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Namibia exported grapes worth around USD 54.4 million in December, while importing grapes valued at approximately USD 153,000, mainly from South Africa. The majority of these exports were headed for the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. This information comes from the Namibia International Merchandise Trade... read more

In 2024, the agri-food sector in Ukraine contributed $24.6 billion to the total exports of $41.6 billion, accounting for 59% of the total exports. This export activity supports national reserves and stabilizes the exchange rate of the hryvnia, which in turn affects inflation control. Despite facing challenges due to wartime conditions, Ukraine's... read more

Vietnam has increased its presence at Fruit Logistica in Berlin by hosting ten booths through the Vietnam Fruits and Vegetables Association (Vinafruit). The event, which spans three days, showcases important Vietnamese produce including mangos, longans, and dragon fruits. This year's participation marks Vietnam's fifth. read more

Nick Nafpliotis, the company director of fresh produce exporter Greek & Fresh, mentioned that the winter season has been quiet for Greek produce overall. However, he highlighted some positives for two specific seasons. "We're currently in the midst of our cucumber and mandarin season, both of which have been positive," said Nafpliotis. read more

W kwietniu 2025 roku projekt prowadzony przez FAO/EBRD oraz FoodEx Morocco zorganizują misję dla marokańskich eksporterów owoców i warzyw do Azji Południowo-Wschodniej. Inicjatywa ma na celu połączenie Maroka, wiodącego kraju w globalnym segmencie świeżych i mrożonych produktów roślinnych, z Azją Południowo-Wschodnią, jednym z niewielu globalnych. read more

The announcement was made during the FRUIT LOGISTICA in Berlin. read more

Germany is leading with a significant increase from 110,000 tons in 2023 to 120,000 tons in the past year 2024, which represents a notable rise compared to the previous year. Italy and the United Kingdom are also showing strong growth, while... read more

The durian is the undisputed star. According to the FRUIT LOGISTICA Trend Report, exports of the exotic fruit had a value of 4.8 billion US dollars in 2023, which is 3.2 billion US dollars more than in 2018 – an average annual value increase of 24.8%. The main reason for this is the high demand. read more

China's increasing demand for durian is expected to lead to a further rise in exports from South-East Asian producers, according to BMI Country Risk and Industry Research shared by Xinhua. read more

The expansion of Zespri's global supply operations in Greece and the introduction of new hectares of Zespri SunGold in Italy, France, Japan, and Korea, aimed at ensuring a continuous 12-month supply, are at the center of attention at Fruit Logistica 2025 in Berlin. read more

Nursery Vantyghem from Belgium is starting a pilot project to grow duckweed, as reported by VRT. As of this week, duckweed has been approved for sale in Europe as a food source for humans. Nursery Vantyghem, which has been cultivating flowers since 1985, recognizes the potential of duckweed. "On paper, it is a ..." read more

In conjunction with Fruit Logistica, the third edition of Mit (Meet Italian Taste) took place. It is in this context that Aop Europae, with the member producer organizations Terra Orti, Aoa, Aroma Domus, Costieragrumi, Campania Felix, HortoItalia, La Deliziosa, and Coop Coldiretti San. read more

Greenhouse cucumbers in Ukraine are getting more expensive, according to analysts from the EastFruit project. Market participants attribute the price hike in this sector to a sharp increase in demand for greenhouse cucumbers coupled with a relatively low supply of the product. read more

The increasing production of strawberries in greenhouses in the Netherlands is shortening the sales window for strawberries from Mediterranean countries not only in the Netherlands but also in many European countries where these fruits are

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For the first time, all of Waitrose's Valentine's Day bouquets this year will contain flowers grown and supplied through Waitrose Foundation farms in Kenya. With shoppers looking for more thoughtful choices when they shop. This Valentine's offer gives customers the option to give a bouquet that read more

Asia Fruit Logistica has announced that Peru will be the Official Partner Country for the 2025 edition of the event, highlighting the country's increasing importance as a prominent global fresh produce exporter in Latin America. read more

Since the beginning of the season, Pink Lady apple sales in Italy have increased by 16%, among the best performances in Europe, but now the focus is on increasing market share in Italy. This data was communicated by the brand, which is present at Fruit Logistica, where the new president is also attending. read more

For the past twelve years, Erfan Safari, the owner of Sevin Greenhouse, has been cultivating tropical plants and cut flowers in Mahallat, Iran - a region renowned for being the heart of the country's ornamental plant production. While he once exported a portion of his products, the current read more

An often-seen flower in popular gardens for generations, the gladiolus – a flower that was once only native to Africa and Asia Minor, can now be grown in the high-altitude areas of Chintapalle in the Alluri Sitarama Raju (ASR) district. A. Appalaswamy Babu, assistant director of Regional Agriculture, revealed this information. read more

At the last meeting of the Agriculture and Rural Development Commission on February 4th, the voice of beekeepers resounded loudly. They gathered from all over Poland to Warsaw to declare cooperation between the beekeeping community and orchard farmers, not only

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