Several factors have put the dollar's status as the world's dominant currency under fresh scrutiny. Apart from the rivalry with China, the fallout from the war in Ukraine and the U.S. debt ceiling, Russia's exile from global financial systems last year also fuelled speculation that non-U.S.
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After the successful sponsorship of last year's Deejay Ten in Milan, DimmidiSì renews its partnership with Radio Deejay for 2023 and does so by tripling its commitment. In fact, it is the sponsor of three of the radio station's iconic events that attract thousands of fans every year
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EastFruit analysts note that the new potato season in Georgia began with very high prices for the potatoes of the new harvest. However, according to a survey held on May 19, the average wholesale price is at the lowest point for the week in EastFruit’s history. Interestingly, prices for the
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Agriculture and Food Minister Jackie Jarvis has launched the 2023 Western Australian citrus season today, with premium quality WA oranges, mandarins and lemons about to hit retail shelves. read more

The global pineapple market is experiencing various dynamics across different regions. In the Netherlands, natural flowering in Costa Rica has resulted in larger volumes of pineapples being shipped to Europe, ensuring a plentiful supply until the end of June. read more

Fusarium TR4 has galvanised the banana industry like never before. The evolution of joint strategies to contain its spread and develop disease resistant varieties have accelerated as the fungal strain has advanced from Asia to Africa and, more recently, into Latin America. read more

Costa Group’s interim chief executive Harry Debney says the Australian fresh produce heavyweight has “a lot to look forward to”. read more

Costa Rica and the UAE have signed several financial, cooperation and investment agreements that will allow exports of Costa Rican fruit to the Gulf country. The agreement also addresses renewable energy, hospital infrastructure and decarbonisation. read more

After a difficult 2022 season, due to the heat wave and water shortages, a good quality mango crop is expected in Pakistan this year, which should see lower prices in its export markets, such as the UAE. Mango exports from Pakistan started on 20 May, in accordance with the government’s
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Asia Fruit Logistica and Asiafruit Magazine travelled to Ho Chi Minh City last week to strengthen connections in the booming Vietnam market ahead of the return of Asia’s premier fresh fruit and vegetable show to Hong Kong on 6-8 September 2023. read more

West Australian avocados have gained access to Thailand after the gazette notice for import conditions was signed on 11 May. read more

The 9th International Cherry Symposium takes place in China and several activities are being developed during this week: International academic conferences, China Cherry Expo, and the first Beijing Cherry Culture Festival. read more

There’s always a bit of uncertainty hanging over just when U.S. retailers will start the transition to imported soft citrus. “This year is no different,” says Mark Greenberg of Capespan North America. read more

Morocco's pumpkin exports to the United Kingdom have expanded quite a lot, reaching an impressive 11,000 tons by the end of January 2023. Over the course of one year, from January 2022 to January 2023, Morocco's exports accounted for a significant 13% share of the UK pumpkin market, establishing
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Ecuador’s banana and other industries have done the homework with a free trade agreement (FTA) signed with China, but now they have a slightly longer waiting period before they can enjoy the benefits. The delay comes after Ecuador’s President Guillermo Lasso dissolved the National Assembly
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The grape crisis, or rather crises, taking place in Italy, as repeatedly reported, was not overcame by all producers. Those who have been able to, have tried to come up with new ideas and new entrepreneurial solutions. One of them is Giovanni Mangiapane, a long-established grape grower in the
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The prices of apples are 23% and pears 18% higher than last year on South Africa's domestic market, notes fresh market analyst Dr Johnny van der Merwe. read more

Despite a difficult potato season in Egypt, due to weather disturbances that reduced yields in some areas, producers say they have managed to achieve good volumes. Sayed El Attar, an Egyptian potato producer, commented on the situation. read more

The Ukrainian vegetable industry will not soon return to pre-war production levels. The total market decline is estimated at 25-30%, according to Ivo Kyumyurdzhiev, the director of Rijk Zwaan Ukraine. The company Rijk Zwaan has been active in Ukraine since 1998, providing vegetable seeds to
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According to Peaches and Apricots of France, “the very first harvest of French apricots will take place this week (week 20), and more significant volumes should arrive on the market from the end of next week (week 21) and in week 22. For the whole season, forecasts are based on a volume
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