In 2023-2024, fewer orchards and forests in Israel were planted as a result of the war.
2025-02-14 00:00
Na Tu BiShvat, Centralne Biuro Statystyczne Izraela opublikowało dane dotyczące sadów, produkcji świeżych owoców i importu suszonych owoców. Raport pokazuje znaczący spadek nowych nasadzeń drzew w latach 2023-2024, głównie z powodu wojny. Szacowana powierzchnia nowo posadzonych drzew owocowych w roku hebrajskim.
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KWS Vegetables, a global leader in spinach seed production, recently hosted its open house days from February 11 to 13 at its trial field in Miranda, Murcia. The Dutch multinational company showcased new and improved spinach varieties and welcomed customers from across Europe to its 20-hectare test field.
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Topian, the Neom Food Company, is expanding its operations to include the cultivation of table grapes and berries.
2025-02-13 00:00
Topian, the Neom Food Sector company, was established in 2022 and, under the leadership of Juan Carlos Motamayor, made significant strides towards ambitious goals: it constructed high-tech greenhouses and a vertical farm in Oxagon, as well as high-tech, retractable roof greenhouses in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
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Qatar Airways transports over 42 million roses for Valentine's Day.
2025-02-13 00:00
Qatar Airways Cargo has transported 2,800 tonnes of flowers, equivalent to 42 million fresh-cut red roses, from Kenya and South America for Valentine's Day. The carrier transported almost 1,600 tonnes of red roses from Nairobi on its scheduled flights and charters. Additionally, it carried close
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Start-ups are addressing Israel's food security needs.
2025-02-12 16:00
Last month marked the return of Israel's International Food Security & Technology conference, the second edition of the event held in Sderot in southern Israel, a small city that was heavily impacted by the events of October 7, 2023.
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Iran's potato prices have increased by 103%, causing economic difficulties and prompting government intervention.
2025-02-12 00:00
A record increase in potato prices is causing further financial difficulties for Iranians, especially as one in three households are reportedly struggling to afford basic necessities. The crisis has become more prominent as the leaders of the three branches of government have intervened and issued a directive to address the situation.
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The conflict in Israel has had a significant impact on local farms, resulting in a scarcity of fresh produce and a rise in agricultural imports. In 2024, Israel imported 227,000 tons of fruits and vegetables from 30 countries, showing a 13% increase compared to 2023. Five specific items made up 75% of all imports.
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A specific level of customer saturation can be observed in the mandarin and clementine market.
2025-02-11 00:00
Mandarins were primarily from Spain. Imports from Israel and Turkey followed in terms of importance. In addition, Moroccan and Italian offers were available at the shops. The presence of clementines had apparently been further limited: according to the BLE, Spanish loads dominated this sector.
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Farmhouse International is growing its business by acquiring the operations of EFP International.
2025-02-11 00:00
The Dutch company Farmhouse International has announced the acquisition of EFP International's operations. The acquired business will be integrated into Valstar, enhancing its sales activities in markets such as the Middle East, Ireland, Malta, and Cyprus. This expansion will further strengthen Farmhouse's presence in these regions.
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There is a significant potential for growth in the consumption of organic bananas in Asia.
2025-02-10 00:00
Styczeń do marca zazwyczaj są miesiącami o niższej produkcji bananów w Meksyku z powodu nieco niższych temperatur w porównaniu z resztą roku. "Objętość i dostępność z naszego regionu uprawnego Tecoman w stanie Colima w regionie Środkowego Pacyfiku Meksyku to...
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Morocco has increased its onion exports to the UAE, capturing a 1.8% market share in 2024.
2025-02-10 00:00
According to EastFruit, Morocco has redirected its onion export strategy towards the United Arab Emirates (UAE). In 2024, Moroccan exporters shipped more than 5,500 tons of onions to the UAE, with a total value of $1.1 million, representing a significant development in bilateral trade.
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"Challenging times, we pin our hopes on Mother's Day"
2025-02-07 00:00
For the past twelve years, Erfan Safari, the owner of Sevin Greenhouse, has been cultivating tropical plants and cut flowers in Mahallat, Iran - a region renowned for being the heart of the country's ornamental plant production. While he once exported a portion of his products, the current
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Morocco has set a record for onion exports to the UAE by capitalizing on India's export ban.
2025-02-07 00:00
Morocco has significantly increased its onion exports to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), according to a report by EastFruit. In 2024, Moroccan exporters sent more than 5,500 tons of onions to the UAE, with a total value of $1.1 million, marking a new record in trade relations between the two countries.
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The Romanian company aims to become the largest producer of premium blueberries in Europe.
2025-02-06 00:00
Traditionally, Romania has not been known for its large blueberry production, but that is changing. The country is receiving significant investments and new varieties are being planted, which are expected to enter the market in large volumes by 2027, as reported by FreshPlaza.
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UK: Romantics are waiting until the last minute to purchase Valentine's Day flowers.
2025-02-05 00:00
Nowe dane z firmy dostarczającej przesyłki tego samego dnia, Gophr, pokazują, że romantycy coraz częściej pozostawiają zamówienie kwiatów na Walentynki na ostatnią chwilę. Na podstawie analizy danych zamówień z ubiegłego roku, Gophr spodziewa się otrzymać ponad pięciokrotnie więcej zamówień na dostawę kwiatów tego samego dnia od swoich klientów...
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Traditionally, Romania has not been known for its significant blueberry production, but that is changing. There is a large investment being made in the country, with new varieties being planted that are expected to enter the market in large volumes by 2027. "Most growers have been cultivating the old varieties, but now they are shifting towards newer ones," said an industry expert.
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The avocado market is currently facing a challenging period. Demand in Europe is very low, and January saw minimal consumption. "We are coming off a tough month following the Christmas holidays. There is a shortage of fruit in Europe. The Pinkerton variety from Israel is...
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"The inclusion of Bulgaria and Romania in the Schengen Area has made our lives easy"
2025-02-04 00:00
The Greek fresh produce exports have greatly benefited from the recent inclusion of Bulgaria and Romania in the Schengen Area, which took effect on January 1st. The significant delays that were previously experienced at the border crossings between Greece-Bulgaria and Bulgaria-Romania have now disappeared.
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Kolumbijskim producentom kwiatów będzie teraz łatwiej oddychać, ponieważ będą mogli kontynuować eksport 900 milionów łodyg do Stanów Zjednoczonych bez cła, rynek który był kiedyś zagrożony z powodu sporów między prezydentami obu krajów w przeddzień Walentynek, najbardziej romantycznego święta w USA.
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Grape Evolution's visit signifies a new era for Volcani Institute's table grape varieties in South Africa.
2025-02-04 00:00
In January, Dimitrios Spanos, Founder and Director of Grape Evolution, along with his team, visited South Africa to introduce growers to the latest table grape varieties developed by Israel's Agricultural Research Organisation (ARO), known as the Volcani Institute. Grape Evolution is the
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