With a significant production volume, Serbia is a major player in the European apple market. However, recent challenges have arisen in maintaining market positions and exploring new export opportunities. Ukraine has emerged as a strong competitor in the market, especially in the Middle East.
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Malaysia aims to attract the high-end Dubai market with its flourishing business opportunities.
2024-04-25 00:00
Carnation flowers, also known as Dianthus caryophyllus, are not only beautiful decorations but can also generate significant income for cultivators. These flowers are set to enter the Dubai market in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as an ingredient for preparing luxurious dishes.
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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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"Major grower in Lebanon is looking for collaboration with a fresh produce importer or processor from Northern Europe."
2024-04-24 00:00
Współpracując z doświadczonymi ekspertami PUM, firma Adri Ardak z Libanu poszukuje bliskiej współpracy z importerem lub przetwórcą owoców i warzyw z północnej Europy. Adri Ardak posiada kilka lokalizacji uprawowych i może zaoferować możliwości w centralnej i północnej części Libanu.
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Global industry is rebounding despite disruptions, oversupply, and trade conflicts.
2024-04-24 00:00
Despite shipping disruptions and trade conflicts, global trade and industry are stabilizing. Disruptions in the Red Sea and the Panama Canal have affected global shipping routes, and tensions in the Middle East serve as a reminder of the constant risk of new supply shocks. Nevertheless, the
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Malcolm Catlin has been appointed as the new Project Director of Plant Healthy Limited, effective from 29 April 2024. He will be taking over from Alistair Yeomans and will work closely with Defra and other partner organizations of the Plant Health Alliance to oversee the development and promotion.
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The Red Sea crisis has made it difficult to find suitable transportation for apples from Poland to Asia and the Middle East, according to Aniruddh Ramesh, the director of Polish apple exporter LVMG Grupa. He stated, "After the new year, the demand from Asia and the Middle East was very good, despite the Red Sea shipping issues."
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"Rumunia staje się strategicznym miejscem pochodzenia, ponieważ pokryje interesujące okno letnie."
2024-04-22 00:00
The Spanish company Grupo Clasol has partnered with the firm FG3S in an ambitious five-year investment plan to develop berry production in Romania. The plan involves the modernization and development of farms, as well as the implementation of technology and efficiency measures in processing.
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Social media promotion for Flash Gala in China and India
2024-04-22 00:00
Flash Gala exporters have launched a comprehensive integrated campaign in the Far East and the Middle East this season to raise consumer awareness about the fruit.
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Recent weather anomalies in the Persian Gulf have raised concerns among stakeholders in the ocean and air freight sectors, further complicating supply chains amid escalating geopolitical tensions following the Iran-Israel confrontation. Cargo delays and backlogs may potentially last up to a week.
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With a significant production volume, Serbia is a major player in the European apple market. However, recent challenges have arisen in maintaining market positions and exploring new export opportunities. Ukraine has emerged as a strong competitor in the market, especially in the Middle East.
read more
Malaysia aims to attract the high-end Dubai market with its flourishing business opportunities.
2024-04-25 00:00
Carnation flowers, also known as Dianthus caryophyllus, are not only beautiful decorations but can also generate significant income for cultivators. These flowers are set to enter the Dubai market in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as an ingredient for preparing luxurious dishes.
read more
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.
read more
"Major grower in Lebanon is looking for collaboration with a fresh produce importer or processor from Northern Europe."
2024-04-24 00:00
Współpracując z doświadczonymi ekspertami PUM, firma Adri Ardak z Libanu poszukuje bliskiej współpracy z importerem lub przetwórcą owoców i warzyw z północnej Europy. Adri Ardak posiada kilka lokalizacji uprawowych i może zaoferować możliwości w centralnej i północnej części Libanu.
read more
Global industry is rebounding despite disruptions, oversupply, and trade conflicts.
2024-04-24 00:00
Despite shipping disruptions and trade conflicts, global trade and industry are stabilizing. Disruptions in the Red Sea and the Panama Canal have affected global shipping routes, and tensions in the Middle East serve as a reminder of the constant risk of new supply shocks. Nevertheless, the
read more
Malcolm Catlin has been appointed as the new Project Director of Plant Healthy Limited, effective from 29 April 2024. He will be taking over from Alistair Yeomans and will work closely with Defra and other partner organizations of the Plant Health Alliance to oversee the development and promotion.
read more
The Red Sea crisis has made it difficult to find suitable transportation for apples from Poland to Asia and the Middle East, according to Aniruddh Ramesh, the director of Polish apple exporter LVMG Grupa. He stated, "After the new year, the demand from Asia and the Middle East was very good, despite the Red Sea shipping issues."
read more
"Rumunia staje się strategicznym miejscem pochodzenia, ponieważ pokryje interesujące okno letnie."
2024-04-22 00:00
The Spanish company Grupo Clasol has partnered with the firm FG3S in an ambitious five-year investment plan to develop berry production in Romania. The plan involves the modernization and development of farms, as well as the implementation of technology and efficiency measures in processing.
read more
Social media promotion for Flash Gala in China and India
2024-04-22 00:00
Flash Gala exporters have launched a comprehensive integrated campaign in the Far East and the Middle East this season to raise consumer awareness about the fruit.
read more
Recent weather anomalies in the Persian Gulf have raised concerns among stakeholders in the ocean and air freight sectors, further complicating supply chains amid escalating geopolitical tensions following the Iran-Israel confrontation. Cargo delays and backlogs may potentially last up to a week.
read more
The Alizza Fruit, a cross between pomelo and mandarin, has been awarded a Three-Star Superior Taste Award by the International Taste Institute. Originally from Israel, this variety is exclusively managed by Genesis Fresh and cultivated in Spain by AMFresh. It was first introduced in the UK, Germany, and Spain.
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Alizza Fruit Scoops have been awarded the Superior Taste Award.
2024-04-19 12:00
The Alizza Fruit, a hybrid of pomelo and mandarin, has been awarded a Three-Star Superior Taste Award by the International Taste Institute. Originally from Israel, this variety is exclusively managed by Genesis Fresh and cultivated in Spain by AMFresh. It made its debut in the UK, Germany, and Spain in 2022.
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Del Monte at Cibus with pineapple carpaccio
2024-04-18 00:00
Del Monte® is a global leader in the production, sale, and distribution of fresh fruits and vegetables as well as ready-to-eat products. It is also one of the main producers and distributors of packaged food products in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Fresh Del Monte markets its products.
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The Ecuadorean banana association Acorbanec has issued a warning that the increasing instability in the Middle East could pose a threat to the country's banana exports to the region.
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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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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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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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W wyraźnym nasileniu napięć na Bliskim Wschodzie, Iran przejęcie statku kontenerowego MSC Aries, który ma związki z Izraelem, poprzedza ataki rakietowe i budzi obawy dotyczące bezpieczeństwa morskiego oraz stabilności regionalnej. Wydarzenie, traktowane jako odpowiedź na izraelską operację w Syrii, nasila.
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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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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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