Moldova's plum trade is moving towards the EU as the country pushes for membership.
2024-10-18 00:00
In a warehouse located north of Chisinau, Moldova, Stefan Bitlan, a prominent exporter of plums, is preparing his shipment for Germany, choosing to target the European Union market instead of Russia. Moldova, situated between Ukraine and Romania, is on the verge of a referendum for EU membership, which is being endorsed by the President.
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Research: Genetic makeup of tulips in India
2024-10-18 00:00
The accurate understanding of how the environment impacts the growth and development of a crop is essential to determine the suitability of a particular cultivar for commercial cultivation in a specific region. The current study focused on assessing the genetic variability,
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EU peach and nectarine production has reached 3.6 million tons.
2024-10-18 00:00
The European Union (EU) market for peaches and nectarines has exhibited intriguing trends in recent years, especially in terms of production, trade, and pricing. The production area of peaches and nectarines in EU member states has experienced minor fluctuations from 2017 to 2023. Italy and Spain, in particular, have...
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In Ukraine, the pricing trends for cucumbers and tomatoes on different retail platforms are being monitored by sources such as "Hvylya", the Minfin portal, the Capital Market, and the Odessa market "Pochatok". With winter approaching, there is an upward trend in the prices of these vegetables.
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Australia's horticulture sector is experiencing labor challenges amidst a policy overhaul.
2024-10-18 00:00
The horticulture sector in Australia is currently going through a phase of policy updates that could potentially change its strategies for sourcing labor. The federal government's review of immigration policy, particularly the Working Holiday Maker (WHM) program, is a key focus area.
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There will be lower apple volumes from Iran this season.
2024-10-18 00:00
Irani apples are entering the market. Hadi Mirzaei, CEO of Darya Noosh Payab Trading, anticipates a vibrant marketing campaign despite a decrease in volume this year. The grower explains: "We experienced a cold winter and spring in Iran, leading to lower apple yields. However, I can assure importers that we..."
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In order to take advantage of the additional value of Cretan bananas, immediate deliveries are required.
2024-10-18 00:00
Bananas grown in the Spanish Canary Islands are not the only ones produced in a European country. In fact, while bananas are cultivated far from the European mainland, near the Atlantic coasts of Africa, there are also bananas grown in the heart of the Mediterranean Sea.
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Netherlands: Delphy tests eggplant cultivation under LED lighting
2024-10-17 16:00
Various cutting strategies were applied and an increased lighting intensity of 240 µmol per m2 per second was tested. The researchers were able to show that eggplants can be grown under full LED lighting in Dutch greenhouses during the winter months. However,
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Durban port investment faces obstacle.
2024-10-17 15:00
A deal between South Africa's state-owned logistics company, Transnet, and a company owned by Filipino billionaire Enrique Razon to expand and operate the largest container port in sub-Saharan Africa in Durban has been temporarily halted.
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BGA: USA remains our most important trading partner.
2024-10-17 15:00
"With Joe Biden as president, the USA has once again become Germany's most important trading partner, our longstanding connections creating prosperity and jobs on both sides of the ocean. I hope that we can continue the good relationship even after November 6th."
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High demand for persimmons
2024-10-17 15:00
Gradually, more producers are entering the sale of persimmons. In Spain, the supply is increasing. So far, the quantities can be marketed without any problems. The demand in Central Europe is strong. The German market is also developing lively. The share of households that recently
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A new plum variety has been developed in Argentina.
2024-10-17 14:00
Argentina's National Institute of Agricultural Technology (Inta) has developed a Japanese-style plum named Silvana Inta. This variety was obtained through natural pollination of the Letizia variety and is known for its exceptional organoleptic characteristics.
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Floods in Italy: Farmers can be compensated
2024-10-17 13:00
Accordingly, Rome can provide 1 billion euros to support agricultural farms in the regions of Emilia-Romagna, Tuscany, and Marche with direct subsidies. Specifically, the funds are intended to restore production capacities and compensate for damages incurred.
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Italy: New rules for seasonal work
2024-10-17 13:00
In addition to the tourism industry, the agriculture sector is expected to be particularly affected by the innovations. One of the planned measures is to carry out the relevant administrative procedures completely digitally in order to be able to trace every step. In the future, work visas are also supposed to be issued digitally.
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"End of an era" as Capespan farms return to growers
2024-10-17 12:00
Two South African fruit growing and marketing companies have expanded their presence in the South African apple and pear industry by acquiring Western Cape fruit farms that were formerly owned by Capespan Agri.
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Ifco eyes growth after securing a better €1.64 billion loan deal.
2024-10-17 12:00
Ifco, a company that provides the fresh produce industry with reusable packaging such as returnable plastic crates for retail, has stated that it expects strong growth and higher market demand for its products in Europe and North America. Additionally, the company is anticipating "organic expansion" in Asia.
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Maersk supports Tanzania's cashew trade.
2024-10-17 12:00
AP Moller-Maersk has announced the launch of its new seasonal ocean service, the Korosho Express, specifically designed to support the cashew trade in Tanzania.
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SanLucar has launched its newest promotional campaign in partnership with Disney for the upcoming movie Vaiana 2.
2024-10-17 11:00
SanLucar will invite consumers to "Dive into the fun with sweet fruits" as part of its latest collaboration with Disney. The promotional packs of branded citrus, mangoes, avocados will be available in stores in Germany, Austria, the Netherlands, Belgium, Romania, Poland, and Sweden starting next month.
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Morocco is set to resume exporting mandarins to Russia.
2024-10-17 10:00
Morocco is planning to resume the export of mandarins to Russia by the end of this year after a temporary suspension, as reported by Rue20.
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Asia Fruit Logistica is launching Meet Ups in 2025.
2024-10-17 07:00
Asia Fruit Logistica is launching its 2025 roadshow of Meet Ups to showcase industry innovation, deepen its connections in key markets, and build even greater momentum for the trade show's return to Hong Kong on 3-5 September 2025.
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