Kamila Valieva, a banned Russian figure skater, attributed her positive doping test to a strawberry dessert contaminated by her grandfather's heart medication. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) detailed in its report that Valieva, 15 at the time, claimed the banned substance trimetazidine
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During the AIPH Spring Meeting in Qatar, organizers of the International Horticultural Expos presented their progress reports at AIPH's International Horticultural Expos Conference. The AIPH officially approves horticultural expositions, which serve as a platform for showcasing the latest
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The Jordan Farmers Union (JFU) has highlighted a significant threat to the country's potato production due to late blight. This fungal disease, affecting nightshade family plants including potatoes, has been reported to cause severe damage in the Jordan Valley, with losses reaching millions of
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From February 26 to March 3, Primorsky Krai of Russia received 8,103.1 tons of fresh vegetables, fruits, and berries from various countries worldwide. Compared to the previous week, deliveries increased by 2,463 tons, according to the press service of the Rosselkhoznadzor. During the past week,
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Australian grown papaya will be given a boost this month when Mareeba papaya grower Skybury Farms, and local produce retailer, Beemart bring the first ever Papaya Week to Bundaberg. Skybury Farms General Manager Candy MacLaughlin Candy MacLaughlin, Skybury's general manager, said the concept was
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Vietnam has advantages and enormous potential for the development of flowers and ornamental plants, considering its culture, diverse climate, and natural resources for production as its ambition in the world market. Earlier this year, a study about the flowers and ornamental plants sector in
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Roger Boons' enthusiasm for the Polish market is undeniable. After entering the fresh produce industry in 1985, he quickly became active in Eastern Europe for the then New Zealand Kiwifruit Marketing Board (Zespri) following the fall of the Berlin Wall. For the past six years, the Belgian has
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The Latvian government has approved a list of agricultural products from Russia and Belarus that are banned for importation. This decision, as stated on the Latvian government's website, reflects Latvia's commitment to swiftly severing economic ties with the aggressor country while upholding the
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Qatar Airways is collaborating with Dronamics to enhance its fresh produce transportation capabilities. The partnership focuses on the trial use of drones for the delivery of fruits, vegetables, and flowers, aiming to expand the airline's business in this sector. To support this initiative,
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From 13-15 March, HortEx Vietnam will commence its 6th edition at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The exhibition is set to welcome some 150 companies (200 brands) from 25 countries and an expected to welcome around 8.000 trade visitors from
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Honey Gold mango producer Piñata Farms has ended the season on a high with a record January, up 43% in volume and just less than its record season in 2022-2023. Managing director Gavin Scurr said initial predictions were for a light season following a poor winter flowering due to irregular cool
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In the aftermath of the Chinese New Year, Asia has witnessed a decrease in concerns regarding an empty repositioning crisis. This shift comes as a result of diminished demand and continued capacity expansion, leading to a decline in freight rates. Linerlytica, a Hong Kong-based analyst firm,
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The difficulties encountered by Egyptian citrus exporters in Asia, due to the Red Sea crisis, are driving them to explore other markets, says Amr Kadah, Export Manager of Fruit.Farm. "The Asian market is a major destination for Egyptian citrus, alongside the Gulf countries, Europe and Russia,"
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A delegation of Australia's major fruit and vegetable producers is travelling to Japan from 6-8 March 2024 to discuss emerging market opportunities and further enhance collaboration between the fresh produce industries of both Australia and Japan. The delegation's visit builds on a successful
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The 23rd World Orchid Conference (WOC) and the 20th Taiwan International Orchid Show (TIOS) began on February 23, marking the simultaneous celebration of these two global orchid events under the slogan "Orchid Together". This embodies not only the unity of people coming together for orchids but
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Fruithandel Wouters harvested its first full crop of the PiqaBoo® in December. This red pear, described by owner Kris Wouters as a 'new fruit variety', is one of this Belgian family business's showpieces. "We deliberately chose to sell most of the production on the European market, and it went
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Darryn Keiller, founder and CEO of WayBeyond, took a deep dive into current and future solutions for the agricultural business as a speaker on the Fresh Produce Forum stage at Fruit Logistica. read more