Asia & Oceania
Woolworths officially launches in New Zealand.
2024-04-15 00:00
Mercadona is increasing its investment in Portugal. The Spanish supermarket chain plans to inject €180 million into its Portuguese subsidiary to support its expansion plans in the country until 2024. This additional investment will enable the opening of 11 new stores in Guarda.
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Uzbekistan has increased its fruit and vegetable exports to Russia by nearly 1.8 times in the first quarter.
2024-04-15 00:00
Uzbekistan significantly increased its exports of fruits and vegetables to Russia in the first quarter of this year, according to the Federal Service Rosselkhoznadzor. The country exported approximately 70,000 tons of fruit and vegetable products to Russia, which is nearly 1.8 times more than in the same period last year.
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Betsalel Ohana, export manager for Israeli citrus exporter Planet Israel, stated that the exported volumes of Israeli citrus have decreased significantly this season. He attributed this drop to the challenging citrus season, the war in the Gaza Strip, and the resulting shortage of workers.
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Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his wife Yuko gifted U.S. President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden with 250 cherry blossoms to replace the 100 trees that need to be removed as part of a restoration project currently underway.
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Ministry of Municipality in Qatar is working actively to stabilize prices of local agricultural produce, especially during peak seasons. This period usually experiences a surge in vegetables coming from both Qatari farms and international sources. The Agricultural Affairs Department is responsible for this initiative.
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UK vegetable buyers are increasingly turning to Israeli carrots to fulfill the demand.
2024-04-15 00:00
The National Farmers' Union has reported that record-breaking levels of rainfall in the UK have disrupted the supply of fresh vegetables. The excessive rain has saturated fields, making it impossible for farmers to harvest current crops and plant future ones. Kevin Green, a vegetable buyer, emphasized the urgency of the situation.
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Rosselkhoznadzor has authorized the import of fruit and vegetable products from the Gagauz Autonomous Territorial Unit of Moldova into Russia. According to "INFOTAG," a letter from Rosselkhoznadzor to Moldova's National Food Safety Agency (ANSA) was published by the authorities of the autonomy.
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HortNZ is calling for immediate changes to the Resource Management Act (RMA) in order to safeguard fruit and vegetable production in New Zealand.
2024-04-15 00:00
Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ) is urging the Government to ensure that amendments to the Resource Management Act (RMA) do not jeopardize essential domestic fruit and vegetable production. The organization, which advocates for approximately 4,200 commercial fruit and vegetable growers, is...
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The export of fruits and vegetables from Uzbekistan to Russia has shown a significant increase.
2024-04-15 00:00
In the first quarter of the year, Uzbekistan's exports of fruit and vegetable products to Russia reached approximately 70 thousand tons, which was a significant increase from the 39.5 thousand tons recorded in the same period of 2023. It is worth mentioning that white cabbage exports increased elevenfold.
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Egipt's strawberry exports to Kazakhstan have increased 100 times since the 2018/19 season.
2024-04-14 00:00
W sezonie 2022/23 (trwający od lipca do czerwca), Egipt zrobił znaczący krok w stronę stania się głównym dostawcą świeżych truskawek dla Kazachstanu, zajmując trzecie miejsce, jak donosi EastFruit. Ponadto, obecne trendy sezonu 2023/24 sugerują, że Egipt jest dobrze usytuowany.
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Australian researchers have uncovered an increase in pricing per serving for fresh produce.
2024-04-12 04:00
Badanie przeprowadzone przez Monash Business School we współpracy z siecią supermarketów Ritchies oraz Uniwersytetem Deakin zaowocowało wprowadzeniem nowego narzędzia do wyceny świeżych produktów spożywczych na porcje, o nazwie eatforhealth.
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Terra Nova Nurseries is showcasing varieties that are tolerant to heat and humidity.
2024-04-12 00:00
Terra Nova Nurseries, a worldwide pioneer in plant breeding, is showcasing heat- and humidity-resistant varieties with the introduction of its latest Echinacea Princess™ 'Bride' and the high-performing Heuchera Forever® 'Midnight' variety. Echinacea Princess 'Bride' showcases white, daisy-like flowers.
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Organic agriculture is facing challenges in Vietnam.
2024-04-12 00:00
Organic vegetables, free from synthetic chemicals and GMOs, are a key component of a holistic production system aimed at improving ecosystem health. Despite the rapid growth of organic agriculture, led by young entrepreneurs on social networks, the sector still faces significant challenges. The high production
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Holenderskie chryzantemy zachwycają na wystawie w Kazachstanie.
2024-04-12 00:00
The Dutch chrysanthemum sector is strongly represented at the Flora Expo, happening from April 10 to 12 in Astana, Kazakhstan. Multiple chrysanthemum breeders and growers will display their variety of products. The joint campaign 'Just Chrysanthemum For the Win,' in partnership with Flower
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"Calla is definitely not an easy flower to grow, it requires passion, knowledge, and patience. In China, many growers want to get immediate profits by investing minimum efforts or knowledge, but this approach doesn't work with callas," says Shurui Zhang of Kunming Caima Horticulture Co., Ltd (KCH). He and his.
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"Calla is definitely not an easy flower to grow, it requires passion, knowledge, and patience. In China, many growers want to get immediate profits by investing minimum efforts or knowledge, but this approach doesn't work with callas," says Shurui Zhang of Kunming Caima Horticulture Co., Ltd (KCH). He and his team understand the dedication needed to successfully cultivate these delicate flowers.
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Congresswoman Pingree is leading a bipartisan opposition to the USDA's reclassification of potatoes.
2024-04-12 00:00
In response to alarming reports suggesting that potatoes may be reclassified as grains in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs), Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) and Congressman Mike Simpson (R-Idaho), both members of the House Agriculture Committee, are spearheading a bipartisan effort to voice their opposition.
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Terra Nova Nurseries, a world-renowned company in plant breeding, is showcasing heat- and humidity-resistant varieties with the launch of its new Echinacea Princess™ 'Bride' and the high-performing Heuchera Forever® 'Midnight' variety. Echinacea Princess 'Bride' is characterized by white, daisy-like flowers.
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Holenderskie chryzantemy zachwycają na wystawie w Kazachstanie.
2024-04-12 00:00
The Dutch chrysanthemum sector is strongly present at the Flora Expo, happening from April 10 to 12 in Astana, Kazakhstan. Multiple chrysanthemum breeders and growers will display their variety of flowers. They are collaborating on a collective campaign called 'Just Chrysanthemum For the Win' along with Flower.
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"New Zealand has been exporting mainly to the EU and UK markets, but is now shifting its focus towards Asia."
2024-04-12 00:00
The onion harvest in New Zealand's North Island was completed at the end of March, and the South Island is expected to finish before the end of April. Simon Vale from Balle Bros stated, "We have experienced favorable weather across all regions of New Zealand. We have had plenty of sunshine, occasional rain."
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