Agrovision will introduce large-scale blueberry farming operations in Yunnan (China)
2024-02-20 00:00
Agrovision, one of the world’s fastest growing producers and year-round suppliers of premium superfruits and the only large-scale berry company to claim 100% vertical integration, today announced that it has signed an agreement with the Longhua Residents Committee, Midu County, to introduce
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Pears from Belarus to Russia caught in unsanitary conditions
2024-02-20 00:00
In a recent operation, Bryansk customs officials in Russia intercepted over 15 tons of pears lacking proper documentation. They were transported under the guise of being 'potatoes' from Belarus to Stavropol Krai.
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Agrovision to start large-scale berry farming operations in China
2024-02-19 11:00
Agrovision has signed an agreement with the Longhua Residents Committee, Midu County, to introduce large-scale berry farming operations to the Yunnan province of China. The initial deal, for a 33ha berry plantation, is the first of several planned agreements covering a total of 2,000ha.
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Russian agricultural inspection restores banana imports from Ecuador
2024-02-19 00:00
The Russian Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance (Rosselkhoznadzor) has reinstated the right to supply bananas to Russia for five Ecuadorian companies.
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Agrovision, a producer and year-round suppliers of premium superfruits and the only large-scale berry company to claim 100% vertical integration, has signed an agreement with the Longhua Residents Committee, Midu County, to introduce large-scale farming operations in the Yunnan province of
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Watermelon prices take a dip in New Zealand
2024-02-19 00:00
In New Zealand, watermelon enthusiasts are enjoying lower prices this season; it is a stark contrast to the steep costs experienced last summer. Previously, watermelons were tagged between $8 and $10, surging to $15 in subsequent weeks. Currently, the price hovers around $6, with possible lower
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New Zealand kiwifruit harvest looks fruitful
2024-02-19 00:00
New Zealand's 2024 kiwifruit season has commenced, with Auckland seeing the initial harvests led by growers Bruce and Shirley Farley, and operations by Punchbowl. The nation anticipates a substantial yield of 193 million trays, a significant increase from the previous year's 133 million,
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India's banana exports to Russia mark a fresh milestone
2024-02-19 00:00
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under India's Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has successfully facilitated the export of a 20-ton consignment of bananas to Russia, marking a significant stride in agricultural export dynamics. This initiative,
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India turns to France to renovate its apple orchards
2024-02-19 00:00
As the world's 5th largest apple producer, India, and the Himalayan states in particular, are keen to renew their apple orchards. And they hope to achieve this with the Dalival nursery, specialist in the creation of apples and pears. The creation of FILAVAL NURSERIES Pvt. Ltd is the outcome of
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Kyrgyzstan to export 10,000 tons of walnuts to China this year
2024-02-19 00:00
The Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Food Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan has recently secured a significant contract to export 10,000 tons of walnuts to China.
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200 USD Crown Melon coming to Europe
2024-02-19 00:00
It’s one of the examples of the exquisite Japanese fruit and vegetable culture: the Crown Melon, a soft and sweet special melon which can be found in luxury stores and sold for prices up to 200 USD dollar each. The team of La Palma, revealed at Fruit Logistica, that they hope to bring the
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'There are too many export hurdles for Qatar's farms'
2024-02-19 00:00
Qatar's local farms are grappling with significant barriers to exporting their surplus vegetable production, primarily due to insufficient export infrastructure. Despite the Ministry Municipality's green light last year for exporting surplus local vegetables, the associated costs - encompassing
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"Everyone is trying to grow strawberries year-round"
2024-02-19 00:00
Not all Turkish regions are currently in season when it comes to the strawberry export. The area of Izmit is currently preparing for the new upcoming season in April, says Amir Faltas, General Manager of Turkish strawberry exporter N.E. Farm: “We grow our strawberries in Turkey, in an area
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Ecuador's banana exports to Russia resume as ban is lifted
2024-02-19 00:00
In a significant development, Ecuador has seen the lifting of a Russian import ban on its bananas, a move that had initially stemmed from a contentious weapons transaction with the United States favoring Ukraine. Russian authorities had attributed the ban to pest detection, impacting not only
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Russia lifts ban on Ecuadorean bananas
2024-02-16 14:00
Russia’s Federal Veterinary and Phytosanitary Control Service has lifted its ban on banana exports from five Ecuadorean companies. The announcement was made by Ecuador’s Foreign Ministry on Friday.
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Chilean cherries push into India
2024-02-16 11:00
Shorter transit times and improved logistics are set to drive exports of Chilean cherries to the Indian market in the coming years, says Frutas de Chile. The South American country is targeting India as a future growth market. So far this season, Chile has shipped 444 tonnes of cherries to
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Now that liner networks have been reworked to use the round-of-Africa routing, using our usual model for calculating demand in TEU*Miles, we gauged its potential impact in 2024.
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Some apple prices in Moldova unexpectedly dropped this week for the first time in 2024. According to EastFruit weekly wholesale price monitoring, apples of the old and outdated varieties, which were mostly grown for the Russian consumers, such as Idared and Renet Simirenko have fallen in price
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Kiwi, growing volumes in New Zealand
2024-02-16 00:00
"The northern hemisphere kiwitter campaign will end early due to the lower availability of the fruit, while the southern hemisphere campaign will offer increased volumes compared to last year, as New Zealand's production has increased by 40 per cent
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Azerbaijan earns $120 million from sweet cherry export over 3 years
2024-02-16 00:00
Sweet cherry exports from Azerbaijan see steady growth, reaching approximately $120 million over the past three years, according to recent data from the Ministry of Agriculture.
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