Asia & Oceania
Kazakhstan: Keless cabbage being exported to megacities.
2024-04-17 00:00
Located in the southernmost part of the country, the Keless district in the Turkestan region of Kazakhstan experiences an early arrival of spring. Farmers in this area quickly begin agricultural activities, with vegetable crops ripening as early as April. The main source of income for the district is agriculture.
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"80% of Spanish citrus fruits consumed in China are produced by Bollo Natural Fruit"
2024-04-17 00:00
Bollo Fruits, a brand of the Bollo Natural Fruit group, has reinforced its dedication to exporting to Asia by introducing its new citrus campaign in China. This initiative ensures a continuous, year-round supply of citrus fruits to the Chinese market. As a result of this approach, Bollo has established itself as one of the leaders in the industry.
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The Israeli startup Finally Foods uses molecular agriculture to produce casein from potatoes with the help of artificial intelligence, providing new perspectives on food transformation, as reported by foodnavigator.com.
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To wszystko dzieje się na Globalnym Pokazie.
2024-04-17 00:00
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) has officially opened registration for its annual Global Produce and Floral Show, taking place from October 17-19 in Atlanta, Georgia. "I'm always excited to see how this show evolves to meet the needs of our members and our industry," said the Global Show.
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The nightmare continues in the ECJ Nadorcott decision (2019).
2024-04-17 00:00
The IP lawyer, Darron Saltzman, Principal of Hort-IP Law in Australia, prepared this short note on the recent decision issued by the Italian Court of Cassation in Miglionico v Sun World International LLC (21 March, 2024 - R.G.N. 25489/2022). In the decision, the Court stated the following "principle of law":
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A water enthusiast is searching for plants in Indonesia.
2024-04-17 00:00
W czasie swojej podróży w poszukiwaniu unikalnych i ekskluzywnych gatunków roślin, Ed Mol poleciał w zeszłym miesiącu do Indonezji, aby poszukać nowych odmian. Odwiedził szkółkę Grow4you, gdzie odkrył oszałamiające gatunki Epipremnum, Tradescantia, Hoya i Aglaonema, oraz przechadzał się po słynnym targu roślin w Dżakarcie.
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Zespri, starting the season in China with a 40% increase in volumes.
2024-04-17 00:00
The 2024 season of Zespri kiwifruit sales has started in China, with the KiwiBrothers mascots participating in local marketing activities for the first time. A 40% increase in volumes is expected. Very high quality.
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KiwiBrothers are making their debut in China.
2024-04-17 00:00
Zespri's 2024 sales season in China has begun, with their KiwiBrothersTM being featured in local marketing activities for the first time and supporting a much larger crop. The KiwiBrother mascots launched the season at Nangang Port, welcoming the arrival of the first shipment of New Zealand kiwifruit.
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Armenia is set for a plentiful apricot harvest this year
2024-04-17 00:00
The former Armenian Minister of Agriculture, Ashot Arutyunyan, expressed optimism during a press conference on April 16th about the high probability of Armenia having a high-quality and abundant apricot harvest this year. Arutyunyan pointed out that the flowering and pollination of apricot trees were going well.
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The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) has officially opened registration for its annual Global Produce and Floral Show, taking place from October 17-19 in Atlanta, Georgia. "I'm always thrilled to witness the evolution of this show to address the requirements of our members and the industry," stated the Global Show organizer.
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On April 16, 2024, inspectors from the Department of Quarantine Control of the Sverdlovsk Region of Rosselkhoznadzor inspected a total of 20,218 kilograms of fruit and vegetable products imported from China. At the temporary storage warehouse in Yekaterinburg, 3,939 kg of mangoes and 3,639 kg of...
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A new banana variety resistant to the Fusarium fungus has been introduced in Ecuador.
2024-04-17 00:00
Ecuador will receive a second banana variety resistant to Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense tropical race 4 (FOC R4T) on Thursday, April 18. This banana variety, known as GAL, comes from Israel and is distributed by Rahan Meristem. This import, the result of the efforts of the Ministry of Agriculture, is expected to help improve the banana industry in Ecuador.
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In 2023, Armenia did not export any potatoes.
2024-04-17 00:00
In 2023, only a few kilograms of potatoes were exported from Armenia. This information was revealed by former Minister of Agriculture, Ashot Arutyunyan, during a press conference on April 16. He explained that this low export volume was due to documentation issues and customs clearance problems, which were similar to the challenges faced by Armenian importers in the past.
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Indie: Próby kwiatów piwonii w Palampur cieszą naukowców rolnictwa.
2024-04-17 00:00
The peony flower, famous for its colorful blossoms, has been cultivated in different parts of the world for its ornamental beauty. However, commercial cultivation of peonies in India has been largely unexplored until recent trials conducted by the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research...
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Turkey: The signs for the cherry season are looking promising.
2024-04-16 12:00
A piece of good news after three consecutive years affected by difficult weather conditions, as reported by fruitnet.com. "I expect the season to start 15 days earlier than in 2016," said Gündüz. Gündüz also mentioned that flowering and pollination would occur earlier.
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The weekly monitoring conducted by EastFruit on wholesale onion prices in Uzbekistan has revealed a significant decline. Last week, the wholesale price for this commodity dropped to 1500 Uzbekistani som, equivalent to 12 U.S. cents. In practical terms, this means that in Uzbekistan, you can now purchase onions at a lower price.
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Bhausaheb Navale and Sharad Patil started the 'Greens and Blooms' nursery in Pune, cultivating over 150 exotic flowers such as orchids and anthuriums. At the age of 50, Bhausaheb made the brave decision to leave a secure job and pursue his passion for horticulture. "There is no right time to"
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"Bryansk Orchard" in Russia is set to open the biggest fruit storage facility in April.
2024-04-16 00:00
Located in the Kletnyansky District, the "Bryansk Orchard" is set to unveil Russia's largest fruit storage facility by the end of April. The first phase of this high-tech storage unit, with a capacity of 18,000 tons, is nearing completion. The apple market in Russia has seen significant growth.
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New Zealand: Traditional 'handshake' supply agreements not sufficient for $25 billion grocery sector
Eliminating old-fashioned 'handshake' supply agreements from New Zealand's $25 billion grocery sector will help create a fairer playing field and tackle a historical power imbalance and coercive tactics. read more
Eliminating old-fashioned 'handshake' supply agreements from New Zealand's $25 billion grocery sector will help create a fairer playing field and tackle a historical power imbalance and coercive tactics. read more
A Romanian onion farmer has invested €8 million in a warehouse facility near Bucharest.
2024-04-16 00:00
Argedava Novaci Agricultural Cooperative, which covers 800 hectares of land in various counties surrounding Bucharest, is planning to invest €8 million in a cutting-edge onion storage and conditioning facility. This strategic investment is intended to take advantage of price variations.
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