A man and a woman were arrested after a high-speed chase across multiple states during which they threw canned vegetables and other objects at the police. The chase, reaching speeds of over 100 mph, started in Kansas and ended in Butler, Missouri, where officers blocked their escape. One of the canned vegetables shattered a patrol car's window.
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New Zealand growers are concerned about proposed changes to imports.
2025-02-21 00:00
Hodowcy i sprzedawcy kwiatów martwią się zwiększonymi ryzykami bioasekuracji w związku z proponowaną zmianą standardów importu. Ministerstwo ds. Głównych Gałęzi Rolnictwa poszukuje opinii na temat proponowanej […
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Bangladesh fruit prices are rising due to increased import duties, which are limiting supply and reducing consumer demand.
2025-02-21 00:00
The introduction of increased supplementary duties on imported fruits in Bangladesh since January 9, 2025, has resulted in price hikes ranging from $0.28 to $0.94 per kilogram. The Bangladesh Fresh Fruits Importers Association (BFFIA) has observed a decrease in the issuance of letters of credit (LCs) for this sector.
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India is boosting its agricultural exports with significant shipments of fruits and products with Geographical Indication (GI) tags.
2025-02-21 00:00
India's agricultural sector has witnessed a growth in exports, with Indian fruits entering Western markets and rice exports showing an increase. The Modi government's initiative, Aatmanirbhar Bharat, has played a crucial role in creating opportunities for Indian farmers, as stated by a senior official.
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Egypt reported that the Red Sea crisis has caused a more than 60% decrease in revenue from the Suez Canal.
2025-02-21 00:00
Suez Canal Authority Chairman Osama Rabie stated on Wednesday that the Red Sea crisis has not resulted in a sustainable route to replace the canal. He noted, "There were positive indicators for the return of stability in the region." Since November 2023, Iran-backed Houthi militants have...
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New Zealand has imposed restrictions following the second detection of an Oriental fruit fly in Auckland.
2025-02-21 00:00
Biosecurity New Zealand has put in place legal restrictions on the transportation of fruits and vegetables in the Birkdale suburb of North Shore in Auckland, after discovering a single male Oriental fruit fly in a surveillance trap. This is the second such incident this year, with a previous detection in South…
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Europe continues to be the primary market for avocados, while Asian markets are showing steady progress.
2025-02-21 00:00
Pierwsze południowoafrykańskie awokado mają dotrzeć na europejski rynek w 10./11. tygodniu. Spodziewane są podobne ilości do ubiegłego roku. „Nasza wstępna prognoza na ten sezon to 84 000 ton, dokonamy ponownej oceny w marcu, gdy będziemy mieć dokładniejsze dane” - powiedział Derek Donkin.
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Repurposing unsold flowers to make food
2025-02-21 00:00
Many of the flowers displayed on store shelves for Valentine's Day have been given as gifts during romantic dinners. But what happens to the flowers that remain unsold? A recent study from the University of Georgia investigates how these flowers can be repurposed as food ingredients, providing a more sustainable way to utilize them.
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China: "Rynek jest wymagający, ale wciąż są szanse" China: "The market is challenging, but there are still chances"
2025-02-21 00:00
Chinese New Year is the busiest period for flower sellers. This year, Chinese New Year started on January 28th. In this article, Katherine Young, General Manager of Holex Shanghai, shared insights about the market performance of imported flowers in China during Chinese New Year.
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Alanar, a company based in Turkey, is now prioritizing the production of its own stone fruits.
2025-02-20 17:00
In a move that highlights its dedication to quality, Turkish grower-exporter Alanar is now planning to exclusively export fruit grown in its own orchards. This marks a change from previous years when it also sourced fruit from other growers.
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Uzbekistan is considering the possibility of expanding its tomato exports to Europe.
2025-02-20 15:00
European tomato production is facing ongoing challenges, such as weather extremes in Spain. As a possible alternative source, Uzbekistan is emerging, according to Yorkin Inamov, founder of the exporting company Exim Agro. He states that the climate in the Central Asian country provides optimal conditions for tomato cultivation.
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Biosecurity New Zealand is conducting an investigation after a second fruit fly was discovered in Auckland.
2025-02-20 13:00
The New Zealand biosecurity organization Kiwifruit Vine Health (KVH) has reported a second fruit fly alert for 2025 in Auckland. This time, the alert is in the suburb of Birkdale, after a single male oriental fruit fly was found in a backyard surveillance trap.
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Agrovision has successfully harvested its first commercial blueberry crop in Yunnan.
2025-02-20 11:00
Agrovision has successfully harvested its first commercial crop of blueberries grown in China, less than a year after entering into an agreement with the Longhua Residents Committee to establish large-scale berry farming operations in Yunnan province.
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Australia's horticulture sector has experienced a 4.3 percent growth in total production value to A$17 billion, as per the new comprehensive industry data released by Hort Innovation.
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A trend in Chinese hospitals involves doctors using food superstitions to ensure peaceful shifts. Apples, symbolizing peace, are placed on duty rosters and phones to prevent emergencies. Meanwhile, dragon fruit, mango, and Want Want Milk are avoided as they imply busyness, fire, and chaos. Some even
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Valentine’s Day increases sales of fruits, vegetables, and flowers as total advertisements rise by 5%.
2025-02-20 00:00
Valentine's Day promotions dazzled shoppers with vibrant displays of sweet and savory treats and stunning arrays of floral arrangements. Valentine's classics such as raspberries, cherries, strawberries, asparagus, and grapes were plentiful. Several flyers featured dedicated sections for romantic meals.
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Australia's almond exports reached a record 14,000 metric tons in December, with a 130% increase in exports to China.
2025-02-20 00:00
The Almond Board of Australia (ABA) released its December position report on February 14, 2025. The report details the quantities and destinations of Australia's almond exports, similar to the reports published by the Almond Board of California. In December 2024, Australian exporters shipped nearly 14,000.
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Australian horticulture industry has grown by 4.3% to reach $17 billion, primarily fueled by record exports and increasing values of fruits and nuts.
2025-02-20 00:00
Wydanie Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook 2023/24 ujawniło wzrost o 4,3% (YOY) w całkowitej wartości produkcji dla sektora ogrodnictwa Australii, osiągającą 17 miliardów dolarów. Handbook został opublikowany przez Hort Innovation - organizację non-profit zajmującą się badaniami i rozwojem, wspierającą.
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Bangladesh: Rose price drop leaves growers in limbo
2025-02-20 00:00
The wholesale price of roses at the Gadkhali flower market in Jashore has plummeted this year, leaving growers deeply frustrated. Hiron Mia, a rose grower from Panisara village in Jhikargacha upazila, arrived at the wholesale flower market at 6:00 am on Thursday with 500 red roses. Despite his efforts, he found that the prices were significantly lower than expected.
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In 2024, Kyrgyzstan's vegetable exports increased by 15%, but fruit and nut exports decreased.
2025-02-20 00:00
W 2024 roku eksport warzyw z Kirgistanu wzrósł o 15% w porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem, osiągając wartość 109,1 miliona dolarów - podaje Krajowy Komitet Statystyczny. W 2023 roku eksport wyniósł 94,7 miliona dolarów. Główne eksportowane warzywa to: Rośliny strączkowe - 72,1 miliona dolarów Cebula i czosnek -
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