Izrael is stawing a severe tomato shortage, prompting the Ministry of Agriculture to approve a quota for duty-free imports of 5,000 tons over the next two months, announced on August 13. Tomato prices in supermarkets have risen to 2.21–2.45 euros per kilogram, while first-grade tomatoes on the read more

HarvestR in Israel has successfully conducted laboratory tests on dsRNA-based treatments to combat fungi affecting important fruits such as grapes. The next step involves launching large-scale commercial trials, which have recently begun and will focus on grapes and pears. Gal Admati, CEO of HarvestR, stated, "We have tested this treatment on grapes and plan to expand it to include pears." read more

Izrael is on the verge of experiencing a significant rise in potato prices, potentially leading to a shortage on store shelves in the coming weeks, according to a report by The Marker citing sources within agricultural organizations. Israel produces approximately 550,000 tons of potatoes. read more

The Sultanate of Oman recorded an 11.6% increase in the value of fruit and vegetable imports, reaching over OMR 110 million between May 2023 and May 2024. The rise in vegetable imports, which saw a 44.9% increase, was in contrast to a slight 2.5% decrease in fruit imports. The UAE and Yemen were the emerging markets in this trend. read more

Ostatnie zatrzymanie importu warzyw z Jordanii z powodu obaw o zanieczyszczenie cholerą podkreśliło zależność Izraela od importowanych produktów rolnych. Z nowym prawem wymagającym informowania klientów o kraju pochodzenia wszystkich produktów rolnych, łatwiej jest śledzić. read more

Geopolitical tensions, such as the Israel-Hamas war, are still a significant risk factor for brands. In the era of social media, brand boycotts due to geopolitical tensions are becoming more frequent. Additionally, consumers in Southeast Asia are more prone to boycotting brands compared to consumers in other regions. read more

Po wprowadzeniu embarga handlowego na Izrael przez Turcję w maju, zauważono znaczącą zmianę w dynamice eksportu, a Palestyna pojawiła się jako istotny partner handlowy. Wartość handlu między Turcją a Palestyną wzrosła z 10 milionów dolarów w lipcu poprzedniego roku do... read more

Hishtil supplies young plants to professional and home growers worldwide. Their product range includes various vegetables, herbs, and ornamental plants, both edible and decorative. Hishtil operates in Israel, Europe, the USA, and Africa. read more

Israel's 2024/25 avocado harvest is expected to start a bit earlier than usual, mainly due to a hotter than usual summer. The first trickle of Green skin avocados will be exported starting next week. The main and real harvest is expected to start from the end of this month," says Yonatan Meron,
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Summer in Saudi Arabia stimulates fruit consumption, with imports rising sharply. This summer is particularly intense, due to high temperatures and a difficult context marked by inflation and geopolitical tensions in the region. Kashif Shahzad, Managing Director of the Global Star Group of
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Panafruit, a Panamanian company specializing in producing and exporting papaya, has solidified its position in the international market over its more than twenty years of existence. "Panafruit SA was founded by Hormoz Safi, of Iranian origin, and began its operations in 2000 with a farm in read more

Mirna Fadel, Business Development Manager for Lebanese fresh produce exporter Fadel Trading Company, says that the previous avocado season in Lebanon was successful: "The past avocado season went well for our company. We've seen a steady demand and were able to meet our production and export quotas." read more

Wiele nowych plantacji awokado zostało zasadzonych w Izraelu w ostatnich latach, nawet w pobliżu Gedery, na południe od Tel Awiwu, plantacje awokado zaczęły pojawiać się między uprawami granatów i cytrusów. read more

The restoration and reconstruction of Israel's farms after the terrorist attacks on October 7, 2023, will not only benefit local farmers but also have a positive impact on farmers worldwide. "Many of the strategic challenges we are currently facing in Israel, particularly after the attacks on" read more

W ostatnich tygodniach sprzedaż kalafiora i brokułów była trochę trudniejsza, ale teraz, według Roberta Vogela z AGF-Direct z Zwaagdijk, można zauważyć pewną poprawę. "Jest trochę większe zapotrzebowanie tu i ówdzie, zwłaszcza z rynków eksportowych, a poza tym nie ma zbyt dużo dostaw." read more

Nigerian woman, Uniq Beems, shared on TikTok a special gift from her boyfriend: a bouquet made of fresh peppers and vegetables. Due to the high cost of peppers in Nigeria, this thoughtful gesture was well-received, going viral and eliciting humorous comments. Many followers praised the practicality. read more

In a statement distributed by the Jordanian news agency (Petra), Hunaifat highlighted that the value of fruit and vegetable exports had increased to 125.5 million JD, representing a 22.3% rise since the beginning of the current year compared to the same period in 2023. read more

W mieście Dăbuleni w południowej Rumunii nadprodukcja arbuzów doprowadziła do nadmiernego podaży, co spowodowało obniżenie cen tego lata. Według Fructidor, przyczepki i wozy są zapełnione arbuzami, z których wiele kończy jako odpad. Wcześniej cena wynosiła 50 centów za kilogram, ale teraz... read more

New plantings in Lebanon's Awdi Gardens will introduce the latest grape varieties to the company's selection, as well as popular cherry varieties, as part of the company's expansion plans, particularly in Asian markets. read more

The Burundian producer-exporter Jenika primarily focuses on producing green beans for the local market, while its Hass avocados are predominantly exported to Europe and the Middle East. read more