The head office of the AAI Group is located in the UK, with additional offices in South Africa, China, and Europe, as well as 150 brand affiliates worldwide. The South African branch specializes in perishables, primarily shipping from Cape Town to West Africa and the Middle East, as well as Europe and the UK.
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The Portuguese apple export season has come to an end, with United Growers shifting their focus to supplying the Middle East for the remaining part of the season, according to Joao Juma, the export manager for the Portuguese apple exporter. "Our predictions of high prices have proven to be accurate since the beginning of the season.
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Kyiv Microgreen Producers are planning to use artificial intelligence (AI) to manage their vertical farm.
2025-03-18 00:00
The vertical microgreen farm established in Kyiv, Ukraine, by partners Oleksandr Bilyak and Roman Mykhalevych has been operating since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, continuously improving its technologies, reports EastFruit.
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Ghana's vegetable exports have reached $48 million through a partnership with Israel.
2025-03-13 00:00
Ghana's vegetable export revenue reached $48 million in 2024, as reported by the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA), marking an increase from over $26 million in 2023. This information was disclosed by Mr. Raymond Rashid Kramer, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of GEPA, during the Israel trade conference.
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"We don't just use PCR, we create it."
2025-03-13 00:00
"We not only use PCR, we create it," says Owen Diller of East Jordan Plastics. "We take containers originally made for and used in the horticulture industry and recycle them into new horticultural containers." Since the early 1960s, this Michigan-based company has been dedicated to reducing waste.
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Ghana's vegetable exports to Israel reached $48 million.
2025-03-13 00:00
Ghana's vegetable export revenue reached $48 million in 2024, as reported by the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA), marking an increase from over $26 million in 2023. This information was disclosed by Mr. Raymond Rashid Kramer, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of GEPA, during the Israel.
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Saudi Greenhouse Management and Agri Marketing Co. (SGH) is collaborating with Topian, the NEOM food company focused on ensuring the sustainability of food systems, to set up the Horticulture Innovation Center (HIC) at the University of Tabuk. This state-of-the-art facility will function as a center for education and development.
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March is the best month for the Romanian flower industry.
2025-03-13 00:00
In Romania, the month of March is significant for two important celebrations. On March 1st, there is the traditional "Martisor" celebration, which commemorates the beginning of spring. This is followed by Women's Day on March 8th. These celebrations make March the peak month for the flower business in Romania. According to an analysis conducted by the company Frames, women are
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Topian is looking for international partners to help revolutionize food production in Saudi Arabia.
2025-03-12 18:00
You have probably heard of Neom - the region being developed in northwest Saudi Arabia, one of the driest areas in the world - which has been described by Topian, responsible for creating sustainable food production methods for the city, as "more than a construction project".
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Saudi Greenhouse Management and Agri Marketing Co. (SGH) is partnering with Topian, the NEOM food company dedicated to developing resilient food systems, to set up the Horticulture Innovation Center (HIC) at the University of Tabuk. This state-of-the-art facility will function as a center for education and...
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The crisis in the Middle East has led to delays in the shipment of bananas from Ecuador.
2025-03-12 00:00
"2024 był bardzo dobrym rokiem dla naszej firmy. Był to rok konsolidacji, zwłaszcza jeśli chodzi o wolumen i naszych klientów" – oświadczył Marcelo Salgado, menedżer Dusal Ecuador. W 2024 roku firma udało się podwoić swoje eksport, z 40 do 80 kontenerów, dodał. "To jest nasza baza, z której"
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Itaueira and MBR Company have partnered to increase exports in the Middle East region.
2025-03-11 12:00
Itaueira has formed a strategic partnership with MBR Company, based in São Paulo, to restart exports of its Rei-branded melons to the markets of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
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Banana prices have increased by up to €8 per 100kg in the Netherlands, Romania, and Slovakia.
2025-03-11 00:00
In weeks 8 and 9 of 2025, average wholesale prices for bananas in the Netherlands (NL), Romania (RO), and Slovakia (SK) showed a clear upward trend. According to the data, prices in the Netherlands rose from €120 per 100 kg in week 8 to €122 per 100 kg in week 9, reflecting a modest but
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A number of local farms across the country have set up nursery sections for flower and plant production to create additional income streams that also support sustainability efforts. However, several farm officials have observed that maintaining a balance between flower production and food production can be challenging.
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Mimo że 25% cło na eksport awokado z Meksyku do Stanów Zjednoczonych zostało tymczasowo zawieszone 6 marca 2025 roku po zaledwie trzech dniach obowiązywania, producenci i eksporterzy wyrazili obawy, że może to stać się stałą polityką. Według Salvadora Mirandy Aguilara, przedstawiciela
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Mexico: Dutch tulip variety named "The Indigenous Woman"
2025-03-10 00:00
On Friday, March 7th, the ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Mexico, H.E. Wilfred Mohr, honored the indigenous women of Mexico and H.E. President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo by gifting her a new tulip variety that from that day onwards will carry the name "La Mujer Indígena."
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Fewer Polish workers, more Bulgarian workers are expected to work in the Netherlands.
2025-03-07 00:00
In the last 10 years, the Bulgarian population in the Netherlands has quadrupled. Meanwhile, the number of Polish and Romanian migrant workers is decreasing. What are the reasons for this shift and what are the consequences? EenVandaag investigates and interviewed Eric Nabuurs, who is the owner of an employment agency, among others.
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The Ukrainian woman is cultivating tulips and intends to increase her imports of bulbs from the Netherlands.
2025-03-06 00:00
Tetiana Pisna from Bobrynets, Ukraine, has been growing flowers in greenhouses for 10 years, including tulips. This year, she cultivated around 10,000 tulips for spring. Tetiana and her husband built their greenhouses in 2015. They started with petunias, ordering seeds online and selling them.
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In 2025, the Colombian avocado market is experiencing a period of growth and high demand. Growers are aiming to boost their production levels and strengthen their market position in Europe, as well as exploring opportunities in the United States and the Middle East. Nonetheless, challenges such as price fluctuations, logistical expenses, and global trends pose significant obstacles.
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Growing Demand in India for Iranian Mazafati Dates
2025-03-06 00:00
Just like date exporters around the world, Iranian date exporters also benefit from a great commercial opportunity just before the month of Ramadan. This year, as mentioned by Hadi Mirzaei, the CEO of Darya Noosh Payab Trading, they have fully taken advantage of this opportunity. The exporter stated, "As the month of Ramadan is approaching..."
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