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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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Avocado consumption linked to improved health in Australian survey
2024-02-26 00:00
In a recent cross-sectional study analyzing the Australian Health Survey 2011-2013 data, a significant correlation between avocado consumption and better cardiometabolic health in Australian adults has been identified. Published in the Nutrition Journal, this analysis highlights avocados as a
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In the agricultural trade between Georgia and Russia, citrus fruits have emerged as a prominent commodity, showcasing substantial growth in January 2024. According to recent data, Georgia exported more than 10,000 tons of citrus fruits to Russia during the first month of the year.
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Azerbaijan boosts sweet cherry and cherry exports by 21% in 2023
2024-02-26 00:00
In 2023, Azerbaijan witnessed a remarkable surge in cherry exports, marking a 21.2% increase compared to the previous year, according to data released by the State Statistical Committee and reported by "Interfax-Azerbaijan". The country exported a total of 35,599 tons of fresh cherries,
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"The Chilean cherry season is exceptionally good in China".
2024-02-26 00:00
Although the last containers of Chilean cherries will still be arriving by ship in the coming weeks, exporters describe the season as excellent. All this despite a slower start mainly due to rain, which was partly compensated for by a very good year.
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Chilean cherry exports hit record high in January 2024
2024-02-26 00:00
Chile's cherry exports have reached an unparalleled peak, with January 2024 witnessing a 27.5% surge to US$1.555 million, marking the highest figure since 2007. This growth is attributed to both an upswing in volume and an elevation in global prices. A staggering 93% of these exports, amounting
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Nut imports to Siberia have surged fourfold
2024-02-26 00:00
Indonesian palm fruits have found favour in Siberia. In 2023, the region imported 1200 tons of coconuts. According to the Siberian Customs Administration, the total nut imports surged by 4.1 times to reach 2300 tons.
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