At the 2024 edition of Macfrut (Rimini, 8-10 May 2024), Unido Itpo Italy - the Italian Office for the Promotion of Technology and Investment of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization - will be hosting a delegation of Iraqi entrepreneurs and taking part in the dedicated Unido event. read more

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. read more

Ministry of Municipality in Qatar is working actively to stabilize prices of local agricultural produce, especially during peak seasons. This period usually experiences a surge in vegetables coming from both Qatari farms and international sources. The Agricultural Affairs Department is responsible for this initiative. read more

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. read more

In response to alarming reports suggesting that potatoes may be reclassified as grains in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs), Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) and Congressman Mike Simpson (R-Idaho), both members of the House Agriculture Committee, are spearheading a bipartisan effort to voice their opposition. read more

Argedava Novaci Agricultural Cooperative, located near Bucharest, Romania, with 800 hectares of farmland, is planning to invest EUR 8 million in an onion storage and conditioning facility. This project is intended to take advantage of the price variations between periods of overproduction and spring, when... read more

The Argedava Novaci Agricultural Cooperative, located near Bucharest, Romania, with 800 hectares of cultivation land, is planning to invest EUR 8 million in an onion storage and conditioning facility. This project aims to take advantage of the price differences between periods of overproduction and spring, when. read more

The last batch of storage potatoes from Bavarian cultivation for this year is now being distributed, signaling the end of the season. Typically, the final shipment of locally packaged goods reaches the market by mid to late April, according to Maximilian Hofbeck (r), Deputy Managing Director of the sorting company with the same name. read more

Restu Hajat Keluarga is a lime producer located in Gresik, East Java, Indonesia. The limes are cultivated in several villages, including Glatik, Kebunagung, Bolo, and other villages around the Ujungpangkah sub-district. "In addition to our own lime cultivation, we also work with other growers who supply us. read more

According to José Ángel Crespo, "90 percent of Mexico's production is focused on the United States market, but it is very important to be able to

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The business year 2023, according to the REWE Group, continued to be characterized by a challenging geopolitical and economic environment: the impacts of the Ukraine war and Middle East conflict, extreme weather and natural disasters, uncertain supply chains, price increases in all areas - especially. read more

The business year 2023, according to the REWE Group, continued to be characterized by a challenging geopolitical and economic environment: the impacts of the Ukraine war and Middle East conflict, extreme weather conditions and natural disasters, insecure supply chains, price increases in all areas - especially. read more

Production of fruit and vegetables in southern Israel has been significantly affected following the events of 7 October and the subsequent conflict in Gaza, largely as a result of the impact on labour availability. For this reason, agricultural areas that rely heavily on mechanisation have
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The strawberry and asparagus campaign is in full swing. The sale of the Italian white onion is coming to an end in the markets and the variegated radicchio campaign is coming to an end. Last stops also for the Romanesco artichoke. At the beginning of May, the production of broad beans will come to an end. read more

After the internationalization process that started four years ago with the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Australia, the Rocca Imperiale Consortium of Associated Lemon Producers is now sending its product to Japan. Over 40 tonnes of Limoré lemons left Malpensa airport (Milan, Italy) on
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The spirit of Easter and springtime is captured by International Event Designer Alina Naesca. She decorated the halls of the Bethlen Haller Castle in Romania, giving us a glimpse of the Nova Vita and Golden Blossoms of rose breeder United Selections. Together, they aim to innovate and bring forth… read more

On March 31, Bulgaria and Romania become Schengen members: the Schengen rules will apply in both Member States, including on issuing Schengen visas, and controls at the internal air and sea borders will be lifted. The Commission strongly welcomes this achievement, which follows the historic
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Why should banana prices actually be higher in stores? Why will it be years before other African countries will take Central and South America by storm in exports? Why is there no TR4-resistant variety yet? And why are reefer ships suddenly in demand again? Frits Popma answers all these
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EastFruit analysts draw attention to Ukraine's success in exporting premium quality apples. In particular, in one of the most important and capacious markets in the Middle East with a high level of prices and competition, Ukraine confidently ranks second in terms of supply volumes in December
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The Israeli avocado grower, packer and exporter Granot Fresh is eager to see their newly planted trees in Kenya come into full production over the next few years. They are confident in Kenya's avocado production and are looking to expand their initial investment by adding even more hectares
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