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Gratulations to Costa Group on this exciting new project of cultivating blueberries in Laos. What motivated the group to start production in Laos and what benefits does the region offer compared to current growing locations? read more

Costa Group launched its new project to cultivate berries in Laos on Saturday, March 1st. read more

In 2024, the team from the Netherlands Agricultural Network (LAN) at the Netherlands Embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, participated in activities aimed at improving food security, promoting sustainable agriculture, and facilitating trade. Working closely with partners from Ethiopia and the Netherlands, the main focus was on strengthening market linkages. read more

Exotic flavor for the best gelato cup in Italy, saffron and blueberry gel for the best praline, and gluten-free, lactose-free citrus-scented tiramisu from Sicily: these are the winning proposals of the National Pastry Championships in their respective categories. read more

A cyber attack on the South African Weather Service on 26 January 2025 by a group identified as RansomHub has gone almost unnoticed by the fresh produce sector. None of the farmers or production managers contacted by FreshPlaza were aware that South Africa's national meteorological service had been targeted. read more

Not a tough man or woman as the hero of a story, but a broccoli, carrot, or tomato. 'The Brock-'n-roll Show', 'Join me, WorTEL?', and 'You are my little tomato' are just a few of the adventures featuring fruits and vegetables in the books published by the Flemish publishing house Höngry. "Fruits and... read more

The Tunisian deglet nour campaign faced slow demand due to production issues and a decrease in quality this season. The period from January to March, which is crucial for supplying key markets for the month of Ramadan, was a missed opportunity this year. "The season is simply not" read more

Elegant, uniform, productive, easy to work with, and long-lasting. This is the profile of Achille* F1, the new fennel variety from Cora Seeds (CRX 14447 selection) currently being harvested in the most suitable areas of Southern Italy. read more

The supply of pineapples remains limited, but relief is expected in the near future. "That's what all the multinationals are telling us - the season has started with limited supply," says Anthony Serafino from EXP Group. "We're not exactly sure why." It is not uncommon to experience a tight supply at the beginning of the season. read more

Ample production and sale of flowers have brought smiles to the farmers as well as traders of Rangur district this year as their income witnessed a boom in February, a month which holds special features centring round Pahela Falgun and Valentine's Day (on February 14) and the International Mother… read more

The Ministry of Industry and Commerce in Afghanistan has reported that fresh fruit exports were valued at over $143 million in the first 11 months of the fiscal year. According to Ministry spokesperson Akhundzada Abdulsalam Jawad, approximately 296,000 metric tons of fresh fruits were exported during this period. read more

Citrus production in the United States for the 2023-2024 season reached 5.24 million tons, marking a 6 percent increase from the previous season. California contributed 79 percent of the total production, Florida accounted for 17 percent, and Texas and Arizona combined made up the remaining 4 percent. read more

The first shipment of Moroccan citrus fruits arrived in Japan last Wednesday, meeting all sanitary and regulatory requirements set by Japanese health authorities. This highlights the collaboration between Morocco's National Office for Food Safety (ONSSA) and Japan. read more

Moldova is ranked among the top ten global producers and exporters of walnuts, and according to authorities, the development of this sector remains a priority. During the National Walnut Producers Conference, President Maia Sandu emphasized the economic importance of the walnut industry. read more

Dzięki skutecznym politykom państwowym w handlu i wysiłkom lokalnych producentów rolnych, sprzedaż białoruskich jabłek na krajowym rynku niemal potroiła się w ciągu ostatnich czterech lat - powiedziała Tatiana Krasnyuk, szefowa Departamentu Rynku Konsumenckiego w Ministerstwie, podczas seminarium. read more

Delhaize has appointed Nicolas Gueuzurian as the new Country Director for its operations in Luxembourg. Gueuzurian previously served as the Marketing Director at Auchan Luxembourg before taking on this new role. He will officially assume his position on April 1st, succeeding Cédric Gonnet. Source: retaildetail.eu read more

The sale of green asparagus from Campania has started, and the campaign for agretti is in full swing. Strawberry production is going at a high pace, with demand for mandarins at good levels. The new potatoes from Siracusa are on their way. Demand for fennel is still stagnant. read more

Verduyn has announced its acquisition of Otimo. "Today, we are writing a new chapter in the history of Verduyn! We are proud to announce the acquisition of Otimo, a well-established player in the washing, sorting, and packaging of carrots in Northern France. This acquisition is a major milestone." read more

Starting April 1, 2025, Moldova will have the opportunity to export fruits and other products to Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein without having to pay customs duties or with reduced tariffs. This is made possible by the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA). read more

According to the latest data, Spain remains the top member state in terms of implementing operational programs, accounting for 33% of the total in the European Union (EU), followed by Italy (29%) and France (15%). These supports have shown a growing trend since their establishment.

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