Cambodia has launched an FTA portal to enhance trade efficiency and increase exports.
2025-01-08 00:00
The Ministry of Commerce (MoC) is currently developing a free trade agreement (FTA) portal. This online platform aims to provide businesses with essential information and resources to make the most of Cambodia's expanding trade relationships. As a part of MoC's modernization initiatives, this...
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The decrease in Turkish mandarin supplies is affecting the total volume of mandarin imports to Russia.
2025-01-08 00:00
In 2024, Chinese mandarins partially replaced Moroccan imports in Russia due to declining shipments from both Morocco and Turkey. However, Turkey continues to be Russia's main citrus supplier, making up 36% of total imports, as calculated by RIA Novosti using open data.
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The closing ceremony of the 10th Da Lat Flower Festival - 2024 took place. A representative from THACO, Mr. Nguyen Mot - Senior Director in charge of Culture and Communication, attended the event.
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Freight rates between Asia and Europe are decreasing as shipping companies prepare for a reshuffling of alliances.
2025-01-08 00:00
Liner operators are reducing freight rates for Asia-Europe routes for the first two weeks of January in order to secure market share ahead of the container shipping alliances' restructuring scheduled for February. On December 27, 2024, the Shanghai-North Europe rate saw a slight increase.
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Analyzing the dynamic Indian floriculture market
2025-01-08 00:00
The floriculture market is expanding for several reasons, such as the emergence of organized retail and e-commerce platforms nationwide, the rise of government programs and regulations that support floriculture, and ongoing advancements in agricultural methods and technology.
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"The timing of Chinese New Year is excellent this season, but we are also experiencing very strong sales for our Sentennial variety well into February."
2025-01-08 00:00
The cherry harvest at 45 South Cherries began in mid-December. The company owns and manages over 250 hectares of orchards in the Cromwell area of Central Otago, New Zealand. "We started with the Chelan variety in mid-December and end with the Sentennial variety, which is exclusive to 45 South."
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Kurdistan exported 1.4 million tons of produce in 2024, which has boosted regional trade.
2025-01-08 00:00
In 2024, the Kurdistan Region's agricultural sector achieved a significant milestone by exporting over a million tons of fruits and vegetables to central and southern Iraq. Official data shows that around 41,000 trucks were involved in this process, facilitated by support letters from Erbil's agricultural directorate.
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"You really have to put a lot of effort and have top-quality fruit to succeed in the Asian markets, something Australia excels at."
2025-01-08 00:00
Rynki azjatyckich wiśni były trudne w tym roku, według Sama Vasali z Sai World. Istnieje duże zapotrzebowanie na większe rozmiary, ale nie tak bardzo na mniejsze. Sam eksportuje wiśnie z Tasmanii na rynki azjatyckie. "Rozmiar owoców z Tasmanii jest dobry, ale rynki azjatyckie...
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Ahold Delhaize finalizes acquisition of Profi Rom Food SRL and strengthens presence in the Romanian market
2025-01-07 11:00
The complementary strengths of Profi and Mega Image will enhance their ability to serve customers in both urban and rural areas, drive growth, and provide customers in Romania with more choices and added value.
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Taiwan celebrates Lunar New Year with Tasmanian cherries.
2025-01-07 06:00
A launch event to celebrate the official start of the Tasmanian cherry season is scheduled to take place on January 8 in Taipei, ahead of the Lunar New Year celebrations.
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The new summer series of apricots and premium New Zealand cherries from Ardgour Valley Orchards will be available on domestic and international shelves this season under the new brand name Temptation Valley.
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Ideal growing conditions throughout spring and early summer have advanced the watermelon harvest schedule for Leaderbrand in Gisborne, New Zealand.
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The global container fleet is expanding due to the rerouting of Asia-Europe trade through the Cape of Good Hope.
2025-01-07 00:00
The global container fleet has expanded, with nearly three million TEU slots added in the last 12 months, as reported by Alphaliner. A significant amount of this increased capacity, around 1.76 million TEUs or 59%, has been utilized by the Asia-Europe trade route. This increase in demand for...
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Sahyadri Farms has secured $47.8 million to expand its climate-resilient crops and processing capabilities.
2025-01-07 00:00
Sahyadri Farms Post Harvest Care Limited, recognized as India's largest fully integrated and tech-enabled horticulture platform, has successfully secured funding of approximately $47.8 million (Rs 390 Crore) from Europe-based PE fund responsibility and US-based PE fund GEF Capital Partners.
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India: Central Research laboratory of ICAR-DFR inaugurated in Pune
2025-01-07 00:00
On December 26, the Central Research laboratory of ICAR-Directorate of Floriculture Research (ICAR-DFR) was inaugurated in Pune, India. Among those present were Dr. Himanshu Pathak (Secretary DAER & Director General ICAR), Dr. S.K. Singh (Deputy D.G.), Dr. V.B. Patel (Asstt D.G.) and Dr. XYZ.
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Japan has developed near-infrared technology to extend the freshness of produce and reduce waste.
2025-01-07 00:00
Japan has made significant progress in preserving the freshness of fruits and vegetables by using a new technique involving near-infrared light. The Shikoku Research Institute, part of the Shikoku Electric Power Group in Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture, has developed a technology called iR Fresh. This technology involves exposing produce to near-infrared light.
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Agricrafters, a Romanian agricultural company, has launched a project to establish Europe's largest blueberry plantation. Currently managing 40 hectares of blueberry fields, the company aims to expand cultivation significantly. In 2024, Agricrafters initiated planting on new land spanning.
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Spain wants to access the Argentine market to export apples and cherries, and also to export cherries to China.
2025-01-07 00:00
The Ministries of Agriculture and Economy, in collaboration with the fruit and vegetable sector, will continue their efforts in 2025 to explore new international markets for Spanish produce. The Fruit and Vegetable Group consists of representatives from both ministries and sector organizations with the aim of.
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Vietnam: 'Tết flower market looks unpredictable this year'
2025-01-07 00:00
Many flower farmers in the provinces of the Mekong Delta anticipate that the Tết (Lunar New Year holiday) flower market will be unpredictable due to various factors. A slowly recovering economy, unusual heavy rains, and high fertilizer prices are the reasons why farmers believe that the flower market will be uncertain.
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India is focusing on exporting bananas to Russia and aims to achieve a milestone of $1 billion through sea routes.
2025-01-07 00:00
Indie skupia się na zwiększeniu eksportu bananów do Rosji, po udanych próbach wysyłek do krajów takich jak Holandia drogą morską, jak oświadczył urzędnik. Kraj ten ma na celu osiągnięcie 1 miliarda dolarów w eksportze bananów w przyszłości. Obecnie eksport owoców...
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