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The subsidiary created by the London-based investment firm for its citrus activity in Spain, Sunridge Citrus, has become

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St. Maarten engaged in talks with Panama's export director to investigate the possibility of utilizing Panama as a trading center for St. Maarten and the wider Caribbean region. These discussions may lead to the establishment of direct transport routes for fresh produce, which could have an influence on consumer prices in St. Maarten. read more

The Department of Agriculture (DA) in the Philippines has reported no evidence of onion hoarding following a comprehensive inspection of cold storage facilities across the nation. The Bureau of Plant Industry's assessment revealed that only 500 metric tons of red onions are stored in warehouses,... read more

The volume of limes from Mexico has slightly decreased. According to Tony Campos from International Citrus and Produce, limes coming from Marinez De La Torre are currently lower compared to two weeks ago. This decrease is attributed to the beginning of the new crop. Once more fruit starts to reach a larger size, we will have a read more

Zgodnie z informacjami handlowymi z EastFruit, Iran wprowadził 60-dniowy zakaz eksportu jabłek, pomarańczy i daktyli ze względu na rosnące ceny żywności i niezadowolenie społeczne przed Ramadanem. Źródła wskazują, że zakaz rozpoczął się 24 lutego 2025 roku, chociaż wysyłki trwały do niedawna. Oczekuje się, że zawieszenie będzie… read more

A.P. Moller Maersk plans to invest $5 billion in India's ports, terminals, and landside infrastructure. Keith Svendsen, CEO of APM Terminals, emphasized the focus on expanding the Pipavav terminal and building a container terminal at Vadhavan Port. The logistics sector will also receive a portion of the investment. read more

The Nashi pear harvest in South Australia began in early February. The warmer weather has caused the season to start a bit earlier than last year. "The heat accelerates the ripening of the pears, and we have experienced some extreme heat here in South Australia, which has contributed to their early maturity." read more

A Carrefour premiere: Romanian grapes on the shelf for the first time in February

Carrefour Romania is introducing Romanian grapes to its store shelves in the country for the first time in February, as part of a storage pilot project with the producers from "Cooperativa Grădina noastra" in Huși. read more

AGI Frost Fans is expanding its operations in North America, with recent installations in Washington state and growing interest at the World Ag Expo. In February, Wenatchee Wind completed installations in Washington state, demonstrating our commitment to supporting agricultural areas. read more

Paul van Groningen, a commercial agent from Spain, operating alongside his wife Maria Elena, reports that the Spanish greenhouse vegetable season has been successful so far. "Prices have generally been satisfactory for growers. However, the increasing virus pressure is becoming a bigger issue." read more

W tym roku, BLR Airport poszerzył swoją działalność w dziedzinie uprawy kwiatów, dodając nowe destynacje takie jak Abu Zabi, Dżudda, Bejrut, Tokio, Bahrajn i Dammam. Wzrastające światowe zapotrzebowanie na świeże róże z okazji Walentynek doprowadziło do ustanowienia nowego rekordu przez BLR Airport, który przetworzył 44 miliony łodyg róż. read more

A difficult season for Egyptian citrus exporters, according to Muhammad Shaker, Export Manager at Almansi, confirming the concerns expressed by several Egyptian exporters at the start of the season. The exporter says: "We are currently seeing a drop in demand compared with the same period last year." read more

The new Eden Gold™ pear variety is thriving in orchards in major growing countries worldwide. At the same time, consumers in key European markets are increasingly enjoying this fruit. Ido Ben Dor, from Ben Dor Fruits and Nurseries in Israel, states, "Eden Gold pears..." read more

Integrated Pest Management (IPM), with biological solutions as a key success factor, combines various strategies to enhance the value of crops. By implementing an IPM approach, farmers can establish a conducive environment for plant growth while simultaneously creating conditions that are highly detrimental to pests and diseases. read more

The majority of South African growers and exporters are now well acquainted with the delays at the Cape Town port during the peak of the summer season for exporting deciduous fruits. read more

The Fruitnet Tomato Congress 2025 will take place in Malaga, Spain, on 11-12 November. The event will include a day of presentations, discussions, and networking, followed by a day of field tours. read more

The European Union was the largest market with 32.61% of the total volume, followed by Russia with 19.42% and the USA with 13.99%. Other markets included the Middle East (11.36%) and the Southern South America (6.84%). read more

Since leaving the EU, the UK has been concentrating on developing its own trade policies and agreements autonomously, with the aim of improving its global trading position. These efforts are part of a wider strategy to strengthen the UK's economic resilience and global influence. read more

The growth conditions in the Mediterranean region have significantly improved. Both Spain, Morocco, and Italy are ready to export increasing quantities of fresh produce. Considering the weather forecast, there is also expected to be sufficient market supply in the coming week. read more

Kenyan avocado producer Enzispring is a newcomer to the European market, having started exporting to the continent in 2023. Headquartered in Nairobi, the company runs farms in the Mount Kenya region. Managing director Alice Okello expects an increase in export volumes in the near future. read more