Ahold Delhaize has announced that it has agreed to acquire 100 per cent of Romanian grocery retailer Profi Rom Food SRL (Profi) from MidEuropa, subject to approval from the regulatory authorities. read more

Latvia: Coalition considering 12% VAT rate on fruit and veg read more

Israeli supermarkets have been urged by the Ministry of Agriculture to support local farmers by promoting and prioritizing the sale of domestically grown fruits and vegetables. The ministry specifically addressed leaders of retail chains, responsible for a significant portion of fresh
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Leading berry supplier Hortifrut has appointed Saskia Polak as its new commercial director for Europe, Middle East and Africa. read more

The rising tensions in Israel are of course being monitored by market participants. Nearly three weeks into the conflict, the impact on commodity prices remains limited. However, players are watching closely, concerned about geopolitical escalation through the potential involvement of Iran and
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Despite sanctions, trade relations between Russia and Israel remain significant and stable. However, experts are expressing concerns that Russian imports from Israel are in jeopardy, particularly concerning avocado imports. It has been revealed that a substantial portion of the deliveries came
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Fruitnet Forum South-East Europe took place in Belgrade, Serbia, on 25 October, connecting Serbian and regional fresh produce suppliers with a selection of European buyers. read more

"The high quality and durability of the melons have allowed us to manage the fruit well in this generally good campaign, although in our country we have been affected by periods of oversupply, coinciding with the drop in consumption in the north of the country, due to the wet weather and the
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Salalah Port, Oman's major cargo gateway and a notable transshipment hub for the West Asia region, halted operations on 22 October until further notice in the wake of a severe storm heading towards the southern part of the country. read more

Israel’s Haskelberg and Indian company IG Deccan have signed an agreement to deepen their partnership to collaborate and propagate avocado plants together in India. read more

Last week, at the Berlin Process Summit in Tirana, Serbian Prime Minister Ana Brnabic said that Serbia supported the concept of establishing a common regional market in the Western Balkans. Mrs Brnabic said implementing the concept would expand possibilities for advancement of economic
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Over the past decade, Bangladesh's fruit and vegetable exports have plummeted by a staggering 68.7%. This decline is primarily attributed to high export costs, inadequate agricultural practices and infrastructural deficiencies. Meanwhile, Europe's market share for these products has diminished,
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Israel's Ashdod Port, one of the largest ports of the country, is continuing to operate normally despite the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, according to the executive chairman of the Ashdod Port Company's board of directors, Shaul Schneider. read more

The international analytical platform EastFruit reports that Egypt’s exports of vegetables and fruits declined by 5 percent and 18.1 percent, respectively, during the first week of October compared to the last week of September. read more

With demand for citrus, especially oranges, currently high in Saudi Arabia, Global Star Group is gearing up for the kick-off of the citrus season in Egypt and Spain, major suppliers to the Gulf country. read more

The citrus season begins in Iran with the harvest of tangerines. Amirhossein Azizi, from exporter Bezhit, unveils the season's novelties. read more

LuLu Group leader proposes opening direct flight from Saudi Arabia to Vietnam read more

"The first aquaponics unit for breeding ornamental fish with the capacity to produce 35 thousand pieces of fish was launched in Ravand region," shares the head of the livestock production improvement department of the Kashan Agricultural Jihad Administration in Iran. read more

The employees of Ashdod Port are maintaining operational continuity, unloading and loading vital goods for the residents of Israel. The port is vital to the Israeli economy's ability to continue functioning. As such, the port continues operating around the clock despite the emergency,
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