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Suez Canal Authority Chairman Osama Rabie stated on Wednesday that the Red Sea crisis has not resulted in a sustainable route to replace the canal. He noted, "There were positive indicators for the return of stability in the region." Since November 2023, Iran-backed Houthi militants have... read more

Biosecurity New Zealand has put in place legal restrictions on the transportation of fruits and vegetables in the Birkdale suburb of North Shore in Auckland, after discovering a single male Oriental fruit fly in a surveillance trap. This is the second such incident this year, with a previous detection in South… read more

Egypt is continuing to increase its potato exports to Greece, with EastFruit reporting that over 156,000 tons of ware potatoes were imported from Egypt to Greece in the marketing year 2023/24. This import was valued at $64 million, representing a 12% increase from the previous season and a 71% rise from the prior year. read more

Pierwsze południowoafrykańskie awokado mają dotrzeć na europejski rynek w 10./11. tygodniu. Spodziewane są podobne ilości do ubiegłego roku. „Nasza wstępna prognoza na ten sezon to 84 000 ton, dokonamy ponownej oceny w marcu, gdy będziemy mieć dokładniejsze dane” - powiedział Derek Donkin. read more

Many of the flowers displayed on store shelves for Valentine's Day have been given as gifts during romantic dinners. But what happens to the flowers that remain unsold? A recent study from the University of Georgia investigates how these flowers can be repurposed as food ingredients, providing a more sustainable way to utilize them. read more

Despite the devastating impact of the war, "Artika-Bio", a food processing company based in Kharkiv, has managed to recover 70% of its production capacity and is still delivering high-quality frozen fruits and vegetables to its customers. Prior to 2022, "Artika-Bio" operated as a full-cycle company. read more

Over the past twenty years, the area dedicated to avocado cultivation has significantly increased globally, reaching nearly one million hectares in 2023. Countries where avocado production is feasible have witnessed rapid growth, with Morocco being one of them, as indicated by official statistics. read more

In order to support its operations, Megamark now uses reusable crates from Toscaltd for transportation, distribution, and

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Chinese New Year is the busiest period for flower sellers. This year, Chinese New Year started on January 28th. In this article, Katherine Young, General Manager of Holex Shanghai, shared insights about the market performance of imported flowers in China during Chinese New Year. read more

Vilmorin Mikado expands its varietal range for the eggplant species and continues to be a reference point for producers in Central-Southern Italy, offering high-performing varieties for all major types (round-oval black, purple, long), ensuring excellent results in the field. read more

The Floriseum in San Remo, Italy, is the hosting venue for the February 25 event "The Art and Science of Floral Design." James DelPrince, Ph.D., AIFD, from Mississippi State University Extension, will be presenting an overview of the Master Floral Designer program, which is designed for consumers. Margherita Beruto will also be present at the event. read more

The largest European producers of strawberries and small fruits - in descending order Spain, Italy, France, and Portugal - will request direct dialogue with European institutions to define a common policy for the sector that harmonizes primarily within the EU. read more

In a move that highlights its dedication to quality, Turkish grower-exporter Alanar is now planning to exclusively export fruit grown in its own orchards. This marks a change from previous years when it also sourced fruit from other growers. read more

Los supermercados españoles venden hoy una proporción mayor de manzanas y peras cultivadas en casa que hace diez años, según una nueva investigación de la asociación de frutas catalana Afrucat.

Spanish supermarkets sell a higher proportion of homegrown apples and pears today than ten years ago, new research from Catalan fruit association Afrucat shows. read more

With a total area of 730 square meters and a height of about six meters, the communal stand was not only significantly larger than in previous years. Eye-catching signs such as 'Finest from Flanders' or 'Fresh from Flanders' attracted attention in the already high-caliber setting. read more

An article in The Grocer indicates that Iceland Foods is now exclusively selling all of its fresh fruits and vegetables under its own brand. This means that they will no longer carry any produce labeled as Keelings or Love to Grow. read more

European tomato production is facing ongoing challenges, such as weather extremes in Spain. As a possible alternative source, Uzbekistan is emerging, according to Yorkin Inamov, founder of the exporting company Exim Agro. He states that the climate in the Central Asian country provides optimal conditions for tomato cultivation. read more

The increasingly intensive collaboration with Dutch companies underscores the commitment to improving cultivation methods and expanding market access, as stated in a report by the agricultural information service 'Agroberichten Buitenland'. While Côte d'Ivoire is... read more

The New Zealand biosecurity organization Kiwifruit Vine Health (KVH) has reported a second fruit fly alert for 2025 in Auckland. This time, the alert is in the suburb of Birkdale, after a single male oriental fruit fly was found in a backyard surveillance trap. read more

Agrovision has successfully harvested its first commercial crop of blueberries grown in China, less than a year after entering into an agreement with the Longhua Residents Committee to establish large-scale berry farming operations in Yunnan province. read more