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EU: More restrictive measures for Russia and Belarus
2024-02-27 00:00
Yesterday, 26 February 2024, the Council of the European Union decided to extend the restrictive measures linked to internal repression in Belarus and the regime's support for Russia's war against Ukraine by another year, until 28 February 2025. The decision was made on the
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Hospital apologises for serving lunch without vegetables
2024-02-27 00:00
A Scottish hospital has been forced to apologise after criticism for serving patients a "disgusting" beige-coloured meal with no vegetables. Lara, a patient's daughter, shared a photo on X of the lunch served at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Glasgow, which was made up of
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Indian ultraviolet tech boosts Vitamin D content in mushrooms
2024-02-27 00:00
Innovations in horticulture, including vitamin D-enriched mushrooms, are set to be highlighted at India's National Horticulture Fair. Scientists from the ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticultural Research have leveraged UVB radiation to boost the vitamin D content in mushrooms, exploiting the
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"Adverse weather has resulted in lower yields and a delay in Brix for d'Angen plums".
2024-02-27 00:00
After a difficult cherry season, the Chilean exporter Olivar Export is enthusiastic about sending D'Agen or Sugar Plums to China. Matías Fernández, commercial director of Olivar Export, points out: "Although the fervour of the Chinese market for the D'Agen plums
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Ethylene product for banana ripening approved in Germany
2024-02-27 00:00
For more than 50 years, Catalytic Generators has been focusing on applying ethylene in the safest way possible. Over the years, the company has built a presence in the US, Australia, as well as several European countries. Most recently, approval was received for the use of Catalytic's Ethy-Gen®
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Inka’s Berries launches two premium blueberry varieties
2024-02-26 11:00
Peruvian breeder Inka’s Berries will add two new blueberry varieties to its growing portfolio this year. Abril Blue+ and Alessia Blue+ have been developed with genetics generated in Peru and with the support of Inka’s breeding partner, the University of Georgia, with whom it has a long
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Costa Group officially changes ownership
2024-02-26 06:00
Costa Group has entered a new phase of ownership with a Paine Schwartz Partners-led consortium completing its acquisition of the leading Australian fresh produce company on 26 February 2024.
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Abkhazia has exported nearly 16 tons of mimosa to Russia since the beginning of February
2024-02-26 00:00
This year, the first batches of mimosa from Abkhazia arrived in Russia exceptionally early due to warm weather accelerating the flowering season. The initial shipment passed through the customs of the Krasnodar region well ahead of schedule, whereas, in previous years, the first deliveries
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'In India, grape production is almost 20 per cent higher'
2024-02-26 00:00
The production of an Indian farmers' cooperative is expected to grow by about 20 per cent compared to the previous season. This is stated by Ganesh Kale, business development director of Om Gayatri. "The performance of the 2024 Indian grape season has been good so far, as far as
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Citrus exports from Turkey soared in 2023
2024-02-26 00:00
In a significant uptick, Turkey's citrus exports surged by 23 percent in 2023, reaching a volume of 1.95 million tons, as reported by the Aegean Exporters' Associations. Hayrettin Uçak, at the helm of the Aegean Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Exporters Association, emphasized the commitment to
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The 100% Italian Sweet Aryana cherry also arrives in Asia
2024-02-26 00:00
The Sweet Aryana cherry, 100% Italian and the result of research carried out by the Department of Agri-Food Science and Technology - Distal of the University of Bologna, lands on the Asian market after several years of testing and investment in production. Sweet, crunchy and with qualities
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Jingold stars at the International Kiwi Symposium in New Zealand
2024-02-26 00:00
The International Kiwi Symposium, the global summit organised by the International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS), now in its eleventh year, was held in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand, a few days ago. A unique opportunity to understand the state of
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"First commercial citrus plantation after careful testing period"
2024-02-26 00:00
With strategic sourcing offices in South Africa, Peru, Chile and Egypt and a purchasing office in China, Jaguar the Fresh Company serves customers on five continents. "This strategy is paying off. In recent years, for example, we have invested in a company
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From Italy to New Zealand for the Kiwi Symposium
2024-02-26 00:00
A technical team from Jingold participated in the past few days (20-24 February) in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand, at the International Kiwi Symposium, the global summit organised by the ISHS (International Society for Horticultural Science) now in its eleventh year. An occasion
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Ukraine continues to increase onion exports – now also to Greece, Bulgaria and North Macedonia
2024-02-26 00:00
According to EastFruit analysts, Ukraine continues to increase onion exports against the backdrop of a growing shortage of onions in the European Union and falling prices in Ukraine. In particular, Ukrainian onion exporters managed to increase the volume of shipments to the markets of Romania
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Poland imports huge volumes of onions from Russia
2024-02-26 00:00
Against the backdrop of mass protests by Polish farmers against imports of agricultural products from Ukraine, EastFruit analysts draw attention to the very glaring facts of double standards of the Polish authorities and the agricultural community.
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Rising flower prices in Russia ahead of International Women's Day: factors and implications
2024-02-26 00:00
According to analysts, prices for flowers in Russia are on the rise ahead of International Women's Day on March 8. Bouquets are expected to cost buyers 15-20% more on average than last year.
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Air cargo climbs in February
2024-02-26 00:00
In February 2024, air freight showed robust growth, especially in connections between Asia and Europe via sea-to-air hubs. This phenomenon was triggered by shippers' search for alternative solutions due to the
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"Latin America will soon be affected by the Red Sea crisis".
2024-02-26 00:00
The crisis in the Red Sea, a vital route for global trade, has emerged as an unprecedented challenge for the maritime industry. As Lars Jensen, CEO and partner of Vespucci Maritime and an expert with more than two decades in the industry, explains, the Houthi rebels, after the start of the crisis, are now facing an unprecedented challenge to the maritime industry.
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Poland imports huge volumes of onions from Russia, but it is Ukrainian imports farmers are unhappy with!
2024-02-26 00:00
Against the backdrop of mass protests by Polish farmers against imports of agricultural products from Ukraine, EastFruit analysts draw attention to the very glaring facts of double standards of the Polish authorities and the agricultural community.
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