The demand for fruit and vegetable processing equipment is rapidly increasing in the Middle East. This growth is driven by the global market's requirement for processed fresh produce and the potential arising from competitive crop prices. Ahmed Heiza, the CEO of machinery provider Misr Vision, highlights three sectors where this demand is particularly high. read more

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The reaction of Indian apple importers to Iran's export ban on the product was immediate. "For the past few days, I have been receiving many calls from Indian apple importers requesting European fruit. The inquiries I personally receive mainly concern Italian apples, but our commercial read more

Not a tough man or woman as the hero of a story, but a broccoli, carrot, or tomato. 'The Brock-'n-roll Show', 'Join me, WorTEL?', and 'You are my little tomato' are just a few of the adventures featuring fruits and vegetables in the books published by the Flemish publishing house Höngry. "Fruits and... read more

The Australasian kiwifruit producer, Seeka Limited, started harvesting SunGold kiwifruit in Gisborne today (Monday, 3 March), with several orchards in the region prepared for the harvest. The Gisborne orchards, Harpers Road and College, owned and operated by Ngai Tukairangi Trust, as well as the Hawkes Bay orchards, are also ready for harvesting. read more

Według źródeł handlowych z EastFruit, z powodu gwałtownego wzrostu cen podstawowych produktów spożywczych w kraju, co powoduje powszechną niezadowolenie wśród ludności przed świętym miesiącem Ramadana, rząd postanowił nałożyć całkowity zakaz eksportu jabłek, pomarańczy. read more

Zgodnie z informacjami handlowymi z EastFruit, Iran wprowadził 60-dniowy zakaz eksportu jabłek, pomarańczy i daktyli ze względu na rosnące ceny żywności i niezadowolenie społeczne przed Ramadanem. Źródła wskazują, że zakaz rozpoczął się 24 lutego 2025 roku, chociaż wysyłki trwały do niedawna. Oczekuje się, że zawieszenie będzie… read more

A Carrefour premiere: Romanian grapes on the shelf for the first time in February

Carrefour Romania is introducing Romanian grapes to its store shelves in the country for the first time in February, as part of a storage pilot project with the producers from "Cooperativa Grădina noastra" in Huși. read more

The new Eden Gold™ pear variety is thriving in orchards in major growing countries worldwide. At the same time, consumers in key European markets are increasingly enjoying this fruit. Ido Ben Dor, from Ben Dor Fruits and Nurseries in Israel, states, "Eden Gold pears..." read more

The European Union was the largest market with 32.61% of the total volume, followed by Russia with 19.42% and the USA with 13.99%. Other markets included the Middle East (11.36%) and the Southern South America (6.84%). read more

This avocado season, Israel has exported approximately 100,000 tons of avocados and expects to reach a total of around 130,000 tons by the end of the season, similar to last year. The country is continuing to increase its avocado acreage, with an additional 500 to 1,000 hectares being planted. read more

Arrivals of Hass avocados on the European market have dropped to 3.6 million boxes. Moroccan volumes remain stable, as do those from Spain and Portugal, while arrivals from Israel are gradually declining. Volumes from Latin America are also theoretically decreasing, but due to many delays. read more

Potatoes USA has effectively increased opportunities for the export of U.S. potatoes in the competitive market of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This progress has been achieved through a promotional campaign funded by the USDA Market Access Program (MAP) that was launched two years ago in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). read more

Scales Corporation, the largest apple export company in New Zealand, has announced a net profit after tax of NZ$30.7 million (€16.7 million) for 2024 – nearly six times higher than the previous year. This significant increase in profit is attributed to the company's focus on increasing sales of premium apples in Asia and the Middle East. read more

Both the war in Ukraine and the conflicts in the Middle East have influenced international trade and caused uncertainties in global markets. In Germany, the economic output decreased by 0.2%. At the same time, industrial production fell by 4.5% compared to. read more

Czy wiesz, że Dzień Świętego Walentego pozostaje jednym z największych wydarzeń zakupowych na Bliskim Wschodzie? Flowwow, we współpracy z Admitad MENA, przeanalizował 2024 główne trendy w zakresie prezentów w całym regionie. Wyniki pokazały, że sprzedaż kwiatów wzrosła o 550%, potwierdzając ich status jako ostatecznego prezentu na Walentynki. read more

Czy wiesz, że Walentynki pozostają jednym z największych wydarzeń zakupowych na Bliskim Wschodzie? Flowwow, we współpracy z Admitad MENA, przeanalizował 2024 najpopularniejsze trendy w zakupach prezentów w regionie. Wyniki pokazały, że sprzedaż kwiatów wzrosła o 550%, potwierdzając ich status jako ultymatwnego prezentu walentynkowego. read more

KWS Vegetables, a world leader in spinach seeds, has once again celebrated its open days from February 11th to 13th at its trial field in Miranda, Murcia. A total of 20

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One of the flagship products of Annatura, a company specializing in fresh-cut produce, is undoubtedly Romanesco broccoli. Produced from September until late spring, this vegetable represents an excellence cultivated in the Lazio region and, today, also in other areas of Italy. read more

A man and a woman were arrested after a high-speed chase across multiple states during which they threw canned vegetables and other objects at the police. The chase, reaching speeds of over 100 mph, started in Kansas and ended in Butler, Missouri, where officers blocked their escape. One of the canned vegetables shattered a patrol car's window. read more