhuang Township in Dongying.
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"For just a few cents less, some stores prefer Belgian endives."
2026-02-09 00:00
A 5kg case of Belgian endives was advertised for €7 [8.26 USD] at an E.Leclerc store in the Hauts-de-France region, right in the midst of the French endive season, causing discomfort within the sector. "Some stores do not highlight the French origin." This comes at a time when French endive producers are...
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Raspberries are becoming a significant crop in Peru's drive to diversify its fruit production. Agromercado, an organization associated with the Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation (Midagri), emphasized this during the webinar "Commercial trends of raspberry cultivation in Peru."
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The Texas produce industry has issued a statement regarding the announcement of the 1944 Water Treaty.
2026-02-09 00:00
The Texas International Produce Association (TIPA), Texas Citrus Mutual (TCM), and Texas Vegetable Association (TVA) have released a statement following last week's announcement of the 1944 Water Treaty: "For too long, Mexico has been allowed to disregard its obligation to annually deliver water to the.
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The rainfall in the avocado-growing regions of southern Andalusia has led to flooding in plots of land located in the river basins. This has made harvesting very difficult and has contributed to limiting the Spanish supply. "It has been an unusually wet winter in Andalusia. The rain has prevented us
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Sue Tabbal-Yamaguchi, a floral designer based in Honolulu and the founder of SU-V Expressions, made her international debut last month representing Hawaiʻi at the world's largest horticulture trade fair. The invitation came about through a connection she had with co-designer Brenna Quan from Canada.
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The continuous heavy rain and windstorms that have been occurring in recent weeks are having a significant impact on cut flower production in the Lower Guadalquivir region and along the northwest coast of Cádiz. Persistent excessive rainfall, reduced sunlight, and frequent episodes of extreme winds are the main factors causing this issue.
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Milan will host a meeting of European growers and buyers in March.
2026-02-09 00:00
Milan once again confirms its role as one of Europe's agri-food hubs. On March 5, 2026, the "BtoB Growers – Buyers Meeting" will take place at the Air Hotel Linate. The professional event is designed to bring European growers into direct contact with buyers and importers from Italy and across Europe.
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Moldova has started exporting table grapes strongly in January.
2026-02-09 00:00
In January 2026, Moldova exported almost 9,200 tonnes of table grapes to 21 countries, generating total export revenue of USD 7.6 million. According to Logos Press, the average price per kilogram was USD 0.83. This is considered a strong performance for the winter season, considering the somewhat lower quality of the grapes.
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