In 2021, two classmates – Leila SulkhanishviliandKetevan Khundadze – decided to invest in the production of greenhouse vegetables targeting the development of sustainable horticulture farming in Kakheti region of Georgia. read more

Shipments of muskmelons from Japan have been seized at Taiwan's border, after being found to contain excessive pesticide residues. The 56 kilograms of muskmelons, imported by Taipei-based JIT Co., were confiscated after testing of samples from the shipment on Oct. 2 detected 0.06 parts per
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According to EastFruit analysts, a record high onion harvest was harvested in Azerbaijan in 2023. This led to a serious excess of supply over demand and to a collapse in onion prices. At the moment, wholesale prices for onions in Azerbaijan are at the lowest level in the region and amount to
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Russia experiences a record 26% spike in fruit and vegetable prices (Sept 2023 vs. Sept 2022), led by apples. In wholesale, prices start at 0.45 EUR/kg, while retail prices soar to 1.23 EUR/kg, which is triple the cost. The top 3 federal districts with the highest retail prices are Far Eastern
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The first cherry packing plant in the Coquimbo region started operating a few days ago and is expected to help improve the logistics processes for the export of this fruit. The plant, owned by Teno Fruit, began its operation with the Santina variety, which will be the first to be shipped to
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Russian nuclear agency Rosatom has announced that it has set up a joint venture with Dubai's DP World to develop container shipping through the Arctic. This is part of an initiative, heavily promoted by Russian president Putin. Putin has talked up prospects for the Arctic corridor, including in
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North Ossetia has exported almost 5,000 tons of vegetables and greens to Georgia for the first time in two years, as reported by the press service of the North Caucasus interregional branch of the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance (Rosselkhoznadzor). read more

Sentiment for rates on long-haul routes has turned positive for the first time since August. Vessel utilisation has been beyond expectations and Maersk has had to deploy extra loader services. read more

He says the starting situation at the beginning of the Turkish tomato season this year is quite pleasing. "We mainly buy loose as well as vine tomatoes directly from the producer in Turkey. The season in the Netherlands is now slowly running out, and there is currently little volume for export
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The Bay of Plenty Primary Sector (Adverse Event) Coordination Group met on 20 October 2023 to discuss the El Niño implications this season. In September, NIWA declared El Niño conditions are present in New Zealand and predict these will remain throughout the summer with a 75 percent chance of
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Chilean cherries arrived in China early this year, as harvesting was brought forward 11 days compared to last season. Juan Latife Muse, regional manager China and South East of Garces Frut, said that they are very happy with the arrival of the fruit and the good reception. read more

Chile-based fruit exporter Greenvic and Agrovision China are set to enter into a strategic equity partnership. By joining forces, Greenvic and Agrovision China hope to significantly improve service to Chinese retail, e-commerce and wholesale supply channels with a broader product portfolio, and
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Zespri has officially opened its new Centre of Sales and Marketing Excellence in Singapore, following a recent blessing ceremony. read more

Tajikistan aims to increase the export of agricultural products, with a particular focus on fruits and vegetables. In 2022, the exports amounted to $54 million, while the population's demand for vegetables and melons is around 1.6 million tons, and for fruits and berries, it is 1.2 million tons
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Australia’s table grape production is expected to increase to a record 220,000 MT in marketing year (MY) 2023/24 from an estimated 210,000 metric tons (MT) in MY 2022/23. This growth is mainly a result of excellent seasonal conditions so far and the anticipation of continued favorable seasonal
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Turkey is among the largest non-EU exporting countries in the sweet cherry sector. "While Turkey exported $134 million worth of cherries in the eight-month period of 2022, cherry exporters brought $214 million in foreign exchange to Turkey in the January-August 2023 period, with a 60 percent
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As we can see in the graph below, the highest prices for onions are now in EU countries. EastFruit monitors prices only in the Polish market and we can see that onions in Poland are much more expensive than in the non-EU countries of Eastern Europe and in the countries of Central Asia. read more

New Zealand cherry growers are looking forward to a good season, it is still early days, but the spring weather has been good for growing at Cherri Global orchards in Hawke’s Bay and Otago where pollination has been good resulting in a strong flowering. read more

According to EastFruit analysts, a record high onion harvest was harvested in Azerbaijan in 2023. This led to a serious excess of supply over demand and to a collapse in onion prices. At the moment, wholesale prices for onions in Azerbaijan are at the lowest level in the region and amount to
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From February to September 2023, the Krasnoyarsk region in Russia received a significant influx of foreign fruits and vegetables, totalling 10 thousand tons, according to data from the Siberian Customs Administration. read more