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Cherry Rush: Belarusian and Russian Traders Flock to Uzbekistan
2025-05-23 00:00
New Zealand is still losing market share to Chile and South Africa.
2025-05-23 00:00
This year's international apple marketing season is starting to gain momentum. "We began with Royal Gala in calendar week 18, continued with Granny Smith in calendar week 19, and introduced Braeburn from calendar week 21. The first shipments of Pink Lady apples are also underway and are anticipated to
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Vietnam's exports of agricultural products decreased by 35% in May.
2025-05-23 00:00
The Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association has reported that from May 2025 to the present, exports of fruits and vegetables have been valued at US$496 million, showing a 35.5% decrease compared to the previous year. The export industry has experienced a decline for five consecutive months.
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The Indian market is now accepting citrus fruits from Brazil.
2025-05-23 00:00
The Brazilian Government and the Government of India have concluded negotiations to allow Brazil to export five citrus products to that country: Tahiti lime (Citrus latifolia), Sicilian lime (Citrus limon), sweet orange (Citrus sinensis), mandarin and similar (Citrus reticulata and Citrus).
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Pakistan is targeting $100 million in mango exports.
2025-05-23 00:00
Pakistan will commence its mango export season on May 25, 2025, with a goal of exporting 125,000 tons abroad, aiming to generate an estimated $100 million in foreign exchange. This target, set by the Pakistan Fruit and Vegetable Exporters Association (PFVA), represents a 25 per cent increase.
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An automated potato processing plant has been opened in Spain.
2025-05-23 00:00
Patatas Meléndez, a leading fresh potato supplier in Spain, has partnered with New Zealand-based equipment manufacturer Wyma to develop a new post-harvest processing facility in Medina del Campo. The plant incorporates automation, artificial intelligence, and digital monitoring technologies.
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Cooperation between Belarus and China in greenhouse watermelon cultivation is expanding in Klimovichi.
2025-05-23 00:00
A promising cross-border agricultural venture is emerging in the Klimovichi District of Belarus. Since April, a local farming enterprise led by Dmitry Sirotkin has partnered with the Chinese agribusiness company Dongfanghong to start a joint production of melons and watermelons. The pilot project is off to a strong start.
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Moldova is increasing its apple exports to Southeast Asia.
2025-05-23 00:00
EastFruit analysts have reported that Moldova is making continued efforts to diversify its apple exports in light of instability in the Russian market. Southeast Asia has now become a key focus for Moldovan apple exports. Following Ukraine's lead, which started exporting fresh apples to Singapore and Malaysia between 2017 and 2019, Moldova has also begun to do the same.
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The free trade agreement between Ecuador and China has led to a significant increase in the trade of roses.
2025-05-23 00:00
At the foot of Cayambe volcano in Ecuador, where the equator meets the Andes, workers at the rose farm Hoja Verde start their day at 6 a.m., harvesting flowers destined for markets worldwide. This region, one of Ecuador's most productive areas for growing roses, is filled with similar farms.
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Crop failures reduce the supply of apricots.
2025-05-22 11:00
In Europe, a small apricot harvest is expected in 2025. Frost damage in the Caucasus region has now been largely assessed. In Turkey, there has been a total crop failure in the main growing areas. Harvest failures are also reported in Moldova, Bulgaria, Hungary, and Greece.
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Mr Apple is increasing its market presence in South-East Asia through the launch of the Dazzle campaign.
2025-05-22 07:00
Wietnam od dawna był jednym z głównych rynków eksportowych dla Pana Apple.
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Australia's citrus industry is preparing for a record harvest.
2025-05-22 06:00
W zeszłym roku branża cytrusowa Australii świętowała powrót do formy po kilku trudnych latach.
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Asia Fruit Logistica has announced a remarkable selection of expert speakers for its Thailand Meet Up, scheduled to take place on June 25, 2025, at the Carlton Hotel Sukhumvit in Bangkok.
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Poland has become the top buyer of Russian cucumbers in the EU.
2025-05-22 00:00
The Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging an increase in import duties on Turkish apples from 50% to at least 100%. This proposal aims to curb the influx of Turkish apples and safeguard the interests of domestic apple growers.
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Early melon harvest has started in Surxondaryo region, with local sales and exports commencing.
2025-05-22 00:00
Region of Surxondaryo in Uzbekistan, known for its early agricultural production, has started harvesting its first melons of the season. The Ministry of Agriculture reports that the harvest is happening on an 8-hectare field in the "Nurtepa" neighborhood of the Sherobod district.
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Chile is intensifying its efforts to promote its fruit in Asia.
2025-05-22 00:00
Chile has recently finished a cherry season characterized by large quantities and low prices, but with significant demand in Asia. China remains the primary market, while countries like India and the United States are also increasing their presence. "Frutas de Chile," the organization that represents the main fruit exporters in the country, is at the forefront of this trend.
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The Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (AI-ECTA), which came into force in late 2022, has enabled over 85% of Australian goods exports to India to be tariff-free. This percentage is projected to increase to 90% by January of next year. Australian macadamias, which are predominantly grown in the country, are among the products benefitting from this agreement.
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