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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

Compared to the average of the past six years, the total bush berry harvest in 2024 decreased by 10.5%. The last time a lower harvest than in 2024 was achieved was in 2020, with 35,800 tons. read more

Ponad 64 tony tajskich durianów zostały odrzucone przez chińskich urzędników po stwierdzeniu zanieczyszczenia żółtym barwnikiem - informuje gazeta The Nation. read more

Od świeżych awokado po produkty mleczne, Amerykanie w dużej mierze polegają na swoich sąsiednich krajach w codziennych zakupach spożywczych. Biały Dom potwierdził, że prezydent Donald Trump nałoży 25% cło na towary z Meksyku i Kanady — dwóch największych dostawców produktów rolnych do. read more

Russia does not produce pears on an industrial scale like apples, as stated by Igor Mukhanin, President of the Russian Gardeners' Association. Currently, only small pear orchards exist in some southern regions, which are not enough to meet domestic demand. Mukhanin clarified that Russia's read more

Styczeń do marca zazwyczaj są miesiącami o niższej produkcji bananów w Meksyku z powodu nieco niższych temperatur w porównaniu z resztą roku. "Objętość i dostępność z naszego regionu uprawnego Tecoman w stanie Colima w regionie Środkowego Pacyfiku Meksyku to... read more

A Victorian table grape producer has announced an exciting expansion of its variety offerings that will be exported to Japan and Thailand this season. Budou Farms says thanks to newly granted market access, consumers will now have access to a wider range of varieties. "We're thrilled that our read more