According to Chiranjeevi A R, CEO of Scion Agricos, India's apple importers are now more interested in sourcing apples from European countries like Poland and Italy. This shift is driven by the weather challenges and low market sentiment affecting traditional suppliers this season. "Our selection of apples is based on market demand, price elasticity, post-arrival..."
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The prices of oranges in Bulgarian retail stores are still higher compared to those in Greece and Romania.
2026-02-17 00:00
Na początku roku na bułgarskim rynku owoców odnotowano zmiany cen, szczególnie w przypadku cytrusów. Dane z Państwowej Komisji do Spraw Giełd i Rynków Towarowych wskazują, że w styczniu ceny mandarynek wzrosły o ponad 14 procent, osiągając €1,33 (US$1,44) za kilogram. Ceny pomarańczy również wzrosły o.
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Carrefour is selling its stores in Romania.
2026-02-16 00:00
Last week, Carrefour announced that it had entered into exclusive negotiations with Paval Holding to sell all of its 478 stores in Romania (including 55 hypermarkets, 191 supermarkets, 202 convenience stores, and 30 discount stores) to Paval Holding, an investment vehicle owned by the Paval.
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Hapag-Lloyd is currently in advanced discussions to acquire Zim Integrated Shipping Services.
2026-02-16 00:00
The Management Board of Hapag-Lloyd Aktiengesellschaft confirms that it is in advanced negotiations regarding a potential acquisition of all shares in its Israeli competitor, Zim Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. To date, no binding agreements have been entered into. The required approvals of the...
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"Indyjskie eksport cebuli białej jest znacznie bardziej konkurencyjny po usunięciu cła w zeszłym roku."
2026-02-13 00:00
Indian white onion exports are significantly more competitive this season due to the removal of a 20% export duty last year and a stronger Euro, which has driven CFR prices substantially lower compared to the previous year, according to Danish Shah from Sanghar Exports. Sanghar Exports is an onion exporter to markets in Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
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Carrefour is selling its operations in Romania.
2026-02-12 00:00
Polskie sklepy sprzeciwiają się flagom z krajem pochodzenia dla owoców i warzyw Polska Organizacja Handlu i Dystrybucji (POHiD) wyraziła sprzeciw wobec propozycji Ministerstwa Rolnictwa dotyczącej obowiązkowych flag z krajem pochodzenia na wyświetlaczach owoców i warzyw. Źródło: esmmagazine.com.
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Floral designer Claudia Tararache reimagines Valentine’s Day during Flower Circus’ online show.
2026-02-12 00:00
Flower Circus presented its second Magical Flower Show of 2026 on February 6th, featuring Romanian floral artist and World Cup Top 10 competitor Claudia Tararache. The live-streamed event attracted florists and flower enthusiasts from over 15 countries, including Singapore, Canada, South Africa.
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Before Valentine's Day, rose breeders are calling for respect for innovation and protection against illegal propagation.
2026-02-11 00:00
Valentine's Day is the most romantic day of the year—and the most important commercial date for the global rose sector. In the U.S. alone, rose sales during this period reach into the billions, with red roses making up nearly 70% of all flower sales. Globally, over 250 million rose stems are sold.
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A Romanian tomato grower plans to reduce costs by 50% by installing their own cogeneration units.
2026-02-11 00:00
Jednym z największych producentów pomidorów w szklarniach w Rumunii jest gotowy rozpocząć produkcję energii elektrycznej i ciepła za pomocą dwóch jednostek kogeneracji na gaz ziemny o łącznej mocy elektrycznej wynoszącej 9,9 MW. Rozwiązanie obejmuje system do przechwytywania dwutlenku węgla, który jest niezbędny do stymulowania fotosyntezy.
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"Exports of Indian grapes are now being redirected to the Middle East as European shipments are pending the necessary Brix levels."
2026-02-11 00:00
Shipments from India to Europe usually start by late January, but this grape season has experienced delays due to lower sugar levels not meeting strict export standards, according to Shubham Shelar from Shelar Overseas. "To keep up the pace, we have already sent containers to Middle Eastern markets where quality is not as stringent."
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"We have sold all of our inventory before Ramadan."
2026-02-11 00:00
Jordanian Medjool dates have had a successful season. "We sold our entire stock before Ramadan at satisfactory prices; demand was very good," said Ali Elkouz, owner of Ali Dates. The grower elaborates: "We exported most of our production to four main markets, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar,
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The tariffs pose a threat to the Colombian flower industry during the Valentine's Day rush.
2026-02-11 00:00
Millions of Colombian roses arrived in the U.S. just in time for Valentine's Day, but growing economic challenges are threatening to wilt the romance for the world's second-largest flower exporter. Colombia, which trails only the Netherlands in global exports, shipped approximately 65,000 tons of...
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Syria's Tartous citrus production has reached 146,000 tons.
2026-02-10 00:00
Citrus production in Syria's coastal Tartous province continues to be a key aspect of the local agricultural economy, with annual output estimated at around 146,000 tons, as reported by provincial agriculture officials. Approximately 9,200 hectares of land in the province are dedicated to citrus tree cultivation.
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Ukrainian winter onions are entering export markets.
2026-02-10 00:00
Ukrainian farms are increasing the production of winter onions and creating export shipments to Romania and other European markets as part of a Ukrainian-South Korean project. Important criteria for export include meeting EU packaging regulations and having access to specialized storage facilities.
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International boycotts are paralyzing Israeli agriculture.
2026-02-10 00:00
The Israeli fruit and vegetable sector is experiencing an unprecedented crisis. The international boycott of the country's products, already well-known, has halted exports and left farmers with thousands of tons of unsold fruit. Between mangoes, citrus fruits, and the iconic oranges...
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CAN: Analysing data related to Valentine's Day shopping
2026-02-05 00:00
Nowe badania przeprowadzone przez The Harris Poll, zlecone przez DoorDash, ujawniają, że prawie dwie piąte Kanadyjczyków uważa, że Walentynki powinny być okazją do doceniania wszystkich, którzy ich wspierają – nie tylko partnerów romantycznych. Wyniki wskazują również na rosnące zmęczenie tradycyjnymi Walentynkami.
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Israeli fruit farmers are facing the consequences of a boycott.
2026-02-03 08:00
Fruit farmers in Israel are cautioning about a decline in exports, particularly in Europe, as buyers are boycotting Israeli produce following the beginning of the Gaza war.
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UK: "W Walentynki może chodzić o więcej niż tylko róże" Translation: "There can be more to Valentine's Day than just roses"
2026-02-03 00:00
New Covent Garden Market flower and plant wholesalers suggest that there are plenty of options beyond roses for Valentine's Day. With the romantic day less than two weeks away, New Covent Garden Market is already brimming with excitement for the occasion, which will be on a Saturday this year, February 14th.
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Tabuk Agricultural Development Company has announced that its board of directors approved the signing of an investment contract for the company's grape orchards with Ruwad Alsinaa Waltatweer Company. The agreement is intended to increase utilization of existing assets and improve cash flow.
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