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Photo report: expoSE/expoDirekt trade fair duo

Blockade of Poland-Ukraine border leads to increase in retail prices for imported goods

Focus on agriculture in Bhutan as parties pledge new strategies

Dreamstime.com FTAs help strengthen trade cooperation between Vietnam and Japan

The CAP 2023-2027 and innovations, in the spotlight during the second day of ICOP 2023 in Almeria “The world needs 100% sustainable agriculture”

Forces combine to shield Australian vegetable industry from exotic pest threats

A trip to discover fresh produce sections: browse the gallery! How is fresh produce displayed in US stores?

Brussels greenlights EU-New Zealand trade deal

Goulburn Valley grower abandons crop blaming high mark-ups at supermarkets

Good possibilities for Italian and foreign operators in Mozambique and South Africa The trade of produce and technologies with two African nations

Flood control measures in place in Kenya as Karimenu II dam fills up

Recycled phosphorus fertilizer reduces nutrient leaching, maintains yield

Average weekly wholesale prices of fruit and veg & bananas Bananas from Colombia at £1.06: unchanged from last week

Namibia’s horticultural exports more than doubled in the past seven years

Chris Sarantis with Canadawide “Climate change forces us to constantly evolve and find sourcing alternatives”

USDA U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement seasonal perishable products - weekly update: Movement of blueberries from Mexico expected about the same

EU agri-food trade remained stable in summer 2023

Dreamstime.com Exports by Iranian rural cooperatives expected to increase by 300%

"It's crucial to promote urban farming to boost healthy eating habits in cities"

Thousands of Sri Lankan workers plan to go to Israel, despite war

‘We Give A Fork’ campaign It's time for Australians to care about the future of fresh fruit, vegetables and nuts

Minimum wage hike is quite challenging for UK agri sector

Dreamstime.com India wants to ship more agri items to Indonesia, hoping to bridge trade deficit

Cornell receives USDA funding as part of specialty crop research initiative

Report European Commission Report confirms important role of CAP Strategic Plans for maintaining farmers' income and food security

Ongoing conflict in Myanmar halts trade with Bangladesh

Fruit and vegetable prices surging South Africa saw renewed uptick in food inflation in October

BLE BLE Week 46: 'Demand for apples could be met without problems'

"The tough conditions will sort out resilient exporters"

3,400 tons of fruits and vegetables were brought to Russia's Volgograd region from Iran

Dreamstime.com Ethiopia sees USD 169 million in revenues from horti exports

Canadian fresh produce industry engages with Parliamentarians

New Zealand welcomes European Parliament vote on the NZ-EU Free Trade Agreement

Guide showcases Tasmania’s seasonal fruit at farm gates

Australian biosecurity protection levy confronted with overwhelming opposition

Jérôme Androdias, regional delegate, Interfel PACA Interfel reaching the youth

Pakistan-Afghan trade at Chaman border halted for third day due to visa policy dispute

Juan Manuel Andújar, from La Unión: “Almeria has one of the few profitable agricultural sectors in the European Union”

Federal investment helps launch new Fiona recovery program for PEI agriculture operators

Brussels adopts 2024 work program for food promotion

No clear picture of stock levels for at least another month Floods in northern France

Dutch horticulture delegation is about to go to China, looking for closer cooperation

Hoping to boost exports via ocean routes India works towards building sea protocols for fresh fruits and vegetables

Cambodian official states: ‘RCEP is a great catalyst for cross-border trade, economic integration in Asia-Pacific’

Heavy rains double crop prices in Tanzania

Joost van Altena, Miedema-AGF: "Sometimes it takes years to introduce a product, but the power of repetition works"

NSW Farmers joins campaign against anti-farming policies

CDTI from Spain commits to introducing new tech in key Moroccan sectors

Kenya improves access to EU fresh produce market

Canadian produce industry advocates for affordable healthy food for Canadians

Average weekly wholesale prices of fruit and veg & bananas Bananas from Ecuador come in at £1.06 in UK

Continues to seek other opportunities in the sector Encore Consumer Capital announces its 5th investment in perishable distribution

NSW Farmers welcomes Minns government’s $250 million drought fund

USDA National Retail Report - specialty crops US aisles were bursting with celery, sweet potatoes, asparagus, Brussels' sprouts and more

Fruit and vegetable exports Vietnam reach new heights

Matthias Bahn from the Hamburg wholesale market: "Overall, we can look back on a successful German fruit and vegetable season"

German Weather Service and Lower Saxony Chamber of Agriculture What will happen to the water supply in agriculture as a result of climate change?

USDA U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement seasonal perishable products - weekly update Movement of blueberries from Peru expected to remain about the same

IFPA talks food affordability, packaging policy with Canadian Prime Minister

Monsoon impacts vegetable production

Zimbabwe's horticultural sector is seeing recovery due to investment

Extreme weather conditions lead to shortages of fresh produce on Barbados

BLE Potato market report week 45-46: 'Potato marketing was uneventful'

Ellen Sebrechts, Sebrechts Groenten en Fruit: "Specialties and citrus in high demand in the run-up to the festive season"

Assistance available for Lockyer farmers hit by hail

Coles and Woolworths respond to Christmas ‘vegetable price surge’ after $50m storm

How AI, growing tech, and more can help boost the consumption of produce

BLE BLE week 45: 'Native Elstar, Boskoop and Jonagold formed the basis of the product range'

“We have to wait until the water recedes to see the extent of the damage” Floods damage crops in northern France

Extreme summer heat impacts Japanese fruit and veg production

US veteran and urban groups team up to grow produce and peace of mind

Legislation introduced to boost exports of fruit, vegetables, nuts and other specialty crops

The Netherlands and Ghana are growing the horti sector together

USDA: Trend analysis of the volume and prices of seasonal perishable commodities Imports of Peruvian blueberries expected to remain stable

Specialty crops products at major retail supermarket outlets: Retailer's weekly specials included baby carrots, cucumbers, strawberries, and packaged salads

Petition urging major UK supermarkets to treat British farmers more fairly reaches 75.000 signatures

Wholesale banana price slightly down

Border Trade Alliance appoints new board members

"Unpredictability and weather dependence keep determining Spanish fruit-vegetable season's course"

Greece witnesses surge in import of fruits and vegetables

Economic Partnership Agreement Tariff Rate Quotas - Clarity on Southern African permit requirements for EU and UK economic agreements

India's food regulator has no data on presence of GMOs in imported fresh produce

Direct sourcing could lower prices in Rawat market

Iran and Tajikistan to open up new opportunities in fresh produce segment

Israeli supermarkets may look at other sources for import

AU: Breeder secures land to further breeding operations

Since early 2023 More than 130.000 tons of imported produce crossed Zabaikalsk checkpoint

Dreamstime Canadian agri teams move to next phase of Homegrown Innovation Challenge

Dreamstime New rules for Australia’s fixed term contract workers dubbed a win for employees

Arid Saudi Arabia wants to improve self-sufficiency levels

Clanwilliam Dam extension will likely create 70,000 agri jobs

Philippine agri output contracted for second straight quarter in Q3

68% of Spaniards have changed their shopping habits due to the increase in prices of fresh products

Atilla Vandenbogaerde, Atilla Dagvers: "Nowadays, hospitality wholesalers' convenience products must be in order"

Reinforcing the need for container levy Weeds and pests cost Australian farmers billions

BLE BLE week 44: 'Ratings for snake cucumbers jumped significantly in some cases'

Consolidation in produce industry has impact on produce buyers

Climate change threatens to raise water prices in Spain

Overall agri trade on digital platform up 6% in first seven months of FY24 Inter-mandi e-NAM trade picks up

World Bank to help Sindh govt boost horticultural exports

Oscar van Turenhout, OV Fruit "Stable Spanish persimmon sales, difficult citrus sales, greenhouse vegetable market must still get going"

Value of Peruvian agricultural exports drops for the first time in 14 years

The import of quarantined products in October 2023 decreased by 17% compared to the same period in 2022 Over 1,000 tons of fruit and vegetable products were imported into the Kuzbass territory in October 2023

Soil Association calls on UK government to double domestic fruit and vegetable production

USDA U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement seasonal perishable products - weekly update: Peruvian blueberries through Miami, Philadelphia, and New York ports expected to remain the same

Greenhouses and tunnels destroyed by storm Ciaran in western France

Traders from the Dominican Republic propose free trade zones on border with Haiti

Northern Ireland floodings are a major blow to farmers

House of Lords says horticulture is ‘under-prioritised’ by the UK government

Myanmar-China trade corridor closed due to unrest in Northern Shan

Spanish fruit and vegetable export volume in and outside the EU up until August decreases

Mexico recorded increases in exports of avocados, cucumbers, citrus in September

How growers and shippers can tap into “Friendsgiving”

Prices for Belarusian vegetables and fruits will not be regulated

Latvian president to discuss agricultural situation with farmers

FPAA inaugural expo proves fruitful for buyers and exhibitors

Average weekly wholesale prices of fruit and veg & bananas Bananas from Colombia at £0.96 in the UK

Joint statement by Transnet & Deciduous Fruit Industry - Port logistics and plans to keep South Africa's deciduous fruit export season flowing

Technological and energy innovation at the basis of company growth

Trade, Industry and Competition Minister, Ebrahim Patel South African Minister supports call for reauthorisation of AGOA

Post-Brexit, out of stock supermarkets are once again a thing in the UK

African countries are the focus of Macfrut "Africa undervalued: there's potential for growth in the fresh produce industry"

Co-branding, fixed prices, changing consumer behavior and more: Southeast Asia: Navigating through a competitive market

Ebenezer ag training center's a beacon of hope for young growers