Europe
The partners of the international business cluster 'Netherlands Fruit Basket Bulgaria' undertook their first business trip to the country, according to a report by the information service 'Agroberichten Buitenland'. Between the 1st and 5th of April, they visited Bulgarian producer companies for...
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Edeka: Kickoff for Germany's first recyclable supermarket
2024-04-24 10:00
During the construction of the approximately 1,100 m2 market in the west of Braunschweig, which is scheduled to open in spring 2025, primarily materials and components that can be reused or recycled will be used to promote a sustainable circular economy.
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Matthew Seidel of Oakland, California, has set a pending Guinness World Record for the fastest marathon run in a fruit costume. He completed the Boston Marathon in 2:35:38 while dressed as a banana. This achievement surpasses the previous record by over five minutes, which was held by Jordan Maddocks who ran as a fruit and finished the marathon in 2:41:27.
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Wynikający z ostatnich przymrozków na Ukrainie, szczyt których miał miejsce 19-20 kwietnia tego roku, sadów jabłoni, grusz i owoców pestkowych częściowo zostały uszkodzone, raportują analitycy EastFruit. Jednocześnie, według lokalnych plantatorów, największe szkody w sadach jabłoniowych spowodowały.
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Costa Rica highlights the importance of Spain as a gateway for its products to Europe.
2024-04-24 00:00
Arnoldo André Tinoco, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Costa Rica, attended a luncheon organized by the Ibero-American Business Council Alliance (CEAPI), chaired by Núria Vilanova. During his visit to Spain, the Costa Rican minister emphasized that Costa Rica is a trustworthy partner for investments,...
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In week 17, the first early cherries from Spain became available at the Vienna Wholesale Market. "The demand is still relatively low, partly due to the cold and rainy weather. The prices per kilo are currently quite high, ranging from 15–16 euros. However, as the supply increases, we can expect the prices to adjust accordingly."
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Two Ecuadorian companies are exporting red pitahaya to the US and Germany for the first time.
2024-04-24 00:00
W obliczu krajowych wyzwań gospodarczych, Ekwador obchodzi znaczące osiągnięcia w sektorze eksportu, takie jak wejście czerwonej pitahaii na nowe rynki międzynarodowe. Pro Ecuador ogłosiło, że dwie ekwadorskie firmy z powodzeniem dokonały swoich pierwszych eksportów czerwonej pitahaii do.
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Azerbaijan has a long tradition of producing and trading fruits and vegetables, and has historically been a major supplier to the Russian Federation. However, in recent years, the country has expanded its export markets to include a growing number of countries. "For example," as Nərmin explains.
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The strawberry market continues with stable prices: following Easter, yields were not as high, but demand remained strong. Antonio Zani, the commercial manager for Granfrutta Zani in Italy, describes the current situation for this period. "We are pleased that there wasn't a significant price drop after Easter as some had anticipated."
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There are no bees on plantations - they do not fly out of the hives!
2024-04-24 00:00
It is believed that honey bees, which are undoubtedly the leading pollinators of insect-pollinated plants in the world and also in Poland, take flights for nectar and pollen at temperatures above 14°C. Mason bees also require relatively warm and preferably quiet environments.
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MEPs have approved trade support measures for Ukraine, with protections in place for EU farmers.
2024-04-24 00:00
We wtorek Parlament poparł przedłużenie tymczasowych środków liberalizacji handlu dla Ukrainy, jednocześnie chroniąc rolników UE. Z 428 głosami za, 131 przeciw i 44 wstrzymujących się, posłowie poparli przedłużenie zawieszenia ceł i kwot importowych na ukraińskie produkty rolne na.
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Zespri is facing a potential loss due to a mouse infestation in a shipment of kiwifruit.
2024-04-24 00:00
Zespri executives are dealing with a mouse infestation discovered in the first shipment of SunGold kiwifruit of the season to Europe. The infestation was found in Zeebrugge, Belgium and the shipment, which is valued at around $12 million, includes 1.2 million trays. The issue was identified on the vessel Crown.
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The Netherlands Pavilion at the HortEx Vietnam 2025 exhibition.
2024-04-24 00:00
Since the launch of HortEx Vietnam in 2018, the Netherlands Embassy in Vietnam has been strongly supporting the exhibition and providing Dutch companies with a platform to initiate or expand their business in Vietnam. During the last edition of HortEx Vietnam, held from March 13-15 at the Saigon...
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A fair within the fair. The main international experts in medicinal plants will meet at Macfrut on Thursday, May 9, for the Fippo Forum (Italian Federation of Medicinal Plant Producers), as part of the Spices & Herbs Global Expo, the trade show dedicated to spices, medicinal herbs, and.
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Włochy: "Silne zapotrzebowanie na truskawki, ale plony spadły o nawet 50% w porównaniu z rokiem ubiegłym"
2024-04-24 00:00
Favorable prices and low yields characterize this recent phase of the strawberry season in Southern Italy. "Here in the Basilicata region, in approximately 40 days, the season will conclude for many, especially for traditional cultivars like the Sabrosa-Candonga," says Maria Ferrara from the wholesale fruit business.
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The Netherlands Pavilion at the HortEx Vietnam 2025 exhibition.
2024-04-24 00:00
Since the launch of HortEx Vietnam in 2018, the Netherlands Embassy in Vietnam has been providing strong support for the exhibition and offering Dutch companies a platform to initiate or expand their business in Vietnam. During the most recent edition of HortEx Vietnam, which took place from March 13-15 at the Saigon...
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Origin Fruit Direct is now called 'Origin Fruit Group'.
2024-04-24 00:00
"Origin Fruit Group" is the new name for Origin Fruit Direct, Origin Fruit Services, Origin Direct Asia, and Origin Direct Spain. According to managing director Corné van de Klundert, the name change is aimed at highlighting the family connection. "We want to demonstrate more clearly externally that we are one entity."
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The plants gradually suffocate, wilt, and dehydrate, ultimately dying. They perish in large numbers, shedding leaves and developing grey bark, turning the landscape into a monochromatic sea. Since scientists first identified Xylella fastidiosa in 2013 in Puglia, Italy, it has caused the death of a third of the region's 60 million olive trees - which
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The price of zucchini is enjoying the cold weather: from 0.40 to 1.00 €/kg in a few days.
2024-04-24 00:00
The cold weather passing through Italy in these hours has caused a shock in vegetable prices, especially concerning zucchini.
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New diseases are devastating trees and crops in the EU.
2024-04-24 00:00
The plants slowly suffocate, wither, and dry out, eventually dying in large numbers, shedding leaves and turning bark grey, creating a monochrome landscape. Since scientists first discovered Xylella fastidiosa in 2013 in Puglia, Italy, it has killed a third of the region's 60 million olive trees.
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