The Romanian competition authorities have given the green light. By acquiring the remaining 40% of Offsetdruckerei Schwarzach GmbH, Ganahl AG reportedly strengthens its market leadership in the corrugated packaging sector in Romania. In addition to Sibiu, Rondo operates... read more

On August 27, the first shipments of tomatoes from Europe arrived in Israel. According to the Ynet portal, the "Rami Levy Shivuk a-Shikma" chain delivered a shipment of tomatoes from Greece, while the "Bihurei Sade" company imported tomatoes from the Netherlands and Poland. The cost of importing read more

The Kroger Co. has launched Vanderpump Blooms x Bloom Haus™, a floral collection curated by businesswoman, TV personality, author, and philanthropist Lisa Vanderpump. This collection is exclusively available at Kroger Family of Stores starting from September 4. "We are extremely excited to partner with Lisa on this project." read more

Iran's pistachio exports have seen a significant increase in the first five months of the current Iranian calendar year, starting from March 21, 2024. The Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) revealed that the country exported pistachios worth $352 million from March 21 to August 22, 2024. read more

Agencja Narodowego Bezpieczeństwa Żywności (ANSA) ogłosiła, że Państwo Izrael zatwierdziło import świeżych pomidorów z Republiki Mołdawii, zgodnie z decyzją Izraelskiej Służby Ochrony Roślin. Aby eksportować świeże pomidory do Izraela z Republiki Mołdawii, wymagane jest spełnienie następujących warunków. read more

Saudi Arabia has reported an annual grape production exceeding 110,500 tonnes, resulting in a self-sufficiency rate of 58 percent, as announced by the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture. The cultivation of grapes covers an area of 4,720 hectares throughout the kingdom, with Tabuk emerging as the leader in grape cultivation. read more

Jordan's Agriculture Minister, Khaled al-Henefat, recently discussed efforts to increase agricultural trade volumes with the Kurdistan Region after signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with officials from the region. The MoU was signed in Erbil, alongside Kurdistan Region Prime. read more

The campaigns for Lebanese avocados and custard apples are about to start in Lebanon, despite concerns and tension regarding the geopolitical and security situation in the southern part of the country. According to Shadi Kaadan, the CEO of Kaadan Center, production areas and logistics are currently not affected. read more

Tomiko Itooka, a 116-year-old Japanese woman, has been officially recognized as the world's oldest living person by Guinness World Records after the passing of 117-year-old Maria Branyas. Born on May 23, 1908, in Osaka, Itooka currently lives in a nursing home in Ashiya, Hyogo Prefecture. She is a former... read more

The classification as a subspecies of plum, however, took place only in the middle of the 20th century under the scientific name "Prunus domestica subspecies syriaca", as reported by the Agricultural Information Service (LID). In colloquial language, this yellow plum variety is referred to as read more

Angie Munroe, Bob Steinlage, and Michele Roman have joined the team at McHutchison & Vaughan. Angie is the new Eastern Michigan sales representative for McHutchison & Vaughan. With over 18 years of industry experience, Angie brings a wealth of knowledge to the team. She earned a bachelor's degree in Horticulture from Purdue. read more

W Omanie, zauważalny wzrost cen owoców i warzyw, przypisywany zwiększonym kosztom importu oraz spadkowi lokalnej podaży z powodu sezonowych zmian i warunków pogodowych, znacząco wpłynął na konsumentów. Dane z Narodowego Centrum Statystyki i Informacji ujawniają read more

BiteRiot grows between 1200-1500 tonnes of cherries per year in central western New South Wales, Australia, from Mudgee, Nashdale, and Orange, across approximately 150 hectares. "We export fresh cherries to various Asian markets and the Middle East. Our main markets include Vietnam, South Korea, read more

A snack-sized apple supplier Rockit Global is preparing for its Back to School campaign in the Middle East, which is considered a crucial sales period in the Middle East and North Africa region. read more

Kobieta z Tufanganj w stanie Zachodnia Bengalii została ugryziona przez węża, który ukrył się w torbie na warzywa, którą przyniosła do domu. Incydent budzi obawy dotyczące ukrytych zagrożeń w codziennym życiu. Kobieta została natychmiast zabrana do szpitala w celu leczenia i obecnie jest pod opieką medyczną. Wąż został... read more

Rockit Global, the company that offers snack-sized apples, is gearing up for its largest season yet with the launch of its back to school campaign in the Middle East. The campaign is set to be introduced this month in hundreds of stores throughout the GCC countries. Its goal is to provide busy families with the natural energy of Rockit apples. read more

BiteRiot grows between 1200-1500 tonnes of cherries per year in central western New South Wales, Australia, from Mudgee, Nashdale, and Orange, spanning approximately 150 hectares. "We export fresh cherries to various Asian markets and the Middle East. Our main markets include Vietnam, South Korea, read more

Jordan has been putting in place measures that delay the entry of Syrian trucks through the Nassib-Jaber crossing, with the aim of redirecting them towards Saudi Arabia. This has led to spoilage of goods, a decrease in their quality, and higher costs for exporters. Mohammad al-Aqqad, a member of the... read more

A.P. Moller - Maersk and the General Ports Authority of Saudi Arabia 'Mawani' have announced the opening of the largest Maersk Logistics Park in the Middle East at Jeddah Islamic Port today. The 225,000 sq. m. facility, with an investment of 250 million USD, is the largest single-site Logistics Park in the region. read more

"You can tell there's a shortage of tomatoes in Israel when you order a falafel, shawarma, or kebab and notice that it's green instead of red. This indicates that it's now filled with cucumbers instead of tomatoes," said Gabriel Raccah, CEO of Nativ Business Consulting, a company that imports fruits and vegetables. read more