At Fruit Logistica in Berlin, postharvest solutions for avocados were presented during a technical session at the Insights Stage, drawing industry attention to shipment performance and decay management. Dr. Martín Mottura shared results from industrial avocado shipments from Peru to Spain using...
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"India is expected to increase its mandarin imports as the supply of local Kinnow variety decreases"
2026-02-12 00:00
Punjab, a major citrus-producing state in northwest India, has nearly depleted its Kinnow supplies, creating an opportunity for imported mandarins during Ramadan and summer, according to Vishal Take, Director of Take Agro India Pvt. Ltd. "This creates space for premium easy-peel varieties like Nadorcott,"
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84% of the 2026 quota for Egyptian date exports to Turkey has already been exhausted.
2026-02-12 00:00
The majority of Egypt's date export quota to Turkey for 2026 has been filled in just six weeks. According to the free trade agreement between Egypt and Turkey, a quota of 5,000 tonnes of dates can be exported each year. As of February 12, the Turkish Ministry of Trade figures show that only 814 tonnes have been exported so far.
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During the peak of Valentine's Day trade in the United Kingdom, there is a significant increase in the import of flowers, underscoring the importance of a strong Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) agreement to ensure that flowers are delivered to British consumers efficiently and affordably. Dutch traders have stated that...
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HortEx 2026 will feature a new "Flower Showcase".
2026-02-12 00:00
HortEx 2026 is introducing an innovative participation concept designed specifically for breeders, growers, and exporters who want maximum exposure in the Asian market with minimal logistical effort. Scheduled from 20 to 22 May 2026 at BITEC, Bangkok, and co-located with Agritechnica ASIA, the exhibition promises a unique opportunity for participants to showcase their products and services.
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Holenderskie jabłka zrobiły historyczny debiut na chińskim rynku.
2026-02-11 13:00
The official ceremony welcoming the first shipment of Dutch apples in China took place over the weekend in Beijing, with the Tessa brand being the first to enter the market.
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The multinational fruit company Chiquita has resumed operations at the Port of Moín in Costa Rica, as it restarts banana export shipments from Bocas del Toro in Panama to the south.
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Storms have destroyed as much as 50 per cent of the early strawberry crop in Huelva.
2026-02-11 11:00
Huelva has lost between 30 and 50 per cent of its early strawberry harvest and a significant portion of the raspberry crop due to the storms that have swept through southern Spain in recent weeks, according to the berry organization Freshuelva.
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Te Mata is in the lead with one apple.
2026-02-11 07:00
Australasian fresh produce supplier, Te Mata Exports, has started exporting its early-season A1 apple this month, with its first shipment to China being among the earliest from New Zealand this season.
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The South African Table Grape Industry (SATI) has welcomed the announcement of a new export protocol that will enable access for South African table grapes to Korea.
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‘Outlaw’ oranges from Egypt on their way: European markets on guard
2026-02-11 00:00
The entry of oranges from Egypt containing residues of prohibited substances into the European market has been described by ASAJA Murcia as "reckless and dangerous" following a report from the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) on the issue. According to the European Agency,
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Tractors from all over Greece will rally in Athens on Friday.
2026-02-11 00:00
A nationwide tractor rally is scheduled to take place in Athens on Friday afternoon. The tractors will gather in the city's central square, in front of Parliament, and depart the following day. The rally has been organized by associations representing farmers, livestock breeders, beekeepers, and.
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Arrigoni Group: new visual identity presented at Fruit Logistica
2026-02-11 00:00
Arrigoni Group is taking a strategic step in its international growth journey by introducing a renewed corporate visual identity that involves the logos of the subsidiary companies Arrigoni France, Artes, and Lirsa.
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"The recently concluded season of South Africa in India provides valuable lessons for citrus exporters"
2026-02-11 00:00
South Africa's exports of mandarins and oranges to India doubled in 2025, causing challenges for Indian importers, according to Abdul Hadi, Managing Partner at DFC Global. "During July-September, the volume of oranges increased from 778 to 1,600 containers and mandarins from 1,000 to 2,000, leading to oversupply and price issues."
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Indie: Naukowcy z Kaszmiru udają pierwsze kwitnięcie tulipanów zimą
2026-02-11 00:00
Tulips są zazwyczaj zaprogramowane na wiosnę. W Kaszmirze zazwyczaj tak jest. Jednak tego zimy, w kontrolowanej przestrzeni badawczej na kampusie Shalimar SKUAST, kwiaty nie poszły za kalendarzem. Według The New Indian Express, po raz pierwszy w dolinie naukowcy mieli.
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Before Valentine's Day, rose breeders are calling for respect for innovation and protection against illegal propagation.
2026-02-11 00:00
Valentine's Day is the most romantic day of the year—and the most important commercial date for the global rose sector. In the U.S. alone, rose sales during this period reach into the billions, with red roses making up nearly 70% of all flower sales. Globally, over 250 million rose stems are sold.
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Proven Winners® and Pure Line Seeds have entered into an agreement to offer an exclusive collection of high-performing vegetable plants under the Proven Harvest by Proven Winners brand. As the sole licensee for the Proven Harvest by Proven Winners brand in North America, Pure Line...
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Langkloof tornado rips through orchards
2026-02-11 00:00
On the verge of the Royal Gala, Packham and Forelle harvests in the Langkloof, a hailstorm accompanied by what has been described as a tornado, ripped through the eastern part of the valley late Thursday afternoon. The Granor Passi juice factory opened over the weekend to process the thousands of fruits.
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In 2025, a total of 45,700 tons of shrub berries were harvested in Germany from an area of approximately 9,000 hectares. Although the cultivation area decreased slightly by 2.0% compared to the previous year, the harvest volume increased by 23.5%. This information was provided by the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis).
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