Iyris and Red Sea Global have announced the launch of the National Food Production Initiative in Saudi Arabia, with the goal of supporting local farming communities, revitalizing unproductive land, boosting the domestic economy, and decreasing the Kingdom's dependency on imported food.
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The EU remains the primary market for bananas from Ecuador.
2024-11-01 00:00
Between January and August 2024, Ecuador exported 274.39 million boxes of bananas, which is 0.50% more than the previous year, as reported by the Banana Marketing and Export Association (Acorbanec). The European Union remains the primary destination, followed by Russia and the Middle East.
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Pakistan's vegetable exports have increased by 11.5% despite shortages and increased imports.
2024-10-31 00:00
In the first quarter of the fiscal year, Pakistan experienced an 11.5% increase in vegetable exports despite seasonal rains causing significant damage to fields, especially in Sindh. This export surge, coupled with weather-related losses, has resulted in shortages, prompting retailers to import vegetables from Iran and Afghanistan.
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Obecny wzrost eskalacji wojny na Bliskim Wschodzie spowodował tragiczny spadek lotów cargo do tego regionu. Według pana Doulisa Carafila, właściciela greckiej firmy usług lotniczych Air Business International (ABI), cztery z pięciu lotów cargo, które normalnie powinny być kierowane do tej części świata, zostały zawieszone.
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HHLA has revised its 2024 financial forecast upwards due to its strong performance in port logistics.
2024-10-30 00:00
Based on the preliminary and unaudited figures for the first nine months, Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) is revising its forecast for the current financial year. Despite global challenges such as economic weakness in Germany and the military conflict in the Middle East, the company is adjusting its outlook.
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Shipping citrus fruit from Israel to markets in the East via Africa poses a challenge.
2024-10-30 00:00
The citrus season in Israel for 2024 has started off well, but there are concerns about how the longer journey around the Cape of Good Hope to reach Asian markets will affect the quality of the fruit upon arrival. Rafi Zuri, the citrus product manager at Galilee Exports, stated, "Until now we shipped..."
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Bavaria: Minister Kaniber welcomes the new Bodensee Apple Queen.
2024-10-28 09:00
This 23-year-old woman, who comes from a fruit farm in Hegnau, Bavaria, near Wasserburg on Lake Constance, represents one of the most important German apple-growing regions: The fruit-growing area on Lake Constance extends from Lindau in Bavaria to Tettnang, Ravensburg, and Überlingen.
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Table grapes and PDO, how consumer attitude changes
2024-10-28 00:00
Always considered a precious product - Roman emperors eagerly consumed it while reclining on the triclinium, and Jack the Ripper used it to lure his victims - table grapes are now experiencing a new phase in their relationship with both consumers and the market.
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Iran's agricultural exports have increased by 16%, with pistachios leading the way with a total value of $614 million.
2024-10-28 00:00
The customs report disclosed that Iran's agricultural exports amounted to 3.8 million tons, showing a 16% increase from the previous year. Topping the export list, pistachios brought in $614 million, followed by tomatoes, watermelons, apples, and dates at $226 million, $139 million, $124 million respectively.
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An experienced newcomer to the Middle Eastern fruit export industry has observed a bottleneck in airfreight services in Dubai.
2024-10-25 00:00
As South African strawberry exports to the Middle East slow down to make room for Jordanian and Egyptian strawberries, the newly-established Cape Country Exports is shifting its focus to exporting stone fruit and blueberries to this market. The past three months have been very successful for South African strawberries.
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Jasa Packaging is expanding with a new office in Dubai.
2024-10-25 00:00
JASA Packaging is taking a step towards its international expansion by opening a new office in Dubai. Peyman Waziri, who will spearhead this expansion, provides insights into why Dubai has been chosen as the location for JASA's next move and how it corresponds to the increasing demand for packaging solutions in the Middle East.
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A Punjab minister is advocating for the global branding of potato seeds to increase farmers' income.
2024-10-25 00:00
During a recent visit to the Centre of Excellence in Jalandhar, Punjab's Minister of Horticulture, Mahinder Bhagat, emphasized the importance of globally branding Punjab's potato seeds. Accompanied by Deputy Commissioner Dr. Himanshu Agarwal, the Centre operates under the cooperation of Indo-Israel and Indo-Dutch partnerships.
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Kolejny spadek zbiorów grejpfrutów w Izraelu, kontynuujący trend z poprzednich sezonów.
2024-10-25 00:00
Mimo że produkcja grejpfrutów i cytrusów ogólnie spada w Izraelu, nadal jest on jednym z głównych graczy, jeśli chodzi o dochody z eksportu - mówi Betsalel Ohana, menedżer eksportu izraelskiego eksportera cytrusów Planet Israel: „Według Worldbanku, Izrael zajmuje 4. miejsce na świecie.
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Bower & Branch team up with MTM Trucking.
2024-10-23 00:00
EdenGrene Inc. operating as Bower & Branch has recently revealed a strategic partnership with MTM Trucking and Logistics. Bower & Branch provides customers with the option to buy and have trees up to 20 feet tall delivered directly from independent growers. MTM Trucking is a woman-owned business.
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Brazil is set to start exporting flowers to Saudi Arabia.
2024-10-23 00:00
Rząd brazylijski ogłosił, że Arabia Saudyjska przyznała dostęp do rynku dla eksportu kwiatów i siana z Brazylii. Jest to trzeci dostęp do rynku przyznany przez Arabię Saudyjską brazylijskim produktom w tym roku. W marcu Arabia Saudyjska zatwierdziła import brazylijskich nasion warzyw.
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Brazil is set to start exporting flowers to Saudi Arabia.
2024-10-23 00:00
Rząd brazylijski ogłosił, że Arabia Saudyjska udzieliła dostępu na swoje rynki dla eksportu kwiatów i siana z Brazylii. Jest to trzeci dostęp rynkowy udzielony przez Arabię Saudyjską brazylijskim produktom w tym roku. W marcu Arabia Saudyjska zatwierdziła import brazylijskich nasion warzyw.
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As we anticipate the upcoming onion season in the Southern Hemisphere, many are hoping for a more favorable one compared to last year. The European season seemed promising at first but ultimately did not yield the expected returns due to an oversupply of onions. This was further complicated by the conflict in the Middle East, which resulted in...
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Red bell peppers: the unexpected signal for extramarital encounters in supermarkets
2024-10-22 00:00
W sklepach spożywczych pojawił się trend, w którym osoby umieszczające czerwone papryki w swoich wózkach na zakupy sygnalizują poszukiwanie pozamałżeńskich spotkań. Ta metoda, znana jako „kod papryki”, została ujawniona na forum internetowym na stronie randkowej dla osób zamężnych poszukujących romansów.
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Lebanese produce businesses are being negatively impacted by the escalating conflict.
2024-10-21 15:00
Producer Natagri was among a delegation of Lebanese companies that had to cancel its participation in the Fruit Attraction exhibition in Madrid due to Israeli airstrikes affecting a significant portion of the country.
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Ahundzada Abdul Salam Jawad, a representative of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, announced that Afghanistan has exported fresh fruits worth $31 million over the last six months. Afghan products were mainly shipped to China, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, India, France, Germany, the Netherlands, and the USA.
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