Below is a timelapse of a ship navigating through the locks of the Panama Canal, from the Atlantic to the Pacific. read more

In response to the recent flooding events that severely impacted potato cultivation across regions in Ireland, industry representatives are now calling for financial compensation for the affected farmers. The Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) has taken a proactive stance by urging the government
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Below is a timelapse of a ship navigating through the locks of the Panama Canal, from the Atlantic to the Pacific. read more

The Garlic Contact Group, formed by sector leaders from France, Italy and Spain, along with their respective administrations, convened a few days ago in Rovigo, Italy, and has greenlighted a proposal from the National Association of Garlic Producers and Marketers (ANPCA) and FEPEX for the
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In a bid to further boost tourism allure of Asia's largest Tulip garden, the Department of Floriculture has added five more new tulip varieties this year besides expanding the existing garden area. This was informed during a meeting chaired by Commissioner Secretary Floriculture, Sheikh Fayaz
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In a bid to further boost tourism allure of Asia's largest Tulip garden, the Department of Floriculture has added five more new tulip varieties this year besides expanding the existing garden area. This was informed during a meeting chaired by Commissioner Secretary Floriculture, Sheikh Fayaz
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Attacks by Houthi rebels in Yemen on commercial vessels have resulted in many shipping companies rerouting away from two of the world's busiest shipping routes — the Red Sea and Suez Canal. The risks posed by these attacks (primarily in the Bab al-Mandab corridor) have disrupted global trade
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Today, A.P. Møller-Mærsk released the following press statement: How Maersk built a predictable end-to-end solution to transport cherries from Chile to China. The customerThe customer is a leading Chinese importer/exporter of fruits. The company runs more than 10 wholesale stores across China
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The world ginger market is said to be split into two categories, Chinese ginger and non-Chinese ginger. Peru leads the pack in organic and certified ginger production quality, leading to higher pricing in most markets. However, the country is finishing the harvest season about two months earlier
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Australian researchers have discovered that a plant-based diet, rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and nuts, can significantly reduce the risk of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a condition linked to several severe health issues including stroke and heart disease. This diet shift offers a
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"The family has expanded but not our DNA, which remains firmly rooted in our historical roots despite the innovative impulses". This is how ISI Sementi describes itself to IFN after the acquisition by the Japanese multinational Mitsui&Co; read more

The holy month of Ramadan sets the rhythm of life in Morocco, as in other Muslim countries, including changing work schedules. Workdays generally shorten over the course of a month and are organized to take into account the time of the breaking of the fast. The Moroccan government changes the
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The European Parliament has sanctioned an extension for the trade liberalization between the European Union and Moldova for an additional year. This decision enables the continuation of tariff-free exports for seven Moldovan agricultural products, specifically tomatoes, garlic, table grapes,
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South Korea is grappling with a pressing issue: a scarcity of apples leading to skyrocketing prices, dubbed the "appflation" crisis. Wholesale apple prices have surged to 5,414 won ($4.11) per kilogram, marking a staggering 97.33% increase from the previous year. This sharp rise in apple prices
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A new bilateral protocol has been established between South Africa and Vietnam, opening the Vietnamese market to South African oranges. read more

Chilean cherry exports will remain broadly flat in 2023/24, but exports to China are set to hit a new record, according to the Chilean Cherry Committee. read more

Compared to the ten-year average from 2013 to 2022, the mushroom harvest in 2023 was a good 11 % higher; read more

Mercadona reported a 15 per cent increase in sales to €35.5bn in 2023. Net profits jumped 40 per cent to more than €1bn. read more

Early table potatoes from imports bridge the gap in Germany between the end of the storage potato season and the start of the marketing of our own new produce. At the same time, their supply is a good opportunity to create a market that is detached from the storage season and that can fulfil the
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Dole plc has announced that it has completed the previously announced sale of its 65 per cent equity stake in Progressive Produce PTF Holdings, the parent company of Pacific Trellis Fruit. read more