Ecuador supplied Kazakhstan with 4,913 tons of flowers in 2023, reports the statistics agency. "The largest suppliers of flowers (to Kazakhstan - KazTAG) in 2023 were: Ecuador - 4913 tons, the Netherlands - 1633 tons, Kenya - 635 tons and Colombia - 488 tons," reads the report. According to the… read more

Contrary to expectations, the eurozone in particular proved to be a driving force. "Outside Europe, the USA was once again an important target market for German exporters. However, one swallow does not make a summer: the global economic situation continues to be characterised by increasing protectionism.
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North American company Mastronardi Produce has joined Sekoya, a leading provider of premium blueberry varieties. read more

Packaging innovations that are 100% recyclable, reusable solutions that make supply chains more sustainable and, last but not least, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) - these are topics that are by no means new in the areas of packaging and technology, but which continue to shape the way we act and work.
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Recent research led by Utrecht University and Wageningen University & Research, with contributions from six KeyGene scientists, has unveiled significant findings on the genomic diversity and evolution of the soil-borne fungus Fusarium oxysporum, which causes Fusarium Wilt in bananas. This study,… read more

M Plants has more than 500 indoor and outdoor plants available year-round. The assortment includes tropical plants from Central America (Guatemala, Honduras, and Costa Rica) and Asia (China and Thailand). In addition, florists can also turn to RM Plants for Mediterranean plants from Italy,
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Icon USA, also known as the 'Stars and Stripes' brand. In 2019, the launch of Icon USA marked an important move for Aartsen, establishing itself as a premier supplier of high-quality American products to consumers in Asia and Europe. Initially targeting the Asian market with a selection of
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Tosca, a world leader in reusable packaging and performance pooling solutions, proudly announces that it has received the prestigious EcoVadis Gold Award for its sustainability initiatives in Europe and the UK. This achievement places Tosca in the top 5%
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Brazilian guavas and avocados are in demand in Europe and the UK, where they are doing well, says Gideao Guilherme, CEO and Sales Manager of the trading company Fresh Quality in Brazil. "Guavas are more required by ethnic groups that live in Europe and Canada, as this fruit is very popular in
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MARKETMexico/Texas Rio Grande Valley:Don Ed Holmes with The Onion House in Weslaco, TX, said on March 5 that he is now shipping Tampico onions. "The yellow deal is real strong," he noted, adding that the white deal is "intense." He said whites had hit and surpassed the $50 mark, but he went on
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Morocco boosts its fruit and vegetable exports to Canada for the fourth consecutive year, EastFruitreveals. The Moroccan export of this produce to the Canadian market grew by 14% in tons and by 33% in US dollars every year from 2018 to 2023! read more

The USA Bouquet Company, a manufacturer and distributor of U.S.-made fresh-cut floral bouquets and arrangements, hires Shaunn Alderman as an account executive. "Shaunn brings a valuable perspective to the sales position because of her years of writing about marketing and merchandising in
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The USA Bouquet Company, a manufacturer and distributor of U.S.-made fresh-cut floral bouquets and arrangements, hires Shaunn Alderman as an account executive. "Shaunn brings a valuable perspective to the sales position because of her years of writing about marketing and merchandising in
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M Plants has more than 500 indoor and outdoor plants available year-round. The assortment includes tropical plants from Central America (Guatemala, Honduras, and Costa Rica) and Asia (China and Thailand). In addition, florists can also turn to RM Plants for Mediterranean plants from Italy,
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Morocco boosts its fruit and vegetable exports to Canada for the fourth consecutive year, EastFruit reveals. The Moroccan export of this produce to the Canadian market grew by 14% in tons and by 33% in US dollars every year from 2018 to 2023! Moroccan exporters shipped almost 94 thousand tons
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Improving the efficiency of the fresh food supply chain and reducing the environmental impact of logistical processes: these are the objectives of the consolidated partnership between Cooperativa Agricola OrtoRomi, a leading Italian player in the fruit and vegetable market,
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The banana market is a volatile one and according to Mr. Ricardo Guedes, general director of Portuguese banana trader Franol, retailers are hyper aware of any small changes going on in the market: "The market for conventional bananas in Europe appears to have reverted back to old trends in terms
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P.L. Light Systems has expanded its North American sales team to support their growing customer base. Gustavo Barahona is the newly appointed Regional Sales Manager for Western Canada/USA and Latin America. Gustavo brings a wealth of experience in Crop Science, Precision Ag and Ag IoT—backed
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Sustainability, interpreted in the necessary data culture, is increasingly affecting logistics. And it is expressed in collaborative projects. The partnership between the OrtoRomi agricultural cooperative, Ifco, a global supplier of reusable RPC crates, and Alì, with 117
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From the end of May until September – just in time for the peak citrus season – Hapag-Lloyd offers an additional service from South Africa: Our "Citrus Connect" will help local growers reach markets in Europe and North America – a trade that has shown a significant growth.The service will
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