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Wzrost wskaźnika cen producentów rolnych w Jordanii wyniósł 9,9% w 2024 roku, osiągając 109,4 punktów w porównaniu do 99,5 punktów w 2023 roku, jak podał Departament Statystyki (DoS). Ten wzrost był głównie spowodowany wzrostem cen kluczowych upraw, takich jak ziemniaki, cukinia i fasola, które... read more

Volume-wise, it has been an above-average year for peaches and nectarines, according to Pierre de Wet, the estate manager of Romansrivier in the Breede River Valley. However, the Packham pear harvest is very low. "We prefer a cooler October for fruit set, but instead, last October we had quite a lot of hot weather." read more

Many suppliers offering a diverse range of organic foods participate in BioFach in Nuremberg, Germany, each year. Schneider's Gemüseland has been a consistent exhibitor in the organic vegetable category for several years. The company is situated in the heart of Lower Austria. read more

The agricultural sector continues to be one of the primary sources of exports for Costa Rica, representing 18% of total international shipments in 2024; a 7% increase from 2023. However, global market dynamics present challenges in terms of logistics, costs, regulations, and consumption for Costa Rican agricultural products. read more

Russian authorities have stated that the recent renewal of European Union sanctions against Moscow, in response to the invasion of Ukraine, is a measure that harms both Europe and Russia.

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Japan has shown interest in strengthening its trade relations with the Philippines, particularly in increasing imports of Philippine bananas. The Philippines has suggested a review of the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA) to secure a larger portion of the Japanese banana market. read more

Germany is Europe's largest economy and one of the main destinations for Peruvian agro-exports. With a highly environmentally conscious population and a growing demand for fresh and organic produce, this market represents an opportunity for Peruvian exporters. However, it also poses significant... read more

Eric Lasportes, founder and CEO of Sodirex Vietnam Co, LTD based in Ho Chi Minh City since 2010, has specialized in fresh coconuts and established the Mekong Gourmet export brand targeting the 4th range market. "We import exotic fruits grown in Vietnam, such as coconuts from the Mekong region. read more

In 2024, Uzbekistan exported 219,200 tons of grapes, more than double the volume of the previous year, according to the country's Statistics Agency. The total export value amounted to $186.2 million. Russia was the biggest purchaser, importing 174,900 tons, followed by Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan with 21,000 tons each. read more

Apple orchards in the Almaty region have been put up for auction. Agrofirm NurAgro LLP announced the sale with a starting price of 10.07 billion tenge (approximately $19.39 million), listing the lot on the e-Qazyna website. The company is owned by the National Food Contract Corporation. read more

Brazil's banana export volume reached 49 thousand tons in 2024, marking a 13% decrease from the previous year, as reported by Comex Stat. Contributors from Hortifrúti/Cepea attribute this reduction to a controlled national supply of dwarf bananas and competition from Bolivia and Paraguay. read more

The Sustainability Initiative of South Africa (SIZA) has partnered with Appellando to enhance human rights and environmental protection in global supply chains. This collaboration is focused on improving grievance reporting mechanisms in line with EU Due Diligence legislation. read more

The coconut crop in Ivory Coast is experiencing increased demand, while competition in Asia is being affected by the Red Sea crisis. However, Mariella Tossou, the general manager of Somat Trading, points out that this is not necessarily leading to higher prices. The exporter states, "The coconut crop is benefitting from a rise in demand, but this is not necessarily leading to better prices." read more

The Spanish Citrus Interprofessional Inter Citrus held a meeting yesterday with a prominent delegation from the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Business, led by the Director General of Commercial Policy,

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"The government is not abolishing Agence Bio," announced French Minister of Agriculture and Food Sovereignty Annie Genevard earlier this week. On January 17th, the French Senate approved an amendment put forth by Senator Laurent Duplomb to abolish Agence Bio and transfer its responsibilities to FranceAgriMer. read more

India: Aeravti Ventures leads $1 million round in Origin Fresh

Fresh produce brand Origin Fresh has secured $1 million in a pre-seed funding round led by Aeravti Ventures, with participation from a group of Ultra High Net Worth Individuals (HNIs). The fresh funds will be utilized to enhance the delivery network and support the. read more

The Open Day organized by Cora Seedspresso was held on Thursday, January 23rd at the Demonstration Center in Acate, in the province of Ragusa. The event represented an important opportunity to showcase the company's tomato varieties to over 400 visitors, including agricultural companies. read more

Kyrgyzstan recorded a significant increase in flower imports during the first 11 months of 2024. The National Statistics Committee reported that 29.2 million tons of cut flowers and buds were imported, with a total value of $11.22 million. This figure is almost double the amount of flower imports in 2023, which stood at 16.25 million tons. read more

The European Union has decided to extend the economic sanctions imposed on Russia, with the aim of restricting Moscow's financial resources used in the conflict with Ukraine. This extension, which required unanimous approval from member states, faced challenges due to Hungarian demands, but ultimately an agreement was reached. read more

Poland has become one of the top 10 largest potato producers in the world, surpassing the Netherlands, according to the latest data released on January 28, 2025. China remains the leading global producer, contributing a massive 93 million tons of supply. read more